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6918915 tn?1395932871

Basil

Just thought of something my dr said helps to induce labor. I never heard of it before but he said eating basil is supposed to help with cervix softening. Idk if its true because my dr isn't all that great but I though I'd share it with all of you!
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8637947 tn?1410931035
A friend of mine swears by long car rides worked every time for her
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8526246 tn?1405601876
Oooh good luck!! I just had a plate of hot sauce with a little bit of rice and beans lol, trying the spicy foods also. I walked up and down the stairs till I got tired, so up and down once lol. Going to do my kick count in a bit while doing the nipple stimulation let's see if that works. Lol
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6918915 tn?1395932871
I had a cup. I looked it up online and im nervous to drink too much. I also had tacos with Tabasco sauce on them. My lips are on fire. And I walked for an hour and 20 min this afternoon. My mom gave me fresh basil and oregano from her garden and I ate a few leaves. I googled it and supposedly it is true that those two herbs were used to induce labor years ago. I'm going to try making a tea out of them. Or a pesto.
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8526246 tn?1405601876
Lol . I have some here too! My neighbor brought me a bag and everyone keeps telling me to drink it. I wanna try it but im kinda scared by all that. I'm so close though I'm still hopeful I guess baby will just pop out on his own lol. Good luck and let me know if you do try it and how it works.
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My mom always told me to drink cumin tea. Add a little sweetener ice and it isn't so bad.
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6918915 tn?1395932871
Oh wow really! I have chamomile tea here.... Hmm lol I wonder if its good iced. I could make a pitcher lol
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8526246 tn?1405601876
You know what people keep telling me and even my mother suggested it. Chamomile tea! But it has to be in a large amount. My neighbor said she drank this huge jug of it and send her to the hospital within the hour. I googled it last night and its said when consumed in moderation its perfectly safe but in large amounts can send u into labor. Don't wanna try it though bc I'm scared.
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