Bring on labour

[babybugs]

Hi was wondering if anyone had tips on how to get labour started thanks

go for a long walk

theres a few that people try, hot curry (brings up your body temp to get things started) regular sex (like every 6 hours as sperm is a natural prostin which is what the midwives insert at cervix when being induced, every 6 hrs) fresh pineapple (not sure y)
theres a few to get started on anyhow

nippl estimulation, quite firmly, bout ten mins each side for e period of time

sex

those are the best as they release the hormones that you need to stimulate ctx.

Raspberry leaf tea - either as a tea or in tablets.

Scrubbing the kitchen floor, apparently - although that's a step too far for me

Nookie works!

nothing worked for me, i had a sweep and that worked first time.

Never tried raspberry leaf tea????

Try it all as it may work for you.

good luck

A sweep worked for me....plug went that evening, waters went the next day.

Will definitely be booking myself in for one next time instead of going 8 days overdue.

long drive down a bumping country dirt track, nipple stimulation with a breast pump , sex sex sex and more sex is what 1 did to evict DS not sure which of the 3 actually worked although i suspect it was the breast pump

Shagging then curry then a brisk walk (no dawdling)

reaspberry leaf tea doesn't bring on labour, it tones the uterus.

You eat curry not to bring up the body temperature, but to give you the shits so it stimulates the bowel which in turn stimulates the uterus into contracting.

Natural forms of induction will only work if you are ripe and ready to go.

Pokey-cervix-bashing sex worked for me

Good luck

Honestly, very few things work to 'bring on labour'. A couple of things might help if you're about ready to go anyway and tbh how much time is that saving you?

I understand the misery of the the end of pregnancy, truly I do but no amount of pineapple and curry and walking is going to shift a baby that will come in its own time. That's a good thing. You don't want to force a baby out that isn't ready for this world.

Running up and down stairs, lots of sex and long walks might just tire you out and still not bring on labour. Not what you want with a labour ahead of you.

I recommend treating yourself, have a snooze, watch those films you want to watch, read a book.

Your baby will come when mother nature intends it.

Sorry, I am going to go all lentil-weavery on you... but being mentally ready can help too - finishing off to do lists, getting your head round the imminent new arrival, resolving any conflicts/issues you have.... easier said than done, but I think both the mind and body need to be ready. Hope that makes sense and I'd also second RDF's point - get lots of rest now while you can..... good luck!

thanks for tips!! Am sure dh will be thrilled about all the sex LOL!!! Will let you know x