Im 3 days of being 40 weeks pregnant?

Question

any 1 know of any ways to bring on labour?? any old wife tales i no nothing

oh n if any 1 suggest s*x nah its out of the question for me im not with the dad

any advice welcome xx

Answer 1

I went 10 days over with my 1st and then when i was pregnant with my 2nd my midwife told me a few things that might help get things started; walking, pineapple, curries, nipple stimulation for a few minutes 3 times a day and squatting. I started squatting every time i went to the toilet and within a couple of days i went into labor myself. I don't know if this is what caused me to go but it probably helped. Congratulations when baby arrives xx

Answer 2

Use caution when trying any of these natural methods to begin your labor, particularly herbs and nipple stimulation. The uterus can become hyperstimulated, meaning that it'll get too little rest between contractions. This can cause the baby to receive less oxygen, resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Before trying any of these techniques, you should discuss them with your practitioner.

Walk

If you are having contractions but are not yet in labor, walking can help get things going. Walking allows your hips to sway side to side, which will help bring the baby into position to be born. Also, by standing upright, you're using gravity to move the baby down into the pelvis. Another plus: It usually feels good to walk when you are contracting. And of course, even if you don't go into full-blown labor, at least you're getting some exercise.

s*x

Making love can be one of the last things on a woman's mind toward the end of her pregnancy. She feels clumsy and big and may be experiencing a lot of vaginal pressure. But believe it or not, s*x is one of the things you can do to get your labor under way. When you and your partner make love, his s***n (which contains prostaglandins) can stimulate contractions.

Castor oil

For decades, women have been using castor oil to help induce labor. In fact, many old school physicians and midwives swear by it. It can provide good results if you are already in early labor. It is believed to work by causing spasms in the intestines, which surround the uterus toward the end of pregnancy. These spasms, in turn, cause the uterus to cramp, which might result in labor.

You can take 1 to 4 ounces of castor oil mixed with 6 ounces of orange juice to cut its oiliness. You'll want to drink it quickly because of the unpleasant taste. Some practitioners suggest taking a single dose; others suggest repeated doses depending on your response. Keep in mind that castor oil usually will cause your bowels to empty within about three hours. With luck, soon after that, you will be in true labor.

Spicy food

Some people swear that it was that extra-hot enchilada from their favorite Mexican restaurant that brought them face to face with their new baby. Unfortunately, the statistics are out on this one. You could try it, but if you have a full stomach when you are in labor, you might vomit and see that enchilada again--in less-than-appetizing circumstances.

Blue and black cohosh

These herbs are used often to induce labor. They may be particularly effective if you are having weak or irregular contractions. Blue cohosh is believed to make uterine contractions stronger, while black cohosh may regulate the contractions. Together, they work to make contractions more effective. Unfortunately, no studies have determined that these natural treatments are safe, or whether all versions of the herb available for purchase are of equal potency. Be sure to discuss any herbal treatment with your practitioner before attempting it, to see if it is a good idea in your situation.

Nipple stimulation

Some women massage their nipples as a way to induce labor. This stimulation brings about the release of oxytocin, which is the natural form of pitocin. Oxytocin causes contractions, which sometimes evolve into labor.

Most practitioners are not enthusiastic about this method of inducing labor, because it has been known to lead to excessively long, strong uterine contractions sometimes resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Unless your practitioner advises it and is monitoring your progress closely, nipple stimulation is not recommended as a means for beginning labor.

Stripping the membranes

Your practitioner may offer to "strip your membranes" to help start your labor. This procedure usually feels like a vaginal examination, although it sometimes can be painful or cause cramping. The practitioner places her gloved finger through the cervix and sweeps the amniotic membranes free of their attachment to the lower part of the uterine cavity. This process is believed to release hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which help to ready your body for labor.

While some experts believe that stripping the membranes causes you to go into labor that day, the only research on this procedure was done by a group of midwives who stripped the membranes of a group of their patients at every visit to the office after 38 weeks gestation. Their findings showed that patients who had this procedure were less likely to go past their due dates. According to the study, the procedure didn't seem to pose any complications and didn't cause the patients' waters to break.

Even though your practitioner would be the one to do the procedure (vs. the other methods that can be done by you at home), we include it here because it is a non-medical intervention.

Factors of success

Many of these natural labor-inducing approaches can be effective if your body is ready to deliver your baby. To be successful, most of these te

Answer 3

walking is good,..s*x is better but i guess u said thats out lol...there's no real way to make that baby come, he/she will come whenever ready...i went 10 days past due and tried absolutely everything!!! nothng worked and i ended up having to be induced...

The reality is that only five per cent of babies arrive on the day they are expected. Ideally you should allow two weeks either side of your due date. Giving birth anywhere between 37 to 42 weeks is considered normal.

Answer 4

Here are easy ways that you can do that won't put you through too much work. I really suggest Walking make sure someone is with you. And also eatting spicy food but that takes a little longer. I walked and It worked for me. nice slow walks.

Answer 5

ILL BE 40 WEEKS ON THURSDAY.. DR SAYS IF I DONT GO BY THEN THEY WILL START TALKING ABOUT INDUCING.. WHICH I DONT WANT ALTHOUGH THOUGHT ABOUT POSSIBLY HAVING THAT OR C SECTION :(.. ALL THE THINGS WRITTEN SO FAR NOTHING IS WORKING MUCH. IM JUST 2 CM DILATED. OKAY MAYBE THE SPERM THING BUT I DONT KNOW MY HUSBAND DOESNT ALWAYS FINISH. I DO SOMETIMES BUT THE s*x IS UNBELIEVEABLE. ITS CRAZY ITS 10 TIMES AS BETTER AS EVER WAS. AND LASTS LONGGGG.. BEEN WALKING ALLLLL OVER EVERYWHERE. BEEN UP HILL TRAILS, 3 MALLS, I DONT DRIVE SO I WALK TAKE THE BUS.. WAIT FOR BUS AND WALK. NIPPLE STIMULATION BEEN THERE DOING THAT.. NOT MUCH. DEFINITLY DONT THINK DRINKING ANY TYPE OF OILS WOULD DO IT. DONT KNOW ABOUT THE PINAPPLE THING SEEN THAT FEW TIMES JUST DOESNT SOUND LIKE IT WOULD REALLY DO ANYTHING. MY BABY IS JUST BEING STUBBORN. I EVEN TALK TO HIM WANTING HIM TO COME.. JUST HAVE TO TRY NOT TO THINK ABT IT TO0 MUCH MAYBE IT WILL COME ON ITS OWN

OO ONE MORE THING U COULD TRY THAT WORKED FOR A FRIEND OF MINES.. 1 OR 2 THINGS.. JUMPING JACKS OR JUMP ROPE.. OR CLEANING YOUR HOUSE OR ROOM DEPENDING WHERE YOU LIVE. RE-ARRANGE, SWEEP, MOP, DUST, EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH CLEANING.

Answer 6

the only thing you can do is wait.  sorry but it's going to happen in it's own sweet time.

Answer 7

For the past 40 weeks you have been waiting for this moment. Your birth plan is written, your bag is packed, your belly feels like it is about to burst and you are sure that any minute now you will feel your first contraction. And then... nothing. Not even a twinge. Now there is something to be said for being patient. Your baby will come out when he is good and ready and some just like to take their time. But if an induction date is looming, you might feel like you want to give him a gentle nudge. Here are some of the alternative methods of bringing on labour.

Before you proceed, we should warn you that there is very little hard scientific evidence relating to either the effectiveness, or the safety, of any of these methods. The studies that have been done tend to be small and evidence is difficult to verify: if labour is due anyway, how do you know whether it was the curry you ate last night that actually brought it on? On the safety side, talk to your doctor or midwife at your next check up before you try any of these methods. This is particularly important if there are any complications in your pregnancy.

Nipple stimulation

Nipple stimulation is the gentle rubbing or rolling of the nipple to encourage the start of contractions. The theory is that oxytocin, a hormone that causes contractions, is released in the body when the b*****s are stimulated.

Is it safe?

Nipple stimulation has been reported to produce very strong contractions and for this reason you should use it with care. However, a study of 719 women found that there were no problems of this sort following nipple stimulation.

Does it work?

The study mentioned above was thought to be too small to draw concrete conclusions from, but did show a significant benefit from nipple stimulation: 37.3 per cent of women who had tried it went into labour within 72 hours as compared to just 6.4 per cent of those who had not.

How do I try it?

The idea is to simulate the suckling of a baby so you need to massage the whole areola (the dark area around the nipple), not just tweak the nipple. Place your palm over the areola and move in a circular motion, applying a firm but gentle pressure. This may need to be continued for some time. The usual recommendation is 15 minutes of continual stimulation on each nipple each hour for several hours.

Castor oil

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There are reports of castor oil being used to bring on labour as far back as the Egyptians, though how it works is poorly understood. The most commonly given explanation is that it acts as a powerful laxative, and when it stimulates the gut it also stimulates the uterus and so "kick starts" labour.

Is it safe?

Nausea is likely to be the immediate effect, followed by a bad case of diarrhoea and there is a risk that you will become dehydrated. For this reason, we would NOT recommend taking castor oil.

Does it work?

A study of 100 overdue women found that 57.7% began active labour after a single dose of 60ml of castor oil, as opposed to 4.2% who received no treatment. Another small study found that taking castor oil had no adverse affects on mother or baby. Neither study was of a large enough scale to be conclusive.

How do I try it?

This is one we would NOT recommend but, according to a survey of midwives, 4 fl oz of castor oil mixed with orange juice is the usual dose. It is revolting (very oily) to drink though some suggest that making it fizzy by adding ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda helps. A second dose can be given 12 hours later.

s*x

s*x as means of getting labour started is thought to work in three ways: firstly the movement may help to stimulate the uterus into action; secondly, s*x can trigger the release of oxytocin, the 'contraction' hormone; thirdly, s***n contains a high concentration of prostaglandins which help to ripen, or soften, the neck of the womb (cervix) ready for it to dilate when labour starts.

Is it safe?

s*x is safe as long as your waters have not broken. Once this has happened, making love may increase the risk of infection. You should also avoid s*x if you have a low-lying placenta or have had vaginal bleeding. Men often feel uncomfortable making love to their partners with a baby so obviously in the way but the baby will not know what is happening and will not be harmed.

Does it work?

Not enough studies have been done but, if nothing else, it will take your mind off the waiting.

How do I try it?

At this stage in your pregnancy s*x is easier said than done. Try spoons, with your partner entering from behind or use the bed as a prop: your bulge isn't an obstacle if you lie on your back at the side or foot of the bed with your knees bent, and your bottom and feet perched at the edge of the mattress. Your partner can either kneel or stand in front of you. Alternatively, giving your partner oral s*x may work better. It is thought that prostaglandins are absorbed more efficiently through the gut

Answer 8

Well there are a few that I know of. One being Castor Oil

You here a lot of controversy about Castor Oil because technically its a laxative, and your not supposed to use laxatives when your pregnant, HOWEVER Castor oil works differently than most. It lubricates the intestines which makes them contract, causing contractions in the uterus. MOST laxatives release chemicals into the body which put the baby at risk for passing its meconium. This is NOT the case with Castor oil. It is completely safe in full term pregnancy. I will warn you however it is DISGUSTING, but if you want to have that baby bad enough, its worth it. I did it with my oldest. Drink a full 6 oz bottle, and WALK WALK WALK, it should get ya going.

However if you don't want to try that, there is black and blue cohosh that you can use, either in a tea, or you can insert it vaginally 3 drops every three hours until contractions are steady and regular 15minutes apart, then stop. Obviously walking the whole time.

And a tip when walking, EVERY TIME you have a contraction SQUAT, it helps bring the babies head down, and helps effacement.

I've been in the same boat and it sucks,

Congrats on your little one and I hope this helps!!!

Answer 9

Don't take castor oil, it's dangerous and can harm you and the baby.

It doesn't work anyway.

Answer 10

I was reading that it's just not s*x itself that helps, there's something in the sperm that helps soften the cervix. But you could make yourself o****m, you don't need a man for that. I read when you o****m you release a hormone that will help. Also walking, since it puts pressure on your cervix. And castor oil. But I tried this last week, it didn't work. But I was told that you have to actually try it one week and then it usually works the next week. But to me it wasn't worth it. Those are about it. I've tried them and it hasn't worked, s*x did but it wasn't enough to put me in active labor it just helped my cervix dilate more. Good luck.

Answer 11

They say if you are already dilated that you can use a black/blue cohosh tincture and within 4 hours- oiola!! You have yourself steady contractions!! I'll be using it!!

Answer 12

Have just posted this elsewhere...x

I tried the lot! Pineapple (in small doses, my friend ate a whole one and went into labour just after and had the most horrific dioreah when delivering..WARNING)

Raspberry Leaf Tea doesnt induce but my uterus contracted back down so quickly, i drunk it from 30 weeks and think it might have helped with that as well as being tasty!

Evening Primrose Oil, insert 2 capsules inside yourself before bed. A little messy upon waking in the morning but worth a go. Contains prostaglandin.

Spicy food, though again same as the pineapple so you might wanna steer clear!

s*x....defo a good one, though dont knacker yourself out!

Oral s*x too, for him. The s***n is meant to contain the thing that kicks it off, mght not work but youll have fun trying.

Flip Your matress and walk on cobbled floor - OLD WIVES TALE!

Get a good tummy massage!

Reflexology and acupuncture.

Accupressure points.....i massaged mine the night before i went into labour.

Hope to help x