2007-03-28 11:45:46 · 22 answers · asked by fox 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Im 39 wks and have been having a boat load of sex, walking up and down steps, and squatting but nothing has helped yet so good luck with whatever you try
2007-03-28 11:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by Oops! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question has been asked before so you might want to use the search to see other answers.
The only proven method, outside of medical assistance, for inducing labor is walking. Sex might make hubby happy, and may be successful for a few women, but not the majority. Washing the kitchen floor by hand is also a method that has been reported as successful, but I think it's just fine to come home to a clean house rather than starting labor.
Caster oil has been one mentioned as helpful, but several ladies on my board reported that having diarrhea while in labor was the worst possible combination!
2007-03-28 18:57:52 · answer #2 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honestly there is nothing that really induces labor except for a doctor. But sex, walking, and staying active are safe ways that may help prepare your body quicker. But as I have learned if they are not ready to come then nothing will work. Good Luck to you!
2007-03-28 18:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by crystal_d_c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex really is the best way to get labor going! 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. Also, Stimulating the nipples triggers the production of natural oxytocin. Oxytocin contracts the uterus. Raspberry leaf tea may also help.
2007-03-28 18:53:35 · answer #4 · answered by Linnygirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
walking, sex and stimulating your nipples. laying with your nipples releases the horomone "oxytocin" which is the natural horomone thats puts you into labor. It worked for me. do it for 5 to 10 minutes every hour. but stick to a routine, otherwise you'll start having irregular contractions. Massage the round pink part of the nipple, not the tips. I was a week late and the doc said i wasnt ready at all, i started this and had my son 2 days later, very short labor. good luck.
2007-03-28 19:05:49 · answer #5 · answered by getchurownlife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of ways
like.... sex!!!! a good orgasm could induce labor... and as far as I know it's the most popular way!
or walking up and down a hill... but that's no fun... lol
good luck!!!!
2007-03-28 18:49:23 · answer #6 · answered by ErinJean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm right there with ya Hun... I've tried everything(well almost everything).. riding around on bumpy dirt roads, hot spicy foods, running up and down stairs....I'm getting desperate enough to have sex!
But my Doc told me NEVER to do the Castor oil thing...
and from what I've read sex may do it... the sperm softens your cervix.
goof luck
2007-03-28 19:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by allyn h 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing will work unless your dialating. If your not dialating then I wouldnt even try cause its just going to frustrate you! I was a week late and wasnt even dialating so nothing worked for me. But my friend tried castor oil and it worked for her that night. But again you have to be dialating first.
I hear lots of sex helps you to dialate...didnt work for me. lol
Walking might help.
You can try but mostly get lots of rest and be patient.
Good lucK!!
2007-03-28 18:52:02 · answer #8 · answered by LilBoysMom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother swears she took 2 tablespoons of Castor Oil with me, my brother, and my sister the night before she had all 3 of us. The castor oil is disgusting, though so you might just try the sex first!
2007-03-28 18:51:47 · answer #9 · answered by melanie g 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
have a few cups of raspberry tea have your hubby taking you on a bumpy ride and pull over and have love in the truck bed
good luck honey
2007-03-28 20:23:07 · answer #10 · answered by iamblessed 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋