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Question Aout Inducing vs Planned C-section
I would wait to see if I went into labor on my own (up to 10+ days past due) ... I was in a similar situation but my ob wouldn't induce labor because I had ...
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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...
Any Luck with Natural Induction Methods?
Semen contains prostaglandins which can gently induce labor. I had my daughter at 38 weeks this way. ... How Do I Induce My Own Labor ...
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- Hi A.- I'm a 32 year-old mom with two little ones (a girl, 3, and a boy, 8 mos.). I was a week late with our daughter and was induced, and two days late with our s...
- Last Night was a big full moon. Maybe something will happen for you this weekend and you will have an Easter baby. Someone was saying this is the last early Easter f...
- Sex works! Semen contains prostaglandins which can gently induce labor. I had my daughter at 38 weeks this way. Also, acupuncture can induce labor.
Castor Oil - Has Anyone Tried It to Induce Their Labor?
I never tried it, but my sister did, and ended up being induced anyway. This site has Natural ways to induce labor .... How Do I Induce My Own Labor ...
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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...
Speeding up Labor
My doctor induced labor for both my children. I was given some kinds of tablets they put in my gums that was supposed to .... How Do I Induce My Own Labor ...
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- I am 3 days older as a result of castor oil. When I was pregnant with my first, my doctor was planning to leave on vacation. I was within a few days of my due date. H...
- There is a pressure point/massage spot on the back of your leg, just above your ankle. By massaging this, it makes the uterus contract. Google 'massage or pressure poi...
- If you do try the caster oil, chase it with orange juice. It will cut the awful oil taste. And I also agree that you may feel 100 weeks pregnant but you don't want t...
Questions About Inducing Labor
My doctors are planning on inducing labor early. ... I had mild preeclampsia with both of them and went into labor on my own with both right at 37 weeks. ...
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- Hello H., I was induced with my first baby. The doctor thought I was 2 weeks over due. Delivery was normal compared to my second who came right on her due date. Labor ...
- I had a C-section at 37 weeks. My baby girl was perfect, lungs fully developed. My blood pressure was extremely high. C-section is definately the way to go.
- Hi H.. Congrats to you! I have been a doula for over ten years and have lots of birth experience. Inductions can be hard on you mentally because it is forced. Yet, ...
Labor Induction
Hi A., my induction wasn't so unpleasant. I actually welcomed it b/c I was pretty freaked out about going into labor on my own! It was nice actually being ...
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- A., I was induced in January and it was just a long process. They started the induction on Sunday night and I didn't have M. daughter until Tuesday morning. They kep...
- Hi A., my name is K. and I am 39 yrs. old and a mother of 2 girls. I had my first baby at 36 yrs old and I was induced it was not fun. I was in induced labor for 12 hr...
- Hi A., I had a little girl in March, and though my water began leaking on it's own, 12 hours later I still wasn't having anything but very mild contractions. So th...
Inducing Labor at 35 1/2 Weeks?
Or will they come on their own without labor being induced? My only concern is that they are so very small and the longer she can wait the better. ...
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- Hi J.. I think the best thing would be for your sister to get a better understanding of why her doctor would choose to induce her that early. It's interesting the do...
- Hi J., I must say I am surprised she is being induced unless her physician thinks there is a good reason - High BP, one of the twins has stopped growing etc. It i...
- Hi J.. Are your sister's twins in different sacs, or in a single sac? I'm not an OB, but I've read that twins in the same sac should not go longer than 35 weeks, as ...
Induction
The only bothersome thing was the initial IV which you have to get if you are induced or go into labor on your own. Both of my kids are happy and healthy ...
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- I was induced 5 days after my due date because my daughter was kicking the placenta to shreads. I was induced at 7 or 8am and she was born at 3:45 that same day. The...
- I was induced the beginning of the month, because our little girl was growing so big. She wasn't due until today, but came out 9 lbs and 19 1/2 inches long. As far a...
- Hi M.! i was induced w/ my son, and overall i had a good experience. The only thing that i did was hesitate on the epidural. So they gave me this other drug that ma...
Luck with Putting Yourself into Labor?
Next question: How Do I Induce My Own Labor ... inducing your own labor · inducing my own labor · inducing labor · cesarean section labor ...
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- A long walk, my family joked about doing out for seafood which both my sister and I did and later in the evening our waters broke. The oils just make you have to have ...
- Hi E., This worked like a charm for us with baby #4: My husband massaged the outside of my pinky toes, rubbing downward, and I massaged my nipples--not too hard beca...
- I just had my 5th baby 10 days ago. I have not had much luck with starting labor until this one! I sat on my exercise ball several times throughout the day and walke...
Due on Friday and No Signs of Labor
I have never experienced induction. I believe in trusting my own body. What I have heard and read is that a natural labor is much much easier than an ...
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- RELAX!!! I was two days over due with so far my one and only. She was due Feb. 13 2008 but labor didn't start till around 3 am the 14th and I didn't have her untill 2:...
- Try not to stress over it too much, I know it's hard! I felt the same way when I was waiting for my 3rd child to be born! Try to savor some 1on1 time with your 2 child...
- Why is your Dr. so dead set on when you have your baby? That is STUPID! Unless there are signs of distress or you are developing complications, there is no medical rea...
