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Bringing on labour

butterfly_lover
Joined: Oct 2010
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butterfly_lover
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 62

Bringing on labour
9/13/2015 at 8:47 PM

I know everyone will have their own opinion and baby will come when baby is ready but, this is my first baby, due on the 26th and just found out my SO has to fly to Ontario on the 26th for work! So was hoping of hearing some methods that worked for you to bring on labour!
MBGal
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 498

MBGal
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 498

Sex!
9/13/2015 at 9:01 PM

Seriously though. Semen can apparently soften the cervix. In my opinion, all other "strategies" are myths.
Fun fact: the gel that is often used at the hospital to induce labour is pig semen. True story. I didn't know that when I had it... But it did work!
cherryred
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 5

cherryred
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 5

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9/13/2015 at 9:12 PM

I heard pineapple is supposed to help.
What goes around...
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 334

What goes around...
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 334

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9/13/2015 at 9:22 PM

I watched a sad movie and had a good cry. Did some Hoola hoop and squat movements along with walking up stairs skipping every other step. Also had some spicy food and a relaxing bath knowing all was set for whenever baby was ready. Baby was born the next day. I tried everything listed above for my second baby and I tried for 2 weeks or more and nothing worked.
dueindecember
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 724

dueindecember
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 724

cervidil
9/13/2015 at 9:27 PM

Let's just be clear, they are NOT just smearing pig semen on your cervix! Haha they use cervidil, right? Which is a ma made synthetic drug. Maybe it contains animal by products in the creation of the drug or something?
Lala_D

Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 124

Lala_D
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 124

Castor Oil
9/13/2015 at 9:51 PM

If you drink castor oil it will bring on labour...it will probably make you throw up too though...Be patient grasshopper! Your baby will come when it's time. Congratulations & Good Luck!
T
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 650

T
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 650

don't do castor oil
9/13/2015 at 10:18 PM

It's dangerous. it can cause contractions to come on quickly and can make your baby poop inside you and then it could inhale the meconium which can cause an infection. I recommend sex, spicy foods and walking. I did squats and my water broke! also try accupuncture! Dr li Lin downtown is amazing and I know three girls he put into labor good luck!