Pineapple?

summerjoy578

Okay so I have read in other posts somewhere about pineapple helping to induce labor and when I was at the Dr. office I read a birth story in a mag. that said something similar.  Has anyone used this and do you think it really works? Why pineapple?

lulu3061

Old wives tale.

mkeatts

Pineapple is said to induce labor as well. Pineapple, as well as papaya and mango, contain a proteolytic enzyme called bromelain. When bromelain is consumed with meals, it assists in the digestion of proteins. When taken on an empty stomach, bromelain acts medicinally as an anti-inflammatory agent. Therefore, naturopathic medicine uses this enzyme to reduce pain and swelling.

The mechanism by which pineapple contributes to inducing labor might be the proteolytic action of bromelain. Bromelain might help to soften the connective tissue of the cervix and, thus, bring on labor. Because bromelain is destroyed in the production process of canned pineapple, you should consume only fresh pineapple flesh if you are trying to induce labor with pineapple.

If your cervix is unripe -- and you are not fond of eating plenty of pineapple -- you can also use prostaglandin to help soften and ripen the cervix. You can use prostaglandins directly on the cervix or you can take it orally.

Evening primrose oil is an excellent source of prostaglandins. The general recommendation is to take 3-4 primrose oil capsules (500 mg per capsule) daily. Primrose oil can also be applied directly on the cervix if your membranes are intact (and you have not been diagnosed with placenta previa). Use the oil on your fingers to apply it on the cervix. If you have difficulties to reach it, ask your partner to insert the entire capsule into your vagina just before bedtime.

Source: https://ezinearticles.com/?Can-I-Self-Induce-Labor?&id=467271

 

I read this in a few articles.  Not sure if it will really work, but it's worth a try if you like pineapple!

mhazel1204

I eat pineapple everyday in my fruit salad and I haven't gone in to labor....

Kitiara5512

Gonna pick up a fresh pineapple for me on the way home today... everyone else at home can just watch me eat it, my baby and I am not sharing.

boobgenie409

I drink pineapple juice when my legs swell and won't return to normal. Thats pretty much all its good for.