How do I induce labor naturally?

Melissa - commented on Jan 19, 2012

Pretty much all of the above worked for me! I had sex with first and stayed on my feet dancing around my house with my first. Second, spicy food the night prior! Along it's staying active and being on my feet then rocking my pelvis forward while using sitting on a chair- instant labor! Third, spicy food again! I stayed active (walking around and dancing to music with my other kids. When my water broke, i used a birthing ball and roced my pelvis forward and back, speeding up my labor I hdmy children at 37.5, 38, & 38.5 weeks. They were still 8 lb kids!

Deb - commented on Jan 25, 2012

I had two of my 4 children this way. In a child rearing book (published 1957) this was a natural way the Physicians would induce. In the morning w/my breakfast, I drank 2 tablespoons w/my orange juice (and plugged my nose). It also helped back in the early days to be cleaned out instead of having to do the enema. So much easier at home. Good Luck and enjoy your new life!

Brooke - commented on Jan 25, 2012

Me too!! It was horrible but I had a baby not long after!!! It totally worked!!!

Kerri - commented on Jan 25, 2012

caster oil & orange juice worked for me also.

Paula - commented on Jan 25, 2012

after being 3 weeks late with 2 of mine , caster oil very hard to take and keep down but works within hours just have to not think about it , a hot drink helps straight after x and sex also helps .....

Sotheavy - commented on Mar 15, 2012

Totally agree! Let nature run it's course. :)

Sotheavy - commented on Mar 15, 2012

These people are annoying me. I mean seriously, "lots of sex" when you're already uncomfortable as is??? Relax & just be patient, I totally hear you.

Heather - commented on Jan 18, 2012

Worked for us too, doctor scraped, then sex, 4 hours later I was in active labor.

COLLEEN - commented on Jan 25, 2012

coconut oil prevents tearing also

Sam - commented on Jan 25, 2012

I disagree with all the comments above as i ave 3 children and my last child we try everything pretty much all of the above on more than 1 occasion and believe me nothing worked

Shannon - commented on Jan 25, 2012

I have had 4 children and every one of my drs recommended intercourse. I never had to be induced once. I used warm compresses and nipple stimulation on my third and that worked brilliantly, within 12hrs I was in labor. With my 4th child I was a week late had done nothing at all, no thinning out, no nothing! I was so depressed. My husband had been out of the country and he came home a few days after our son was due. Less than 3 days of intercourse my water broke and I was 6cm by the time I reached the hospital. I dont recommend castor oil or anything like that but as long as you are given the OK by your dr. go for the intercourse and walking. If its time for the little one to come it can help. Plus the seman from your hubby can help soften the cervix and help with the process. I found that the more intercourse the quicker and easier labor/delivery as well. Maybe to each her own but thats always been a great worker for me :-)

Stacey - commented on Jan 25, 2012

I know it can be disappointing or frustrating that te above mentioned didn't work for you, but these are all very helpful suggestions.