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Tired of Being Pregnant!Waiting for Labor to Begin Versus Ways to Naturally Induce Labor
Though many mothers are tired of being pregnant in late pregnancy, there are several things to consider before you use natural ways to induce labor.
As much as mothers might like to naturally induce labor as soon as they grow tired of being pregnant, labor starts often unpredictably and sometimes later than what mothers would like for their own comfort. Babies will come at 38 weeks and other times will need 42 weeks. Technically you are not overdue or what is called "postdates" until 42 weeks. However, today it is more common to hear from providers that you are "overdue" even if your due date was yesterday! So in essence, your due date is only a very rough target; which is why it is referred to as an EDD - estimated due date. Your own baby will likely come within a period of four weeks between 38-42 weeks. Only about 3-5% of women actually give birth on their due date not to mention that the majority of women don't go into labor until after their estimated due date! Rushing the Last Weeks May Cause Long Labors and CesareansStudies have shown that if your body is not ready for labor, (i.e. cervix unripe- not dilated or effaced) and you have an induction with pitocin, you will either have a very long labor or a much greater chance of a cesarean. For more information about reasons for an induction and how to labor with an induction, see this article on labor inductions. Realize that inductions, especially early ones, can be harmful to your baby. If your baby is born even 1-2 weeks pre-term, they can have difficulty breathing on their own. This can happen when your due date has been miscalculated and the baby's lungs have not finished developing. Babies may require a stay in the NICU often for several days or longer if necessary. Sleep is Not a Given After the Baby ArrivesAnother thing to consider is that even though your sleep is likely to be very poor in the last few weeks of your pregnancy, it won't get any better once the baby comes. In fact, most babies will be wakeful and need to eat about every 2 hours thoughout the day and night for the first several weeks. Many babies will be waking up once or twice a night even months after birth. Some people feel that your wakefulness in late pregnancy may actually be one way that you are being prepared for sleeping in short snatches of time to get used to waking up with the baby. Just remember that inducing labor, whether it is thru natural methods or medical means, may ultimately mean less sleep for you after your baby comes! Ten Ways to Naturally Induce LaborThere are some ways to naturally stimulate labor contractions and may even induce labor. However, just as inductions with pitocin do not work if your body isn't ready, neither do these natural methods. I always tell my clients that most of these techniques to naturally induce labor are more like nudging your body if you are already very close to going into labor anyway. The other thing to remember is that some of these natural inducing methods, though they might be considered "natural", can have unwanted or possibly even harmful side effects. When in doubt, do all necessary research about the potential side effects and discuss with your care provider before you start to naturally induce your own labor or want to stimulate contractions. Please be sure to consult with your obstetrician or midwife if you are considering using any of these techniques marked with an asterisk* and listed below to naturally induce labor.
Remember that not all of these techniques work for everyone to naturally induce labor. If your body isn't ready, even a labor induction is often ineffective. Unless there is a medical indication, you and your baby will ultimately benefit from waiting until both of you are ready.
The copyright of the article Tired of Being Pregnant! in Pregnancy & Childbirth is owned by Brenda Lane. Permission to republish Tired of Being Pregnant! in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
Comments
Aug 25, 2008 8:22 PM
Guest :
None of these work in 40 weeks and nothing been trying scinc i was 38 weeks
Sep 4, 2008 10:33 AM
Guest :
Sex may not bring on your labor, but it helps efface and dilate your cervix
as long as your husband or bf ejeculates inside of you. Prostaglandins are
used by dr's to induce labor and your husbands semen are the most natural
form.
Sep 4, 2008 2:12 PM
Guest :
Same with me nothing has worked I am 39 weeks pregnant. So disheartning
Sep 5, 2008 8:45 PM
Guest :
I'm 39 weeks 4 days, and have checked several off the list today...
intercourse, orgasm, Evening Primrose oil (which I've been taking orally
since 38 weeks), Balsamic vinegar (drank a straight teaspoon of it), spicy
food, and I'm now enjoying lots of Pineapple for dessert. We'll see what
happens! Oh, and I've taken an hour walk for the last two days in a row,
and all it does is tire me out.
Sep 9, 2008 5:52 PM
Guest :
You should not try to induce labor until you are over 40 weeks along.
Most due dates are off by a few days to a few weeks because they are only an estimation that doctors use based on your first missed period.It is best to use the time you spend waiting for your babies arrival getting things ready for them and resting. Stressful times lay ahead of you and your new born, and they are bennefitted in no way by being rushed into labor before they are ready. Sep 10, 2008 2:55 AM
Guest :
I have one more day until my due date...tryed most of these it has not
worked. So what do I do now??? I'm huge.. didnt have this problem with my
other two(this one must love being carryed)Hope some progress is made
soon!!!!!
Sep 10, 2008 5:28 AM
Brenda Lane :
I agree that induction should not take place unless you are over 40 weeks,
which is why I remind mothers that technically they are not
"late" until 42 weeks.
Brenda Sep 10, 2008 3:50 PM
Guest :
i have tried castor oil.. PLEASE DONT TAKE IT its not good, it didn't even
work and i pooped for 3 hours!!!
Sep 11, 2008 12:56 PM
Guest :
Well I just have to say that sexual intercourse did bring on the
contractions, but what will make them stronger and more regular? Mine have
been 10min apart for hours now..
Sep 11, 2008 1:41 PM
Guest :
I'm 39 weeks pregnant. Yesterday the I went to the Dr and he said I was
100% effaced and 2cm dilated. I know exactly when I conceived and since I'm
considered full term I wanted to try natural induction. I tried the castor
oil last night. It wasn't that bad tasting - I chased it with some
raspberry tea. A couple hours later I still didn't feel anything so I had
sex with my husband. Later that night I had bad diarrhea as a result of the
castor oil. I couldn't sleep all night because of the stomach pain - it was
hard to distinguish if it was contractions or just an upset stomach.
Anyways, this morning I still had the stomach contraction/cramps. I'm still
not sure if it's real contractions - they don't hurt that bad, or if it's
the castor oil. I'm hoping tonight I will know! Wish me luck.
Sep 15, 2008 2:46 AM
Guest :
we have been having sex non stop (not literally, but at least 2-3 times a
day), I have walked and walked, done tons of yard work, we live in Mexico
so all the roads are bumpy but it hurts to go over the bumps too fast, my
due date is today, sept 14th, which just happend to be my 30th birthday,
well I guess technically the 14th was a couple hours ago, but I can't sleep
, it feels like I have to poop, but nothing comes out and I don't want to
push too hard for fear of hemmoroids, i have to pee every 10 minutes but
it's never very much. I just keep crying because i am so uncomfortable, my
pelvic bone (right at the crotch) has hurt for days, like I got kicked or
something, I have been having contractions (irregularly) for 2 weeks now, I
am so tired of being pregnant and there is no way I'm going to take any
kind of castor oil after reading that it can cause more stomach cramps, and
the herbs that are mentions are not readily availible to me, I don't have a
massage therapist. I am litterally at my wits end, I cry all the time. I
wish there were more at home methods to try, believe me if it said to jump
up and down for half hour straight I would try it. I hope all you other
posters are having better luck
Sep 16, 2008 8:59 AM
Guest :
I did castor oil with my first...DON'T do it! It was so embarrasing during
delivery to have to have the pad changed so many times and the smell
certainly upset my tummy more!
Sep 16, 2008 5:29 PM
Guest :
I am over due but am going to wait for the baby when read to come out. Is
my 1st baby and i want to experience natural birth. I really enjoy reading
it and it has made me understand manx things. Thanks
Sep 17, 2008 1:10 AM
Guest :
I have yet to try any of these, but I am 41 weeks and sooo damn tired of
being pregnant! I am anxious to see my baby && I keep telling her
to come out already. I am going to go for a walk tomorrow and pray that it
helps. I hope one of us have some luck soon!
Sep 17, 2008 2:09 AM
Guest :
Hello mothers to be.I'am 23 years old and pregnant with my first baby.My
due date is in one day which is Sep.18th.I havn't dialated at all and I
don't have any contractions.Prior to viewing this website, I have done tons
of one hour walks and have had occasional sex with my husband,due to the
fact tha it's sort of uncomfortable because I'm pregnant.I just hope
something happens soon because I'm really dreading the entire c-section
process.
Sep 17, 2008 1:48 PM
Guest :
I tried Castor Oil with my second, at 38 weeks. It caused contractions,
and I ended up in the hospital, but the contractions soon stopped, and I
was sent home. Two days later I went into labor and had my son after only
five hours. I don't know if the Castor Oil helped or not, but I can say
that I had a rather embarrassing accident while walking the hospital
halls!!!
Sep 21, 2008 12:22 PM
Guest :
Castor oil didn't do anything for me what so ever. All it did was made me
have bowel movements 4 times that day but no diarhea & no baby
Sep 21, 2008 4:58 PM
Guest :
Nipple Stimulation worked for my mom hoping that it will work for me but it
is a LONG process she did it on and off for a whole day and had my sister
that night
Sep 22, 2008 7:13 AM
Guest :
I used castor oil with my first and it worked great for me. I pooped until
I couldn't poop anymore then went to bed. When I woke in the morning while
brushing my teeth my water broke and my daughter was born 1 hour later
after an exceptionally easy all natural delivery.
With my second child, I drank castor oil on several occasions and it did not start labor, only cleaned my bowels really well. Sep 22, 2008 1:10 PM
Guest :
i am 40.4 weeks no sign of baby popping yet....have tried most of the
suggested ways but looks like i will need to be induced.
Sep 27, 2008 7:59 PM
Guest :
I read a comment on another site about a woman who spoke to her
chiropractor about how uncomfortable she was and had an adjustment. That
night she went into labor.
Sep 28, 2008 11:47 PM
Lizz Shepherd :
I hear that sooo often from pregnant women- that their doctor wants to
induce labor just because their due date is near. They never seem to
understand that the doctor is doing it so that he can have the weekend off.
I went to almost 42 weeks and had no need for an artificial induction. I
think very, very few women really need to be induced at all.
Sep 29, 2008 8:00 PM
Guest :
39 weeks and miserable. I have been having Braxton Hicks contractions for 3
weeks. Sleeping is a faint memory. I have tried everything nothing is
working. Maybe I have been watching too much CNN. The baby is scared to
leave the womb she knows to much abouth the credit meltdown. She is
probably better off in the safety of my tummy.
Oct 8, 2008 9:25 AM
Guest :
I am 37 weeks pregnant. And have been having contractions since my 34th
week. Nothing seems to be stopping them. So, should I Just try to make them
stronger?
Oct 8, 2008 7:32 PM
Guest :
You would think that it would become apparent to women by all these
comments about nothing working that nothing is going to work. You can not
force a baby to come until it is good and ready. Nature does what it does
for a reason. And babies dont come until they come for a reason.
Oct 9, 2008 5:08 PM
Guest :
I like that last post! LOL! I am 38 weeks, but I am on my fourth child and
this one is showing no signs of coming anytime soon exept being dilated to
a two for 2 weeks. I was checked again today and stil at a 2. My first
child 42 weeks gestational and came a day before my induction date. My
second was induced 2 days before due date and she was perfect in so many
ways. My 3rd was born a day shy of 37 weeks and the doctor believes that
the drop in barimetric pressure due to tornados dropping in town that I
went into labor. All my prenancies have been about the same throuhout,
except for this one so I do not know what to expect. I do know that I am no
longer wanting to be pregnant. I am 100% sure on my due for many reasons
that will not be mentioned. As of today I have started Primose Pills orally
and nipple stimulation. I tried castor oil in my first pregnancy and it did
nothing for me. Every one is telling me to be patient which I have up to
this point, but I am finding it very difficult to care for my other
children properly with being so tired and big. My husband has barely time
left for time off because of all the time he has taken to help me, leaving
him going back to work right after the baby is born. And today he got a
write up at work because his job is not getting done. Other employees are
suppose to help out but they are complaining that taking on a little extra
work making them stay 5 minutes over is to much. So stress is buildin,
things are not getting done, laundry defintely is not getting folded in the
time frame that I prefer it. I am skeptical on trying to much, well maybe
spicy food but I hate for it not to work and have some extra help on
heartburn. Goodluck to you all.
Oct 10, 2008 3:04 PM
Guest :
I am due tomorrow & I know my conception date so I do know that my due
date is correct. I took the hour walk yesterday & my back & feet
hurt for an hour & still no baby. I know she will come when she is
ready but I want to help her along because I get these really strong
contractions every day that last for 1-2 hours between 3-10 min apart so I
know she is on her way I am just helping her!!
Oct 11, 2008 2:14 PM
Guest :
I'm 40 weeks and 6 days. I'm scheduled to be induced tomorrow if my baby
doesn't come. I've been walking every day for at least 1/2 an hour
sometimes 2 walks a day. I usually get contractions when I do this but then
they stop. I've been having contractions for 4 days now and they are
getting stronger but so irregular. I've lost my mucus plug and continue to
lose it as I dilate more. I've tried nipple stimulation which worked to
start my contractions and then they stopped. I was 2 cm dilated on Monday
(today is Sat) but I don't know if I'm dilated more than that. I'm afraid
to try the castor oil doesn't sound like it's worked for anyone. Any
suggestions? Seems like he wants to stay inside!
Oct 12, 2008 4:25 PM
Guest :
ok im in Early labor and im only 36 weeks..my docter told me that right now
it would be ok if i had to baby...im 2 centemeters dilated...and ive tried
the spicy food...doesnt work...well for me anyways....
Oct 14, 2008 7:10 AM
Guest :
We have tried it all too. I have taken castor oil, had sex (almost daily),
walked (alot), tried nipple stimulation, drank the red rasp. tea. Nothing
works for us. This is baby number 3 and the other 2 were much more
predictible, if that is possible. I lost my plug about a week ago (with
the two previous I delivered within 4 days of losing my plug), I am sitting
at 38 weeks and 4 days right now. First baby born at 37 weeks, second at
39 weeks, and I am praying that I don't have to be induced or go over with
this stubborn little girl. (all 3 are girls too). If anyone has any sure
fire induction at home ideas, send them my way, cause all the ususal are
not working.....Not even a little bit of diarrhea with the Castor Oil. Not
a contraction with the sex, nothing. About to give up. LOL
Oct 14, 2008 1:30 PM
Guest :
ok. Castor Oil worked for my first child. You dont drink the whole freakin
bottle. I only took 2 Tablespoons and about 2 hours later i was in full
labor. Im 37 weeks now and nonthing has worked so far. Good luck to
everyone else.
Oct 14, 2008 5:53 PM
Guest :
ok i am 39 weeks and miserable and we have been trying to get her out
mainly because my husband works on the tow boats and he has to leave the
18th for work and he is gone 28 days and its our first and he doesn't want
to miss the birth but ya tried sex dont work and its painful, walking did
nothing but make me tired and sweaty, and castor oil did nothing seriously
i was all prepared to poop my brains out and that didn't happen no cramping
no pooping no baby and i made sure i drank the amount i as supposed to in
fact after about 6 hours of nothing i drank more i don't know why i didn't
at least shit
Oct 18, 2008 11:32 AM
Guest :
Hello everyone,
I am a day shy of being 41 weeks pregnant. I have only dialated to 1cm and have thinned out but I am not sure how much. I have only tried the walking since it is a source of exercise. People tell me that I have been experiencing contractions due to my stomach getting hard then releasing. If that is truely the case then I am not aware of the occurring because they do not hurt. In addition, lots of people tell me to have sex because the semen will help progress labor. However, as we all know it is just a little uncomfortable. But I guess I will try just to see if it really works. Good luck everyone! Oct 21, 2008 8:56 AM
Guest :
I was going to be induced by dr's in my last pregnancy, and was scared of
them doing it. So I used nipple stimulation, and it worked! I had to do
it for hours at a time for 3 days, but it did the trick. It produced
contractions the first day, but I had a hard time getting them to come at
consistent intervals.
Oct 23, 2008 11:43 AM
Guest :
nothing has worked with me and im 40 weeks and 5 days!
i really just wanna have this baby Oct 24, 2008 12:27 PM
Guest :
I'm due in 4 days. This is my second pregnancy and my first decided to come
11 days before his due date so this time I feel like I'm over due. I relate
to alot of other women on here about being frustrated and overly ready for
things to progress. I can also understand where some are just sitting back
enjoying the end of pregnancy. I'm in the middle of both.
I'm SO past ready to meet my little guy but yet I love being pregnant. I've tried many of the above mentioned things and so far none have worked. All I can say is good luck ladies... our bundles will be here soon! Oct 25, 2008 1:47 AM
Guest :
Jees! Always thot will be holding my boy 2day am 38wks cnt wait 4 onother 2
wks.
Oct 25, 2008 7:51 PM
Guest :
I am now 40 weeks! I have been dialted to a 1 and 50% effaced for 4 weeks!
I am so ready for her to come out, I am very active and go to the gym and
do an hour of cardio and lift weights 5 days a week. I really want her out
because I do NOT want a Halloween baby! What should I try!?
Oct 25, 2008 8:27 PM
Guest :
I agree with the posts about labor will start when your body is ready. All
of the above things may speed things up by a day or so but they won't work
unless your body is already ready. I visited tonight because I am 39 weeks
and scheduled for an induction tomorrow night. I was hoping to help the
cervix ripen some. This is my 5th child and because of gestational
diabetes I need to be induced. This is preferable to a c-section. This
will be the 5th time that I am induced. I can tell you that it is a hard
process. The two times that I was induced after 40 weeks went faster than
the two that I was induced before 40 weeks. I wish you all quick labors
and safe deliveries.
Oct 26, 2008 9:51 PM
Guest :
Castor Oil! It was a charm at 38 weeks with my daughter... and I am so
glad because the doctor wanted to induce me 2 days later!! At 38 weeks!!
With the castor oil, contractions started within hours. When contractions
were good enough to go to hospital, I delivered within 4 hours; 2 pushes.
To me, it is DEFINITELY worth a shot. However this time I took it just b4
38 weeks (I-- and my sonogram-- think I am further along than my doctor
does) but nevertheless it only caused painless contractions 5 min apart
which stopped after about 12 hours. I think any of these natural ways are
better than being induced with that medicine at the hospital. Of course
I'm only guessing... Good luck everyone!!!
Oct 26, 2008 10:32 PM
Guest :
I had my first child at 38 weeks, and I'm currently expecting my 2nd child
which is supposed to due on Oct 29th. I am only 3 days away from my due
date, but feel that I'm overdue since I had my first child 2 weeks early.
Worse of all, I've been dialated only 1 cm and 50% effaced for the past 3
weeks!
I've been told to be more active, to walk more, etc etc... but nothing has helped so far. I've been scheduled for an induction on Nov 3rd, which I'm not very happy about as I am striving for having a natural birth. I am especially not ease to hear about the Gastor oil usage to help with efface and dilate... I'm really hoping there will be more progress on my cervix before the induction so that I don't have to consume the nasty Gastor oil... :) Oh well, I start to embrace the reality that things may not always go the way I want it, and it's best to just let nature take its course. I am certainly hoping to have a natural labor starts before my scheduled induction... However, if that's not the case, it feels good to know that I have stretched and waited till the very end to get induction. For mothers to be, good luck to you all! Just let nature take its course! Sincerely, B in Denver.... Oct 27, 2008 9:53 AM
Guest :
I'm 40 weeks and 5 days pregnant... none of these have worked for me since
39.5 weeks pregnant. My Dr. thinks the baby's head is too big to fit into
the pelvic cavity. At 40 weeks 2 days I wasn't even dilated more than 1
cm, and my cervix is still thick. I feel so sad.
Oct 27, 2008 4:18 PM
Guest :
i'm 38 weeks and very impatient and my back and pelvic bone have been so
sore i can barley sleep, so i decided to try out some castor oil and chase
it with some pineapple juice i hope it works for me i cant wait to have my
little boy..........
hc Oct 28, 2008 11:58 AM
Guest :
I'm 38 weeks and 3 days along at this time and i have tried some of these
things and nothing has worked!!! I'm dilated 4 cm and what the weird thing
is...i will have contractions and they will get to the point where i'm
asking myself should i go in or not then they stop! This is my second
child. With my first i was induced so i don't really know what to expect
but if nothing comes soon i will be induce on Nov. 3rd. I'm so ready for
this to be over with, i just don't know what to do~!!!!!!
Oct 28, 2008 8:22 PM
Guest :
i guess the castor oil worked for me and i'm now 2cm dilated and waiting
for the next 8 i can't wait but i guess i can hold it off until my mom gets
to the city........i took the oil with some pineapple juice at around 5pm
yesterday then i waited then my mucus plug came out after having sex with
my boyfriend so i guess all three things together worked perfectly fine for
me pineapple, castor oil and sex...........eww but i didn't like drinking
the castor oil it was like drinking lip gloss and it tasted like lip gloss
really thick and werid
hc Oct 29, 2008 8:43 AM
Guest :
Hello all...I am 39 weeks and 4 days....and very miserable! I have tried
sex numerous time...obviously not working..I walk every day...he hasnt even
dropped yet but the doctors think that he will just drop and keep coming
when he does! I have tried nipple stimulation once but felt stupid but at
this point I dont care and Im going to try again later...I want to go in
and have him today so I can be home be home by friday, I also have a 3 year
old that will be really upset with me if I cant take him trick r treating!
Oh well I guess....we can only keep trying!!!
Heaven Help Me!!!!!!!!! SOMETHINGS GOT TO GIVE lol... good luck ladies! Nov 4, 2008 5:18 AM
Guest :
I am 37wks along now, and I have been having trouble with just about
everything. I dread going to bed because my hips hurt to the point where I
just cry half the night (which makes my husband grumpy in the morning) And
I still have morning sickness. I am ready to have this baby. She is well
developed acording to my OB and I could go at any day because she has been
dropped for about 2 weeks now... AHHH I am sooo impatient. I have been
having sex... not every day but maybe every other day or so, a few times in
a row... and I have tried walking with my little dog for about an hour
every day. I have not had any contractions with either thing. I am not
going to try castor oil. Guess we'll just have to keep trying.
Nov 5, 2008 6:05 PM
Guest :
I was 21 days over due with my first and 18 days with my second! Now my
daughter is due today (Nov 5th) and nothing. No contractions (she had some
2 days ago). She's in a lot of pain and has a severe headache as well as
high blood pressure. But the tests were "negative" even tho they
only took her blood pressure 1x in the hospital They monitor her for 4
hours at the hospital then send her home. To make matters worse her doctor
is gone on a business trip & the 2nd dr she saw is on vacation! The
only people left in the hospital are residents. My daughter is getting
ready to go to a different hospital. She now refuses to see any doctor
except her obgyn (who will be at the hospital on the 7th). Oh and she has
Strep B and a heart problem. I swear if anything happens to my daughter
they will have a HUGE lawsuit on their hands. My daughter, her bf and I
have all expressed our concerns. I am so sick of these small town
hospitals. I wish I lived in a bigger city. This is frustrating! Take the
baby already.
Oh as a side note I warned my dr with my 2nd child as my daughter was born blue, not breathing and had to be in an incubator. He didn't listen and child #2 came out not breathing. My son had to be rushed to a triage of nurses who started him breathing. I was extremely upset. Now I am warning these doctors. Let my grandson be born not breathing and this time I won't walk away. Not only do they have my daughter's life and well being in their hands but that of my grandson's too. Plz I wish she'd just go into labor! Nov 6, 2008 11:37 AM
Guest :
Freaking pineapple, breast pumping, walking, i've even stuck primrose oil
gel pills in my V, and have had less contractions today then any other day.
I'M SICK OF BEING PREGNANT!!!
Nov 6, 2008 5:59 PM
Guest :
I am 36 weeks pregnant and very miserable! I cant wait much longer to have
this little girl. I have been having really painful contractions for the
past 2 1/2 weeks and only dialated to one. I was thinking of drinking
caster oil in a week and half if nothing happens. I know with my first, it
worked wonders! I would try the sex thing but my boyfriend is a weirded out
being dialted and all so he wont. But this pregnancy is a lot different so
I am not sure what to do. I guess next friday I will decide when I go and
get checked again. I know right now it is too early to decide so I guess I
have to be patient. Good luck to all you other moms to be.
SP Nov 10, 2008 7:21 PM
Guest :
Well, i am 40 weeks and 2 days and still no baby. this is my second child.
with my first i went 2 weeks over due. i've tried rasberry tea, sex, and
castor oil several times. the castor oil made me pooped dilated me to 1 cm.
i had my doctor strip my membranes which made me dilate to 2 cm and 25%
efaced, tried the castor oil like 2 more times and it just made me poop and
poop. Went to the doctors today and she stripped my membranes for the 3rd
time. im now 3cm and 50%efaced. I've had contractions all day, very un
comfortable. hoping to have my baby gurl.... i guess the natural things
will work on different people. tomorrow im gonna have sex and try the
castor oil again since im over now... well good luck
Nov 11, 2008 3:04 PM
Guest :
castor oil is crap.! i did it on my due date and didnt sleep that night
from really bad pains but they where only from needing to poo. and if i
where to go into labor i would have been to stuff cos i didnt sleep. im
over due by a few days n i learnt that the baby will come when its ready
and its better to let nature do its thing cos at least i will have some
sleep be hind me.!
Nov 12, 2008 10:15 AM
Guest :
I am 37 1/2 weeks pregnant with baby #2, and am already dilated between 4
and 5. I have had irregular painful contractions since week 35 that do not
progress in pain or time. If nothing by Tuesday Nov 18th my Dr is inducing
me that morning. I really do not want to be medically induced maybe I'll
try some of these tips. But Not the castor oil! Because I'm already so far
dilated I think I will wait until my husband is home to try these in case
it works. So it's not just me and mu almost 4 year old at home. I'll let
you know if anything works.
Nov 20, 2008 10:51 AM
Guest :
I am 36.5 weeks pregnant I have been contracting regularly for 3 days now I
went to the hospital, my doctor says that I am 1 cent dialated and to go
home I cannot sleep I also have tried the castor oil and ras tea and sex
none of which has helped I have slept for I would say about 3.5 hours in
these last three days and I am really ready for my little pricess to join
us, Out of everything that I have read and what my ob says she would be
fine if she enters the world now!!! Why won't he help me!!!!!!!!
Nov 21, 2008 5:35 AM
Guest :
I have tried acupressure, walking, red raspberry leaf tea, evening primrose
oil, pineapple, spicy food, enemas, breast pump, and nothing. My husband
won't have sex with me (he's weirded out by the baby being there I guess)
so I've been inserting the EPO vaginally and orally. The wive's tales
regarding the baby's gender have all been wrong and so far these haven't
worked either. I give up! I just wanted to have the baby vaginally and
avoid pitocin and the cesarean my Dr wants to do for cephalopelvic
disproportion (CPD).
Nov 24, 2008 8:56 PM
Guest :
I am 40.5 weeks pregnant and cannot take it any longer! I am such an
advocate for the most natural birth and labor as possible, but I am in an
enormous amount of pain. I can barely walk, sleep is a distant memory. I
have been 2 cm dilated for weeks, she dropped over a month ago. I have
tried the breast pump, sex, walking, stairs, squats, spicy food, evening
primrose oil orally and vaginally, black cohosh, accupressure, orgasm after
orgasm. I am literally at my wits end and look terribly. I know she will
come when she is ready, however in this country they have laws on how we
birth our children and will not let you go beyond 41.5 weeks.
Nov 26, 2008 12:58 PM
Guest :
these things don't really work to actually induce labour your baby will
come when he or she is ready. Your only meant to use these methods when you
have early signs or labour to induce it/ get it going faster...
Nov 27, 2008 12:43 PM
Guest :
am 38 weeks and want this baby OUT NOW HELP
Nov 30, 2008 3:24 PM
Guest :
Im 39 weeks pregnant and was in a car accident when i was 35 weeks
pregnant, due to the belt digging into my stomach i have been having
braxton hicks contractions which only seem to be getting stronger and
longer but they still stay irregular. My baby is said to be a 'big one' and
is growing rapidly. I have lost my plug and my baby is in perfect position
to come out...but no baby. I know that wanting to induce my labour before
my actualy due date is not always reccomended but I am only 17 years old,
have a tiny frame with a massive bump and i am so uncomfortable. Sex
doesn't work, caster oil didn't even make my belly rumble, walking just
makes me tired and my pelvis hurt and my bf is useless at massages LOL. I
even tried spicy food and i HATE spicy food with a passion but still no
frikin baby! I am soooo ready for this baby, maybe she's just not ready for
me. I'm sure she will be worth the wait though.
Nov 30, 2008 6:07 PM
Guest :
Massage worked for me!!! I went for a massage 6 days before my due date and
labor started that night. It started slow, but I would recommend it to
anyone who would like to help labor along. (Plus it's relaxing!) Good luck!
Dec 1, 2008 10:41 AM
Guest :
my due date was based on 40 weeks. when i went for my doc appt. it was 2
days b4 my due date. i was 90% efaced and dilated at a 3. 7 days b4 i was
80% effaced and dilated at a 2.this is when my doc said that she would b
shocked if i made it through the night. but i went another week and even
went though false labor. so when i went for the last time and the doc said
you're 90% eff and dilated at 3 we will just wait to see what happens... i
said no im dialated and effaced enough INDUCE ME. she agreed and mentioned
that she just didnt want to push the subject. so i guess what i am getting
at is dont do it unless you are dialated and effaced "enough".
Dec 9, 2008 12:52 PM
Guest :
I am 38 weeks and 5 days pregnant with my 2nd child and i am due on
december 18th. I have tried nipple stimulation and lots of sex. but none of
it has worked. ive been having contractions for about a week now. but only
like 4 per day. my next drs. appt. is on the 15th and i think im going to
ask him to induce me on the 19th or 20th. i really want my baby here b4
Christmas. i dont want to be stuck in the hospital on christmas day. i hope
he aggrees to it. i am 25% effaced and 2 1/2 centimeters dialated. My doc
told me not to try castor oil because all it does is make you poop.
Dec 9, 2008 6:43 PM
Guest :
i am 36 weeks and i am dilated to one at 100% effaced whats the best for me
and how long should it take now to dilate cause i have been having
contractions but there not regular dose any one know how to regulate them
Dec 15, 2008 9:50 AM
Guest :
I think all of these ppl on here need to be grateful that they actually
carried their pregnancies to term. I have 3 kids my first two pregnancies
went exceptionally well. My 3rd not so great. I went into labor with him
when i was only 24 weeks pregnant. I was in the hospital for 11 weeks just
trying to help him get to where he needed to be. I was on complete bed
rest. Finally at 34 weeks my water broke and my son had a prolapsed cord
his heart stopped and i had to be rushed for an emergency c section. I was
put to sleep. I didnt know if my baby was dead or alive. It was the most
aweful thing. I honestly think that you should be grateful that you carry
your babies to term. In the end my son had a long hospital stay and he
weighed 3lbs 10oz. He is still very tiny to this day but he is a normal 18
month old. But everyone knows that an overdues baby is just as dangerous as
an early baby. because of the chance of the placenta detaching so ladies
you need to talk to your doctors about this.
Dec 20, 2008 6:36 PM
Guest :
i have tired everything i could do, i have walked for hours, i have had the
Sex, i've aten almost everthing spicy and the oil, i have walked up and
down stairs at the mall, i have streched, and when i lay down for a bit i
make sure i am moving to different positions, i'm 40 weeks now and 3cm,and
lost me mucus plug 3weeks ago.nothing is working, im starting to get
worried and all my dr says is wait it out and if hes not born befor jan 1st
then she will book me for a C-section. i was due dec 17th. i dont want to
wait anylonger.
Dec 21, 2008 8:09 AM
Brenda Lane :
Why could you not try an induction of labor before scheduling a cesarean
after Jan 1st?
Dec 24, 2008 8:03 PM
Guest :
Labor for my first 2 babies were spontaneous and they came pretty much
"on time." But my 3rd just didn't want to come out! My midwife
moved my EDD forward twice (to avoid being legally obligated to transfer me
to the hospital). At 41 weeks, she told me she'd do a sweeping in a few
days if nothing happened by then.
I did research online and we opted to try acupressure. We spent 2 days using maternal acupressure to naturally induce labor at home. Less than 48 hours later, my waters broke. Labor took less than 3 hours (my second was 5 hours total). I'm so thankful I found a book that showed us how to do it. I felt much more in control of my own fate (I DID NOT want to go to the hospital) and hubby felt like he played a positive and active role in my delivery. The book I used was this: http://tinyurl.com/NaturallyInduceLabor There are tons of other resources you can find on your own. Dec 29, 2008 1:38 AM
Guest :
TO ALL THOSE HAVING PELVIC PAIN: I swear by this! I was having really bad
pelvic pain/round ligament pain. My husband and I purchased a blow up bed
(the kind that has the blow up base attached to it) when I was like 25
weeks. I have had NO pelvic pain since we bought it a couple months ago
and I'm 36 weeks pregnant. Don't blow it up all the way, leave it a little
soft, it takes all the pressure off, I can even roll over in bed with no
problem (without pain I mean, it's still a little bit of a task =) And it
was only 35$ at Walmart. I highly recommend it!
Dec 30, 2008 11:23 AM
Guest :
I'm 37 and 2 days and since i was 30 weeks, it's been hurting down there
since then and hurts all the time. Want to try some things but, too
scared!!
Jan 1, 2009 1:53 AM
Guest :
I am 37 weeks along, my baby is already 7-8 lbs in size, and I have a
terrible itch all over my body... I can't sleep, and am just in general
HUGE. This is my 3rd, and both other daughters were over due by about a
week. I found this site, because I am tired of being preggers...
HOWEVER, after reading all the comments here, I realize how bad we all sound complaining about this subject! We are, after all, every single one of us going to pop in the VERY near future (those of you who wrote a few months ago have just a faint recollection now I am sure of the ordeal of being very pregnant) - and so we just need to endure with as positive an attitude as possible. We just sound sooooo whiny, when we really are so blessed to be able to have these babies in the first place! So, just let's deal with it like real women - these babies will decide when they are ready. If we go to the 42 week line, that's a different story, because it is not safe anymore. And gosh do I hope that I don't have to wait THAT long... but in the end - with matters of life (birth) and death, we really should let nature play it's course. God knows best, and I have heard from everyone who was induced that it was severely more painful compared with a natural delivery. Recovery from a c-section also is more difficult and painful. So, ladies, we can do this - I certainly don't want the diarrhea, or be rubbing my already huge and sore nipples etc...!!! Jan 1, 2009 7:01 PM
Guest :
I am also 37 weeks pregnant and I am SO ready to have this little girl! I
have gone into "premature" labor twice in the last week and have
a severe kidney infection (which caused the labor in the first place). I
went into the hospital on the 23rd with contractions every 3 minutes and
all they wanted to do is drug me up and sleep it off. They told me that
because, at the time, I was only 36 weeks pregnant that they wouldn't give
me anything to help get my contractions going. So they gave me Nubane
instead and I was out. I went home the next day, but then this last
Sunday, I was back in the hospital because they didn't tell me about the
infection. So I was in labor again, but yet they still wouldn't help me
along. They just wanted to drug me up again and let me "sleep"
it off. Again they gave me Nubane, but it made me so sick that I threw up
so much I thought I was going to pass out. I just got home Monday
afternoon, but I can't take this anymore! Everything between my hips
hurts. I can't sit, walk, laydown, sleep.... nothing. And I have tried
almost everything on the list to help induce labor and nothing seems to
help. Nipple stimulation gets the contractions started, but if I don't
keep up with it, they go away. I've even done accupressure, but I'm not
sure if it has been helping or not. I'm going to try to do everything else
and see if it helps. At an ultrasound 2 weeks ago, they told me the baby
weighed 6 lbs 8 oz. Now, I'm guessing she probably weighs about 8 lbs, but
I'll find out for sure tomorrow. I have a 5 year old and when he was born,
he was 7 lbs 12 oz and I had a very hard time pushing him out. He never
decended until I was fully dialated and in active labor. And even though I
was 10 cm, I still tore enough for the Dr. to have to put in 8 stitches in
me. If I'm suppose to wait another 3 weeks for my due date, I'm scared
that this baby is going to be way to big and I wont be able to have her
naturally. I really hope somethings works soon because I cant take these
contractions anymore and I feel like I'm useless because I cant do anything
without being in severe pain. Being pregnant is hard!
Jan 1, 2009 8:59 PM
Guest :
I agree - I am 8 days overdue and yes I am miserable BUT I know all will be
forgotten very soon. The most important thing is to relax and be calm about
the whole thing which is another way to naturally induce your labor. The
baby will come when he/she wants to come out. The best thing I have found
to not sleeping at night is to take short naps during the day whenever
possible. It makes the day go by faster and makes me not so grumpy when I
can't get that comfortable during the night. Good Luck to you all and
patience is a virtue. :)
Jan 4, 2009 6:29 PM
Guest :
I am now 37 and 1/2 weeks pregnant and I was really frustrated because I've
gone into premature/false labor 3 times now, but I think I found a glimmer
of hope! My Dr. recommended that I start trying different ways to help
induce labor because my baby weighs over 8 lbs already. Yesterday, I bought
some gel caps of Evening Primrose Oil and inserted 2 of them as close to my
cervex as I could. Then, a few hours later, I passed a big chunk of my
mucus plug. Since then, I've used 2 more (1 at a time) and I passed
another big chunk of plug and I've been having some pretty good cramping in
my lower abdomen. Now, I cant say for sure that it's all to do with the
oil, but if it is, then I would definately recommend using it. It's rather
inexpensive, like $5 at Walmart, and it's really easy to use. But don't
use it until you're Dr. says it's okay. I don't think it will do anything
for you unless your body is ready, but it sure seems to be helping me! I'm
just hopeing this little girl decides to come out soon!
Jan 8, 2009 5:27 PM
Guest :
NOTHING WORKS!!!! the only one i havent done is castor oil b/c the baby can
have mechonium b/c of it.. ive had pineapples, mango, intercourse,
primerose oil, cohosh, walkin, jumpin on the trampoline, accupressure,
spicy foods, and a glass of wine.... now im being induced on monday with a
9+ lbs. and tuesday my oldest turns 9 so they have to share a bday prob...
i guess she wasnt ready....
Jan 9, 2009 7:42 PM
Guest :
Today was my due date and nothing has happened so far i havent had a single
contraction my whole pregnancy.I passed my mucus plug in my 38th week and
im dialated to 2cm as of last monday. i am so tired of being pregnant my
son is already said to be atleast 8lbs9oz so anymore time in there just
give him more time to grow his head is engaged and nothing works ive tried
sex,nipple stimulation,spicy food,walking,walking and more
walking,pineapple, i dont know what else to do besides the castor oil and
im definetly not doing that i dont want to have the baby on the toilet
lol.
Jan 9, 2009 7:44 PM
Guest :
What state are you people who are getting induced before 41.5 weeks in im
in MN and my doctor wont induce me until then and im already 4 days overdue
Jan 11, 2009 3:05 PM
Guest :
ok so if you are more than 2 weeks over due there is a problem because your
baby could get fluid in his lungs....my due date is today Jan 11 and my
doctor told me that if i havent had him by the 18th that he would induce
Jan 12, 2009 4:27 PM
Guest :
well, i am 42 weeks today and i feel like my head is going to spin off this
is my third child and the first two came a week or two early but this one.
all i can say is get out of my bellyyyyyyy!!!!!! the hotel is
closing.....please !!!!!!!!!!
Jan 12, 2009 4:29 PM
Guest :
what happen if the baby get fluid in the lungs?
Jan 12, 2009 8:06 PM
Guest :
I am 37 weeks and All i have been wishing for is to go into labor
early...even jokingly asking someone to take me snow mobiling....But my mom
says keep that baby in there as long as you can, the apple will fall from
the tree when it is ripe enough an remember, no matter how miserable WE
are, at 37, 38 or even 40 weeks, imagine the poor mothers who couldn't make
it to 28 or 32 weeks and have to watch their babies suffer in the nicu!!
full term pregnancys are a blessing and going over is to just means baby is
super well done!!
Jan 14, 2009 3:31 PM
Guest :
I am on my second child and thinking of natural inducing again...i did it
with my first child and it worked. Me and my husband wouold have sex like 5
times a day, however we did it througout the whole pregnancy and my son
actually came a week early. I believe that the only real
"suggestions" that work here are having sex and walking.
Jan 15, 2009 10:15 AM
Guest :
Hello, I am 5 days overdue. Our baby girl was supposed to be here on the
10th. I went walking on Monday and that's when my "show" started.
I am going to try walking today around my local shopping mall and see if
that helps. I am nervous to try the Castor oil.. wont be a pretty sight if
I do go into labor and all I'm doing is pushing.. Will be trying the rasp.
tea and apparently bran muffins helps as well.
I have a feeling I can try everything, but she'll come out when she's good and ready. Good luck everyone. It is extremely COLD outside.. but again, I am in Canada.. Jan 15, 2009 4:23 PM
Guest :
the pineapple thing really does work.
it thinned out my cervix from thirty percent, to ninety percent. in three days :] Jan 16, 2009 11:58 PM
Guest :
with my daughter i tried castor oil she was already 4 days late and it
worked i pooped all day went to sleep and woke up with contractions....i am
now 38 weeks with my son and im in so much pain im thinking of doing it
again but im a little hesitant....well good luck to all...
Jan 17, 2009 4:19 PM
Guest :
I tried Castor oil with my first and don't do it. they fail to tell you
that it can cause the baby to have a movement also. My son had and so they
had to try and flush the meconium out and I ended up with an infection and
fevet a very hard labor that ended in a C-section. As much as I want this
baby out this time I will never do that again.
Jan 19, 2009 9:36 AM
Guest :
am 39 weeks gone and working myself into depression,i love my baby but am
feeling like am losing out on a lot and just want to get over it
.unfortunately my husband doesnt help much, no sex! so even if that could
help induce contraction and labour am not getting any. i still go shopping,
walking , but not really intrested in the castor oil stuff. if there is
anyother way i would be glad to know it
Jan 21, 2009 7:20 AM
Guest :
I just watched Birth Day on TLC or Discovery (unsure which channel) and a
woman who was 2 days past her due date had an acupuncturist come in and
after an hour or so, she went into labor. Although it may be pricey, if
you're that uncomfortable, it may be worth it. Good Luck!
Jan 21, 2009 10:51 PM
Guest :
Hi Guys,
I am 37 weeks pregnant and I am soooo ready. My feet are huge, my legs, my hands, I am so swollen. I feel like I have insomnia, I cant sleep I am so uncomfortable. My due date is feb 13, my husband leaves to a police academy for 6 months feb 8th, I would love to have this baby before then. I want him to be there with me. Not only that but I feel miserable. I was 2 days past due with my first and took castor oil which actually worked for me... Only thing is I was in the bathroom ALL MORNING and I was throwing up all over the hospital. Not a very good experience although I was just so happy to be in labor.. I dk, for some people it works for others it doesnt.. OR it could have just been coincidence?? Only God knows when its time and no matter how much we rub our nipples (I'll admit, I was just trying it out) the baby will come when its the right time. If you are going to try the castor oil however, I would reccomend doing it the way I did with my first. Go to bed early (TRY!! - and get a nights rest) Wake up early 5 or 6 am drink with orange juice, Go back to bed!!! (inbetween bathroom breaks) and that way if it does work you will not be so exhausted during the labor process. By the way, I cant even remember what it feels like. Can someone explain a braxton hick? I keep feeling tightning of my stomach but not really any pain. Is that anything??? Thanks for listening ladies. Good luck and God bless. Jan 25, 2009 1:09 PM
Guest :
Hello ladies! I am 37 weeks today and sooooo ready to have this little
girl! She is my third, and my first came at 37 weeks, and my second came
at 36, so I guess I'm just being impatient. I have been forcing my husband
to have sex with me 2-3 times daily, with no luck. LOL I have tried
walking and nipple stimulation, but with two other children, I don't have
lots of time for that. Oh well, I guess I will go to the store and buy
pineapple and rasberry tea!! Good luck to all!!!
Feb 3, 2009 9:22 AM
Guest :
NONE OF THESE WOPRK GIRLS!! IM OVERDUE! TRIED EVERYTHING! YOUR BABY WILL
COME WHENEVER HE OR SHE IS READY!! SO SIT DOWN & RELAX!
Feb 7, 2009 7:56 PM
Guest :
I am in the same lovely boat as everyone else. I am due on Feb 11th, so
only have a few more days but am MISERABLE! This is my second pregnancy so
have been in no real hurry to have this baby because do know that what
little to no sleep I get now will soon be over. On the other hand, my baby
has been sitting on my pelvic bone since December so am in horrible pain.
All day I have been having contractions but nothing close enough to call.
Ugh!!! I know God's timing is perfect and am trying to just deal, but I too
am having a hard time taking care of my daughter, so have been taking her
to different family so I can rest. My husband works graveyards so am alone
at night and most of the day taking care of myself and my daughter. I know
once this baby comes its going to be a challenge but I feel like the sooner
it comes the quicker I can learn to deal. Anyway ladies, hang in there and
God Bless you all!!! I know how emotionally and physically devastating this
can be. I am thinking of you!!!
Feb 11, 2009 6:53 PM
Guest :
I am pregnant with my 7th child and resigned to the fact that this baby,
along with all my previous children, will be overdue. Ladies it will happen
when it happens, if your doctor is concerned they will induce you other
than that all I can say is try the remedies but don't rely on the remedies.
Sex worked with 2 of my kids but they were 5 days and days overdue
respectively, nothing worked with my last and he had to be induced 12 days
overdue, and the other 3 came between 5 and 8 days overdue
Feb 12, 2009 4:28 PM
Guest :
I had to be induced with my first child at 38 weeks because of hypertension
and preeclampsia. I don't reccomend it. I am 36 weeks right now, my husband
leaves for Iraq in 2 weeks, and I plan on just letting the baby come
naturally. I am miserable, and I will be alone at the birth of our second
son, but with all the complications with being induced the first time, I
won't do it again. Just let your babies come naturally. Even though at this
point in time my husband and I are having intercourse to "try" to
hurry our son up, nothing seems to be working. I guess he is just too happy
in there.
Feb 13, 2009 5:10 PM
Guest :
I am 36 weeks and while i no its not safe am trying to find a natural way
to induce labor the baby has gotten so big that I can no olonger walk and
they say that if she gets much bigger i will have to be induced in as
little as 1 week and may possibly have to have a c section to prevent the
breaking of both my hip and pelvis i am so desperate not to have a c
section does any1 have any suggestions because i have tried everything and
nothing is working at all.
Stephanie Streets Feb 14, 2009 4:04 PM
Guest :
I have to agree that labor should not be induced. I took castor oil with
my first when I was 1 day past my due date and it did start labor, along
with a lot of nausea and diarrhea. Unfortunately, the baby was not ready
and 27 hours of labor and a c-section later, she was born. She was not in
position for delivery and I have regretted taking the castor oil ever
since. All the diarrhea dehydrated both me and the baby and she had to be
placed on fluids for the first 4 hours of her life. My suggestion is to
enjoy the last few days of peace and quiet instead of rushing your little
out!
Feb 15, 2009 7:59 PM
Guest :
I am 39 weeks ... impatient and ya I have heard of it all. Just have
patience ... but I am tired of pregnancy. This is my first so I have ate
some pineapples, had some spicy food, walked all day, tried the nipple
stimulation, I am gonna receive a nice long massage from my hubby and have
some great sex to get things going. So hopefully some of these work. Good
luck ladies!!
Feb 16, 2009 8:23 AM
Guest :
I am 32 weeks pregnant and being induced in hospital in 2 weeks as i have
diabetes. This is my 2nd child and had such an easy 1st birth that i want a
naural birth this time.
People really shouldn't be complaining about being pregnant when they aren't overdue. Its not safe for your baby and if you dont like being oregnant or are fed up with it - simple - dont get pregnant. Its going to be hard - carrying around another person is but we all knew it was guna be tough before we decided to have children. Id do anything to be able to go into labour naturally so think yourselves lucky! Labour should only be induced when there is a danger to your baby. Feb 17, 2009 12:27 AM
Guest :
I'm 39 wks pregnant i tried a herbal tincture called goldenseal which my
gran told me about, it's not the nicest stuff in the world but after takin
750ml over the course of the day i had lost my MP an have been havin
contractions every 10 min's since last night.
Feb 18, 2009 11:30 PM
Guest :
I am 40 weeks with my fifth child.....my others will be 13, 11, 9 and 3.
This has been a really trying pregnancy as i am already 38.......
Right now i am only 2cm dilated - the braxton hicks can be regular at 5minutes for 2 hours and then dissapear..... My Doc says we should wait at least another 2 weeks for the baby to come naturally before thinking of alternatives 'coz i had a c-sect delivery with my 4th child...and a labor induction could get messy if my csect scar ruptures..... Her option - wait for natural means as it means that your body and the baby is fully ready. We will cross the bridge of a pre-term baby when we come to it. So i suppose in the mean time....enjoy the aches and pains....it just means you are bringing another life into this world!!!!!! Feb 22, 2009 8:16 PM
Guest :
Hi everyone,
I was due on Valentine's Day (Feb 14th) and it is now Feb. 22nd. I am 8 days overdue with my first baby. I have an appointment to get my cervix ripened at the Midwives tomorrow and they want to induce me on the next day. I am so afraid of being induced. This is my first baby and I always thought labor would just 'come' naturally. I feel so anxious, worried, and sad! I have tried several things but they only work if your body is ready, and mine apparently is not! Please if you read this pray for me and my baby that we will have the best, safest, and happiest birth. It is nice to read the other comments and know that I am not alone. Congratulations to all of you on being chosen to be mothers! Feb 23, 2009 1:04 PM
Guest :
well i only have a couple weeks left and i am ready for this baby to come
out now. i have been having braxton-hicks contractions regular every 10 min
non stop for 3 months now i dont think i have slept more than an hour a
night for almost 4 months and have been having sooooo much pressure from
the baby since i was about 16 weeks..... i have had enough and i am ready
to try just about anything...... if anyone has any ideas on what to do
please feel free to e-mail me with your ideas.... my e-mail is
loveyoualways_2010@hotmail.com........thanks!!
Feb 25, 2009 1:34 PM
Guest :
Babies come when babies come. A "due date" is a just a word. You
are actually "full term" at 37 weeks. Anything between 37 and 42
weeks is completely normal. If you think about your due date as 42 weeks
then the majority of you will have your babies before that. It's like
waiting for paint to dry...it's not fun and it's a waste of time.
I also think you should listen to these women that are telling you NOT to use castor oil...everything is true. The discomfort AND the ineffectiveness. I also REALLY hope you don't listen to point #8! Since WHEN did drinking during pregnancy become Ok??? I am an RN and mother of 3...I have been overdue in the past and am currently at 38 weeks. But i'm trying to stay busy and trying to convince myself that this baby will come at 42 weeks...hahaha. That way when it happens earlier than that I will be happy. Good Luck everyone!!! It's over before you know it. And when you are up all night with feedings you'll wish you were pregnant again. ;) Feb 25, 2009 6:17 PM
Guest :
I have only tried to induce labour once,I have 5 boys now, with my last
pregnancy I took two spoon fulls of castor oil, I pooped a bit but within 5
hrs of taking it I had my son, I was 39 weeks then!!! I am currently 34
weeks pregnant and not planning to induce right now, if I am close to my
due date maybe, just thought i'd share my experience; however, everyone is
different and have their own preferences. good luck to you all and
congrats!!! oh ya I wouldnt recommend drinking alcohol to get labour going
that just sounds wrong!!!
Feb 27, 2009 1:53 PM
Guest :
I am 2 days from due date with my third...the first two were overdue and
induced, resulting in long, nightmarish labors. I tried EVERYTHING with
both of them and have just resigned my self to the fact that I have NO
CONTROL over when this baby comes. I will try and enjoy what time I have
left and just hope that I can go into labor naturally this time. The end is
tough, but won't last forever! Hang in there!
Feb 28, 2009 10:02 AM
Guest :
I was 4 days overdue with my first son, and SO done!! So, we decided to try
natural methods to get him out!! We decided we would try sex, so we got a
nice hotel room, checked in, made it to third base and my water broke!! So,
if your body is ready, I think it works!!! Good luck!!
Mar 2, 2009 6:22 PM
Guest :
last sunday afternoon, my hubby and i made love and the next morning, my
tummy kept contracting, and i felt like pooping all the time. went 3 times
to the toilet. then the next day, i was scheduled to go to my OB for my IE,
as i was already 37 weeks. she said i was already effaced and external OS
already open. so i guess the sex helped. we will try to have a go at it
again later and see if i can give birth tonight. hehe it is much more
pleasurable than walking. but i do walk and squat.
Mar 2, 2009 7:00 PM
Guest :
When I was pregnant with my daughter I tried everything.. My favorite food
was hot wings so I bought hot wing sauce the night she was due. I ate it on
everything and about 2 hours later my contractions kicked in and I ended up
having. I would say try buffalo wing sauce. I have heard from other people
too that it works.
Mar 3, 2009 2:21 PM
Guest :
Hello everyone! I am 38 weeks pregnant and I am 1cm and 30% effaced. I lost
my MP recently and I am getting occasional braxton hicks. I have a 2 year
old that is full of energy and of course it is difficult to keep up with
him. My doctor brought up induction to me and there is no way I am doing
that. I was induced with my first and it was a nightmare. I went in on my
due date because the doc thought my son was going to be big. I went in on a
Wed and didnt have my son until that Fri evening. I didnt get an epidural
until 3 hours after he broke my water and the epidural didnt even
completely take. It was a long labor with a lot of pain. I highly recommend
NOT getting induced unless there is a medical need for it. As much as I
would like to have this baby right now I am more then willing to wait and
try to be as patient as possible. The only things that I have tried is
walking and intercourse...and occassionally having my husband massage my
feet. Other than that I am just going to wait for the baby to surprise me.
Good luck to all!
Mar 3, 2009 4:15 PM
Guest :
I am 37 weeks and have had a rough pregnancy. I had an appointment on the
24th and She said I was 60% and 1 cm....So I went for a walk that night and
had sex. Then the 1st which was Sunday, I ended up going to the hospital
with regular contractions...all for them to stop as soon as i got in the
bed, but she checked me and in 5 days I had progressed to 90% and almost 2
cm..she told me to go home, walk and have sex and he was comingthis
week....well I took yesterday off and went to the zoo (which goes up a
mountain) I walked the ENTIRE ZOO!! Someone said mountain dew so I drank 2
bottles of that, drank tons of water. Today I had sex, ate pineapple, did
nipple stimulation, my husband gave me a massage, I drank a small glass of
Sangria...and low and behold...NOTHING! not a contraction! Lots of vaginal
pressure though. But nothing. So I have an appointment tomorrow and I am
hoping and praying that she says I am 100% and atleast a 3! But ladies,
this is my first and im 23....and NOTHING WORKS, just walk, and have sex
and have faith. I am 5'0 and tiny, so this pregnancy has hurt me pretty
badly...I want my son out VERY BAD but you can not speed up nature. the
more you try, the longer it is until he comes! Wish me luck ladies and good
luck to the rest of you!
Mar 4, 2009 11:46 AM
Guest :
I don't sleep I'm so uncomfortable uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Mar 12, 2009 8:11 AM
Guest :
there is a chemical in pineapple (only fresh) that can help get your body
ready for labour, but it's such a small amount that you'd have to eat at
least 7 pineapples to have even a chance of anything happening, you're
likely to only get a sore mouth and some IBS outta the deal
Mar 13, 2009 2:20 PM
Guest :
Well, i am 36 weeks and everything I do is uncomfy. I can't sleep right, I
can't walk right and i can't even sit right. I just wish that this whole
process could speed up a little because I don't like being pregnant right
now. I just want to have my daughter and be done with it already. I have
tried walking, having sex, lifting stuff, wine, and so on. Still all I get
are inor contractions. Nothing bad enough to declare labor. I just want it
to end. I hurt everywhere.
Mar 14, 2009 10:47 PM
Guest :
i agree with those saying the alcohol thing doesnt sound right! i was due
march 13, its now the 15 and im getting really impatient. my pelvic bone
has been sore for the last couple of wks and got even worse today-i was
walking and it got to a point where i couldnt move cuz it hurt so bad. to
top it off i have this puppp rash-1 in 240 get it and it doesnt affect the
baby, but its been making it impossible to sleep. between the itching, the
sore pelvis, and getting up to pee constantly, i dont sleep. at least when
the baby is here im getting up with my little bundle of joy and have a good
reason to be lacking sleep. cant wait to meet him/her. last 2 apts i had
i was 1 cm dialated and at my last one i was 40% effaced. hoping monday
brings good news-like that the baby should be there in 2 seconds! sex
hasnt worked 4 me and it hurts so much to walk that i really hate doing it.
Mar 17, 2009 3:36 AM
Guest :
Castor oil is a bad idea. It can stimulate the baby to have a meconium
stool in utero and cause an infection. I find it ironic that some of you
are appalled at the idea of alcohol, yet you have no problem with trying
herbal medicines. Who knows what these could do to the baby? Let's all take
a deep breath and try to think rationally for a second. Most of you aren't
even at your due date, and half of babies aren't born until after the
official due date. The human body doesn't adhere to rigid time tables, so
all this worrying about being a couple days beyond your due date is
pointless. Yes, we're all big as houses, and sore, and sleep-deprived. But
the healthiest thing for both Mom and baby is to let nature take it's
course.
Mar 19, 2009 1:33 PM
Guest :
i'm 36 weeks and just lost my mucus plug.There was no bloody show though
does anyone have any ideas to make this go any faster?And how long does it usually take after ur mucus plug comes out before you go into labor? this is also my second pregnancy. Mar 19, 2009 1:39 PM
Guest :
i'm 36 weeks and just lost my mucus plug.There was no bloody show though
does anyone have any ideas to make this go any faster?And how long does it usually take after ur mucus plug comes out before you go into labor? this is also my second pregnancy. Mar 23, 2009 10:36 PM
Guest :
im almost 40 wks & baby is not engaged yet.I have a sore back, sore
bump and am exhausted, when will i get to finally meet my beauty
Mar 23, 2009 10:41 PM
Guest :
Im almost 40wks & bub is not engaged yet.Im totally exhausted and so
uncomfortable.I decided to try having lots of sex in hope that this will
fasten things a bit, fingers crossed
Mar 26, 2009 1:14 AM
Guest :
I am 40+3 days pregnant and i have been getting irregular contractions for
the past week. This is my second baby and her head is 2/5ths engaged. i
have tried everything!! castor oil did not work at all for me and i am soo
frustrated. I mean the baby must want to come out or why am I getting all
of these contractions!! Oh and no bloody show yet and baby is in posterior
position!!
Mar 27, 2009 8:24 AM
Guest :
im 38 weeks and nothing, pressure points, eating pinapple on a empty
stumoch, caster oil, rasberry tea. NOTHING worked. maybe its just me.
Apr 4, 2009 3:22 PM
Guest :
HELLO! Everyone. it is nice to read all your comments and it is comforting
to know that there are many of us wearing the same shoes. I am 39 wks and
really impatient now. I have had both a natural and induced
delivery..natural is faster and quick but God's time is the best .so all u
preg ladies....relax and just wait. not easy I must say as i am miserable
sometimes ,the discomfort, pelvic pain etc need I go on..we still ve to
wait for the babies sake most esp. I PRAY FOR SAFE DELIVERY FOR ALL OF
US.....
Apr 15, 2009 8:12 PM
Guest :
hello everyone i am 37.1 weeks pregnant an i went into labour 2 days ago
with contractions coming every 2 minutes went to the hospital and they said
that they were coming to fast and gave me something through the IV to slow
them down and it spaced them out to 7 minutes apart then they told me to go
home cause i was 36 weeks pregnant and not officially full term and i did
not try anything to induce my labour but i have started the contacting
adain tonight and they are 5 minutes apart so i may wait it out pain and
all before going thanks every one for the comments and good luck by the way
i am pregnant wuth my 4th baby due date is May 5th
Apr 24, 2009 2:38 PM
Guest :
i have tried absolutly everything there is to try and induce. and i mean
everything! I am being induced tuesday the 28th if labor doesnt happen
first, I am 41 weeks. My dr even stripped my membranes. I guess it
depends on the woman, me...Im having a tough time getting past 2
centimeters. this is my 1st pregnancy.
Apr 25, 2009 8:58 AM
Guest :
i am 3 days overdue with my first child. he only just turned into an
anterior position on tuesday and has not yet engaged. i'm worried about him
not engaging, and i would like to have a natural birth and not be induced.
i see the midwife in two days and i really would like something to work
before she has to induce me!!
Apr 28, 2009 8:26 AM
Guest :
im 2 days from 40 weeks and NONE of these has worked for me. including the
castor oil, all i did was throw up and go to the bathroom alot. ive been
trying since i was 38 weeks. and nothing. talk to your doctor if you really
want your child out!
Apr 28, 2009 9:19 PM
Guest :
My due date is this Saturday and I've been in early labor for two weeks
with contractions every 10 minutes. Yet I've only dilated 1cm and have
stayed at 20%. What gives? My daughter was born at 35 weeks due to
pre-eclampsia, so I'm wary of inducing with this as I'd rather not have
another c-section. I'm so over this but Maybe its just better to wait. OT
question: does anyone know how to make swelling in your hands go down? My
hands have been swollen for about a month and I can't get my wedding ring
off, even with Tylenol and sticking my hand in a bucket of ice. Any
suggestions?
May 4, 2009 11:17 AM
Guest :
i am so miserable....this is my 1st child and im 39 weeks today. I want to
try the castrol oil trick but im scared????????
May 5, 2009 5:59 AM
Guest :
Wow! After reading some of your comments, I feel bad for wanting to get
this show on the road after only 38 1/2 weeks. And I'm not in pain at all
from this pregnancy, thank God, I'm just somewhat uncomfortable now and
again. I guess I'm just impatient. But if I'm impatient, my dr. is even
more so. He is asking me if I want to be induced in 3 days. I won't even
be 39 weeks at that point! It's just so tempting...my only hesitation is
that many people say that it's a terribly painful process. And my last
labor (came on naturally) was horribly long and ridiculously torturous--I
am not up for a repeat of that experience.
Now I've caught a cold and am thinking that the dr. might want to hold off on the induction until I'm better. I would think that my germs would put her at risk for RSV. I know that I am physically unprepared to labor right now, anyway. Feeling like carp, you know. We'll see what happens... And thanks, ladies, for the heads up re the castor oil! That stuff sounds like bad news. May 7, 2009 8:24 PM
Guest :
I am now 1 day off being 42 weeks with my forth. No signs of early labour
yet, and the Doc doesn't want to try induction unless there is no change
before monday. <_< I've tried the long walks... They just make me
tired, and my ankles swell up. I've tried the pinapple... Apparently it
only works if it's fresh pinapple. Canned doesn't work, and it's not a good
thing if pinapple makes your mouth itchy.
Not game enough to try the caster oil... Spicy foods just give me real bad intergestion. As for the sex thing... Well, neither of us feel like going there.... Hubby is too scared that he'll be right into it, and my waters will break. I'm just not up for it at all... havn't been for a long time either... Wish I knew what else I could do. Pepper worked with my last, lol. I was cooking, threw in sone ground pepper, sneezed, and my waters broke. LOL. Wonder if that will help this time too. May 9, 2009 2:09 PM
Guest :
I am 39 weeks pregnant, very uncomfortable. I tired castor oil with my last
pregnancy, it did work but it was embarrassing at delivery time. I am now
just waiting to see what happens without anything, but my patience and
tolerance is growing short. I am not trying the castor oil again but it did
work for me.
May 31, 2009 2:43 PM
Guest :
I am due in 2 days with child #3. Previous deliveries were early, easy and
fast. This child does not want to come out! We inquired about induction
after 37 weeks, my dr. will not induce. I'm completely swollen to agony,
have pregnancy induced carpal tunnel syndrom, sleep apnea from the 40 lbs.
I've gained. Get minimal sleep and with my irritating snoring and
irregular breathing my husband can't sleep either. Since 38 weeks I tried
castor oil, not a single cramp. Tried Evening Primrose, I do believe this
helped thin out my cervix. What I believe to be my mucus plug came out a
week ago. Sex and nipple stimulation haven't worked and to top it off I
walk daily and eat spicy foods. Nothing works. I've given up. I will cry
out of agony until the baby comes out and hate my doctor while I think
about it all!!!
Jun 1, 2009 2:16 PM
Guest :
Hi i just have one question.. while Im now 38 and a half weeks im so...
stuffed or something i just feel like a balloon waiting to PoP.. Ive been
suffering from braxton hicks very badly for the last two weeeks i also have
been suffering with tendinitous.. from the begining of my pregnancy, which
it only gets worse.. But my question is is their any specific way, to have
intercourse that works the best.. thank you,
Jun 29, 2009 1:33 PM
Guest :
can i just say to everyone who says don't rush it and it will come
naturally. my friend was overdue finally at 42 weeks the doctors said we
gotta get it out. she had a 12lb baby boy!! it dislocated both her hips and
caused alot of ripping and tearing. she couldn't walk for weeks. had they
gotten the baby out a few weeks earlier it would have been a nice easy
delivery of a 7 lb baby.
Jul 4, 2009 8:47 PM
Guest :
I'm due tomorrow. I've tried everything and still nothing! For about 5 days
I've been drinking red rasberry leaf tea at least 2x/daily, injected
evening primrose directly on my cervix the nights my husband and I have not
tried sex. I've stimulated myself to orgasm when he wasn't in the mood.
We've tried nipple stimulation and acupressure four finger widths above the
ankle and in the webbing of the index finger and thumb. I've even eaten
spicy food (which I don't like). I've tried castor oil and literally burned
the outside of my anus from all of the wiping from the amount of diahrea.
I've made a fruit salad of pineapple, mango, and kiwi which supposedly
works as well. So far, the acidity from the fruit has irritated and burned
the outside of my lips. I walk all the time, up hill, at parks, up stairs,
in circles, etc. I've done squats, jumping jacks, everything!
Jul 7, 2009 3:26 PM
Guest :
Pineapple definitely doesn't work. I love pineapple and I've been eating it
through out my pregnancy more so now that I'm at 39weeks. I've had
intercourse also with orgasms and they too don't work. I guess I'll just
have to let mother nature take her place.
Jul 8, 2009 2:02 PM
Guest :
I am 39 weeks n 6 days pregnant my due date is tomorrow July 9th i am
extremely tired ive had swollen feet n hands for about 3 weeks now n i
simply cant wait any longer ive walked long distances everyday since i
turned 39 weeks(not that i wasnt walkin before dat) ive tried castor oil n
besides the disgusting taste ive only pooped twice n still no baby im goin
to try it again but if it doesnt work i give up !!i really dont want to be
induced though i dont want to drug myself or the baby i want everything
naturally so i guess ill just have to wait wish me luck Plz!!!!!!
Jul 8, 2009 7:03 PM
Guest :
If none of these worked for you then you plain old weren't ready. Like it
says, most won't start labor so much as help your body starts if it's near
starting anyway. Castor oil did work with me and my first child, and my
mother-in-law used it when she had my husband. It really comes down to the
body being ready and needing a jump start, of sorts.
Jul 11, 2009 5:20 PM
Guest :
I can't stand wen people say, 'he'll come when he's ready." I can't
physically, emotionally, mentally do this anymore. Going on 38 weeks. I
can't even walk and my feet don't even resemble feet. Sigh......
Jul 13, 2009 6:58 PM
Guest :
I am 40 weeks today and SO ready to have this baby! I have been walking ten
miles, three times a week ever since i had to stop running, eating spicy
food as often as possible, and as much fun as the orgasm thing is, its so
not working! i guess they mean it when they tell you the baby will come in
its own time...
Jul 15, 2009 8:15 PM
Guest :
I AM SO TIRED OF BEING PREGNANT BUT IS ONLY 34 WEEKS....WHAT SHOULD I
DO??????
Jul 18, 2009 5:15 PM
Judith Bakley :
Whar can you do at 34 weeks?? Wait at least another 4 weeks. Think of your
baby!
Jul 23, 2009 12:38 AM
Guest :
I am 39wks n 6 days, my due date is tomorow 24th July...I am very impatient
n extremily tired, i go for walks everyday twice with my dogs but nothing
yet, i do have intercourse everynight with my partner n nothing...been
drinking raspberry tea leaf for the past 4 weeks n nothing. Dont know what
else to try, i do have 'period' like pain which come n go, specially at
night time but nothing mayor...i cant wait to meet bub, i really want her
to come tomorow n not make me wait any longer, i've heard some very awful
stories on how bubs are so late n mum gets so fustrated, i so hope thats
not me since im already spleep deprived due to excessive thinking n
peeing...
wish me luck..i guess Salome Jul 24, 2009 12:54 PM
Guest :
WOW! All of the whiners out there need to read "Born in the USA".
Induction is dangerous. A due date is just an estimate. Babies are being
born smaller and unhealthier. Do some research, quit your whining, and
think about your baby and not yourself. It was common years ago for women
(like myself) to go to 43+ weeks. Talking about induction at 38 weeks is
ridiculous!
Jul 29, 2009 11:09 AM
Guest :
I am 40 weeks today. I have tried everything this past week to induce my
labor only to be disappointed. Castor oil to sex to nipple stimulation...
Baby will come when she's ready. I am 3 cm. dilated and effaced for 2weeks
now. Getting very impatient. Wish me luck. To anyone thinking of using
any of these methods, good luck, but baby won't come til the times
right!
Aug 8, 2009 4:22 PM
Guest :
I tried caster oil w my first pregnancy at 39weeks, 6 hours later I went
into labor. After 24 hours of strong contractions I had an emergency c
section because I wouldn't dialate and my contractions were too strong and
close together. I'd discourage using this method.
Aug 11, 2009 9:54 AM
Guest :
Castor oil is horribe. I was dumb and took it mixed in juice. Had to have
been 1-2 ounces that I took. No pooping for me, but I did get contractions-
while I was up vomiting it back up all night. Do not try Castor oil!!
Aug 18, 2009 2:19 PM
Guest :
Although I'm sick of waiting, I keep reminding myself and those that ask
that Baby will come when she is ready. And I really think home inductions
are a waste of time and hope.
But it's also fair to say that the pressure to "deliver" doesn't only come from within. When you're tired, achey, grumpy, anxious, etc., etc., and it seems that no one will stop hounding you until you produce a baby it can be extremely stressful. And I can see how a woman can get anxious enough to give home remedies a try. I'm currently 39+4 days and on the edge of having a fit the next time someone greets me with, "You haven't had that baby yet?!?" Aug 18, 2009 3:58 PM
Guest :
I'm 40 weeks and 4 days. My last baby was 13 days late. I've tried
everything and if you are not ready nothing will work. Since my last baby
was over 9 pounds I agreed to use pitocin this time, this was a huge
mistake. My body freaked and put me into a 6 minute contraction which
threw my baby into distress. After two days I was sent home because even
that didn't work. Don't cheat yourself out of this amazing experience.
Enjoy the excitment of not knowing when your baby will come.
Aug 19, 2009 4:05 AM
Guest :
I'm am 38wks. I have been admitted 3 times for preterm labor and now that
it's time for my little girl she doesn't want to come out. The dr has given
me 2 steriod shots during earlier weeks so they expect her to be a big
baby. my husband weighed 10lb9oz. My baby weighed 6lbs by week 34..add a lb
a week and 2 steriod shots..hmm. They are going to induce us soon. I feel
the pain for all you moms that are truely miserable. My first preganancy
was wonderful. Water broke went to the hospital then got epideral. NOT this
pregnancy I have had contractions for 21 days painful-excrussating
contractions. the pain can make you fall down it's so hard. I've tried
everything on this list but castor oil..and all my elders tell me to take
it. Good luck to you all. I don't think i'll have to be that brave.
Aug 21, 2009 7:21 PM
Guest :
Wow, I'm just surprised that so many of you have missed the point of the
article or maybe skipped through the most important part of it and just
went straight into how to bring on labor. The article is very clear that it
only works when your body and your baby is ready! Please don't try to
induce your labor till you're at least past your EDD. READ THE ARTICLE FROM
BEGINNING TO END! YOU'RE GOING TO HURT YOURSELF AND YOUR BABY!
Aug 22, 2009 1:11 PM
Guest :
I am 35 weeks pregnant according to the docs, but i know when i conceived
so it puts me at about 36.5 weeks....i am so uncomfortable not to complain
who is comfortable during pregnancy its just that i am literally in
constant pain...the baby is measuring pretty good size almost 6 lbs., and i
am slowly but surely losing my mucuous plug....the doctor is going to strip
my membranes at my next appyt. and she told me i could try some natural at
home ways to jumpstart my labor...i just know that this pregnancy is
completely different than my first daughter because she was born at 42
weeks....is there any natural ways to kickstart labor ???i do not want to
try the castor oil....help please
Aug 24, 2009 6:01 AM
Guest :
This is my first child and tomorrow is my due date.... i have been 3
Cenimeters for almost 4 weeks now and 70% Thinned out...The baby seems like
she doesnt want to come out !!!! I have sex 4x a day, and do alot of
walking... I even had my membrane stripped 4 days ago.... Just my luck!
Aug 27, 2009 5:46 PM
Guest :
im 38 weeks and tired of it... my doctor said my cervix is 50 percent soft
and i THINK i lost my m.pluge but this is my 1st baby and im not sure of
anything... iv tried all types of trick to make him come faster but nothing
yet..any advice..
signed help!! or e-mail me hillleah@yahoo.com Aug 29, 2009 9:52 AM
Guest :
NOTHING WORKS FOR ME AT ALL I HAVE BEEN 2CM FOR LIKE 4MONTHS WHAT SHOULD I
DO...
Aug 30, 2009 12:37 AM
Guest :
I am 40 weeks and so miserable. I wish something would hurry up and happen.
I've tried walking, nipple stimulation and sex but it didn't work. I guess
I'll just have to wait it out and see what happens. She can't stay in there
forever!
Sep 2, 2009 11:37 PM
Guest :
i am 36 weeks and on bedrest do to a car accident i am thankful my baby
made it but they keep putting me on meds everytime i end up in the hosp.
but i dont know if this is more dangorous for him or having him at 37 weeks
and i am always in pain this situation is scary and i dont know what to
think
Sep 14, 2009 8:34 AM
Guest :
I am 41 weeks and still nothing. I have been walking morning and evening.
Tried spicy foods nothing.
Sep 14, 2009 3:10 PM
Guest :
I am 39 weeks and 2days now. Ive tried the Cator Oil but I made me poop all
night and morning but I needed it because of the constipation ive been
having. I tried pineapples and that didnt work either. i went walking all
this weekend and I even taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator.
Last week I went to the doctor and I dilated 2cm and they montior me and I
was having contractions every ten minutes but nothing else. I dont know
WHAT ELSE TO DO.
Sep 15, 2009 8:16 AM
Guest :
It is so funny to read these posts by all these pregnant women, and the
only thing I keep thinking about is.... no wonder our husbands get so sick
of their wives crabbing and whining near the end of their pregnancies.
Babies come when their ready.... I've never heard of anyone giving birth to
a toddler, even though I've come close (a 10 pounder). Just relax....
breathe... and use your whining/complaining energy to clean your house or
do laundry... GET READY FOR BABY TO COME! And trust me.... IT WILL!
Sep 16, 2009 1:28 PM
Guest :
i am due today and sofar nothings worked im very tierd and not even
dialated yet. i want to have the baby naturall my drs already talkin bout a
c section if i dont come up with somthing soon i think there guna try to
make me. need help!
Sep 20, 2009 3:03 PM
Guest :
I'M 33 WEEKS NOW WITH CHILD NUM. 5 AND I WILL NOT TRY TO INDUCE MY LABOR. I
DID IT ONCE AND I REGRET IT. I WAS SPEAKING TO AN OLDER LADY AND SHE MADE
ME A TEA WHICH CONSISTED OF GINGER NAD BLACK PEPPER I TOOK THE TEA FOR
ABOUT 3 DAYS AND FINALLY THE BABY CAME BUT THE TASTE IS NASTY AND IT TAKES
TO LONG TO WORK I SUGGEST YOU HOLD ON BECAUSE WHEN THOSE PAINS ARRIVE YOU
ARE GOING TO WISH YOU HAD WAITED FOR THE TIME 2 COME NATURALLY.
Sep 24, 2009 11:17 AM
Guest :
I am due tommorrow which is sept 25,i haven't dilated as of Monday and have
been having contractions and not sleeping for at least a month if not
longer....I am sick in tired of carrying my son,this is my second and I
went over an exact week with my daughter...sex isn't helping thin my cervix
at all i hope that soon he will do as we want and come on down!!!!!
Sep 25, 2009 10:59 AM
Guest :
I am due today Sept. 25 2009 but i guess my baby girl does not want to come
out yet. My doctor already set up for induction on Monday. I've been
walking on the treadmill for 3 days in a row twice a day for about 30-40
minutes. I've eaten pineapple and did a little bit of acupressure points,
and so far i haven't felt any contractions. This is my first baby and i
really can't wait to see her. I just hope and pray that i will be on labor
over this weekend so i don't have to be induced. I hate the idea of all
the medications they will give. As much as possible i would like it to be
all Natural.
Oct 5, 2009 3:26 PM
Guest :
with my first child none of these seemed to work so i tried bouncing on an
exercise ball and actually had him right on my due date after being dilated
one centimeter that whole week.
Oct 5, 2009 9:12 PM
Guest :
i am 38 wks prego with my 4th kid, me and my husband got lucky and our
doctor is talking about inducement although allmy labors with other 3 have
all been under 4 hours they were all 2-3 wks late and I am NOT going
through that again, but my due date is in 9 days and i cannot wait!!! but i
wish this baby would come, ive had irregular contractions for 3 wks now, im
2 cm dialated but my cervix is so far up they cant tell for sure how
dialated i am, ive been in pain had cleaning spurts, and been tired but
have insomnia, i am at ends wits, my husband travels and is only home 4
days a month so i am overly pregnant, tired with 3 kids to take care of. i
am only 24 and i just want to get thisbaby out of me
already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 16, 2009 11:08 AM
Guest :
I walked and walked and tried a few of these ideas beginning two days
before my due date. Apparently I was only successful in getting my water to
break (unless it would have happened anyway - who knows!?). Nothing
happened after that. Not a single contraction that was effective. I went to
the hospital as my doctor directed. Nearly 24 hours later the doctor
started pitocin. I wonder now if my vigorous attempts at getting labor to
begin really messed me up. Once your water breaks, they do need to deliver
the baby within a certain amount of time. I often wish I'd just waited to
see if things would have started naturally.
Oct 18, 2009 9:07 PM
Guest :
T.Williams Im 21yrs old, with my first baby. Iam 1 day over my due date
and anxious to see him. I mixed 3tbsps of CO in some Blue Bells vanilla ice
cream like a milk shake and couldnt taste it at all. Great way to cover the
taste and smell. I took it at 6:35pm, its been an hour now. Lets see what
happens.
Oct 22, 2009 6:17 PM
Guest :
at 39 weeks with my first daughter i got my cervix stripped.. i went into
labor in two days.. idk if that was the reason why i went into labor but
hopefully it was because im hoping it's gonna work next week for me. And
my friend said primrose oil worked good as well.. but labor and contraction
came hard and fast for her
Oct 31, 2009 9:19 AM
Guest :
Im 23 years old & 37 weeks today, 3rd pregnancy. I was in the hosp.
last night Intense back labor, Im dialated to 4cm, my cervix is 50%
thinned, stage 1 & her head is right there, dr. said it still looks
pretty mucusy & that my cervix is posterior as well. All of my children
have been just right after there due dates 1-3 days after (I carried full
term)this is my first girl & most difficult pregnancy ever. with my
second I was schedualed to be induced 1 day after my due date but they kept
telling me to call back cause it was a blizzard out finally I couldnt take
it anymore & went to meijer & bought a certain kind of vegetable
juice found in the produce section its called vedge & its by bolt house
farms i mixed it with cayanne pepper within a couple hours I was in labor,
& rushing to the hosp. 4 hours later he arrived. Im in sooooooooo much
pain & want to get this show on the road my youngest is 10 mo. old I
cnat even bend over to pick him up I cant even lift his cause im in so much
pain Im Im drinking the vedge & cayanne pepper right now, Im hoping it
works & I will finally meet my baby girl. wish me luck.
Oct 31, 2009 4:04 PM
Guest :
hi im 39weeks gone with my second child and in real pain iv been given
crutches and strong painkillers but cant take them as they knock me out and
i have a 2 year old at home with me. my hips keep giving way on me and i
cant sleep but mw wont do anything as i still got one week i read somewhere
that it is possible to do a membraine sweep at home to bring on the labour
and was wondering if anyone has tryed it and if it worked. i know i should
wait but im in soo much pain i struggle to move to the point of wetting
myself coz of the pain plz can some one give me some advice xxx :)
Nov 5, 2009 4:06 AM
Guest :
I'm 37 wks and 3 days along and can't wait to have this baby. I want more
than anything to have a natural birth and am not trying any sort of natural
induction. I'm just wishing and hoping and praying that the time goes by
quickly. This is my fourth pregnancy and I'm in so much pain I can hardly
move. But even not moving hurts. My hips keep popping out, my hemorrhoids
are so bad even my doctor commented that it's some of the worst she's seen,
it feels like a train is parked on my pelvis and I have so much pressure
down there it's all I can do not to scream when I have to walk/move/roll
over/go to the bathroom. I've been induced twice and both times were
horrible! I would never suggest getting induced unless it's an emergency.
My labors with induction were SO intense and painful, I felt like the baby
was being ripped from my body. My daughter came naturally after my water
broke at 37 weeks after 2 hours of labor and 2 pushes. If only that would
happen now:) In the mean time, my kids are being forced to get along or
else they get to deal with my crying and moaning as I try to move to deal
with their antics!
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