Self-inducing Labor

I don't know why they won't induce. Of course there are negative outcomes sometimes, and only you and your doctor can decide what is best for you. However, don't dwell on the negative.

I was induce all 3 times. C-section, VBAC and vaginal (or would you call it V-VBAC?). Anyway, during my 2nd delivery the doctor and nurse were chatting over the end of my bed about how someone else had ruptured during a VBAC... I was mad, that they decided to discuss this while I was pushing, but it was a little too late for me to worry at that point.

With that said, the c-section isn't that bad of an alternative either.

Just think positive thoughts, don't stress out and just roll with whatever happens.

There was a pizza in Southern California all the women ate to induce labor. Something spicey. Try googling "pizza and labor" and see what come up.

I was 70% effaced and still 4 days overdue... scheduled to be induced, but my water broke hours before the induction.

I didn't have any luck trying to self induce. Good luck and stay calm!

When I was a few days out from delivery. I wasn't haven't any contractions that were close together. My friend had me do squats. Just make sure you have a spotter because you could fall. Instead of sitting down to watch tv I would squat. I would squat all the time. THen when my contractions started I would run the hottest bath water I could stand. Get in and stay in the tub until it gets cold. Then get out and do more squats. Then bath again. I did this for twelve hours. I know it will make you tired but if you want to do it on your own give it a try. After twelve hours and a quick trip to the hospital my daughter was born. without drugs, without doctors assistance (nurse had to deliver becuase my doctor could not get there fast enough), without inducing. I hope your labor goes your way. Myabe this will work. I'll be praying for you.

Ugh! I know the feeling! The foot massage thing is what I've been told works. When I was in labor (41 hours all natural!), we did the foot massage in the middle when I was slowing down and didn't want any meds. Seemed to help a bit. I looked it up online...there were directions about where and how hard your feet and heels should be rubbed. Look it up...have your hubby read about it...and have him do it. If anything...you're off your feet and you got your husband to rub them:) Good luck!!

I was 2 weeks over due and was scared of iducing as well. The DR 'stripped my membranes' (you can read about it on babycenter.com) and I was in Labor within 8 hours.