Question by S.D. B: 37 1/2 Weeks Pregnant, need advice about proven & safe self-induction…?
I’m 37 1/2 wks preg. now & baby is est to be over 8lbs. I’m not dialated or effaced at all. I always wanted an all-natural birth with no medication at all & my Dr. said if I don’t go into labor on my own by next Monday, baby will be too big for me to safely deliver vaginally & we’ll have to schedule a C-Sec. I am really upset about the thought of a C-Sec. I want what’s best for my baby & I will do it in a heartbeat if I need to, I’ll never compromise his health, safety or well-being.

But I still want to try for vaginal delivery- I’ve read all sorts of “home-remedy / wives tales” on how to supposedly “safely” induce or bring on labor. Like: walking, sex, breast stimulation, castor oil, raspberry leaf tea, evening primrose, ride on a bumpy road, spicy-hot foods, hot bath, acupressure points, etc…

Anyway, if you did any of these or something else altogether to induce YOUR labor and it WORKED, please share your story with me.

Best answer:

Answer by Emma Jaymes on the way 11/26/08
well, whatever is meant to be, is meant to be…..there is no self-induction methods that are proven to be safe.

Walking, sex, and all that…is just ways to maybe get you there…..but its not inducing yourself. If the baby’s not ready…then nothing will work, point blank. Good luck!! :)

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