Methods to Naturally Induce

So, I'm 38 weeks along. I am SO ready to meet this boy. I'm having contractions so frequently, but they're so irregular I know they're not "real" labor contractions yet. Anyone have any tips to induce the real thing instead of these frequent, painful, but irregular contractions?! Haha I know they say sex, but seriously- that's the last resort I'm hoping for this far along :) ha! Any recommendations would be appreciated!

[amy_1985]

Hi,

When my cousin was 41 weeks she tried raw pineapple a few hours later she gave birth, Sex, Walking something spicey is suppost to be good too, also squats its suppost to bring the baby down the birth canal.
Aww i hope all goes well for you :) Keep us posted!!

[mamaof4410]

I know how anxious you are, but I dont think anything will work until your little guy is ready. You can try somethings but some of them cause hard contractions that wont really do anything to get labor going. Good luck hope you get to see your little one soon!

[coffeebuzzedliz]

I walked a lot during the late part of my pregnancy, I think it helped move things along. I also had my membranes stripped which isn't a guarantee but can help. I was a week early and i think both those things helped, I was working at the same time too, keeping busy and distracted!!  but trust me your day will come!!

[alaysha]

Nothing will work until he is ready to come out. I had preterm labor at 32 weeks and was put on strict bed rest and then got off of it at 36 weeks. After that point I went for at least mile long walks everyday. I bounced on a yoga ball and drove like a crazy over bumps. I ate a whole pineapple in one sitting and the hottest Indian food I could handle. I used evening primrose oil twice a day, sex everyday, and drank red raspberry leaf tea religiously. I made DH give my ankles massages to try to get the pressure point thing to work and nothing. Threw all of this I was 3 cm dilated and 85-90% effaced. I didn't end up going into labor until exactly 39 weeks.

[Spiket77]

My son was born at 38 weeks. A snow storm  got my contractions started. Soooo look for some bad weather maybe? :)

[mandyk1821]

haha, thanks for all the advice ladies! There are a couple of new things to try. Ha, believe me, I'm starting to understand that he'll come whenever he wants. I've tried the whole breast pump thing, evening primrose, pineapple, raspberry leaf tea, etc. Just no sex or castor oil yet (ha, my poor husband!).

Thanks for the recommendations! :)

[ErynnRoseKeen]

I was exactly 2 days late with my little girl and to keep from being medically induced and went and walked for 2 hrs. I ended up going in cuz i was in labor but the contractions were to far apart. I ended up walking up and down the hall for another hour till they came in and stretched me to a 4. then 8 hrs later i was in labor and after 17 mins My little princess was here. I love her and you will love your little one as well. :) Congrats and enjoy!

[diamondintherough79]

I feel for you, I am 4 days away from my edd and have been trying mostly everything. Sex has to be accompanied by an orgasm and ejaculation inside, but that doesnt work either, lol.
The pineapple from what I read has to be the core(or should be) YUK, but if you have a blender you could make a smoothie with it.
There are some pressure points in your feet and along your ankles, lots of sites will tell you exactly where.
I even tried the eggplant parmesean despite the fact that to me it tastes TERRIBLE!

I do agree with the other posters, if baby isnt ready to come...he just plain old wont!
All the best :)

[hopefulmom17]

My doctor told me sex because the semen ripes the uterus and nipple stimulation