39 weeks and 3 days pregnant please help me start labour?

Question

hi iv tryed long walks eating a curry walking up and down stairs drinking pineapple juice and having a hot bath can any one else suggest anything else ? please iv got 5 days left and i really dont want to go over please help thanks :)

Answer 1

I've had 4 babies. Having sex with my husband started my last 2 labours and dancing started off my labour with my 2nd baby. If that doesn't work at least you've had some fun.

Answer 2

Honey unfortunately NOTHING is proven to start labor. Your baby is going to come when he/she is ready. You can maybe try these but stay away from Castor oil it will only leave you with the runs and a baby in distress...

Here are some of the most common methods women try to induce labor naturally

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

dont worry if u go over ur due date they are only likeable date nobody is god the baby will come when baby are due Dr aint perfect they are only human too they can miss count and give wrong date be paitent i know u tired and worn and want the baby out but there is no joy that can messure the pain and comfer that u will have that what bond the mother and chilld enjoy ur time with ur preg. cuz soon u will have to share the baby cuz many will want to love the child

Answer 4

i know how u feel, Im due tomorrow and can't wait to get babby out. However, u are nearly there so just hang in there and be a little patient, they will be here soon enough. Good luck

Answer 5

I know the end of pregnancy is a PAIN.... Honestly do you want your baby out if it isn't ready? I would just wait, and let your Dr. decide when the baby is ready!

Answer 6

drink a shot glass of castor oil.

Answer 7

I've been told that having an orgasm will start labor if you are that close.

Doc

Answer 8

sex, it did it for me.