Tired of Being Pregnant! Waiting for Labor to Begin Versus Ways to Naturally 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 Cesareans

Studies 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 Arrives

Another 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 Labor

There 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.

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 :

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!