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Inducing Labor
Read all 38 responses: "I was induced to deliver my daughter 4 years ago, and it did not go well. I was 0 cm dilated, not in any kind of labor at all, ...
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- Oww. That sounds painful. From what I know, episiotomies are not directly related to being induced. It is about your body, the doctor or midwife with you, the baby's...
- I agree with what most of the others are saying. You're not techincally "overdue" until 42 weeks. Unless there's a problem, there is no reason to induce you. After ...
- I am so sorry to hear everything you have been through. I am a firm believer the birth process was meant to offer empowerment to bring the mom up to a place to mother...
Question Aout Inducing vs Planned C-section
I was in a similar situation but my ob wouldn't induce labor because I had had a prior c-section and she said that inductions create stronger and faster ...
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- HI L.!!...I love you and your husbands plan,I think you should tell your doctor you both want to stick to your plan,they can always book the c/s and cancel if you go i...
- L., Ask the doctor to do a sizing ultrasound for you. It might make your decision easier. If the baby is estimated at 8lbs then you can try for the vaginal birth ...
- I was in a similar situation but my ob wouldn't induce labor because I had had a prior c-section and she said that inductions create stronger and faster contractions t...
Labor Starters
Read all 7 responses: "Anybody have any suggestions to get my labor to start. I am ready to be done with this pregnancy!!!" ... Castor Oil to Induce Labor ...
Inducing Labor Naturally
Read all 12 responses: "just trying get some info on the proper usage of black and blue cohash. My Sister is due and is trying to get her labor going.
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- I have no idea about cohash, but I do know that nipple stimulation causes uterine contractions. Her husband will love to hear that! Good luck!
- A., As a labor and delivery nurse I would think that you would know of the dangers of using cohash. I have always understood this to be a very dangerous herb to use i...
- Black and Blue Cohash can be dangerous. I would not use them unless I was under strict supervision of a midwife. Also, castor oil can be incredibly dangerous to your b...
Anyone Tried Acupuncture / Acupressure to Induce?
if you decide to self induce there are several helpful things you could try. Gentle Birth Formula has herbs that aid in labor and contractions. ...
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- if you decide to self induce there are several helpful things you could try. Gentle Birth Formula has herbs that aid in labor and contractions. Lots of fresh pineapple...
- You could still walk . . . the early mornings are nice right now and inside malls are a good air conditioned place to walk. In my own experience, the best thing for ...
- I agree with Amy A although I didn't need a pedicure, just a good ankle massage. There is a place just above the back of the ankle that stimulates the uterus when rubb...
To Induce or Not?
My problem is this, the doctor wants to induce my labor with Pitocin on Tuesday. ... IF you want to try to induce labor more naturally, go buy a bottle of ...
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- I would say not to be pressured into something you don't want/is not medically necessary. The size of the baby is a total guess anyway! I was told my first was going...
- I know you're nervous, but if the doctor is recommending to induce then you should do it. Even his nurse is saying that he doesn't do this often. I do not believe in...
- Article for you: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/65090.php Maternity Care Analysis Finds Danger Of Routine Birth Interventions Main Category: Women's Heal...
Stripping the Membranes
From what I've read if it is "done right" it is an effective way to induce labor . The membranes must be separated from the bag of waters for 2" all the way ...
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- I have not had that procedure done. However I went to a midwife who recommended evening primrose oil after 37 weeks. Take 1000mg orally and insert 500mg vaginally ...
- Why does your doctor not want you to go past your due date? The due date is supposed to be the median point for a safe delivery- anywhere between 38 and 42 weeks is no...
- Hi G.! I am a stay at home mom and a stong believer in waiting on the Lord's Timing. I don't want you to think I am out there on this, but it does concern me. I wou...
Bringing on Labor
Coyote cafe serves a labor inducing salad! Some say it works! Its in studio city on tujunga at moorpark (across from vitelos). Best of luck! ...
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- try drinking chrysanthemum tea (available in asian markets and health food stores)...i didn't know about it until my 1st pregnancy...was drinking it like water in the ...
- They are all correct. Stimulating your nipples causes your body to start the production of oxytocin - your body's natural form of pitocin. You can also try having se...
- Drink vast amounts of red raspberry leaf tea. You can also try nipple stimulation.
Membrane Stripping
Jul 2, 2009 ... it doesn't really work unless you are already starting into labor anyway....... don't do it this early. and don't induce labor just because ...
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- I had this done twice - once at 40 weeks and once at 41 weeks - it didn't work at all and I ended up being induced at 42 weeks. It was uncomfortable and strange but n...
- Both my children the doctor stripped my membrane. With the second probably not so necessary as I was sort of already in labor. Not comfy. Sort of a not-so-pleasant ...
- it doesn't really work unless you are already starting into labor anyway....... don't do it this early. and don't induce labor just because you/they are impatient to g...
Pending Labor
Inducing can also make your labor unpredictable, stronger and cause her to come a few days ... Castor Oil - Has Anyone Tried It to Induce Their Labor? ...
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- DISCLAIMER: This is nasty and might not work. Here's what my friend did: (see how dodgy that sounds already??!) a "mid-wife cocktail". OJ + castor oil. Chug it dow...
- Dear K., I am so sympathetic to what you are going through. My daughter was 12 days late and I literally tried just about anything you can imagine to get things mo...
- I am 32 weeks pregnant with number 2 and I am as ready as you are (maybe not quite as ready as you are) It sounds like you are well on your way. But you are only 50% ...
