how to just-start labor.

[oct29_Aliyah]

I don't want my doctor to induce me. So does anyone know of home remedies to jump-start labor? I haven't lost my mucus plug yet. But when the time comes I really want my body to go into labor by itself not by patoision. Please help.

[okamistar]

I learned this in my lamaze class- a way to stimulate labor is literally by having sex.  to induce labor they put oxitocin (a hormone that a woman releases via oragism) that in the IV and insert a tablet into the vagina (I forgot what it was called but it starts with a p, and its the same hormone that is found in semen)    also they are exercises that you can do to lower the baby deeper into the pelvis.. mainly dancing and rocking/swaying your pelvis.

[eyesz1309]

Walking and walking till you get tired, and then sex. It worked for me, went into labor the next day.

[Mandatace]

Nipple stimulation is ment to work. But you have to really stimulate and play with your nipples for a good 10 minutes at a time. Also walking, bumpy car drives, sex and eating lots of pineapple are ment to help.... I say ment to because none of it worked for me. Good luck xx

[erikacoyle]

Google pressure points in your feet to naturally induce labour.  I watched a you tube clip on how and where to push, apparently worKs for 80% of women :)

[newmommy_36]

Walking....take your time...but walking:-)

[Kelz72312]

Sex walking and walking up and down stairs but we helps more

[Debby_Moses]

I'm having the same issue. I'm 41 weeks today and nothing has happened. I haven't lost my mucus plug either. I didn't really want to be induced but have a feeling I'll be anyway.
Hoping it'll just happen naturally soon.
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[kirdanielle]

Have you asked your doctor to do a membrane strip? Walking doesnt really work unless you are having contractions. My doctor told me to have sex and raspberry leaves... but its different for everyone.