is anyone going to let their baby come naturally?

[laurenmichelle0425]

Every other post is about castor oil, primrose oil, sex, nipple stimulation,  and all kinds of other craziness.are there any women who believe to allow their baby to come on his/her own? Or at least trust your dr to take care of it? I understand we all get uncomfortable....but man....am I the only one?

[laurenmichelle0425]

Thanks cari! Best wishes to you as well!

[cari5]

@Lauren Hats off to your maturity level for apologizing. I couldn't agree with you more. I too sometimes feel like women on this forum become overly sensitive when they read a post they do not like and it only takes one bad comment to start the drama. Don't let drama filled people stop you from posting your opinions/questions, because in the end it's yours. Best wishes to all you ladies.

[megansmiles]

I'd rather not do anything extra to induce. If it came down to it, and my doc decided it'd be safer to induce I'd much rather do it with spicy food and sex than by medical intervention, but I do plan on an all natural birth.

[Yvanna_]

I'm not sure what it's like in the US, but here in the UK we leave ladies till 40+12 before inducing - unless there is a medical reason to do it beforehand. 36wks is way too young and babies born at that gestation would likely be in special care unit for a little while. Also at 36wks the babys lungs arent fully developed so you'd get steroids here also to help mature the baby's lungs.

[laurenmichelle0425]

Thank you mrsamos! And thank you for all those who are support. Sometimes I fear posting anything because some people can be so mean. I wish everyone could support everyone else.

[MrsAmos]

There's nothing wrong with you wanting to wait I've never heard of none of that mess myself!!! And I wouldn't try it!!! But if you want to wait go head I got induce with my first and second because I wasn't feeling my contractions so I would have waited if there wasn't nothing wrong! If my dr say let's go then I'm for it until then I'm sitting still.. Good luck !!!

[laurenmichelle0425]

I was asking for support from people who feel the same as me. I am not sure why you are ao offeneded. After re-reading my post, I am still unaware of which part could have been taken out of context to make anyone feel as if I am judging them. At the end of th day, I am a first time mother and I dont know what to expect. I am simply looking for encouragement or advice from anyone.....especially those who feel the same as me as I was not sure if I was making a bad decision. Once again, it was never my intention to make anyone feel as if they are being judged. I ask that you please refrain from further confrontation and accept my apology as I continue to ask for support from any mothers choosing to let the baby come naturally.  Or, if you have an educated and kind way of giving me your opposing opinion, I welcome that as well. God bless you all.

[3rdtime_mum]

That's exactly what happen here! If your going to wait who cares! If someone else is not who cares! Is that any of your concern?

[mommylovedby4]

As long as my Dr let's me,if there are no worries from my gestational diabetes, then yes he can come whenever he wants.

[laurenmichelle0425]

I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion and we are all adult enough to make our own decisions about our own pregnancy.  I was simply wondering if anyone else was going to wait naturally. I was gettinf overwhelmed with self induction posts....and thought maybe my thought process was wrong. I am a first time mom and I am entitled to ask for others opinions. I dont jump on anyone's post who chooses to self induce and ostracized her.....so why do it to me or any of the other ladies agreeing with me? This is not a right or wrong answer. If youre self inducing, thats amazing and I hope it works. If youre not like me....thats also amazing and I hope we get through it in a timely manner without too much pain. If you dont like a post or if you dont agree....move on to the next.

[smilez0304]

This is my 4th baby, 7th pregnancy. This one I'm not rushing.. Even though I have to use a catheter on myself at least 4 times a day at this point (something that is new with this pregnancy) and I've been in the hospital at least twice a month since week 12, plus all the other pregnancy pains and discomforts. I want her to stay put as long as possible because she is our last and the doctors and I have worked real hard to get me this far (34wks and 4 days today!).. With that said, I totally know all about just feeling "done" my first I went 42wks.. My second I was HUGE and in pain and uncomfortable. With both I tried natural ways to induce labor, so I'm not bashing it at all. My third I ended up being sent to the hospital and induced at 39wk because I was a loose 5cm dilated and with the distance between home and my hospital and my history of quick labor, we were all afraid I wouldn't get to the hospital. We all know our bodies, and if you feel you want to try  natural help things along, I say if your doc says you're good, do it :) I just won't be this time around lol.. Please ladies, I'm not trying to be rude by any means, but we are all adults here. Stop bashing each other, either way, n lets use this app for questions, NICE comments, and support each other through our pregnancies :) I wish you all the best through your pregnancies

[jennyonnumber3]

I'm right there with you to. My other two came when they were ready. My first I had strep b so I had to be to drs early but my second I didn't so I got to stay home till my husband told me you need to go now or I'm starting the bath tub lol. I'm wondering if this one will be fast like the second. But every baby is different. And there not positive on the due date its just a guess. He will come when he is ready. He is safe in there right now lol

[3babyboyz]

Ive let all my bb's come on their own so far they've been early!

[Bridget8705]

And... my other thought with trying to naturally induce is this... if I can get things moving with a few minor things like tea or spicy food... wouldn't that be a lot better than waiting and having to be medically induced anyways?!?!  Just saying.

[octoberpumpkin]

I'm with you! I'm going to let my little man come when he's ready. I'm in my third trimester, my hips hurt,back aches, feet are sore, I can't ever sleep, but STILL I don't say "I just want him out already" i can't stand it when people say that. It makes me cringe. But then again I suffered 2 miscarriages, and tried for 6 years to get pregnant. So even on the worst days, I'm thankful for each

[Bridget8705]

I felt this way until the very last month of pregnancy.   At wk 39 I started trying a few extra things like longer walks, spicy food, sex.... well today is wk 40 and once u hit this stage, I think u may understand.  I have become so much more uncomfortable and just plan out sick of being pregnant, not to mention I am so ready to just meet my little man. So now I'm trying the tea, fresh pineapple and more bouncing on the birthing ball.

[nikkirilling]

Seriously. All my friends would ask am I gonna try to induce myself cause I was so big and uncomfortable with my son. Hell no I can handle the pain and discomfort. He will come when he's ready. Now I'm 36wks and Im not to big just have lots of pain and discomfort and my doc asked do I wanna be induced in a wk. Nooooooo she will come when she's ready. Unless there is a medical condition where something is wrong with my baby then I can wait

[jlynn7387]

What does it matter what other women do? It their bodies and their babies! Some people just need to learn to keep their opinions to their selves or get off this app seriously

[jlynn7387]

Amen 2nd time _ mum someone needed to say it!

[melcarin]

I'm letting my daughter come when she's ready. Unless I have to be induced for a medical reason. I don't think women realize the harm they can do by trying some of those techniques. I mean if I want sex when it's closer then I will have it but I'm not gonna use it as an induction technique

[Wolfeenix]

My first child I didn't do anything and every refused a stretch and sweep because I wanted him in there as long as possible to develop and grow as much as he could.
I had him a day early anyways but I really enjoy pregnancy and although it's super early daysbi plan to let this one stay inside as long as I possibly can.

[3rdtime_mum]

Most doctors at least mines agree to some of these procedures after 38 weeks. I don't understand why ppl can't just worry about there own pregnancy. Some babies stay the full 40 weeks and still get induce so I don't understand why ppl open their mouths to other ppl situations and they have no clue what that persons situation is. This app is becoming so irritating

[laurenmichelle0425]

I cant wait to meet my little boy...but when hes ready, he will come :)

[luka_n_baby2]

Crazy how impatient people can get. Yes we all know the last few weeks are especially awful but why rush. Things could happen to the baby or make your labor awful. I don't get it, I won't be doing anything other then walking.. Which I do everyday anyways.