Tips to bring on labour - what worked for you?

[trix1]

Did sex work for anyone? if so how long before labour started? Any other tips welcomed?

At 39wks 6days, I really fancied a beer, chips and alioli. Had my first contraction immediately after that first sip of beer, within 20 minutes they were 2 minutes apart! By the time I arrived at the hospital, (15 minutes later), I was 9.5cm dilated! DS arrived about 20 minutes later!

So, I would recommend the alioli. Sod the garlic breath, it works! Best of luck

Another vote for sex here! GOod luck, am 38+1 and fed up as well!

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Nipple tweaking.

Again nothing worked for me and I tried everything too

Sex just gave me horrendous BHs that I thought we the start of labour but weren't.

Twice now when I have stopped doing everything I have went into labour myself.

Reflexology.
It worked for me, I went into labour within 24hrs of having it done.

Sex (but you need an orgasm I reckon) for it to 'work'.
As much as you can manage (I know, it's not what you really feel like doing, but if it works.....?)
Worked for me anyway. Twice.
DD1 born 2 days late.
DD2 born on due date.
Also I find moving house / stress seems to have worked (for me and other friends).
Bit drastic tho!!

Mock the Week. Think DD was almost laughed out.

nothing, absolutely nothing....

and I tried just about everything known to man except castor oil

DS ended up being born by el c/s at 40+10, rather than my longed for VBAC - I had gone into labour with DD (my first) at 39+4...(and I know both due dates were bob on as I was charting my cycles) DS is still just as laid back as ever, I'm sure he'd still be in there if it wasn't for the c/s

Had sex at 11pm and went into labour at 3am!

I didn't need to try anything else, but I hear that walking helps.

im 40+8 and would love it if anyone could tell me how i could help baby. i had a sweep this morning althoough my cervix is fully closed. i was crying as i want this baby out due to get induced on wed nite. please help heres wat ive tried alot lol
brown sugar in warm water
pineapples
nipple stimulation
sex
currys
raspberry tea leaf
walking
bouncing up and down
talking to bump.

please help me im going out my mind.
x

at 8 days over due with my first bub, i had a sweep at the hosp, then did everything.... a long walk, hot bath, pineapple juice with CASTOR OIL (cant believe it ), and raspberry leaf tea. My labour started straight away and bub was born in 5 hours. Very painful, but quick !!!

All the best

thanx, is castor oil safe to take? and how much should i use.? 9 days overdue is agonising. x

natalier

I've heard walking up and down the stairs sideways can help

Last Wednesday, sat in a hottub with my friend for an hour and laughed alot. Got home. Waters broke, thought it was jacuzzi water to begin with!!!!!!!

sounds like a nice way to get things started hetty

my membrane sweep wasnt painful at all thankfully- done 4 days befire due date but didnt work at all.
have tried natural methods for starting labour!!!!! - also pineapple - raspberry tea - walking for loads of miles - also bouncing on ball. This is my first and 7 days overdue and NOTHING has worked. Booked in for induction tonight which is v v v infuriating that baby has decided to not co-operate. Bit peeved with baby now to be honest !!!!!!

hey there im 39+1 wks with 2nd ad wt any tips to go i to labour as was 1day early with ma wee girl but nowt happnin yet tryed walkin, sex and rasberry leaf tea but nowt happnin goin to have a spicey dinner and then goi a hot lavender bath as ma mums friend done that and she went in to labour 1hour later so hopfuly this works as totaly want everythin to hurry up
any mora tips xxx

Generally babies will be born when they are ready! Reflexology is great, effective and safe but you should get a Maternity Reflexologist to treat you as they are specifically trained. I have used this method effectively on a number of women and often they go into labour in four hours!

I tried everything in the book - reflexology was lovely by the way, really relaxing - but I don't believe anything actually works unless you are ready. Much better to spend the time trying to relax and get some sleep. Easier said than done I know

I had sex before both births, and would recommend it - but it might have been the curry, long walk or house-cleaning!

Sex worked for us too, i was 41+5 and had tried everything! Pineapple, raspberry tea, curry, housework.... everything. But soon after sex (about 2 hours) my waters broke!

Acupuncture worked for me. Had treatment at 3pm, waters broke at 9. Had to drive from Hertford to London for it at 2 days overdue, nervously sitting on a pile of old towels just in case!

Sweep worked for me BUT it made for a two-day labour... so I wouldn't actually recommend it!!

I think it's true to say they don't come out until they and your body are both ready for it.

Agree with Olihan - they come when they good and ready. I tried absolutely everything to no avail. I think when people claim that something worked it's because the baby was coming anyway.