Trying to induce labor?

Question

when should i start trying to induce labor?

im 36/37 weeks i reaally want to have this baby already.

If im not dilated yet (which im not sure if i am or not, the doc. hasent checked me) & had no signs of labor at all will any methods of inducing (nipple stimulation, castor oil etc.) even work?

Answer 1

Walk, walk, walk. and have s*x, those are what helped me go into labor with both of my kids!

Answer 2

s*x! s*x will work.. you have to have an o****m.. so if you cant have s*x get your husband to get you a "toy" and give you an o****m..

also eat mac-n cheese with A-1    

swimming will relax you too... help make you more comfortable.  

Answer 3

The baby is going to come when he/she is ready. But walking and having s*x can help to puch labor a lottle bit closer. Whatever you do, dont use castor oil! you will have diarrhea for days and no baby afterwards lol.

Answer 4

You need to relax! Plus none of those "methods" work. It's too early for you to have your baby. The minimum is 38 weeks, and if the baby is not ready, there is no need for you to be. The only reason for you to want to induce, is if the baby's health is in jeopardy, or your health is in jeopardy.

And it doesnt seem like that's the case, so chill.

Answer 5

it will come when it's ready but in the meantime just allow it to continue to grow naturally-in four weeks it will put on about another 2lb, giving it more fat for survival for outside the womb. after 38 weeks though, s*x can help kick start things, but only if your body is ready anyway. s***n can help soften the cervix and o****m can start contractions. otherwise, having a bath and going for a walk can help, as can bouncing on a birthing ball and rotating your hips on it, as this helps baby's head move down and put pressure on your cervix. don't use castor oil though-bad news! oh, and drinking raspberry leaf works for some people. good luck.

Answer 6

I would say at least 38 weeks too.

My midwife stripped my membranes at 38 weeks and I went into labor the next day (your body has to be ready)

otherwise those methods can and do work but you do need to be careful.

this is an excellent website to look at!

good luck

Answer 7

don't induce the baby early!!! you could cause serious health problems...

induction is usually if there's a complication or you're running late

or you've already broke your water and there's no contractions

if there's no medical reason just wait until the 41-42 week period

you'll have better chance of recovery and healthier baby if you wait the full term

Answer 8

I've heard horrible stories about castor oil. I would try walking and having s*x, but wait until you're at least 38 weeks or so... you dont want the baby to come out too early.

Answer 9

It has been my experience that no matter how many "labor inducing" activities you do, the child will come when the child is ready.

I was two week late with my daughter.  At forty weeks I took castor oil.  I did have some pretty intense contractions, but it did not send me into labor.  I also took Black Kohosh, drank the Raspberry tea, walked a whole bunch, and did nipple stimulation.

While I experienced many contractions, I did not ever go into full on labor until my body and baby were ready.

While it's obnoxious and uncomfortable to wait, I would allow your baby all the time he or she needs to gestate properly.  The last three to four weeks are a crucial time for them gaining weight and cognitive skills.  Please don't deprive them of that!

Answer 10

no... the baby will come when he/she is ready.. he/she needs to stay in there so they will be healthier when he/she comes out!!  

Answer 11

Several things can be done that might make you have contractions and start your labor, but they'll only work if your body is ready. If your body isn't prepared to go into labor, you can try as much as your heart desires, but you will only frustrate yourself.

if you want more information on what natural induction methods work when this site is awesome

http://www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,53...

let me know if any of this stuff really works

Answer 12

Castor Oil works wonders , my friend took it with all 3 of her kids ... and had all of them within 8 hours of taking it ... you have to drink 4 oz of it to make it work ... She mixed it with orange juice to get past the taste