2007-01-12 07:42:31 · 20 answers · asked by Paula M 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Well heres another he or she can thumbs down...
Sex (more specificall an orgasm) is proved to bring on labour. It releases oxytocin which stimulates the uterus and causes it to contract. When I worked in the labour suite we had many women coming and and saying they had started contracting after an orgasm;
2007-01-12 08:16:14 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tried all the usual 'safe' methods like sex, sweeping, hot curries, but to no avail. I was 12 days over and begging not to be induced - that is the most painful and forced way to bring on labour!
I tried castor oil - just swigged half the bottle straight and was in labour 8 hours later (after sitting on the loo for half and hour!!)
I agree though, if the baby isn't quite ready, there's not a whole lot that will make it budge!
2007-01-12 16:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by Katrina M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several things MAY help, an orgasm as others have suggested along with nipple stimulation, as it does indeed release the hormone.
Curries and a hot bath.
Raspberry Leaf Tea
Castor Oil (but this will give you upset stomach, and the midwife may know as the baby will be born spotlessly clean and a little greasy)
Babies will come when they are good and ready, I hope its not too far away for you x
2007-01-12 17:56:43 · answer #3 · answered by Denise H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sex is what your midwife will advice as sperm contains something that actually induces labour and really go for it too because your womb contracts during an orgasm and this could set you off!!!have fun trying anyway(its a myth that it can hurt the baby its surrounded by loads of muscle and water)
2007-01-13 14:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who's the prude giving all the 'sex' answers the thumbs down? They're right. Sex is the least harmful and the most reliable method of inducing labour.
2007-01-12 16:02:01 · answer #5 · answered by ammie 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i had 2 fresh pineapples and about 12 hours later i went in2 labour. i still swear to this day thats what caused it!! i tried the "usual" methods to no avail lol!
2007-01-12 17:22:19 · answer #6 · answered by trout 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that people swear by eating linguisa sausage! There's even a pizza place in California that has the "preggo pizza" that has linguisa on it. they are famous for it and you can order over the internet and they will ship it to you!
2007-01-12 17:02:53 · answer #7 · answered by ada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this might sound disgusting, but wash your hands and give yor cervix a sweep, the same as what the midwifes does, i can assure you if you do this several time it will bring on labour, if your not wanting to do this ask your partner/husband to do it,
2007-01-12 15:56:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
The most basic of all....Sex !!!
It gets the uterie muscles working and stimulates the baby to start wriggeling.
Its been a tried and tested method for hundreds of years and works 100 times better than any other.
You did it to get it in there, so you can do it to get it out :)
Congratulations by the way. Your about to go through the most amazing time of your life. (if its a boy, Richard is a good name! :) )
2007-01-12 15:50:57 · answer #9 · answered by trickyrick32 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
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Medically induced labor (breaking the amniotic sac and IV administration of petocin).
2007-01-12 15:45:50 · answer #10 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋