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Bringing on Labor
Sperm contains certain chemicals that can help induce labor. 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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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.
When Did Labor Start After Stopping 17P And/or Procardia (Nifedipine)?
Read all 6 responses: "Hello! Just wondering if anyone has ever been on 17P and/ or Procardia (Nifedipine) and how long did it take you to go into labor ...
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- Hi D. ~ There's no way to know how soon someone will go into labor after starting their meds. Everyone's different. I've seen women have all kinds of pre-term labor...
- hey D. congrat on the new baby on the way.i went in to labor two five day with all four of mine after stopping meds all four of my girl were early 32 33 34 and 36 wee...
- It completely depends on the circumstances. I was dx'd with pre-term contraxs during one of my pregnancies but didn't end up having the baby until 40wks...turns out...
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!!!"
The Onset of Labor
I was only in labor for 3 hours from the time they broke my water to the final push, ... FYI, I did not start having contractions till about 1 hour later. ...
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- it is different for everyone. My broke and it poured out but I had not had a single contraction. Others they break it on the delivery table. When it gets to that point...
- Hi B.! When I was pregnant with my son ( now 20 months), my water broke but it took me a few hours to realize it. That night I was up every two hours using the bathr...
- Hi there B.! I just wanted to let you know, that you will deffinetly know when you water brakes. It is a big gush of what feels like water. It feels like you peed yo...
Bringing on Labor to Be Induced or Wait It Out!
I have gone into labor on my own and induced, honestly it was much nicer to induce. Everything was all planned out and orderly, although there was a little ...
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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...
What Is Maternal Acupressure?
I'm pregnant with my 3rd baby and I have heard that maternal acupressure can induce labor. Both of my other pregnancies have gone to thier due date but ...
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- There are 4 acupuncture points that can be used to help induce labor. Putting pressure on these points can help stimulate labor as well, but to a lesser extent. You ...
- acuupressure certainly does work, there is quite a science behind it too. I have a friend that had acupressure and accupuncture treatments to help induce her. She wa...
- Yes it does work. It worked well with both my babies they both came about 2 weeks early. My husband is a massage therapist and knows how to do it.
Foley Bulb Catheter/acupuncture?
I was late and had the Foley bulp catheter and it really didn't help to induce me. They had to give me petocin (not sure of the spelling) to induce labor ...
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- I just had my 3rd baby 6 weeks ago, and my first time being induced. I received the bulb catheter. It was not that bad at all, and it helped. I went from 0-10cm in lik...
- Hi, I was late and had the Foley bulp catheter and it really didn't help to induce me. They had to give me petocin (not sure of the spelling) to induce labor and the...
- Hey FRIEND!! :) It is so fun to see you on here, but are you even thinking about these vaginal pills!?!?!? OMG! Anyway, the pedicure sounded great! Let me know ...
Natural Labor Induction
It kinda scared me when I went into labor. I was wondering if I should have done ... Next question: How Can I Induce Labor? ... How Do I Induce My Own Labor ...
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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...
Inducing Labor Naturally
If she wants to 'induce labor naturally', she'll let the baby decide when he/she wants to come .... Castor Oil - Has Anyone Tried It to Induce Their Labor? ...
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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...
Early Stages of Labor
Read all 7 responses: "I am 37+ weeks pregnant and I started early labor symptoms a week ago ... 39 weeks pregnant stripping membrane · drug to induce labor ...
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- Being that you lost you mucus plug it can take up to 2 weeks for you to go into actual labor but it does not ness have to be that long, it can happen at anytime. Ilost...
- Hi J., Hugs to you! As an ALACE birth assistant, I can tell you that you are experiencing Prodromal Labor. This is where your body is doing everything it needs to...
- unfournately there is no way to tell how long this can go on my sister in law was in labor for like a week and a half with my neice and it was her fourth too. you just...
