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thread: what starts labour.

  1. #19

    May 2008
    Melbourne, Vic
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    Well syntocinin or syntocin that they use to induce is an artificial form of oxytocin so that makes sense Heaven...

    Oxytocin is the love drug, right? Maybe we need lots of cuddles and lovin from DH/DP... not just the sex part but the other parts too!

    Where's DH, I need a cuddle...

  2. #20

    Hi all the tired and cranky ladies, this sounded like fun and i couldnt help myself, there is only one thing that starts labour and thats a full term baby! The surrounding environment is rich in oxytocin and progesterone and relaxin and a bunch of other hormones all with specialist and accessory functions. The downward pressure of bubs is one of the things thought to be involved in instigating the cascade of chemical reactions which ultimately finishes with the birth of a new human being so relax, (let them down) reflect, sleep (it takes energy to relax), enjoy life as it is now for it will never be the same, and of course, take acupuncture. oh, and get off the

  3. #21
    Registered User

    Apr 2008
    Melbourne
    6,745

    Don't worry Justin you will get to see at least 2 of us cranky ladies this week if nothing happens!!! So be prepared

  4. #22
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    melbourne
    11,462

    hehe justin!! looks like a waiting game for us nai!!
    justin got to see me this morning!! but im not cranky just tired!
    Last edited by Olive; February 10th, 2009 at 01:05 PM.

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