Just curious...

WilsonN10

I was just wondering if anyone is trying anything to "jump start" their labor? I haven't tried anything...if you are what are you trying or what have you tried? 

gollywollypog

nopegoat

There has been quite a bit of controversy on this board about people trying to jump start labor early. 

That being said, yes I have. Nothing extreme because I know if he doesn't want to come, he's just not going to, but I have been trying to be a little more active, bouncing on my ball, and I have started taking evening primrose oil per my OB's suggestion.

 

merricksmom

Same here.  More activity, not overdoing it and evening primrose oil.  2 a day orally and one at night vaginally.

ShelbehhRawrr

WilsonN10:

I was just wondering if anyone is trying anything to "jump start" their labor? I haven't tried anything...if you are what are you trying or what have you tried? 

 

I have a scheduled c-section but before my last apt I was taking raspberry leaf capsules and walking more.  

Tula214

I thought about it, but I mostly figure he won't come until he's ready. My guess is walking doesn't help like they say. I am on my feet, and walking around for 8 hours at work, and I haven't gone into labor yet. Sex obviously doesn't provoke it because I'm still having plenty of that, too.

If I get too impatient I'll probably try other things.

allardr

I maybe sat on my ball more than usual and tried to extend my morning walks, but that's all. Both were more to help LO get into position and get my body ready than anything. Labor won't start unless my body's ready but I figured these things were healthy anyway.

Grins04

When the time comes I will be walking a lot and bouncing on my birthing ball (currently doing this), but I know no matter what she will come when she wants . I'm also doing this to get her into a better position, and keep me fit for labor.