jump start labor

[countrygirl_23]

I am set to be induced on wednesday and i'm scared to death of induction because of all the stories of horrible and long lasting labor, i was wondering if there were any natural/safe ways to help kind of jump start labor? My OB stripped my membranes last wednesday to see if that would help me go into labor by myself, but nothing has happened. Any suggestions or personal experiences? Thanks! :)

[Momma1982]

Castor oil is actually safer than the pitocin that the doctors give you to jump start your labor. Pitocin will cause faster and harder contractions that put a lot of strain in your baby. Pitocin is know to cause a lot of complications. I wouldn't recommend taking anything except for that fact that they have already scheduled you to be induced. Sex is the best remedy.

[Momma1982]

I was 4 days past my due date and if I remember correctly I took 1 or 2 tbsp. I know I took the amount given on the bottle. I mixed it with a small amount of juice and downed it. My labor was pretty fast as well I started having contractions at 12:15 am and had my daughter at 5:56 am. Of course I don't know if I can give credit to the castor oil but my older kids took much longer.

[tasha_labruyere]

Everyone I know walks alot I know you probably have tried that already lol. And maybe drink some soda to help get the baby all wound.up n ready to come out?

[KTowne]

Castor oil is a dangerous alternative, it may set you into labor, definitely, but it also can have bad consequences, such as baby having a BM in the womb, and getting an infection, my sister took castor oil, a TINY amount and her son shot into the birth canal too quickly, and the cord was wrapped around his neck 3 times, very dangerous. I've heard evening primrose oil works well?

[countrygirl_23]

How much did you use? I have been afraid of using it for that reason lol, were you overdue? If so by how far?

[Momma1982]

With my last daughter I was so miserable and ready for her to come that I tried castor oil. Two hours after I took it I was going into labor. Just careful because it works as a laxative as well. Good luck.