Anyone else started "naturally inducing" at 37w, then ppl making you feel guilty?

Knottie04044531 · July 2015

I'm a FTM, 37w 1d, and I barely started walking today.. Walked 1mi. & did some nipple stimulation then stopped after 5 minutes. I've had a smooth pregnancy, it's just my body has gotten the best of me. I have herniated disks in my lower back... So my back pain is ridiculous. (Poor excuse but big to me) I thought to myself that since baby is "full term" It wouldn't be the worst thing to try and naturally get things going. But i have a couple moms who are telling me to let baby cook because of last minute development!! (Which is important I know)
Any one else trying, or do you agree to not start anything ?

2babes3angels · July 2015

I'm 37 weeks today and ready to get the ball rolling myself. No judgment here.

bookworm7495 · July 2015

I've learned to tell as few people as possible anything about my pregnancy. Everyone has an opinion. I even had a new mom tell me that the baby didn't have lungs at 37 weeks yet. I was born at 37 weeks with no issues. How did I ever survive?!

kursha13 · July 2015

you can totally start trying. I started around 37 weeks and about to be 39 weeks and still pregnant. What I've learned is baby will be ready when baby is ready!

momof5ive · July 2015

I agree with @kursha13 baby will be ready when baby is ready! I'm 38+2 weeks and my baby girl hasn't even dropped yet and I'm 2cm. I'm ready for her to come though whew! So uncomfortable now! So I feel ya @Knottie04044531

NicoMarie1 · July 2015

I don't blame you a bit. I'm 35 weeks and so uncomfortable so when 37 weeks rolls around I may do the same.

SnarkasaurusRex · July 2015

Technically they've changed the definition of 'full term' to 39 weeks. My hospital won't even discuss induction or anything like that until you've hit that point unless there's a real medical need for it.

Still, other people should keep their noses out of your business. Unfortunately with pregnancy and parenting, that is rarely the case.

momof5ive · July 2015

They sure did change it to 39 weeks. I discovered that this go around. I'm a 5th time mom and my doc told me she can't induce unless I was 39 weeks by law... I was like huh? This is new. But yes it's true. And I'm soooo ready. My induction date is July 16th

steeby · July 2015

My doctor was telling me to start exercising as it's never too late to start and its supposed to help ease labor. I agree with PP! Also after experiencing this first pregnancy I have a hard time understanding how women can even think about making a fellow mom feel bad about her decisions... pregnancy and motherhood will be one of the most trying experiences we go through and everyone experiences it differently- women should band together during this time!

clairelange · July 2015

I started to do things that will help with labour / dilation.... Evening primrose oil, raspberry leaf tea, ball bouncing, having sex (but just as usual!). None of these will actually induce labour but apparently meant to help soften cervix and help with labour.
Don't feel bad. Baby will come when he's ready anyway! Did you know it's actually the baby that sets off hormones to be born - amazing hey!

megmansell · July 2015

I kinda listen to my body and react from there. If I am having BH contractions, I will eat pineapple or have red raspberry leaf tea but am not trying to force them on my own. I just figure if my uterus is already in the mood for practice, it doesn't hurt to encourage things, and my midwife has supported this.

ShondaJo · July 2015

I really try not to discuss my pregnancy with anyone but my doctor and my husband. Every other time I try people have a billion opinions they want to share with me. And smiling and nodding and acting like I'm listening gets hard after a while. But I'm at 37 weeks and trying all the natural remedies anything to help. I'd like to put this pregnancy bit behind me.

Numajawara · July 2015

I've been having sex, nipple stimulation, walking alot, eating whole entire pineapples since 37 weeks I'm 39 weeks now still pregnant

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tibi5 · July 2015

I think it's fine and no one should make you feel guilty. Only thing I'd warn is not to give the at home remedies too much credit, and not to get your hopes up.....as someone sitting here at 41 weeks with no signs of labour, I can tell you that thinking you will give birth soon after 37 weeks makes the last month seem LOOONG. Realistically prepare to get much larger and more uncomfortable.

hendS731 · July 2015

I just ignore people when they start saying stuff like that.. None of the things I've tried will bring on labor unless we are both ready, it doesn't hurt to try to get things going. As long as your doctor says it's okay then who cares what others think!

shay092185 · July 2015

Dont feel bad just realize ppl will judge u for trying...i tell ppl the truth, its my baby, my body and i will do to it what i please...with that being said im 38 weeks on Friday and have tried EVERYTHING...by everything i mean everything natural that wont harm the baby...i drink 3 cups of red raspberry leaf tea a day, EPO, eat 6 dates (disgusting), at least a half of a pineapple fresh, i had been shoving fresh garlic down my thoart but i gave that up due to gag reflex lol, sex daily, walking, yoga ball and we had an electrical storm that knocked our electricity out for 2 days...it was 95 degrees n our house...and even with all that this baby is still not here! My DH tried to force me to stay n a hotel i was like nooo i gotta get this baby out! I have now given up...i can smell defeat lol..he will come when his ready CLEARLY! Lol

shay092185 · July 2015

And i forgot to mention i have been getting acupressure every other day...soo yea! I am totally defeated!

runswithscissors86 · July 2015

I think people put more clout in the home stuff than they should. They prepare and support labor, they can't start it. Having contractions doesn't guarantee labor has started it just means the uterus is contracting. So my opinion is go for it! Try everything that is safe to prep the body for labor. Worse case scenario, you do it and you go into labor later than you had hoped, but your body is super ready. Best case scenario you start labor quickly and you had started prepping your body. People tend to be hyper judgmental. I feel like as long as you aren't stripping your own membranes or doing something extreme you are golden. Have all the sex. Drink all the tea and eat all the pineapple you can stand. Bounce on every ball you see.

qtjo5 · July 2015

After trying several methods since 38 weeks, here I am at 41 weeks w no sign of baby budging. You can do whatever you want but when your body and baby are ready, it will happen, or it might not happen and you get induced.

KAR8706 · July 2015

Agreed with the other ladies. I'm 37 + 4 & have been drinking red raspberry tea since 34 weeks & walk all day at work & sit on an exercise ball daily, mainly top relive back & hip pain. Your baby will come when he/she's ready so do what you want.

jesicabrennan · July 2015

I'm 37 weeks, STM and I have midwife approval to start trying all the tricks. The bottom line is that none of them will work if baby isn't ready, it's just something to occupy our minds in these last few weeks so we feel like we're doing something proactive

Said as I drink a smoothie full of dates and raspberry leaf tea! Don't let others deter you or make you feel bad. Baby is fully cooked but will stay put if he needs more time. You're not doing any harm by walking and having sex or stimulating your nipples!

aliehoward · July 2015

I am 37w 4d and I have started to naturally get things going. Your baby is technically fully developed at this point. But insurance just has changed to 39wk because of whatever reasons. I have not dilated at all and this is my 3rd...so last Tuesday I asked my doc what could I do to get the ball rolling...she said sex, nipple stimulating, walking, even evening primrose oil pills to soften my cervix. So I trust my doc would not tell me wrong and as for ppl judgment idc at all....my doc knows what's best for baby..not the know it alls...I was induced with my 1st 2 at 37wks..that was b4 insurance changed it up. But Goodluck mama...we only got a lil longer!!!

daizyifyoudo · July 2015

The more active you are the easier delivery will be. I say start now cause it won't hurt anything if it does trigger labor, and will just make things easier whenever that time comes anyway.

Billingsleymommy · July 2015

I'm 37 weeks and just started trying all the usual stuff....my midwife also did a stretch and sweep yesterday. My first baby was 9lbs and full term. This one is a boy and I'm scared that if he is full term he will be 13 lbs lol...I'm also measuring 42 weeks....I will be happy when he decides to make his appearance

Knottie04044531 · July 2015

Holy moly ! I didn't expect to receive all these messages stating pretty much the same thing !! I knew in the back of my head that obviously, I won't go into labor unless my body is ready for it !! So silly to feel guilty of "natural remedies" and natural I mean natural !! Walking, sex, tea, nipple stimulation etc. I just really melted down when I was told "why aren't you letting the baby cook" and then I immediately stopped what I was doing (walking) and thought maybe I should keep it cool !! Ugh thanks mommas! I really needed that (of course my harmones are getting the best of me) lol I am now 38+1 and I know if I have to go the full 41 (is all they'll allow me) I will ! But like you ladies said it's nice to keep occupied in feeling like we're doing something !! And umm yes learned it the hard way to just keep my pregnancy to my husband and doctor !!! Silly me !!!

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