2007-04-25 09:01:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Okay here's a few things...
Walk, walk and walk some more...
Sex, whoever says NO sex because your dilated is wrong...
Nipple Stimulation-- it works, contractions will start
Have your dr or midwife strip your membrane
Some use Primrose Oil, others Castor Oil...
Here's my professional 2 cents about the Oils...they don't actually start labor, they have a laxative effect on you and in turn contractions may start. It tastes HORRIBLE, but there are cocktails (mixing with O.J. etc) to make the taste more tolerable. Some drs. and midwives tell pts to try this method if they like.
What I don't like...is nurses telling people that it could cause the baby to have a bowel movement inside (in utero)...that is SO far from the truth... there is NO correlation between something trying Oil and the baby having a meconium (their first poop) inside... none! It's irresponsible to tell people this lie. Well having meconium can be a problem, if and when it happens (and it happens alot, not due to taking oil) 99% of the time it is rectified right there, at the delivery and all is fine. So this scare tactic stuff doesn't fly with me...
Anyway...the oil (or enema, etc) will only work if your body is ready for labor...
Whatever you do, or decide...I think your labor will be starting any moment! GOOD LUCK!
2007-04-25 15:46:14 · answer #1 · answered by dmmls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it to late to induce labor? Sorry if that's a dumb question, but I'm just trying to help! Otherwise, I would think to walk and walk. It'll all be over soon and so worth it. Good luck!!
2007-04-25 18:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by LadyLynn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do...don't try castor oil
CASTOR OIL: All its going to do is give you severe stomach cramps NOT contractions! You will POOP ALOT! It can cause the baby to have a BM in utero, cause severe infection requiring IV antibiotics should they swallow the meconium.
I dont "claim" to be an RN I am an RN and have worked labor and delivery for the last 5 yrs, Please take my advise DO NOT try CASTOR OIL, I've seen too many babies sick cause they had a BM in utero and ended up swallowing their own meconium, making them very very sick requiring IV antibiotics immediately after birth.
2007-04-25 16:16:46 · answer #3 · answered by Invisible Pink RN 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To get my labor started I had sex 10 mins later contractions started and water broke !!!
2007-04-25 16:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by freak_4_softball 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used primrose oil it helped, but call and check with your doc first. Walking a lot keeping busy speeds it along. Good luck.
2007-04-25 16:06:46 · answer #5 · answered by B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know from personal use that castor oil can very well hurt the baby, cause fetal destress, the baby can poop inside you and cause health problems, you will poop a lot,, i done it with my 2nd and i regreat it all the time he has had issues since birth 6 years ago. do a lot of walking, birthing ball, sex can cause infection, just be careful and let it happen on it's own,
2007-04-25 16:37:14 · answer #6 · answered by nascar2233 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How far along are you?
If its not time yet you need to let your doctor know about this pain.
If it is time then take walks. It really does work.
Either way, make sure your doctor is aware of your pain.
2007-04-25 16:10:28 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uggll wish I knew! Im 1cm and 80% effaced. I keep hearing sex and walking. Maybe try castol oil, thats what im about to do!
2007-04-25 16:05:30 · answer #8 · answered by mandiliz06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pump Pump Pump
It worked for my sister and bestfriend
2007-04-25 16:06:35 · answer #9 · answered by ambjer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get up and walk walk walk bumpy car ride might help too
2007-04-25 16:04:41 · answer #10 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋