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Advice About Induction
My problem is that I don't know what to do about inducing labor. I am scheduled for an induction this Sunday. I don't want to induce if it's not necessary ...
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- Looks like you've gotten a lot of advice. I am 30 weeks with my second right now. I think you should keep the induction date just in case, but walk as much as you ...
- Hi, J.. I sure feel for you. I don't know what to tell you to do. I told my doctor I didn't want induced, and asked her if they would necessarily do it if I were a ...
- Hi Jen, I was induced with all three of my kids. I was induced at 41weeks, 2 days with my daughter, 40 weeks,4 days with my first son, and 39 weeks with my second s...
Foods That Induce Labor
I am wondering if anyone has tried any of the so called labor inducing foods ( pineapple, ..... Next question: Suggestions for 'Natural' Labor Induction ...
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- I have heard of people that have tried many things in the past, but I think that when the baby is ready to come it will come & not a minute before. Good luck anyway, I...
- Nothing works. The baby is going to come when you it is ready. Inducing labor is NOT GOOD unless medically necessary. Sorry!
- I heard that egg plant can possibly induce labor, but honestly your baby girl will come when she's ready. Most babies do not come on the weekend, since we all know th...
How Can I Talk My Dr into Induction??
I went into labor on my own with my baby and was given induction drugs to ... The labor induction drugs were causing my contractions to be too strong when ...
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- S., First off congratulations! Your Dr may not be inducing you because youre body isn't ready. I had to get induced at 38 weeks because I had preclampsia and my bod...
- If there is no medical reason to wait, tell him you want to schedule it NOW! he really shoudln't fight you on this, so I hope he doesn't (If you are ready). I was in...
- Take some castor oil it worked for me and I went 5 days early. Good luck
Induction
The day of her scheduled induction, she went into labor on her own. She delivered a 10lb 5 oz baby vaginally! As long as the baby and you are not in ...
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- My sister was induced with her first baby and was scheduled to be induced for her second because she was 14 days past due. The day of her scheduled induction, she wen...
- Hi N., I was induced 1 month before my due date because my water broke just as I was getting ready to go to sleep for the night. When I got to the hospital, the nu...
- Hey there! I was induced with my first pregnancy. Its actually funny cause i was put on strict bed rest at 24weeks for pre-term labor (i was 3cent dilated and 100% ef...
Dont Want a 3Rd Induction!
I would also read more about induction in the book "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" Another book that has ideas about getting labor going is ...
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- Hopefully you have had or are in the process of having lil baby. If not, I am studying to become a midwife. Your best bet is to walk. alot. just keep walking. I was...
- No doubt!!! Pitocin is AWFUL. I was 9.5 centimeters and expected in the next half hour (my nurse was pissed that she was going to miss the birth while she was on her l...
- Who is doing your care? WHY did they induce before? Induction can be really really dangerous and often leads to other interventions( complications) Did you know ...
Am I Being Selfish Requesting an Induction?
My first 2 children came extremely fast (1 1/2 hours and 32 minutes). the dr said I could do a voluntary induction at 38 weeks if I dont go into labor ...
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- I don't see what the big deal is, since you could have your baby on your own (without induction)at 38 weeks, anyway. And who knows, you just might... Would they be ups...
- I would be completely straightforward with your in-laws. Explain that you understand that they might be upset if you intentionally deliver when they're out of town bu...
- I'm guessing your in-laws made their plans knowing that you were pregnant. After 36 weeks it could happen anytime, so I say if they aren't there for the big day. Oh, ...
Evening Primrose Oil to Induce Labor
Read all 6 responses: "In my previous question about inducing labor naturally, some of you had mentioned to take Evening Primrose Oil caplets.
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- A., I agree with Jackie's comment 100%. Your Dr. Should not let you go more than 2 wks past your due date (especially b/c your baby is already so big) and even thoug...
- My advice.... Don't take the pills. Lay in bed, prop your feet up, eat some ice cream, read a book, and enjoy the last few minutes of peace and quiet that you are ...
- First I must say....awwww, you poor thing! I am 32 weeks pregnant and am already getting anxious about having him here! I wish you much luck and, though I am preaching...
Induction
Apr 11, 2009 ... thanks all for helpful information and experiences. i ended up going into labor the day before on easter so induction was not an issue. a ...
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- I was induced - my first child - doctor said that he was gonna be big so we went with the due date. Turns out when they got me settled in the hospital and hooked me u...
- I have 3 kids and I was induced with my third. I was afraid to be induced but I gotta tell ya - I wish all of them had been induced. I had no problems with the pitoc...
- Hi C., Congrats on baby #2! Just as every pregnancy is different, every labor/delivery is different. I happen to have been induced with BOTH of my boys (9 days af...
Luck with Putting Yourself into Labor?
Unfortunately all forms of labor induction only work if your body is already ready to go into labor. Your best bet to get the VBAC you want is to just let ...
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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...
Induction
I have been told that labor is worse with induction than it is naturally but I don't know. I went through 21 1/2 hours of labor with my daughter before she ...
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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...
