at home inducing! please help!

[Katie_kate91]

Ok guys, the time is near for me to start trying to self induce!  Ill be 37 weekd Monday and im beyond ready to have my little boy.

Please list any suggestions on how to induce at home!  Also if it's anything to take or drink, leave instructions on how much and how often to take.. thanks ladies :)

[Katie_kate91]

Also, thank you to those who defended me... I do feel as though Im being judged and bashed..Im done though, I've seen too many people get bashed for asking simple questions, I will not be one of those people again

[Katie_kate91]

Omg this controversy is ridiculous... I never once stated I was going to try to induce at 36 weeks! I said I was nearing  a mark where I could start trying! Thank you to those who were respectful and gave me advice.  And everything I'll do is natural,  I'm not going go shoving
my hand up there to break my water or anything like that!  If I dont go into labor,  then I don't go into labor.. jeesh, sorry I even asked... I'm done with this app

[hol1127]

36+6 weeks today. Had my ob appt yesterday. Was not dilated,but am thinning. Dr basically told walk a lot and have sex, get the contractions to start up so I will start to dilate. I plan to attempt a vbac so I will be doing whatever it takes to get my cervix to dilate.

[jodie92]

I'm 39+4 and have been going for walks and rolling my hips on my yoga ball, not necessarily to induce labour but more for the relief it gives! I have a ridiculous amount of pressure on my pelvis and a nerve to my back and thighs so do it for the pain relief! I don't think we should bash her for trying to ease into labour but I do agree that baby is better off in there abit longer and baby will most definitely come when they are ready! X

[MomofSTR]

Goodness grief!! You know, if these methods weren't safe Dr's wouldn't recommend them. There is NOTHING wrong with trying any of these as long as you don't over due yourself. Having sex, walking, primrose oil, nip stimulation, red rasberry tea, & even castor oil has no actual proof of being harmful to the baby. There are worse things out there like other woman irritating other woman that could cause more stress to the baby than any of the above things listed. I'm done with you overly righteous people, talking ish when you have no facts. Grow up & learn when to keep your mouth shut.

[mandajayne0333]

I dont think theyre bashing her, theyre just explaining that it better for baby to stay. She can try all these methods all she wants pretty sure baby will come when ready. I also sat around waiting had my first at 39+5 and im now 39+3 with my second. Motherhood is about sacrifice and that includes being extremely uncomfortable during these last few weeks. No one likes these last few weeks. But you are right each to their own, even if that means bahy going to nursery and needing help breathing and feeding.

[MomofSTR]

To each their own is all I'm saying. & if you're not going to answer the question she is asking then don't say anything at all. No need to bash on someone, nor judge them. Smh.

[firstbabyboy]

Lol what? First of all these girls are telling her its a not a good idea because its not? There not gonna give her methods when its not the right thing to do. the right thing to do is tell her to wait until the baby is ready.. & um yeah a lot of people do the right thing & "sit around & wait". Smh

[GeekMom1213]

Ummm... I "sat around waiting". I continued my normal levels of activity, doing the short walks and moderate housework I did throughout my entire pregnancy, but never did I try anything extra to try to speed up the process. I knew that my body knew what to do and that I didn't want to stress my body or my child's body by trying to force labor before it was time. Not everyone is so impatient that they're willing to try risky actions and behaviors like taking castor oil that can endanger a baby's life. Sure I was excited but that didn't stop me from acting responsibly towards my unborn child. He arrived exactly when he meant to, soon after his estimated due date.
Trying to self induce at 36 weeks is dangerous. Delivering preterm could mean that you'd be discharged from the hospital and have to go home without your newborn. I'd much rather wait patiently until labor starts naturally to be sure I've given my child every opportunity to finish the necessary development before his or her arrival.

[MomofSTR]

before trying any of these. Good luck on your quest of bringing baby out!!!

[MomofSTR]

She wasn't asking whether she should do it or not. She was asking for methods. Don't tell me none of you at your last stages in pregnancy were ready to get that baby out due to excitment/aches. & don't tell me you just sat around waiting either.

Yes it's true, your baby will come when he/she is ready, but they are safe methods to try at home that may help you feel proactive. Here are a fee things I have seen be successful Awhile trying to induce labor... I'll also put how much, how often, & side effects to help you in choosing.

Walking-
Everyday for atleast a mile. This will help lower the baby into position & even help with dilating & effacing. Gravity, it works! Side effects include soreness, but nothing a warm bath won't help with.

Evening primrose oil-
It's an herbal supplements. It doesn't put you in labor, it's just supposed to help you efface. You start out taking two a day, once in the am & once pm. A week later you can take up to twice as much. In week 38+ you can take the normal oral dosage, & place them in your vag after putting a small hole in them. Evening primrose is an over time method. Does not cause any harm to the baby as it is natural. It also helps minimize the chance of tearing during birth. Side effects are labeled on the bottle.

Castor oil-
This one is a hit & miss. You take 2 tablespoons ( I put mine in a small glass & mixed it with squirt to help it go down easier ). Side effects is diarrhea and upset stomach. I would only take it once just to see what happens, & if it does nothing but make you poop, I wouldn't do it again.

Red rasberry tea leaf- just drink some & see what happens. From what I've heard, it helps dilate & efface you.

Sex-
As much as you want to. I know for me this isn't an option as its too uncomfortable atm with how low my baby is. Only side effect if you are able to do this one is fun & a happy mate.

Nipple stimulation-
Using a breast pump will work best for this, but you or your partner can performe the task. Four mins on one nip, then switch, then break for a big & try again. Just don't continue if you start getting sore.

Exercise ball-
Sit & roll your hips in a circular motion. You don't want to bounce too much.

I don't really have anything else, but if I were you I'd look into each one & do a good research before trying any of these to make sure it's best for you. You can also call your Dr office & ask them if it would be okay to try any if these ( you want to always inform your Dr

[Nahknee]

I agree with them. I was forced to be induced at 35 weeks but if I had the choice I would have waited to ensure my baby was 100% ready to come out.

[Baby1_2]

I agree with the last post, you shouldn't try to induce labor at 36,37,38 or 39 weeks! Baby will come out when ready. I am also almost 37 weeks and so ready to meet my little one but will not try to induce myself, god knows better and my baby will arrive at her own time <3 you already made it this far so 3 more weeks is nothing! Good luck and be patient ;)

[RockRose]

Put another way,  Katie,  if you asked mothers who have raised children to adults what was the most difficult stage of parenting,  I guarantee you no one would say the last month of pregnancy.

Parenting is hard,  and takes maturity and selflessness.  I just wiped out a whole long paragraph about stuff you will face - this is nothing.

Wait for your baby to come.  And then,  face much bigger challenges as they come along the way with courage and maturity.  

[RockRose]

You're only 36 weeks.

Stop trying to force your baby out preterm.  The baby will come when it's ready.  

[Katie_kate91]

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