Pineapple...

Have any of you ladies had luck with pineapple starting labor? Just curious to know if it works or not..

Its Maes turn first.

nope. i ate so much pineapple..literally everyday once i turned 38 weeks.. delicious though  

Eating pineapple does not induce labor.

Bromelain, a type of proteolytic enzyme found in pineapples, may help to soften the cervix which could explain how it helps to bring on labor. Since it is also used as a digestive aid, it may stimulate the bowels to move, which could bring on contractions as well.

You wold need to eat the CORE of the pineapple and it has to be fresh for it to make any sort of difference.

Quoting Mary.:" Its Maes turn first. "

What?

<blockquote><b>Quoting IDID-VBAC 12/09:</b>" Eating pineapple does not induce labor. Bromelain, a type of proteolytic enzyme found in pineapples, ... [snip!] ... as well. You wold need to eat the CORE of the pineapple and it has to be fresh for it to make any sort of difference."</blockquote>




Wow I had no idea that pineapples can poss. "Help" with that I've been eating them my entire pregnancy just cause that's all I crave nice to know this info,