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Bringing on Labor to Be Induced or Wait It Out!
Read all 18 responses: "Anyone have any advice on how to bring on labor! Also should I be induced this week or wait it out! I am full term!"
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- I heard that if you have relations with your other half then that will help if your body is ready for labor. About, inducing, if you are still able to do things and n...
- Hi J.: I just had my first child on Nov. 6, 2006. My due date was on Nov. 4th , but I started to experience slight labor pains. They did not get too intense, but ...
- Sad to say but if your body isn't ready to give birth then the things that bring on labor at home (like primrose oil, etc) will not work. Just take this time to enj...
Castor Oil - Has Anyone Tried It to Induce Their Labor?
Read all 21 responses: "I am 39 weeks and 4 days pregnant (2nd pregnancy). I had my membranes stripped last Friday. At that time I was a good 3cm dilated ...
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- Go get a labor inducing massage and an adjustment from the chiropractor. That worked for me twice. My water broke at home that very night a week before my due date. ...
- I did castor oil, hated it! Severe cramping and horrible diarrhea. Not worth it. You are on your second pregnancy, why won't your doctor induce you? Most OB's will ind...
- I don't have any comment about castor oil, just don't know anything about it, but I used to be a massage therapist and can give you some pointers to possibly help. (A...
Membrane Stripping
I was wondering if anyone had experience with this procedure Id rather not be induced medicinally because Ive heard that the contractions are more intense ...
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- My doctor just went right to breaking my water and it wasn't painful at all and it ensured delivery that day. I hear membrane stripping is pretty uncomfortable.
- The more active you are upright the more gravity will work for you. I didn't have this done, but I ended up nesting the day I went to the hospital. I realiezed I was...
- first off congrats on baby number 1. I know it will sound a little weird, but get a pedicure... there is a trigger point just beside your achillies tendon that i have ...
Childbirth and Head Cold
I am inducing this Sunday and I have a head cold that is really bothering me. Nasal congestion and coughing. I am a little nervous about being sick and ...
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- Hi-- Just wondering why you have to be induced? In a natural state your body wouldn't go into labor if it couldn't handle it. Forcing labor may not go well if you...
- I was extremely ill before my daughter's birth. I followed the doctor's advice and still got sicker each day, ended up w/ pneumonia. Three days before she was born (o...
- Hi D.! I am a birth doula and childbirth educator. I am wondering if it might be wiser to wait and go into natural labor - and have the chance to get over your head ...
Baby Is 11 Days past Due Date
I was bedrest with the induced baby and worked out up until my due date ... I was induced after 7 days past my due date, and then it took 3 days for the ...
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- My 2nd child was 10 days past due. I stopped feeling movement, so they did a stress test, and there wasn't much amniotic fluid lest, so I was induced. and it was the...
- I say do alot of walking! And alot of praying! I'm surprised that her dr. midwife or who ever isn't insisting that she be induced. I've heard alot about if you go over...
- The best thing to do is to research the risk of Pitocin and the risk of overworking the Placenta. I had an all natural birth with the exception of use of Pitocin ...
Should I Wait for the Induction?
My doctor had me wait until I was 42 weeks and then decided to induce me. ... And if you're interested in some natural labor-inducing methods that are safer ...
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- My advice is to discuss it with your doctor and pick what you are most comfortable with. Both my children were induced - one at 41 weeks and one at 40 weeks. I had...
- I would say do what feels right to you. But as in my case, make sure to pay close attention to the baby's movements as you get over-due. I was just over 40 weeks and a...
- I was given the choice to wait as long as I needed to. I was 13 days past due. My doctor told me that anything after 42 weeks can be dangerous (the placenta starts t...
Seeking Mothers' Who Have Had Acupuncture During Pregnancy
Yes, I saw one when my daughter was late and used it to induce naturally (when the doctor insisted on inducing at 42 weeks). Then when I was pregnant again, ...
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- i had acupuncture through 2 pregnancies and loved it. i'd recommend it to everyone. it could help with all kinds of issues you might have throughout and is perfectly...
- I had acupuncture before, during, and after my pregnancy. It can ONLY help you!!! It can also turn a breach baby, help to get your labor started if you are late, and...
- Yes, I saw one when my daughter was late and used it to induce naturally (when the doctor insisted on inducing at 42 weeks). Then when I was pregnant again, I saw ...
Stripping the Membranes
I am 39 weeks pregnant and my doctor doesn't want me to go past my due date but he also doesn't want to induce me until he has to until the very end. ...
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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...
Natural Labor Induction
Does anyone know any good home remedies for inducing labor? .... I had a meal at an indian restaurant that I swear almost induced labor! i personally think ...
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- When I was like 36 or 37 weeks my dr had to do a stress test (b/c I lived so far from the hospital) to see if the baby to handle the trip if I were to go into labor at...
- Someone told me eating pork. I don't know if it works
- Be patient and wait for God's timing, cause it is perfect and always on time. Keep yourself busy and walk, walk and walk some more. That is really the best thing. Goo...
What Should I Do?
However if you have fast deliveries you should probably look into be induced my dau arrived within 40 minutesthat's from the first sign of contractions to ...
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- I am not sure what kind of a financial situation you are in, but have you considered bed rest? And does your dr know your past history? I would think that if you had...
- Hi A., Congratulations on your little one coming soon! My last couple of weeks, I made a point to RELAX as much as possible. Many little naps, warm baths, trashy n...
- Is this the same doctor that delivered your other two? Try to keep your stress level down, keep your feet up, and eat lots of green grapes! The are almost all water,...
