How can i start labor ?

Question

im 38 1/2 weeks pregnant.. and have contractions everyday but after an hour or so they go away.. ive tryed s*x, nipple stimulation, walking.. nothing is helping they just give me contractions for an hour or so then go away.. ive asked my dr to induce me cuz i been in so much pain and i cant sleep im very uncomfortable..but she wont till im past due.. any natural ways i can try that i havent already.. I dont know if im dilated or not my dr refuses to check me until im 40 weeks

Answer 1

eat lots of pineapple!!  i don't know y they say it... but it worked for me. i ate a whole one by myself and that night my water broke.  hope it works for you!! good luck

Answer 2

I felt the same way with my second son. I was 38 weeks with him when I took castor oil. The next morning I gave birth. Be warned- it gives you terrible diarrhea and cramps! Midwives will sometimes tell women to take castor oil if their labor is slow. I don't know if it will work for you but that's just my experience.

BTW- my son was almost 10 pounds and healthy!

Answer 3

i had a midwife tell me that there r 2 spots on ur achilles and the ball of your foot, that if massaged at the same time can very easily induce labour. but on the other hand it is a baby and it will come when it wants to, so try not to do too much s it could probably do more harm than good!