Past Due Date - Suggestions/Referrals?

Hi S.,

Reflexology might help you. I've done a course myself and my teacher talked about it. He is very good but unfortunately his practice is al the way in downers groove. There are certain pressure points on you feet that can help you go into labor. A friend of mine had it done and she went into labor that same day. Best thing is, it won't hurt if it doesn't help. I would look up any practitioner in your area and call a couple to talk to them about it.
Good luck!
M.

got a great idea worked for me and many friends.
drink red raspberry tea,you can buy it in teabag form at most grocery shops
steff let me know

S. - Hope for cool weather. Once the temperature drops I bet you will go into labor. At the begging of last summer I was 5 days late in the aweful heat and when we finally got a cool day I had my daughter in a very pakced delivery room.

Hi S.,
I know this isn't exactly what you're asking about but I've heard that eating spicy food can help. I've known a few Moms that were late that ate at a particular Mexican restaurant in Chicago and delivered the very next morning. Good Luck and Congratulations on your first!
D.

Hi There! I know this must be a hard time with the heat! You are so right about your body and your baby knowing what to do -- but I know the wait drives you nuts!

During your next visit, I also suggest asking your doctor to strip your membranes. It's a little crampy feeling when your doc does it but it's over in a second and it works for lots of people.

Take care of yourself!!!

Hi! I read everyone else's responses so far. All great stuff to try. Also heard Lilo Shuster is good. I was 2 weeks past my due date before my midwife stripped my membranes, which really put things in motion. But, like someone said, it is so normal to be a week or two late the first time. Mentally it can be a real challenge(I kind of went into a cave the last two weeks). But, I think, if you and the baby are healthy, to wait it out a few days. You want your health practioner to make sure the amniotic fluids are what they should be. Anyway, I could go on. What I am saying is that I waited it out and had a healthy, all natural birth, two weeks past the due date. Best wishes. Know other moms out there are supporting you!

Have you tried nipple stimulation or eating pineapple (so I have heard about that one). Goodl luck.

Most first timers are 1-2 weeks late. Some people say to eat spicy food or go for a walk........a woman we know swears by eggplant parmasan.........Good Luck!

Hi S.,

If you're near Northbrook, I'd highly recommend Lilo Schuster. She's a chiropractor with lots of experience with pregnancy, delivery and babies. She also has a very soothing presence. Her number is 1-###-###-####.

Good Luck! C.