Jumpstarting Labor After 2 Weeks of Pregnancy?
28 postsposted 19th May
So I'm 39 weeks with 5 days until our little man is due... I've had a very easy pregnancy, with my biggest complaints being: It takes me longer to walk across campus & my skinny jeans don't fit anymore. You see? Nothing to complain about at all. I used to have blank looks on my face when other women would ask if I experienced the symptoms of pregnancy. In fact, the blow-up from my 5'9/119 lbs, Black Barbie look to my 164 lbs Preggo Black Barbie (lol) hasn't even bothered me. But I'm ready. YES, completely ready for labor. Bring it on! I've beentoo hot these past few days and the last 2 weeks of what I describe as "real pregnancy" is wearing on me. Since his father and I aren't buddies right now (so what my Doula recommended I do is completelyout). Can anyone suggest a way to safely jumpstart our journey?
quoteI have 1 child & live in California
2009 postsposted 19th May
All the tricks in the book will not work unless your body and your baby are ready.
But eating spicy foods, and long walks are supposed to help you get going if it's close enough to the time.
quoteBut eating spicy foods, and long walks are supposed to help you get going if it's close enough to the time.
I have 1 child & 1 angel baby & live in Nevada
1213 postsposted 19th May
Quoting mE, mYsELf & HaSaN: So I'm 39 weeks with 5 days until our little man is due... I've had a very easy pregnancy, with my biggest ... [snip!] ... right now (so what my Doula recommended I do is completelyout). Can anyone suggest a way to safely jumpstart our journey? You are so darn close. Just wait it out. It wont be long. The longest it can be from now is what...2-3 weeks. You can do it!!! They will induce you if you go two weeks past due date
I have 1 child & live in New Mexico
2431 postsposted 19th May
Walk walk walk. That's all I did the last 4 weeks of my pregnancy. If you are ready, the baby's head on your cervix will help it dilate more. Plus walking lots helps during labor.
quoteI have 2 kids & 1 angel baby & live in Oregon
posted 19th May
I know. I'll should really stop being a brat and let him be. I guess it's this California summer heat wave we have going on right now that makes me long for the over-air conditioned hospital. And watch me try to run out the moment I get there.
quoteI have 1 child & live in California
1496 postsposted 19th May
Yeah, walk walk walk, that's all I can suggest too. Your so very close, it'll all be over soon and you'll have your little man in your arms!!!
Out of curiosity, are you naming him Hasan? That's a great name!
quoteOut of curiosity, are you naming him Hasan? That's a great name!
I have 5 kids & live in Egypt
2 postsposted 19th May
i know it may sound nasty, but ive watched all the babyu shows and the pregnant women drank a little bit of Canola oil to get their labor to start, i know what you mean about the California heat! im only 21 weeks and its totally killing me!!!! but like everyone else is saying, if you can wait it out just do that! its the best way! trust me, he'll stay in there til hes ready unless they do a C section!
-Tara
quote-Tara
I'm due September 28th (a boy) & live in California
posted 19th May
Quoting Tara Scott: i know it may sound nasty, but ive watched all the babyu shows and the pregnant women drank a little ... [snip!] ... wait it out just do that! its the best way! trust me, he'll stay in there til hes ready unless they do a C section! -TaraAre you sure it was Canola oil??
I have 2 kids & 1 angel baby & live in Oregon
2722 postsposted 19th May
Quoting Tara Scott:“ i know it may sound nasty, but ive watched all the babyu shows and the pregnant women drank a little ... [snip!] ... wait it out just do that! its the best way! trust me, he'll stay in there til hes ready unless they do a C section! -Tara”
It's actually castor oil...
I have 2 kids & live in Melbourne, Australia
10192 postsposted 19th May
Quoting Joel's mum: It's actually castor oil...
lol.... canola oil i have eaten enough of that stuff this pregnancy....mmmmm fries deep fried in canola oil....
hey hows the baby comin'??? still baking??? whens your next app.???
I have 3 kids & 2 angel babies & live in Australia
posted 19th May
Quoting the_niqabinator: Yeah, walk walk walk, that's all I can suggest too. Your so very close, it'll all be over soon and you'll ... [snip!] ... be over soon and you'll have your little man in your arms!!! Out of curiosity, are you naming him Hasan? That's a great name!
No,the baby's last name will be Hasan. His father's family is Muslim & they all have Arabic names... His is hard for people to pronounce, so he is called by the last name when not at home. We called the baby 'Hasan' until we could think of a name for him.
I have 1 child & live in California
posted 19th May
Quoting mE, mYsELf & HaSaN: No,the baby'slast namewill beHasan. His father's family is Muslim & they all have Arabic names... ... [snip!] ... so he is called by the last name when not at home. We called the baby 'Hasan' until we could think of a name for him.
Ahhh I see, what about Makia Zyan Hasan.... its like Ryan only with a Z
I have 5 kids & live in Egypt
posted 19th May
Quoting adelaidemum~40DAYS~: lol.... canola oil i have eaten enough of that stuff this pregnancy....mmmmm fries deep fried in canola oil.... hey hows the baby comin'??? still baking??? whens your next app.???
Good luck mE, mYselF and HasAn...... sending some labour dust your way so long as I can have some if any is left over....
yeah having heaps of twinges but nothing significant....
have another appt tomorrow at 10.40 and Im pretty sure that she'll sweep me again tomorrow....Heres hoping..
I have 2 kids & live in Melbourne, Australia
posted 19th May
Quoting Joel's mum: Good luck mE, mYselF and HasAn...... sending some labour dust your way so long as I can have some ... [snip!] ... significant.... have another appt tomorrow at 10.40 and Im pretty sure that she'll sweep me again tomorrow....Heres hoping..woohoo I am sooooooo over this.... I have had a cramp in my right thigh for 3 days and dont know what the heck to do to get rid of it...its driving me crazy..LOL....i have had calf cramps before but nothing like this one...oh well..
goodluck at the docs tomorrow hopefully you are more dialated and they keep you in tp have bubby
I have 3 kids & 2 angel babies & live in Australia
812 postsposted 20th May
Quoting Heather ♥ Chelsie: All the tricks in the book will not work unless your body and your baby are ready. But eating spicy foods, and long walks are supposed to help you get going if it's close enough to the time.
I'm the same. I don't know anything helpful unless your baby is ready to come out. Though I have heard that eating eggplant will help. There is something in the eggplant that helps labor along. Fried eggplant tastes alot like fried zucchini.
I'm due November 20th, have 6 kids & live in Ocala, Florida
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