Is there anything I could do to stimulate labor naturally?

[Carmen2]

Just one more week to go, but these days are just dragging. I am doing well so far except horrible swelling which is why I am trying to think of things that might stimulate labor...

I have tried walking even though my swelling gets in the way...
DH and I DTD as we have heard that sperms might hinder things
I have walked up and down the stairs as much as I could handle


Is there anything else that might help labor to get started naturally?

[Inertia]

Sperm can help as it is loaded with prostogladins. They use them in inductions to ripen the cervix. So horizontal tangoes are pretty much top of the natural induction list. Nipple stimulation can help too as that can help with oxytocins.

[BekZ]

DTD, DTD, DTD and do it again. We used Evening Primrose oil as lube.

Please never ever use castor oil, it dehydrates you and gives you the runs

[Jas]

If you check out the articles on here there is one on natural induction methods

[*LovemyKids*]

DTD worked twice for us. The next day we went into labour and bubs was born. I would definitly try this, i also think that you body has to be ready though. You won't go into labour if your baby and your body is not ready. It will happen :-)

Goodluck
Nikki

[Carmen2]

Hmm... sounds very promising. Maybe I will make DH call in sick at work until he fulfills my goal! LOL

Well, now that everyone says it will work by DTD... I am hoping that this bub of mine will be out after a few times. Afterall, it will also get my body ready for the baby after several DTD! This works great for the both of us! YAY!

[Bridg]

I have heard that Raspberry Leaf Tea, Raspberry Leaf Syrup, Rasperry Leaf Capsules work well too.

I was talking to one of the mums at kinder today, and she said she started taking EPO at 34weeks, and it worked for her. She has had 3 10pound babies, and didnt tear at all.

[Carmen2]

Wow, raspberry tea leaf can really eliminate the tear part. Oooh, that would be so great. With my first, I had a 2nd degree tear. Although it was that bad, I would have love it more if I didn't get it.

Last night, after nipple stimulation and DTD, I got some contractions... nothing too long. Will try again today. Either way, I think the baby will have to come out as I'm getting closer to my due date. Let's just hope the baby will decide to show earlier than expected!

[Reborn]

Get your husband to go out of town. Worked for me. That and an electrical storm. However if you cant control the weather, try getting up and down alot from your couch. My water broke as I was getting up of the couch......... to get an extention cord for my dad who I then leaked on. Serves him right making a pg woman get up!

[Muffy]

im another one with a vote for DTD!!!! worked for me both times!
first time i went into labour 24 hours later
second time i went into labour half an hour later!!!!!

i also mowed the lawns the day before

[Carmen2]

Sounds great. I am eager to get the baby out from my belly. Will try to do some crouching. I've been having some pelvic pain I think primarily due to my pelvis loosening up getting prepare for birth.

I've washed everything I possibly could in the house. I'm even doing another load of laundry as I am typing. Then there will be no more laundry.

DH is at work now, but DD is keep me on the ball. So, will go out with her in the garden and do some garden work maybe this will also help the water to break! Crossing my fingers... and toes!