what can ido to bring my labor on?

Answer 1

Well if you are less then 36 weeks I would urge you not to try and put yourself in early labor because your babies lungs are not fully developed. My son was born at 35 weeks and ended up in the NICU for almost 2 weeks because his lungs were not fully developed and he ended up with jaundice.

If you are 36 weeks or over you can try the following.

(Walk)
If you are having contractions but are not yet in labor, walking can help get things going. Walking allows your hips to sway side to side, which will help bring the baby into position to be born. Also, by standing upright, you're using gravity to move the baby down into the pelvis. Another plus: It usually feels good to walk when you are contracting. And of course, even if you don't go into full-blown labor, at least you're getting some exercise.


(Sex)
Making love can be one of the last things on a woman's mind toward the end of her pregnancy. She feels clumsy and big and may be experiencing a lot of vaginal pressure. But believe it or not, sex is one of the things you can do to get your labor under way. When you and your partner make love, his semen (which contains prostaglandins) can stimulate contractions.


(Castor oil)
For decades, women have been using castor oil to help induce labor. In fact, many old school physicians and midwives swear by it. It can provide good results if you are already in early labor. It is believed to work by causing spasms in the intestines, which surround the uterus toward the end of pregnancy. These spasms, in turn, cause the uterus to cramp, which might result in labor.
You can take 1 to 4 ounces of castor oil mixed with 6 ounces of orange juice to cut its oiliness. You'll want to drink it quickly because of the unpleasant taste. Some practitioners suggest taking a single dose; others suggest repeated doses depending on your response. Keep in mind that castor oil usually will cause your bowels to empty within about three hours. With luck, soon after that, you will be in true labor.


(Spicy food)
Some people swear that it was that extra-hot enchilada from their favorite Mexican restaurant that brought them face to face with their new baby. Unfortunately, the statistics are out on this one. You could try it, but if you have a full stomach when you are in labor, you might vomit and see that enchilada again--in less-than-appetizing circumstances.


(Blue and black cohosh)
These herbs are used often to induce labor. They may be particularly effective if you are having weak or irregular contractions. Blue cohosh is believed to make uterine contractions stronger, while black cohosh may regulate the contractions. Together, they work to make contractions more effective. Unfortunately, no studies have determined that these natural treatments are safe, or whether all versions of the herb available for purchase are of equal potency. Be sure to discuss any herbal treatment with your practitioner before attempting it, to see if it is a good idea in your situation.


(Nipple stimulation)
Some women massage their nipples as a way to induce labor. This stimulation brings about the release of oxytocin, which is the natural form of pitocin. Oxytocin causes contractions, which sometimes evolve into labor.
Most practitioners are not enthusiastic about this method of inducing labor, because it has been known to lead to excessively long, strong uterine contractions sometimes resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Unless your practitioner advises it and is monitoring your progress closely, nipple stimulation is not recommended as a means for beginning labor.


(Stripping the membranes)
Your practitioner may offer to "strip your membranes" to help start your labor. This procedure usually feels like a vaginal examination, although it sometimes can be painful or cause cramping. The practitioner places her gloved finger through the cervix and sweeps the amniotic membranes free of their attachment to the lower part of the uterine cavity. This process is believed to release hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which help to ready your body for labor.
While some experts believe that stripping the membranes causes you to go into labor that day, the only research on this procedure was done by a group of midwives who stripped the membranes of a group of their patients at every visit to the office after 38 weeks gestation. Their findings showed that patients who had this procedure were less likely to go past their due dates. According to the study, the procedure didn't seem to pose any complications and didn't cause the patients' waters to break.
Even though your practitioner would be the one to do the procedure (vs. the other methods that can be done by you at home), we include it here because it is a non-medical intervention.

Answer 2

Sexual intercourse - This works in two ways to induce labor. First, female orgasm can bring on contractions. Second, semen contains prostaglandins. Prostaglandins work to help ripe and soften the cervix.

Nipple stimulation - Stimulating the nipples triggers the production of natural oxytocin. Oxytocin contracts the uterus.

Accupressure - Accupressure may be helpful in inducing labor. Some pressure points you can try are the roof of your mouth, the webbing of your fingers between your pointer finger and thumb, and above the ankle about four fingerspaces above is a pressure point.

Stripping the membranes - This can only be done by a health care provider. Your doctor or midwife will seperate the bag of waters from your cervix and this is thought to help encourage labor to start.

Raspberry Leaf Tea - Rasberry leaf tea is not actually known for it's labor inducing properties, but it is believed to be helpful in toning the uterus and helping with labor.

Cinnamin stick tea - Take cinnamin sticks and boil them into a tea and drink. It actually tastes good so even if it doesn't bring on labor it may help you to relax.

Evening primrose oil - Evening primrose oil comes in small capsules similar to vitamin E. It is believed to help soften and ripen the cervix.

Walking - Walking may help to get baby to drop into proper position.

Visualization/relaxation - Relaxation can help with labor induction. Try doing relaxation exercisers. They are also good practice for when labor actually begins.

Pineapple, cumin tea, eggplant parmesan, and spicy foods - are another thing you can try.


Other methods we do not recommend for inducing labor
Castor oil - Castor oil is also used for inducing labor. It tastes horrible! It is likely to make you feel sick and it probably won't work.

Herbs - There are other herbs you can use to induce labor. Without consulting your doctor or midwife we do not recommend the use of herbs.

Answer 3

how far along are you? Are you at least 39 weeks? If so, you can try going on a soft to liquid diet for a day or two. This will help clear you out of a backed up colon and make even more room for the baby to slide down.
Sit in positions where your upper body is more erect, your lower body is at an angle and spread your legs open. This allows baby to slide down more also..
If you are really uncomfortable, you can ask your doctor to induce labor. Most o.b.'s are ok with it in this day and age especially if they know you have a bigger baby inside of you.
But the best thing is to just let it come naturally.

Answer 4

As tempting as trying to bring on labor may be, your little guy/girl won't come until it's time. Things that can help though are walking, sex(semen contains hormones that can induce labor in a ripe and ready cervix) and evening primrose oil applied directly to cervix and by mouth may help....may also cause prolonged labor and unwanted interventions(was highly effective for me and my stubbornly late babies though)...DO NOT try castor oil!!! You'll be in a world of pain and poop and IF you went into labor in that state you'd be dehydrated, sick, crampy AND poopy for labor so please don't do it!Good luck!

Answer 5

acupressure has had some success. There are a few spots on your body (one is above the ankle) where you can apply pressure that some holistic people have found effective...can't hurt, Right?
http://www.holisticjunction.com/displayarticle.cfm?ID=7008

Answer 6

Have sex. And do a lot of walking and stair climbing.
I promise you will not be preggie forever. Just feels like it now.
Good luck with your new baby.

Answer 7

Im not trying to be nasty but unless your doctor has told you otherwise....SEX on all fours. And walking helps to. Also I heard that seafood.

Answer 8

Walk it out!

Answer 9

huh? okay that makes no sense. there are no additional details, there is nothing to help the answerer figure out what what you are asking.