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Inducing Labor

When natural labor does not occur on time, doctors can speed up the process by inducing labor with medication. Ask questions here about the methods and techniques of inducing labor.

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How can you tell if you are ready for labor and dilivery?

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It is painful and your waters burst. Also, you might see your mucus plug come out You will experience intermitent cramping similar to period cramps they will come & go & eventually get worse & closer together, or you may have back labor which would be a dull ache in your lower back that continues to get more intense. You may lose your mucous plug, you might have a "bloody show", your water may break, but not always! You may experience a fullness or achey sensation in your pelvic floor or rectal pressure, like you have to have a bowel movement, but it just doesn't seem to go away. Just remember to stay calm, relax & keep moving around it will help your labor go faster....you can also check out my post on techniques to make giving birth easier.....best of luck to you! ;)

What natural methods induce labor?

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One of the few natural ways to stimulate labor that actually works is sexual intercourse. Seminal fluid contains prostaglandins, the same hormonal substances used by doctors to for cervical preparation and stimulation of contractions.

Sexual intercourse should be avoided if the membranes are ruptures (bag of waters has broken) or if there has been a problem with bleeding in pregnancy (placenta previa, etc.). If you are not sure if it is safe, ask your doctor or midwife.

Folk remedies should probably be avoided. Castor oil generally just causes diarrhea and abdominal pain without actually bringing on labor. It can also cause dehydration, which is not good for either other or baby. **Actually, while castor oil causes all of the symptoms above, they have been used by mid-wives for decades and are effective. The castor oil stimulates the intestines to contract which stimulates the uterus to contract as well.**

Packaged herbal supplements are not regulated by any agency, and one never knows what is in them. Sоme have been shown to contain the wrong herbs, dangerous herbs, different concentrations than those listed, and (especially those from China) heavy metal and pesticide contamination.

Other folk remedies/suggestions include walking (not been shown to be effective, but useful as a comfort measure), nipple stimulation (minimal data, generally does not support, but may be helpful), and acupuncture (no data). They're all probably safe alternatives, although not necessarily effective.

Black or blue cohosh tea?

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Black and blue cohosh tea are used to induce labor in women who are at full term pregnancy. Black and blue cohosh are used in combination for this purpose.

Does watermelon induce labor?

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I tried it and it worked for me. I had my some less than 24 hours later. I ate A LOT!

Can papaya juice help induce labor?

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I heard this rumour. I am into my 41st week and have been in slow labour for a number of days. I have ate 4 whole pineapples and walked 3 miles a day aswell as drinking red raspberry leaf tea. Nothing has made my labour progress you just have to wait for your baby to be ready

Answeryes, in asia, pineapple had been kind of food that stimulate early labour,induce your menstrual flow, and lead to miscarriage AnswerI think if pineapple induced labor it would be used rather than expensive drugs. Going into labor may follow eating pineapple but that does not mean the pineapple induced labor. AnswerNever heard of pineapple but spicy foods and sex has worked for many.

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Will a hot bath bring on labor?

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Hi, I'm 4 days overdue and am planning to try a nice hot bath tonight. One thing I can tell you from experience with my first child was that after I was induced, (he was a week overdue and had no plans to come out) the pain was excruciating and I couldn't hold out any longer for the epidural. So the nurse convinced me to try a really good method before taking the epidural, and that is to have a nice hot bath to relieve myself, and it certainly helped. I got into the bath when I was 2 cm open and an hour and a half later when I got out, she checked me and I was 7 and a half cm's open. We were both shocked. So I'm truly a believer of a hot bath bringing on labour or shortening the length of labour like in my case. Apparentely it could be dangerous for your baby if you have a very hot bath, but a bath is certainly soothing and can release stress which stops labour from coming on. Good luck to y'all! Sarah.

Does walking induce labor?

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Sorry to say that no, walking does not induce labor. Walking can help get baby into a good position so that labor begins when your body and baby are ready. It can also help contractions (after labor begins) to get regular or to continue.

How do you break your waterbag during pregnancy?

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I assume you are desperately overdue. A fun way of trying to bring on labour is having sex. It might not be true but hey, make the most of it while you can. After baby appears, you may not have the time or inclination. Make sure sex is not too rough and maybe try different positions, like spoons, to accommodate your belly. Have fun!!! And good luck for your baby.

Can you take Zoloft with black cohosh?

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I have recently been taking CoQ10. I started out with 200 mg. a day. I noticed that after about 2 or 3 weeks, that I was unable to sleep. I cut back to 100mg a day, but have the same side effects. I also take 200mg of Zoloft. So....for me, I think that I am unable to take these two together. I am very disappointed, as I had so much energy!

Can chamomile induce labor?

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I heard it can i was wondering if it can im 38 weeks pregnant now and im about to try it out lol

How can you go into labor if your 30 weeks?

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Yes. It is possible to go into labor at any point. It might not be healthy for the baby to be in labor at 30 weeks, so it's best to get to a hospital and be examined by a medical professional.

What is acupressure technique?

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Dispersing is meant to move stagnant or blocked chi, and the finger or thumb is moved in a circular motion or slightly in and out of the point for two minutes.

How dilated do you have to be to be admitted in labor and delivery?

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Depends. If you have a very straightforward, low risk pregnancy and are not group b strep positive, your baby's heart rate is normal and he/she is active, and there are no other concerns the general rule is:

If you are a first time mom (primipara) you should be 3-4 cm with regular, strong contractions. If you have delivered vaginally before you are usually admitted if you are 4-5 cm with regular strong contractions.

Im 39weeks and 2cm dilated if you drink castrol oil will it put you into labor?

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If the baby has reached full term and you are pretty much ready to deliver, a little castor oil probably won't hurt. Many people claim that this is a valid and helpful way to facilitate delivery. Others say it does nothing. In general, it does nothing if you aren't pretty much ready to deliver. You should review this with your doctor or the delivery room staff of your hospital before you take any action. Considering that a baby is not considered "full term" until 37 weeks I would not suggest taking castor oil until you are at least 37 weeks (after consulting your doctor) Even though you are dilated to a 1, it does not mean that you will be going into labor any time soon. You can be dilated to a 4 and carry a baby for several more weeks. Even though it is proven that castor oil is more effective than some other natural induction methods, it is also debatable on how safe it is. Most doctors do not recommend castor oil until you are over your due date. Some other natural ways that you can help speed things up are: sex, spicy foods, pineapple (helps ripen the cervix), red raspberry leaf tea, walking, and most of all! Just relax!!! Your time will come when the baby is ready!!

What are good signs that you will go into labor in a week?

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It is very hard to predict exactly when you will go into labor, but a few signs that labor is coming soon are:

* Loss of your mucous plug

* The baby drops

* Braxton hicks contractions become stronger and more frequent

How long is birth after inducement?

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That is individual. The contractions can stop so you have to continue the next day, the baby get stressed, they need to have a c-section etc , a million things can happen.

Why is it that 8th month babies are in more danger than 7th month babies?

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hi, i onloy found this out with my second child due to planned c section, a babies lungs are full obviously not in use while inside you, but at 8 months their lungs fill up with fluid to aid them in maturing, if a baby is born at 7 months, the lungs are clear so has better chance of breathing alone than at 8 motnhs when lungs are full, its called wet lung from what i remember. but by the time they hit the 9 month and ready mark the lungs empty again ready for delivery and breathing oxygen when born. hope this helps x

What can nipple stimulation be used for?

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What is Nipple Stimulation? Gentle rubbing or rolling of the nipple, or suckling of the nipples to encourage contractions is called nipple stimulation. Why does Nipple Stimulation work? Oxytocin, a hormone that causes contractions, is released in the body when the breasts are stimulated. After the baby is born, this release is important for the involution (returning to pre-pregnancy size) of the uterus. In labor, the release can be used to stimulate longer or stronger contractions. How do I do it? To stimulate the release of oxytocin, you must mimic the suckling of a baby. When a baby suckles, he does not grab just the nipple, but actually massages the areola (dark circle around the nipple). The areola can be orally massaged by the mother's partner or by a baby who has been "borrowed" for this purpose (babies under 6 weeks will tend to suckle any woman). The mother may prefer to massage her own areola. To do this she can rub the areola in a gentle rolling way with her palm or fingers. This can be done through thin clothing. NOTE: Nipple stimulation can have very strong effects, similar to the overuse of Pitocin (synthetic oxytocin). For this reason various experts have given recommendations on its use. Here are some recommendations I have seen at various sources: * Only massage one breast at a time * Only massage a nipple for 5 minutes, wait up to 15 minutes to see what happens before continuing with the massage * Do not stimulate the breast during a contraction * Do not use nipple stimulation after the contractions are 3 minutes apart or 1 minute long Some sample nipple stimulation techniques: When trying to induce labor or speed up a prolonged early labor, have the mother go about her regular activities. Set a timer to go off every hour. When the timer indicates, have the mother stimulate one breast for 5 minutes, then continue with her normal activities. If the mother is anxious for labor to begin, combine the effects of natural nipple stimulation with the natural prostaglandin released in semen by encouraging the mother and her partner to engage in intercourse. In the hospital, have the mother place her palm over the nipple and areola and give a firm but gentle pressure. Encourage the mother to move the palm in a circular motion, keeping the firm and gentle pressure. == ==

Can you self induce a miscarriage at week 15?

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It saddens me to know that someone would not only post such a question, but obviously consider this. Childbirth is a blessing, not a curse nor a burden, you have a life growing inside you, a small child that is developing and is grown a great deal in 32 weeks (approx. 6 months).

Although I consider myself usually pro-choice, at this stage of pregnancy it is a bit late to be considering an abortion, which is basically what you are speaking of since you stated self induced miscarriage. This life inside of you has no defense of their own, they rely solely on the Mother for nourishment and protection.

Have we as a society become so cold as to disregard a small life such as a 6 month old fetus, for our own personal reasons. This child did not ask to be created, did not have control over this situation or anything that happens in it's life or prelife (if you will).

Though there may be reasons that are understandable as to why you can not raise a child, or situations out of the Mother's control that caused this unwanted or unexpected pregnancy that an abortion may be considered, it is an option done with in the first one to two months of pregnancy, not after 6 months.

At this state in pregnancy, please consider adoption. Regardless of the situation, there are hundreds if not thousands of good people in this world that would give anything to have a child but can not, therefore adoption is there only option. Instead of trying to find ways to end this child's life before it begins, consider options of giving this child a better life, after birth by allowing this child, this wonderful blessing on the world, a chance to be born and be adopted by someone that will love them, care for them, and let them be a part of their life.

You never know, this child that is unborn could be the next president of the United States, this child could turn out to be the next Einstein or Alfred Nobel. This child could turn out to be the next Ella Fitzgerald or Billie Holliday, however, no one will ever know if this child's life is ended before it has a chance to begin.

If you drink castor oil at 28weeks pregnant could you go into labor and will it harm the baby?

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It is very unlikley (near on impossible) you will go into labour at 28 weeks, Castor oil stimulates the bowel and causes dihorreah which in late stages of pregnancy can trigger off contractions, At 28 weeks your baby isn't developed fully and will need intensive pediatric care to survive, there are also a percentage of babies that will not survive at 28 weeks as they are just not strong enough to fight off and infections they may attract . It is not wise to take castor oil at all during pregnancy, if you are struggling to go to the toilet and want to take it for that reason, try drinking lots of fruit juice and lots of fibre rich foods , that should help x

Is 4 cm dilated and 2 station active labor?

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Is 4 cm considered active labor ?