what kinds of things have worked for you to naturally induce your labor
2007-01-27 05:09:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I have 4 children who were all born past their due dates. I tried everything anyone suggested. I walked miles, had lots of sex, ate spicy food, drove down bumpy roads, washed floors on my hands and knees. Unfortunately, nothing made my labor come sooner. Some women swear by certain methods, but there is no real scientific proof that any of them work every time. Wanting the baby to get here soon is something most pregnant women experience.
2007-01-27 06:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but nothing worked for me. I was 4 days overdue when they induced my labor. I tried sex, walking, walking, more walking, diet...nothing worked. All it did was cramp me up. If you're not dilating, then sex will not work, your cervix has to dilated to at least a 2-3 before he can actually rupture your bag of waters, and it's not very safe. Walking only made me hurt everywhere, during the last 3 weeks I walked everyday at a cemetery close by, and after an hour, I was sore and only having false labor pains. Good luck, but there's not much you can do other than wait, and if you're overdue, ask your doc if you can be admitted for induced labor.
2007-01-27 13:20:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not being a troll, falling down the steps worked for me. Lol, I didn't fall, I sat down real hard on like the 4th step up and bounced down a couple more when my slipper fell off cause my swollen feet had stretched it badly. I know sex can, there is a hormone in sperm and it's released when you have an orgasm too. Walking around can help, but honestly, when your baby is ready to come out, s/he'll come. I know the last few weeks of pregnancy can totally suck, and my baby was a week late when they discovered I had been leaking fluid and went in to get her just to be on the safe side. But just remind yourself that apparently s/he still needs some growing time, and honestly, enjoy the quiet while you can! My brat is 6 weeks old and I haven't sleep more than 4 hours straight since she came out, cept when I was in the hospital and drugged out the wazoo, but even then they were waking me up to make sure I was alright. So sleep while you can and let nature take it's course! Good luck!
2007-01-27 13:20:58 · answer #3 · answered by heartlostangel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i dont know about the sex and walking, and im only 16, BUT, i was loading and moving heavy boxes in the heat, and my boss came to help, because she wanted that baby now! and she worked herself into labor.
so i hope his helps at all, im sure having sex and walking would be much easier, but you have to work for what you want.
2007-01-27 13:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat a spicy pizza with linguisa sausage on it. you can even order the famous "Preggo Pizza" on line!
2007-01-27 14:16:13 · answer #5 · answered by ada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking, sex and I have heard that nipple stimulation work.
2007-01-27 13:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by mdoud01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sex and lots of walking
2007-01-27 13:17:56 · answer #7 · answered by Maddie and Jacobs mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink cold water then drink hot water
2007-01-27 13:14:46 · answer #8 · answered by Graveyard Queen™ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lots and lots of walking.....and sex.
2007-01-27 13:14:41 · answer #9 · answered by been_there_done_that 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex and walking!
2007-01-27 13:13:40 · answer #10 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋