Full moon coming up

LittlemsD

I haven't seen a post about this yet here in S15. Any mama's believe in the myth or tales that a full moon will "bring on labor"?

kkerner87

It brings on the crazies, that's for sure. So why not labor?

FinalyFound

L&D units are typically busier during a full moon. I'm really hoping we get through this weekend without going into labor ourselves

LittlemsD

FinalyFound said:

L&D units are typically busier during a full moon. I'm really hoping we get through this weekend without going into labor ourselves

Yeah, we're not ready here yet either. Will only be 37 weeks and I know generally it's said it only works if you're already close anyway. BUT I'm a 3TM with 2 preemies

MrsT05

I'm due on the 2nd, so I'm hoping the full moon brings on my baby girl! The last full moon brought consistent contractions, but not labor so fingers crossed!!!

WDDCH

I am not superstitious. I believe in the science behind why women tend to go into labor more during full moons, though!

chelseajeanene

I want an August birthday so I sure won't mind if it does!

suryababies

I hope that a full moon works for me! I'll be 38+ weeks this weekend with twins and my midwife and DO are leaning on me (nicely) to get into labor already. I don't even want to have to discuss inductions so going into labor naturally this weekend would be awesome. Thanks for reminding me of the full moon.

Lrfinkle5

I will be 38 1/2 weeks pregnant so it's def possible! My husband seems to think I will go into labor during the full moon! You never know!

cathieh

I was induced with DS1 on a full moon. L&D was crazy packed and it took forever for them to get me a room. I will be 38+5 so I would love if it worked. The nurses told me they are almost always packed on a full moon.

Cristin123

I'll be 39 weeks so I was thinking it would be fine for us!

WDDCH

Yup, I'll add that I'll also be 39 weeks and I'm cool with my baby coming at 39+ weeks. Bring on the full moon and labor lol!

ElleKH

WDDCH said:

I am not superstitious. I believe in the science behind why women tend to go into labor more during full moons, though!

Any good links for more information?  I'd love to learn more!

KYmama9286

Not sure about full moon but I know weather changes/barometric pressure changes can definitely have an impact on labor. The night I had #2 there had been a big storm coming and I knew like 4 other moms just in my circle of friends who also went into labor not to mention the L&D floor was super busy.

krisrasmussen

My MIL is a nurse and my FIL is a PA and they said they saw more women go into labor on a New Moon.

Growingapepper

So a few months ago this weird old lady cane up to me out of nowhere and said "congratulations on your baby girl, she'll be coming during the full moon!" I was just like how did you know I'm having a girl?! She just said she could tell and then left... I'll be 36w and 6d on this full moon. The next full moon is Sept 27, a week after my due date. Wonder which one baby will come for lolol that lady has had me all creeped out!

vjlanier

My MIL has been saying that I will go into labor on this full moon for a month now!  I will be 38 weeks tomorrow and baby is measuring big so I wouldn't mind at all.

Plumeria1214

My mother keeps saying I'll go into labor during the full moon this weekend! (I'm due 9/2 so I hope it's true!!) Her co-worker just had her baby during the last full moon

babs02

My MIL just mentioned this to me yesterday. I've never heard about full moon stuff until I met her. But since then I totally believe it now. It seems like that's when the crazy comes out of people. I'll be just over 36 weeks and she's kinda freaking out because DH will be working almost 2 hours away and possibly staying the night for work on Thursday night. She wants me to stay at her place while he's gone just in case.

Bailey1823A

L&D nurse lurking from August. It is busier during a full mom because a lot of times the full moon changes weather pressure and other aspects. Just like barometric pressure changes can bring labor. I do find though that it only works for those who are close to going into labor. I will be 40.2 weeks so I am hoping this works for me. Also sept to oct tends to be the busiest months for L&D anyway due to conception dates being around Christmas and new years. Good luck ladies. I hope anyone that is due gets there baby this weekend.

Yiggle09

Apparently this full moon is called a super moon. It's technically called a perigee moon and this means that the usual effects on earth such as elevating tides that full moons do this full moon will elevate them even higher. This to me means if they actually cause women to go into labor then the effects are even stronger for this moon! Also another moon folk lore is babies born the day after a full moon enjoy success and endurance. I'll be 39 +4 so I'm hoping my lo makes his appearance

ellie_a

They say to go outside turn the direction of the moon and rub your belly clockwise

jabeauty90

Full moon brings out the crazies!! Oh man are the hospitals packed. I wouldn't mind a baby but I also think staying home is a good idea.

thefuturemrsdaniel

This is really making me wonder. I kept saying that what I wanted for my birthday was for little man to show up. My bday is Saturday and now a full moon who knows! The weirder thing is I saw my grandmother for the first time in months yesterday and she told me she dreamed the night before that I had him. Guess we will see

CEW225

I do think the weather/pressure changing and full moons can definitely have an effect. This is our first week back to school, with a full moon, so it will be an interesting week to begin with.

We had a storm system move through Wednesday and Thursday last week and the hospital I'm delivering at (small and rural) had 4 babies born Wednesday night. Not a normal thing and my doctor did say something about the weather changing at my appointment Thursday. I will be 39 weeks on Friday, so I'm hoping the full moon will get things started!

serenityuy01

Uhg I'm really hoping I don't lol my sister has been saying pretty much since we got our due date that I was going to have him that day because of the full moon. I don't want my kiddo coming in August we have WAY to many birthdays this month in both our families! Also I just don't want her to be right lol. It's possible though I'll be 39 weeks next Sunday but I'd still rather he hang out at least a few more days.

Mufflerlove

Is that this weekend? I'm going to look into this. I'll be 39. Although weekends are typically worse then weekdays to deliver I have been told so full moon plus weekend might make it crazy.

Mufflerlove

I Just did a quick search. I didn't find any actual evidence for this being true but I didn't look too hard.

beansideirae

I'll be 39+2 on Saturday. I'm pretty desperate to be done, but the thought of a super crowded L&D isn't really appealing! lol

LoveLee85

I want a September baby but I'll be 38.3 weeks on Saturday. Hoping for that September baby only!! My house isn't ready yet.

LittlemsD

rubii88 said:

They say to go outside turn the direction of the moon and rub your belly clockwise

This is great, I've never heard this one!

callistosmile

I wouldn't want my baby to come this full moon, but there's another one right before my due date that I'd be totally cool with! I'd love to know more about the science behind it.

rebeccabloomwood

Whenever the kids are crazy at school (I'm a teacher) I always check and sure enough it's a full moon. I don't really want baby to make an appearance yet (38 weeks on full moon) and it sounds like L&D would be a nightmare! Fingers crossed for all those closer to term though!

RoseRios15

I will be 39 weeks on Saturday Please full moon help a FTM mom out here!

Beachybre4

My husband is completely convinced we will have our son either 3 days before or 3 days after. Crazy thing is, Saturday I'll be taken off the medication stopping my contractions!! Soo excited!

ktbkitten

I've been told that the hospital staffs more people in L&D and the ER during a full moon. I know there are studies that show an increased chance of labor when a storm comes but I am not too sure about the full moon. It would be cool if it were true except that the next full moon is a bit after my due date...I don't want to wait that long LOL!! 

lisadoninelli

I'll be 39.2 on the full moon. My son came at 39.3 so there is a good chance that this one could come on Saturday. I would really prefer that he comes on Thursday or Monday to avoid all of the full moon craziness and a crowded L&D unit. I'm a believer.

theglitteredpterodactyl

My mom was telling me about this! I'll be 39 weeks this Saturday so we'll see. I predict baby is coming before the week is over though, based on the waves of lower back pain that's been settling in and our the past couple of days.

monicaP

WDDCH said:

Yup, I'll add that I'll also be 39 weeks and I'm cool with my baby coming at 39+ weeks. Bring on the full moon and labor lol!

Me too. 39 weeks on Sunday. The farthest along I have ever been with my other two was 38 on the nose, so I think the full moon timing is perfect.

SydneyBxo

I was just telling my husband that there is supposed to be a super moon on Saturday. I'll be 39 weeks so I'm ready if baby is!

jwebbbber45678

This freaks me out a bit. Saturday is our moving day and I'll be almost 39 weeks. I just want to get everything moved in and unpacked before he comes and we still have to clean up the old place. Saturday would not be ideal so hopefully this phenomenon passes me by and I make it to 40 weeks!