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natural ways to induce?

Does anyone have anything that worked for them to induce or help induce labor? Im 38+3 and I can barely walk. I dont think I can physically do this much longer and I dont really want a  C section or to be medically induced!
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If you have a breast pump that is the best way to Induce your labor
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Well unfortunately there isn't any for sure home methods to induce labor especially not naturally (if it was naturally then it would occur without the effort). Your brain chemicals send signals to your body when your body is actually physically and naturally ready. I know I sound like a horrible bomb on the subject but it's true. If there were actual and successful methods to naturally induce labor, you could get a prescription or buy that method in the store, right!? But there isn't and most myths you have heard are just that, myths. Researchers have studied tons of different methods and all have been proven to not be effective or dangerous. Castor oil is a horribly dangerous method, do not try it!! It can cause your baby to actually pass his first bowel movement in the womb and before your body is ready for labor causing a potentially very ill newborn. And it will not induce contractions but it will give your horrible cramps and diarrhea (imagine being in labor with diarrhea)!!! Raspberry leaf tea can possibly cause contractions but not because your in active labor, you will be sent home, once again. Primrose causes about the same side effects as does raspberry leaf tea, although it could cause your cervix to soften, open without being in labor and causing infections. Walking is successful only if your actually already dilated, usually after being in active labor for a few hours beforehand. Sex can help soften the cervix, it could possibly help your body but your looking at around 6 to 10 times a day, even then every body and baby is different. Resting is a great idea, it may not induce a none natural labor but in case labor is near, your body is rested and ready. There are other hear say methods you may hear but the fact of the situation is....your body will go into labor when it's ready. Why not let your baby's lungs strengthen some more, plus gain a little more weight, right!? That's natural!! Be patient!!!!!!!  
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Sex!!!
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8377023 tn?1399509160
I wish but I dont live with my boyfriend and im not moving out until Bella is two weeks old. Deal I had to make with my parents
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Sex! Lots of it! Sperm is natural to stimulating labor and stripping the membranes
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8377023 tn?1399509160
By the way princesslo007 has a list in her journal
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8377023 tn?1399509160
Oh my gosh im in the same position. Im 38 weeks today and hoping she comes this weekend
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