Past Due Date Help

bustdstuff · March 2013

I'm really wanting to stay with my midwives, and not get to 42 weeks. I've been walking between a mile and three each day, taking EPP capsules, eating pineapple, and having sex as much as I can comfortably handle. I do consider castor oil a bit too much for me (a little scared of becoming dehydrated and transferred to a hospital). Is there anything else I could be doing to get this LO to join us?

P.S. I do have an appointment Monday at which I'll have my membranes stripped.

vintagejjane · March 2013

You still have time! I didn't have DD till 41 weeks and 2 days. I know it seems like it will never happen, but LO will come when he/she is ready. (And I know that's one of that last things you want to hear!)

elle_bee · March 2013

Have you looked into an abdominal/induction massage, prenatal massage or acupuncture? You still have time to schedule something for mid next week...the induction massage worked for me, had it the same day I got my membranes stripped and DD2 was born next day

A37licia · March 2013

I also want to encourage you that there is plenty of time. A lot can happen in 9 days...a lot! Do your best not to stress, and keep your body relaxed. Don't put much stock in what dilation or effacement you are either, it could only discourage you...and you could go into labor the day after being 1cm dilated.

bustdstuff · March 2013

elle_bee:
Have you looked into an abdominal/induction massage, prenatal massage or acupuncture? You still have time to schedule something for mid next week...the induction massage worked for me, had it the same day I got my membranes stripped and DD2 was born next day

I haven't heard of induction massage, but an acupuncture appointment could be in my near future.

I realize that I have some time, but I really don't want to end up at my local hospital. My own mother works there and understands why I don't want to give birth there. The CS rate is almost 45%, and I would not end up with a birth that even resembles what I want.

elle_bee · March 2013

bustdstuff:
elle_bee:
Have you looked into an abdominal/induction massage, prenatal massage or acupuncture? You still have time to schedule something for mid next week...the induction massage worked for me, had it the same day I got my membranes stripped and DD2 was born next day
I haven't heard of induction massage, but an acupuncture appointment could be in my near future.
I realize that I have some time, but I really don't want to end up at my local hospital. My own mother works there and understands why I don't want to give birth there. The CS rate is almost 45%, and I would not end up with a birth that even resembles what I want.

Totally understand, I did some of these induction techniques just before i was 40 weeks as I had until 40 weeks 6 days to get into a birth center otherwise I'd have to go to L&D. What I had done was called the Maya abdominal massage, maybe you could search online and see if there might be a practitioner in your area who does it. I was in New York at the time and the woman who did it also did lots of energy work and other kooky stuff but i truly believe it helped me and it was super relaxing! If that isn't possible I've heard others recommend just general prenatal massage as being helpful too.

Sea Conquest · March 2013

I would take blue and black cohosh tinctures and definitely do acupressure or acupuncture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCKPcPfe1d8

I did acupressure at 40w6d and went into labor within 12 hours. My midwives have about a 50% success rate with the woman they recommended.

I would be careful about stripping membranes because it can lead to PROM, which can cause a malpositioned bub and lead to longer, more painful labor. Best to have your membranes break during labor.

Sending you easy labor vibes!

MrsBigTime · March 2013

Nipple stimulation a couple times a day. I was pumping when my contractions started and they didn't stop until LO was born.

hang in there!

jules999 · March 2013

I did acupressure on myself on a Wednesday, lost my MP on Thursday, had bloody show Friday and labored all day Saturday, delivery Sunday.

If you google acupressure you will find the actual techniques, but the three I did were just above the ankle, on the ear, and between thumb and forefinger.

My friend tried acuPUNCTURE and it didn't work for her. I didn't get that far since the acupressure worked right away. Good luck!!!

hamiltks10 · March 2013

I went in for acupuncture on my due date and my water broke less than 24 hours later. I can't say for sure that it was the reason...but I sure would do it again!

TeamK07 · March 2013

What about trying - eggplant, nipple stimulation, spicy food (I swear wasabi did the trick with me the first time!), bouncing on a birthing ball, squats .... hmmm that is all I can think of right now. Good luck!!