Trying Pineapple to induce....

[BTS1022]

Hubby is on his way to the grocery store for 2 nice ripe fresh pineapples. I have tried every other *safe* ways to induce here at home. I tried walking, lots of sex, swining on swings, walking up and down hills, walking 1 foot on the curb, accupressure, nipple stimulation, relaxation, eggplant parmesean, red raspberry leaf tea, and more walking and sex. lol

I refuse to use castor oil, cohosh herbs, and evening primrose oil, pretty much any herbal stuff since I have no idea what effects it can have on me or baby.

So I am going to eat my fresh pineapples and take a nice warm bath to relax and see if it does anything. If it doesn't then I guess im doomed lol.

[sweetangel7]

Supposedly pumpkin soup is supposed to do it too...I saw it on the news awhile ago...there was this restaurant and that was their claim to fame: pregnant women going in to have the soup to bring on labor!  Good luck!

[mj_mommy_manda]

yeah.. My aunt told me a story about the foot massage, she went to a bar with her husband and one of his friends and his wife and his wife is really good friends with my aunt.. Well being the nice lady she was (and probably because they were both bored out of their minds) she decided she would give my aunt a nice foot massage, well about 2 hours later she was still massaging and my aunt was having contractions, she had my cousin a couple days later.. Idk if the foot massage set it off or if it was just a coinsidence but if I get to 40 weeks and dont go on my own Travis is going to have some sore hands (and some sore other parts..) okay that was TMI but this baby can come out whenever he wants cuz Im definantly ready.

[ovaz129]

I think the pineapple technique is an old wive's tale, but I suppose if you are desperate you could go for it!  lol Yeah, the foot massage thing I have heard of.  But, it will take a while.  I get pedicures (totally fine with my doctor... I already asked aobut the massage thing) and she started laughing!  She said that you would have to be massaged on your legs and feet for hours to stimulate anything.  So, don't tell your husband that... just let him keep massaging!  hahaha... JUST KIDDING!  But, it will feel good at least :)

[mj_mommy_manda]

Have him give you a foot massage.. It might take awhile but it is proven to cause contractions.. As for the pineapple, dont count on it working.. I ate a huge thing of fresh pineapple the other day (not realizing that there were people who said it could put you in labor) and it didn't do anything to me..

[kazwel]

LOL  Unfortuantly if the baby isnt ready to come out none of the "natural remedies" will work!  Believe me i know i've been trying them too!!!
I havent tried the rasperry tea or the accupressure yet. maybe i'll try them next!!

Just be careful with the bath,  if you are dialated you really shouldnt take them because of the bacteria in the water can cause infection.

Good luck and hopefully we will both be going soon!!

Kazwel