I'm 36 weeks along and dialated to two. They said the baby is big and healthy because of steroid shots I had to get last month because of preterm labor. WHAT can I do to make labor come quicker? I just want this little guy out. He's in the 70th percentile for size so it's not like he's a little guy. Any suggestions on what I can do to put myself in labor? I've heard Castor Oil. Does that work?
2007-10-11 11:57:07 · 5 answers · asked by Gabby 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
First of all, you're not considered full-term until you are at 37 weeks, and even at that time some babies lungs are still not fully developed. If you do want to try things to start labor, you should discuss it with your doctor first. If doc says it's okay, sex is an excellent way to bring on labor as semen contains a hormone that ripens the cervix. But DON'T try nipple stimulation without discussing it with your doctor first as bringing on labor this way can cause extremely intense and dangerous contractions that can harm you and your baby. And don't worry about what they say your baby weighs, they told me mine was over nine pounds and she was born 7 lbs. 13 oz.
2007-10-11 12:13:48 · answer #1 · answered by AliDawn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should just let him come out when he's ready. i was the same way with my son and the doctor told me that its best to not rush it. But if you really can't wait I've heard that castor oil works but it also gives you diarrhea real bad. You can also try having sex, that helps move things along. And of course lots and lots of walking helps too and it helps make labor easier on you. I didn't walk much and when I had my baby I tore so trust me you want to walk.
2007-10-11 19:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by jewelz1021 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Castor oil triggers hormones so it CAN...but it's also rumored to make the pains worse.
Sex. The sperm against the cervix causes further dialation.
Raspberry tea - no joke.
Exercise (walking). To stretch your pelvis bouncing on an exercise ball.
I had 2 c-sections but I still heard all the tricks while i was PG..
2007-10-11 19:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by mkt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT use castor oil PLEASE all it does is give you diarrea and make you sick and doenst induce labor.....has your water broken yet??? if not try having sex with your bf or hubby and lots of nipple stimulation will put you into labor......also walk a lot
2007-10-11 19:01:24 · answer #4 · answered by jscangel18 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
walking and sex
2007-10-11 19:02:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋