im trying to find any ideas of how i can help move along dialtion so my drs dont need to induce me. i know sex is one but how does that do anything? Also if anyone has any other ideas to get me started let me know, thanks!?
2007-03-17 05:13:46 · 15 answers · asked by toolate 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Hi,
we're on baby no.5 and after going overdue on the other 3 am now expert on bringing on labour!! (1 was stillborn at 31wks for those that think my maths needs work!)
Nothing works! Honestly, I think i tried everything!
A lot of things can help but they are mainly a coincidence. Best one i found was booking in for induction and watch your little one arrive naturally the night before!! Millie, our last one, was due to be induced 2:30 pm on the tues, I wanted a home birth but after 12 days was forced to book in for induction. She arrived 11 am that tues morn at home!!
Theres a hormone in the sperm which they say can trigger contractions, as can an orgasm, the chemical reaction in your brain can trigger contractions.
Fresh pineapple, curry and castor oil work by diorrhea (?) causing the contractions - not nice so don't bother - nipple stimulation, not just a quick fiddle, they say an hour on each with a breastpump....um... homeopathic remedy cimic, also get midwife to do a membrane sweep ( i got hubby to do it after the third)
At the end of the day, it'll come when it's ready - annoying but sadly true. The cervix needs the pressure from baby's head to force it open.
Good luck
R x
2007-03-17 05:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by RACHEL J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that there is a chemical in sperm that actually helps to thin the cervix and that is why they say that sex will help induce labor. But I'm not sure how much I agree with that. My son was 9 days past due and I was having sex with my husband probably 3 times a day to try to induce labor but it never worked. We finally had to schedule an induction because nothing was working.
2007-03-17 05:22:13 · answer #2 · answered by shainamarie20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im in the same position, and trying things i never thought i would just so i dont have to be induced [which will start tom. night if i dont go into labor :'( ] so i have been reading about blue cohosh, and red rasbarry leaf tea [ i spell horiably sorry] walking hasnt done much for me, i walk at least a mile if not more a day, in my spare time, and im still stuck at 1 1/2 cm dialated, um sex they say, but nothing seems to work...good luck
2007-03-17 05:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by ruspecialenuf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically sex helps with dilation because when you orgasm, your body releases oxytocin, the same chemical that dilates your cervix. Of course, orgasming before you begin to dilate is not going to cause you to go into labor, but it may help speed it along once you are... Sex may not be on your mind at that point, so if you feel like it, do it and if not, don't worry about it.
2007-03-17 05:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by sapphirafire 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may not work for you. What works for one person may not speed it along for another. For me it was walking. It was early september and i went to the fair and walked all day, 3 days later i went into labor. I dont know if the walking was the actual cause but some people say that helps.
2007-03-17 05:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by LP's Mommy, RN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are able to't tell precisely - that's an estimate. in the experience that your physique isn't waiting for exertions (and you're no longer fairly seen finished-term till 40 weeks) - no longer something will paintings. you may communicate some membrane sweep at 39-40-one weeks - ask your wellbeing care expert or midwife you may walk extra you may drink crimson rasp leaf tea to make stronger the uterus to coach. it somewhat is it - sorry! whether they medically set off suitable now, there's a stable threat it would not paintings and you have got a c-sect. attempt to attend and see! I even have used castor oil till now - yet i could on no account inform you to. There could be adverse aspects and while you're no longer "waiting" bodily - it won't paintings. you may only get fairly fairly sick and your toddler ought to too. undesirable theory!!!
2016-10-01 02:01:24 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sperm has something in it which helps to thin the cervix and the orgasms trigger your uterus to contract hence starting labour. Some people say hot and spicy foods or pineapple but these didn't work for me, the way they work is by giving you the runs which is supposed to make your uterus contract. Walking is a good way to speed up your labour, this worked for me. If you are going to try the sex thing, my friend recommends 'doggy' style!
Good luck!
2007-03-17 05:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by angelcakes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it helps the dilation process. and a lot of walking with my first baby i had sex everyday in the last month of me being pregnant and i went into labor .my second baby took long with out sex and my third baby came all by his self without sex but a lot of walking up and down stairs and i stay on the 4th floor and i went to labor with in 2 days of my due date . so i guess its different for everyone .
2007-03-17 06:52:04 · answer #8 · answered by rosalyn_long2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason they suggest sex is because the more relaxed the vagina is the easier it is for it to dilate... this is why when you are induced you are so numb from the drugs your more relaxed and it helps the dilation process... I hope this answers your question... Good Luck !!
2007-03-17 05:25:48 · answer #9 · answered by Kris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked my Dr. about that and she laughed and said it doesn't. My mom told me to drink Red Raspberry Leaf Tea. I didn't think it would work, but I went into labor early...who knows. I just think the baby will come when the baby wants to come. Only your baby knows when it's birthday is going to be. Trust me, don't rush it!!!
2007-03-17 05:19:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋