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A Few Suggestions to help Induce Labor Naturally

Helping Baby on its Way.

OK, there is no sure fire way to coax baby out of the womb other than time. You can’t really blame baby for wanting to stay in a nice warm cozy place, where food comes on demand, mommy is readily available and of course no need for that uncomfortable diaper. PLUS, shortly after baby comes out you will be wishing the baby was still in.

• SEX. Yes, you are capable of this physically and logistically however, this may not seem all that appealing to you OR your partner. Believe me, when I mentioned to Rick that we may need to go down this path there was a certain amount of fear and apprehension when he agree.
• "Stripping membranes ." What your doctor is talking about is essentially just an aggressive pelvic exam in which he will feel around just inside your cervix where the membranes ("bag of water") are attached to its rim. By running an examining finger around the inside of your cervix, he can separate the amniotic sac from where it’s stuck there. Theoretically, this will allow the bridging molecules that stick the membranes to the inside rim of the cervix to break–all at a molecular level, mind you–and so be released and then converted into prostaglandins, which are powerful stimulants of labor. This DOES hurt or at the very least uncomfortable. It worked for me so it’s worth a shot if you are ready for baby.
• Pedicure. There is no really down side to trying this. You haven’t been able to touch your toes for month so they could probably use some TLC PLUS, when you are getting ready to push and the nurse comments on how nice your toes look you will know it was all worth while. Some people swear by this and I can say that just hours after I had a pedicure I gave birth to my son.
• Walking. Next to having sex this is second most action item you would rather not be doing. All this did for me was make my kankles grow to state-puff marshmallow-man proportion. Much like taking the dog for a walk my husband took this as an opportunity to get his work-out in. I waddled myself into a sweaty lather with not a lot of progress to show for it.
• Stimulating your nipples. Nope, not a joke and yes your doctor my recommend it. This ranks up there with walking and sex.
• Fresh pineapple. There are several different food sources that claim they will help start labor but since you will be eating any way this is rather painless.

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