I am 38 weeks and sooooooo DONE!!
Does anyone have any suggestions for inducing labor naturally?
All my friends say "have lots of sex" but baby is so low, hubby can't even get it in anymore!
I am 3cm and 75% but apparently that does not matter
I know it's hard, but the best you can do is just wait until it happens on its own. I try to think about how much I'll miss feeling my LO from the inside whenever I feel like I'm exhausted and done. Good luck!
Thank you for the positive response, you are right I can be motivated for a short time longer by knowing I will miss her movements from the inside
I need to be patient, thank you for the reminder. I am just so excited to see her and hold her in my arms!
Google did not do justice... Thanks for that recommendation.
Not full term? That's an interesting perspective...
"The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is refining the definition of a term pregnancy to make clear that even at the end of the last trimester, a little more time in the womb can be better for a baby's health and development.
The new definitions, released Tuesday in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology:
Google won't help because there isn't a sure fire way to induce naturally, if they're ready they will come on their own. Your body is doing it's job already, why rush a good thing? Walk, bounce on a birthing ball, staying active will help encourage your body and baby to keep up with the process it has already started.
Most natural "induction" techniques aren't actually induction techniques but might help move things along once labor has begun-can't remember the term for it right now.
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The only thing that worked for me last time was having my membranes stripped and that only worked when I was 40 weeks. Sex is good bc sperm have prostaglandins which soften your cervix. He (or you) could also use a vibrator...an orgasm can bring it on. You can also take Evening Primrose Oil.
All that said, babies will come when they are ready. I know you excited and uncomfortable, but if baby isn't ready then really nothing will "make it happen."
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If being excited to meet my baby is considered whining and ungratefu, then I am elated to be an ungrateful whiner lol! Who would've thought such a mature forum would cause the same drama from Facebook?!
Anywho! For those interested, I tried the trigger points massage and nipple stimulation and they both brought on BH. I see my doc Monday
Wow! So much hate and jealousy in people's lives! Thank you for all the negative opinion! I will continue to seek out what I want to for all the selfish and ungrateful reasons lol. I wish you so much more happiness in life
OP, there's nothing wrong with being excited to meet your baby. The problem is when you're so excited (or in your own words "done") that you're willing to force labor before your baby is ready to be born. This is your child's health and well being you're gambling. What if your EDD is wrong and your baby is only 36wks, not 38? Full term is medically recognized as 40wks for real reasons and it's not hate or jealousy to tell you the truth. Unless your health or the baby's is at stake there is no reason to induce at 38 weeks.
And as for "continuing to seek out what I want for all the selfish and ungrateful reasons"...that is seriously messed up on a number of levels. Being a good parent requires growing up and putting the baby and his/her needs first.
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Wow! So much hate and jealousy in people's lives! Thank you for all the negative opinion! I will continue to seek out what I want to for all the selfish and ungrateful reasons lol. I wish you so much more happiness in life
Pretty sure EVERY mother on the 3rd tri board is dying to see their LO, or just physically over being pregnant. That doesn't mean they're willing to put their motives and comforts before their unborn child's health.
I fail to see where jealousy falls into play here, or the hate. I see concern and words of caution being spoken, I find it very sad that you turned those words into jealousy.
You'll do what you want in the end. For your baby's sake, I hope they aren't harmed by your selfish desire to throw in the towel early.
I am 38 weeks and sooooooo DONE!! Does anyone have any suggestions for inducing labor naturally? All my friends say "have lots of sex" but baby is so low, hubby can't even get it in anymore! I am 3cm and 75% but apparently that does not matter
Why don't you wait until you're full term to see if your baby comes??(Which is between 39-41 weeks)
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There all kinds of funky things you can do to "trigger" labor, I tried them and went a week past my due date. lol She was not ready to be done though I was. I just did lots of walking, four wheeling, drank peppermint tea and foot rubs. All those things were actually enjoyable, but it so didn't work! I wish you the best
Re: Natural Induction techniques?
Perspective, no. Fact, yes.
"The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is refining the definition of a term pregnancy to make clear that even at the end of the last trimester, a little more time in the womb can be better for a baby's health and development.
The new definitions, released Tuesday in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology:
And as for "continuing to seek out what I want for all the selfish and ungrateful reasons"...that is seriously messed up on a number of levels. Being a good parent requires growing up and putting the baby and his/her needs first.
I fail to see where jealousy falls into play here, or the hate. I see concern and words of caution being spoken, I find it very sad that you turned those words into jealousy.
You'll do what you want in the end. For your baby's sake, I hope they aren't harmed by your selfish desire to throw in the towel early.
Why don't you wait until you're full term to see if your baby comes??(Which is between 39-41 weeks)