Inducing labor...?

Hi, I'm 34 weeks pregnant with my second and i don't know how much more i can take, I'm tired all the time, my skin is itchy, my back hurts and i can't sleep. I wanted to know what are the best ways to self induce labor? Don't worry i don't intend to do it till I'm at least 37 weeks.





Thanks in advance.

Inducing labor...?
The last few weeks are when moms become very anxious for their pregnancies to be over. As a mother of 5, I know the feeling well!





Take a look at this page on my website: http://www.birthbbabyandmom.com/start-la...


That page discusses natural ways to jumpstart labor, if your body is ready, and it just needs a little extra kick to get things going.





I also have information on the site about things you can do now to help the birth be faster and easier, and a page on how to tell if you're in labor. I've written about each of my 5 labors and how they started.





All the best for a fast, easy delivery and a healthy baby!





Kirstyn Sierra


Mother of 5


http://www.BirthBabyAndMom.com
Reply:i know sex helps a lot.





i know how you feel...i feel the same....good luck!
Reply:I know you are getting restless but just stick in there and know it'll be all worth it once you see your baby for the first time. Once you are far enough along, start going on daily strolls and have sex- that can help induce/speed up the labor- other than that, there isn't much you can do. The baby will come when it's time.


Good luck!
Reply:there are none that are safe except the ones the doctor can use to induce your labor
Reply:my friend got out and mowed the lanw she was out there 15 min and her water broke hope this helps good luck
Reply:I have heard that you can massage a pressure point four inches above you ankle, you will know it's the spot because it will kinda be sore when you press down. I hear is you massage both legs that will induce labor. Sex is also good and lots of walking. As for you not being able to sleep try some Tylenol PM that works great for me. Take some warm baths for your muscles. Good luck only 3 more weeks till your full term!
Reply:Speak with your OB. Tell him/her your concerns and your discomfort.





Generally induction is started with prostyglanon, a gel the OB applies to your cervix. If necessary IV drugs can be administered as well. I have 5 children, two labors were induced.
Reply:Are you planning on having it at home or going to the hospital? The hospital will induce you a week early I believe if the baby seems ready enough with pitocin IV drip. If you have it at home liquid blue cohosh which is an herb is the same kind of thing as pitocin only in natural form and is better for you. Castor oil will bring labor on within 12 hrs too.
Reply:My ob suggested that I go for a walk two to three times a day. Don't do anything crazy. The baby will come when he or she is ready...if he/she doesn't, your doctor will make arrangements.
Reply:I think I was about 36? weeks pregnant and my midwife had me take evening primrose oil (it softens the cervix). Also walking, hot showers (they do this at the hospital when your in labor for a while, get the hot water on your back, it loosen your muscles), and sex is a big help ;)
Reply:i would recommend that you stay away from any at home inducing tricks you might have heard about. instead, ask your OB about having your membranes stripped (at around week38) i had it done on wednesday and had my baby later that night. it works for most women and it is your safested bet imo.


good luck (might seem to be taking forever but you are almost there)
Reply:Here are two techniques that have worked for people I know. The first, is a technique used by a woman my husband works with. She's had 3 children and when she wanted to deliver, she would go to a pool and do somersaults under the water. She said for her it worked every time, because the next day she'd go into labor. The second method is to take cod liver oil, you could probably do a search to find out how much (a few teaspoons I believe).





For myself, during my first pregnancy, ten days before my due date the Olympic Torch Parade was coming to our city. The night we went to see the parade, we had to drive around to find parking and because I didn't want to miss it, we actually jogged to the parade route. A few hours later on the way back home, I noticed my lower back was a little achey, like before your period starts. I thought...well that's funny, I haven't felt that in 9 months. Sure enough, the next morning I went into labor. The bad part though is that - I went through the whole labor and when they broke my water, they determined my son was breech (actually butt first) and that I needed to have a C-Section. While that was easier than giving birth (I know, I've had to 2 other children), what was scarey was that my son was in the birth canal bent in half. He was purple when they pulled him out. Fortunately, there were no complications (he's very bright so he didn't experience any problems). But, there could have been!





So before you decide to try any method, have your O.B. make sure your baby has "dropped" and is that it's head is down and is "engaged" as it's called, in the birth canal. I know it's so uncomfortable at the end, but another few weeks - compared to going into labor before you're supposed to - and having complications to yourself and the baby...well that's just not worth it. So put your feet up, have your husband rent a stack of movies or get a stack of books from the library, and relax...while you can! Good Luck :)
Reply:You would be a fool for doing that, it could risk the baby's life! You wanted to be pregnant, NOW DEAL WITH IT!