With everyone's due date fast approaching (or passing!!) this is sure to be a hot topic. Of course, a simple google search will give you lots of options but I figure we could use this to list any lesser known ideas and keep the board organized. Also, I thought it could be interesting/helpful if ladies who did try any natural labor inducers gave insight as to what they think worked/didn't work for them personally. And as always, questions are welcome

Re: Labor Kickstarters
There was someone on my first BMB who had started pumping actual milk at like 28 weeks and everyone freaked out bc it could induce labor. Labor isn't risky for me now but I don't want to screw up BF.
Things that will actually help Labor be more favorable (not induce it) : RRL Tea, Dates, Exercise
Things that will ripen/soften cervix (not induce labor): Sex (must involve semen), EPO (As I said somewhere before: I personally wont be using this method unless I need to be induced as I don't think the research shows using it to ripen the cervix ends up being helpful in labor: even though it WILL help it ripen) & FRESH pineapple!
Things that will induce labor ((but only IF your body is ready to be nudged into labor)) Membrain Sweep
My final conclusion: baby is gonna come when baby is gonna come ... BUT it sure feels really nice to try lots of different things instead of just sitting around twiddling your thumbs!!
I started eating dates last week...effacement increased 30% and dilation increased 1"= (at 70% and 2.5 to 3" now). Not sure if it really helped, but mentally I'm crediting the dates.
I've also resorted to chanting "get out, baby". Jury is still out on that one.
This ^^ Basically if you getting your bowel upset and making it contract then it *may* get your uterus to also start contracting because they are close together in your abdomen.
SO... basically eating anything that usually give you the shits
Feeling slightly crampy, we'll see if anything happens.
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yorkie mama to Oscar
FTM EDD 3.12.17
Also, I'm so excited that your baby girl could come any minute! I'm praying you can go naturally as well!
Samantha - 4/5/2017
Be careful with those dates. I love them and they're a regular part of my diet. However, if you overdo it with them, you'll regret it. Trust me when I say there's no stomach ache like the one you'll get from eating too many dates.
How does the red raspberry leaf tea taste?
Samantha - 4/5/2017
yorkie mama to Oscar
FTM EDD 3.12.17