Natural induction methods ? Trying to avoid medical induction

crownedneptune

Just got the news my ob wants to induce me Friday …. Has anyone had any luck making themselves go into natural labor with only a few days till their scheduled induction date?  If so what methods did you use and what was your experience… I’m desperate you guys! I don’t want this induction !! 

robotpopcan

I've had no luck. This is my first though. I've tried all the old wives tales: spicy food, red raspberry tea, sex, orgasms, curb walking, hip rolls, relaxing, warm showers. I am avoiding castor oil though. I've read that can just make you and baby poo, which is bad for baby.

knottie0258499cdbe1c7d1

Eh no luck, but when I was induced I asked to try cervadil first which helped me dilate. And then when I started pitocin I increased the dose every hour instead of every 15 min because I wanted to make sure both baby and I would tolerate it. I opted to not have an epidural, which was extremely painful but we got through it. I hope your body goes into labor naturally. Inductions are often overdone (like mine)

crownedneptune

Sigh I feel so helpless …I’m trying everything lol

winterecho

Have you asked for a cervical sweep? Once I had one the process moved way faster

crownedneptune

I’ve gotten 1 so far