Natural Ways to 'Induce'

[mamamilkbar]

I'm 9 days overdue and tomorrow I have an appointment with my Dr....... We are to come up with a plan just in case I keep going over due He's real easy going and is the type that just goes with the flow and lets me do what I want....(not sure how long over due he'll let me go )

I was wondering if anyone knew of any 'natural' drug free ways to induce??? My last resort would be to be induced with pitocin or something like that...

I've tried a bunch of different things but right now any suggestion would be nice! SO..............

Any ideas mamas???????


Also today I am going to an acupuncturist to see if that helps at all... Anyone ever done this before or know anyone who has???


Thanks in advace!

[eco_mama]

Making Love
Bumpy Car Ride
Castor Oil
Blue/Black Cohosh
Spicy Food
Fresh Pineapple
Stripping the Membranes
Walking
Relaxation
Nipple Stimulaton
Evening Primrose Oil
RRL Tea
Cumin Tea

[kdabbler]

To add to EcoMama's list:
pedicure with major foot massage. You may want to add reflexology because there are pressure points in the foot that are supposed to stimulate the uterus.

I went into labor shortly after with dd. And had major contractions after my last pedicure a week and a half ago.

[coco4cloth]

get the breast pump out! start pumping!

[Stephanie L.]

I worked on it for a week with DD1. My MWs had a list of things that had worked for other clients. They weren't as successful with me (except the last one... of course! )


*chiropractic adjustment
*acupunture
*a procedure the acupuncturist did with burning ash (called...??)
*acupressure
*homeopathics (I think they were for blue & balck cohosh)~less harsh than the herbs themselves
*castor oil belly massage
*breast pump/nipple stimulation
*castor oil (internally)

That was my list. Since my water had been broken I couldn't have sex. But that is supposed to be a great one, too.

[mamamilkbar]

Originally Posted by coco4cloth

get the breast pump out! start pumping!

DD is nursing like a champ still!!!!!

[coco4cloth]

Originally Posted by haleighsmilkbar

DD is nursing like a champ still!!!!!

that's great!

[mamamilkbar]

So today I had sex, ate spicy food while nursing DD then went to my acupuncture appointment and I think things are working..: I've been having strong contractions (not like the ones I've been having lately) and they're about 3-5 min apart...... Wishing and hoping its the real deal!! my way!!!!!

[littlemama06]

Heidi ( that's my middle name) hope this is it for you and you have a wonderful birth!!

[bratmobile]

ok, i'm asked already in the overdue mamas thread but i'll piggyback this one and ask here too (if that's ok ) what is the deal with castor oil? i've heard of it used often for natural induction and i guess its supposed to get your bowels going. is there something else? is there some risk involved?

[littlemama06]

Iv been reading about it(castor oil).From what i understand, it stimulates your bowels and can cause contractions if you are really ready( effaced, cervix is in right place) but it can aslo cause the baby to poop meconium so i dont know if it is worth the risk.

I know how hard it is waiting and how scary it is when you are getting close to 42 weeks.


Kaitlin

[rikiamber]

Fresh Pineapple? Thats someting I havent heard weird, I am going to go buy one tomorrow I looove pineapple. Its funny cause I have been craving it too and wanting to eat it during labor. Can anyone tell me the theory behind the pineapple?