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RortJore
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| I'm currently 41 weeks and 4 days and my doctor has scheduled me to be induced on Wed (i'll be 42 weeks). I've wanted a natrual birth soo bad unfortunately my doc has given me until 42 weeks for the baby to come and he isn't here yet. I'm 2-3cm dilated and abt 90% effaced but no real contractions or anything. I don't want to take castor oil, and i've walked alot, had sex alot, spicy food etc orgasms don't bring on any contractions!! and i feel soo helpless.. I'm willing to try a mild laxative..but unsure if it will work, any suggestions? blue/black cohosh has been known to cause uterine bleeding, so thats out of the question. |
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Tony1761
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject: natural ways to induce labor? |
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| try expressing milk .... or nipple stimulation !! gd luck least you only have a couple of days ! |
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SearchertheBubbleQueen
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:29 pm Post subject: natural ways to induce labor? |
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| listen to them, hunif u wait too long the placenta will deteriorate and it can cause problems for the baby |
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WillFoster0674
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:21 am Post subject: natural ways to induce labor? |
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| on your hands and knees and clean somethin low down like cupboards skirtin boards but while doin this flex ur back so that one min ur bump is relaxed and hangin low thenpull everythin tight so ur back kind of curves |
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y2-y10660
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:14 am Post subject: natural ways to induce labor? |
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| i have been told eating fresh pineapple works , never tried it tho. what i did try was rasberry leaf tea , seemed to work for me and it dosent taste too bad either , get it from your local health food shop xx |
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wonderwoman
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:07 am Post subject: natural ways to induce labor? |
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| Thyme tea.The same thyme we use as seasoning just boil some and drink the water with a little sugar and that will induce labour and oh some sex on the side goes well. |
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Skaguekizaxiayll
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:59 am Post subject: natural ways to induce labor? |
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| Intercouse if you feel up to it. |
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WillFoster
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:52 am Post subject: natural ways to induce labor? |
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| try walking the treadmill for 30 min. at a time |
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TonyA
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:45 am Post subject: natural ways to induce labor? |
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| walk,bounce on a big ball,sex,have your hubby rub your nipples. (may sound weird but that works). and like i said walk some more. |
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StocattBeer
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:37 am Post subject: natural ways to induce labor? |
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| WalkIf you are having contractions but are not yet in labor, walking can help get things going. Walking allows your hips to sway side to side, which will help bring the baby into position to be born. By standing upright, you're using gravity to move the baby down into the pelvis. Another plus: It usually feels good to walk when you are contracting. And of course, even if you don't go into full-blown labor, at least you're getting some exercise.Sexsex is one of the things you can do to get your labor under way. When you and your partner make love, his semen (which contains prostaglandins) can stimulate contractions.Castor oilFor decades, women have been using castor oil to help induce labor. In fact, many old school physicians and midwives swear by it. It can provide good results if you are already in early labor. It is believed to work by causing spasms in the intestines, which surround the uterus toward the end of pregnancy. These spasms, in turn, cause the uterus to cramp, which might result in labor.You can take 1 to 4 ounces of castor oil mixed with 6 ounces of orange juice to cut its oiliness. You'll want to drink it quickly because of the unpleasant taste. Keep in mind that castor oil usually will cause your bowels to empty within about three hours. Blue and black cohoshThese herbs are used often to induce labor. They may be particularly effective if you are having weak or irregular contractions. Blue cohosh is believed to make uterine contractions stronger, while black cohosh may regulate the contractions. Together, they work to make contractions more effective. Unfortunately, no studies have determined that these natural treatments are safe, or whether all versions of the herb available for purchase are of equal potency. discuss any herbal treatment with your practitioner before attempting it.Nipple stimulationThis stimulation brings about the release of oxytocin, which is the natural form of pitocin. Oxytocin causes contractions, which sometimes evolve into labor.Most practitioners are not enthusiastic about this method of inducing labor, because it has been known to lead to excessively long, strong uterine contractions sometimes resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Unless your practitioner advises it and is monitoring your progress closely, nipple stimulation is not recommended as a means for beginning labor.Stripping the membranesYour practitioner may offer to "strip your membranes" to help start your labor. This procedure usually feels like a vaginal examination, although it sometimes can be painful or cause cramping. The practitioner places her gloved finger through the cervix and sweeps the amniotic membranes free of their attachment to the lower part of the uterine cavity. This process is believed to release hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which help to ready your body for labor.While some experts believe that stripping the membranes causes you to go into labor that day, the only research on this procedure was done by a group of midwives who stripped the membranes of a group of their patients at every visit to the office after 38 weeks gestation. Their findings showed that patients who had this procedure were less likely to go past their due dates. According to the study, the procedure didn't seem to pose any complications and didn't cause the patients' waters to break. |
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SUPgovPorn
Joined: 31 Aug 2007
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject: natural ways to induce labor? |
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I was just reading about inducing yourself and they say that nothing has been proven to work except nipple stimulation, but don't do it, however if I were as far along as you I would be taking Raspberry Leaf tea. I've heard it does help. Also after walking straddle a chair, I guess it helps to open your cervix. Best of luck to you and it's going to happen soon!!! I have 240 days left  |
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