Natural Induction Methods

shutupanddance07 · September 2012

During our childbirth class last night, we talked about Birth Center policy regarding inductions, how those are handled, and when they become necessary. If I go to 42 weeks, and natural induction methods haven't worked so far, I will need a medical induction.

This scares the crap out of me. I don't do well with medications, my body doesn't process them normally, and sometimes even a pediatric dose of a medication is more than my body can handle. My fear is that they'll start me on a pitocin drip, and that the difference between 2 and 4 (or some other point) will be huge for me and cause things to progress too rapidly, resulting in needing a c section. I have no idea how my body will handle surgery, as I've never had one, but all evidence points to this being a serious problem for me. I'm looking for some reassurance that non medical induction methods are effective, and what I can do to reduce my chances of needing a medical induction. I have an appointment with my midwife tomorrow, and DH and I are going to figure out what we want to ask her regarding this tonight.

Anyone know anything or have any input here?

drpayne · September 2012

Well for one thing, worrying about it now won't help

I don't think anyone can tell you for sure that something worked because if she was overdue to begin with, going into labor may have been a total coincidence.

I can tell you that I was 9 days late. The day I went into labor I used a tincture called Mother's Star. I also had my membranes stripped. Like I said, maybe those things helped or maybe I would have gone into labor regardless.

Prior to that, I tried walking A LOT, sex, etc.

Try to take it one day at a time. You'll likely go past your EDD because most first time moms do. I'd guess that very few actually go a full 2 weeks late. That's quite a bit a wiggle room. HTH!

KelliLynee · September 2012

It's not very common to go all the way to 42 weeks, I wouldn't give yourself all of this unnecessary stress.

annabelle.27 · September 2012

Not many women get to 42 weeks. Breathe. It'll be fine. Use evening primrose oil orally and vaginally when you hit 36 or 37 weeks. Walk lots, especially at the end. Take some castor oil at 41 and 5 if you're still pregnant then. And don't stress.

skyejo · September 2012

Try not to stress yourself out too much about it now. Even though a lot of FTM's go late, a lot don't. Hopefully you will have nothing to worry about.

I was 9 days late with DD. The day I went into labor I had sex and walked a lot. I started nipple stimulation and 1/2 hour later my contractions started. I also had my membranes stripped 2 days prior. Whether all of this had anything to do with going into labor I don't know. My body may have just been ready since I was so overdue.

abell77 · September 2012

Yes, natural induction methods do work, but there is no guarantee that all methods will work for all people. It is great that you will be allowed to go to 42 weeks, statistically that means your chances of going into labor on your own are good.

Blackrose1918 · September 2012

I agree that worrying about it a ton wont' help. I was in the same boat you're in. I tried almost everything, sex, walking, different foods, more sex. Finally, at 40+3 my MW stripped my membranes and I had accupressure work done. The next day I took castor oil. That evening I went into labor. Idk if it was all coincidence, but I have a wonderful baby and didn't have to be induced.

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