I have been working towards a natural birth my whole pregnancy and that was what I had my heart/mind set on.
Now that I'm coming up on 42 weeks, I don't think my doctor will let me go much longer without an induction (I have an appointment in the morning and wouldn't be surprised if she just asked me to head to the hospital in the afternoon). I am still planning on going epi-free, though.
At my last appointment (just over a week ago now), I was 2cm and about 50%. I've been dripping mucous all week, but still don't think I've lost my mucous plug (haven't noticed anything that I would think would qualify, anyway). My BH have become more frequent than they were at any other point, but I haven't had what I would classify as a "real" contraction for the last couple of weeks.
So, my question is - what induction methods are possible given my last known status? I know the obvious pitocin, but I'm wondering if there is anything that could be done prior to pitocin that may help induce. I've tried the natural methods (except castor oil) and my doctor said that their office doesn't do membrane sweeping. So I just don't know what else I could ask for.
Suggestions? Thanks!!
Re: induction methods
Maybe evening primrose oil?
Accupressure and accupuncture?
Loss #6 2014 Loss #7 (chemical) 2014
~DS Born! 2009~
~DD Born! 2013~
I have been going for acupuncture, specifically to induce - I should've mentioned that. It has helped the baby drop more, but hasn't done anything for actual labor.
Boy #2, born 8/27/2014
Currently... Pregnant with mo/di BOY TWINS! Due September 15. Latest induction will be 37w.