Due today - suggestions to start me off?

Laurie - posted on 05/21/2009

Try moving your furniture or going for a brisk walk. But if you can avoid it, I would wait to go to the hospital until your labor pains are pretty intense. My water broke so I had to go in and then once I got to the hospital they made me stay in the bed - and that's not the best way to labor. You really want to be able to move around if you can.

Stephanie - posted on 05/21/2009

Be patient, babies come when its their time. Rush them and you can run into complications. I know, all my babies where 21 days overdue and when the doctor tried to rush my last one, I ended up having an emergency c-section. Nature has a way of taking care of everything.

Kimberly - posted on 05/21/2009

i thouhgt i was gunna go late but i didnt the night before my due date i actually had sex. and ahour later my water ruptured. i didnt know had no pains or nothing went to hospital at like 3pm and found out! so maybe try that unless your doctor said not to

Megan - posted on 05/21/2009

oh and i done castor oil twice and it didnt work. sex didnt work, not that had an urge haha...i walked about a mile a day also..they come when theyre ready, you cant rush em! Trust me...i tried!

Megan - posted on 05/21/2009

i went walking on the beach (dont know if thats an option for you) but i walked about 2 miles haivng braxton hicks contractions and later that night my water broke :) and 9 hours later...i had 2 baby girls

Daiqiri - posted on 05/21/2009

Oh well i tried alot of things and nothing helped! So just relax and enjoy this time. As soon as the baby comes out you are going to want her to go back in so you can sleep.lol I was induced but i wish i would have waited a lil longer so i could have done it naturally.

Tonya - posted on 05/21/2009

Relax, and walk. or simply doing house work will sometimes help. Squatting while sweeping up helped me. just make sure someone is there with you so you don't fall in the floor. Whatever you do DON'T drink Castor Oil. My aunt did that and her baby slipped past the birth canal and almost broke her back during the pushing. I know some have used it but everyone I know have had longer, worse labors for it. Another friend used it and came through her labor and delivery and had 2 black eyes and major facial bruising because her labor was so intense. Relax and enjoy the last few weeks/days of your pregnancy. once that baby gets here it will consume all of your time and you are going to need your rest. Best Wishes Hun!!

Leah - posted on 05/21/2009

me and my fiance had sex at 1 in the afternoon on my daughter's due date. she was born at 4:30!!! seriously, do it!

Leah - posted on 05/21/2009

intercourse!!! sounds crazy but that's what put me into labor twice :)

Clare - posted on 05/21/2009

Lots of sex worked for me when expecting twins!!

Rebecca - posted on 05/21/2009

I used castor oil with my daughter. Took 2 tablespoons with a glass of OJ the night before with dinner. And 1am on my due date I went into labor. Dont get me wrong, it wasnt that great of a way to go into labor, as it gives you the "runs" to the point it almost throws you into labor. But it did work. But Im sure everyone is different! Good luck!

Jessica - posted on 05/20/2009

Sex does help!

Jessica - posted on 05/20/2009

I went out to dinner with my husband the night i went into labor. Fast walking will help.

Cortney - posted on 05/20/2009

SEX! My doctor told me that sex induces labor! I thought I was gonna die when I herd that come from a doctor! My doctor said that there is a vitamin in the males sperm that thins out your cervix! And it will bring on labor! And besides, you get to have some fun while doing it! And just think of the 6 weeks you can't have sex after the baby comes! Then you'll want to have sex even more now! I had sex with in hours of my doctor telling me that and I had my son that very same night! When I got to the hospital all my doctor said was' You had sex huh??" Try it!

Tanja - posted on 05/20/2009

you can also ask your doc to strip your cervix not really comfortable for most woman but it worked for me with first baby within 4 hours I was in labor.

Tanja - posted on 05/20/2009

your baby will come when ready... I was 2 weeks overdue my date...but there is nothing to worry about once you are overdue you will get monitored on a more regular basis and you may have some simple stress test done which is awesome I thought because I got to see my little one on the ultrasound and her heartbeat every two days. Hang in there that's all I can tell you...and get all the R&R while you still can. =)

Laura - posted on 05/20/2009

Have sex! it worked for me!... i was 8 days over my EDA, but the key is make sure you get an orgasm... the gel they sometimes put around the vagina to get you started has the same sort of hormones as what is in the sperm.... walking is also good... but really when the baby is ready it will come! good luck

Ruth - posted on 05/20/2009

Sex. Semen contains a hormone that softens the cervix. It worked for me!

Debbi - posted on 05/19/2009

WALK, WALK, WALK!!!

Melinda - posted on 05/19/2009

I've hear Pepporoni Pizza (spiciness) and Egg plant Parmesean on a few of my friends worked for them.....non worked for me...I was early on all 3 of my births and no control over that.

Melinda - posted on 05/19/2009

My dr's have always told me that you take the last day of your menstrual cycle date and add 7 days and then subtract exactly 3 months from that date and you'll have a generalized ranged....but it can vary...depnding on your last day and if you had a light menstrual, etc.

Chantal - posted on 05/19/2009

Have sex! I'veheard a doctor say it once.

Lori - posted on 05/19/2009

SEX, SEX, SEX ...of course, without hurting you or the baby, the spermies have the same thing as what is used to induce labor. Try just relaxing afterwards to let the spermies do what they need to do. Then walk, walk, and walk somemore, it helps to move the baby further down. When you think you are done walking, walk somemore.



Good luck - may you be Blessed with an easy delivery - and CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Mary - posted on 05/19/2009

A hot curry helped me!

Nicole - posted on 05/19/2009

take it easy...if it's your first one enjoy the quiet lol :-) you'll love it though I'm sure (make sure you have a bottle of "gripe-water" in the house though!!!! ) I was 3 days over due lol and I went to a hockey game at which I really got into it with screaming etc ...I went into labour that night :-) I now have a b-e-a-utiful son :-) good luck

Kim - posted on 05/19/2009

Just rest! You will definantly need it. Enjoy that last stages of pregnanthood! You kinda miss it when it's gone. Lots of Luck!

Philnesia - posted on 05/19/2009

Have sex. Seriously! There is something about the sperm containing something that will help ripen your cervix. Look it up on whattoexpect.com. GOOD LUCK!

Natasha - posted on 05/19/2009

raspberry leaf tea worked for me. i had 3 cups a day and it help to thin out my membranes. it takes a couple of days but it should help. if your gonna try pinapple then make sure its fresh. i was told that in order for it to help you pretty much have to eat the whole thing. just be patient and get lots of rest. soon enough you will be sleep deprived. theres no need to rush it lol good luck!!

Louise - posted on 05/19/2009

have a hot bath and a really hot curry

Kathy - posted on 05/19/2009

Have sex with your partner. There is a hormone in his sperm that induces labour. It's not real comfortable but it works. Have fun.

Kristen - posted on 05/18/2009

Chinese food

Lindsey - posted on 05/18/2009

Quoting Vicki:

Pineapple, fresh and lots of. Worked for me. Had a whole one the day before I went into labour!

pineapples worked for me too :-D

Lisa - posted on 05/18/2009

I tried sex, walking, eating this, drinking that, and i was still 12days over & had to have a ceaser because i wouldn't go in to labour even afer being induced!

Kelly - posted on 05/18/2009

castor oil, verbena oil, almond butter, & OJ...my girlfriend did this the other day and with in about twenty four hours she was in labor. This recipe was given to her by her midwife. good luck and congrats.

Heather - posted on 05/18/2009

Well with my first he was 4 weeks early but my second. I got her moving by having sex. It is really not a myth. The doctor said it has something to do with a type of chemical in the sperm taht can cause the cervix to thin out. Worked for me and my daughter was born 4 hours later.

Kayleigh - posted on 05/18/2009

hi here are some things people told me to try: a long walk,fresh pineapple,raspberry leaf tea, and sex its what helped bring my labour on .... i was advised though by my doctor to not have a really hot bath she said to put lavender in a normal temp bath to relax hope these might help good luck x

Vicki - posted on 05/18/2009

Pineapple, fresh and lots of. Worked for me. Had a whole one the day before I went into labour!

Courtney - posted on 05/18/2009

Sex works! My husband & I had sex during my 36th week and my water broke the next morning! Thankfully everything was fine with the baby, I didn't think it would happen but apparently it only takes one time! Labor wasn't bad at all either, at least for me. I've also heard walking & stretching help. I remember what it felt like for my body to be so tired & so incredibly ready! Good luck!

Cailin - posted on 05/18/2009

I walked a ton and three days after my due date my son was born.

Krystal - posted on 05/18/2009

Have u cleaned yet? Cleaning will help start it.. scrubbing anything on hands and knees will do u in.. Try cleaning out the fridge or tub (careful of the chemicals), u need something to keep u busy!... Do windows, walk, stretch, go Shopping!!!

Wendy - posted on 05/18/2009

have a hot bath xx and good luck xxx

Holly - posted on 05/18/2009

get a big bouncy ball and sit adn bounse on it some time s they use those at the hosipitals to have the baby drop !!!be care full tho dont want to fall off

good luck

Tari - posted on 05/18/2009

foot reflexology----I am a massage therapist and this has worked for me with 4 different ladies----rub aroiund the ankles and across top of the foot

Claire - posted on 05/18/2009

I tried raspberry leaf tea and also eating raspberries and went for a long walk, next day i went into labour, good luck xx

Stevie - posted on 05/18/2009

oh not much you can really do haha but some ppl say a few things work but they dont always with my son i tired everything and i ended up getting induced haha but sex, spicey foods, stimulate your breast (warm up a washrag or something and place on your breast for a few min at a time) or massage your nipples, um walking everyone says that one, swinging(helps the baby drop lower into the pelvous), i think swimming might even help, um i think if you relax and dont think about it that can help...are you having a boy or a girl boys tend to be a little more stouborn haha my daughter who was my first took 10 min for the whole thing all of it what so ever and my son my 2nd born was induced and took 15.5 hours and was a pain to get out haha congrats i hope something works for you and you pop out your little baby soon

Mel - posted on 05/17/2009

and NOT the castor oil unless youre prepared to fix your babys health x

Vanessa - posted on 05/17/2009

Quoting Tamara:

Relax! DO NOT get induced. It's the fastest route to an unneeded c-section. Walk, have sex, relax, take a nice bath and remember your LO will come in his/her own time. I know it's only an anecdote but I came into the world 18 days after my mom's EDD and I'm just fine. :)

i agree! my 1st baby born 14days past my "due date" and my 2nd 10days past my "due date". no medical inductions....natural spontaneous labours. the "due date" doesn't mean the baby should be born by that date......its just an approximate. full term is considered any where from 37 to 42 weeks.....so don't think about yourself as being "overdue", its not helpful. just relax and wait for your baby.   :)

Holly - posted on 05/17/2009

hello start walking go to a mall or start walking dont go to far thio keep some one close around just in case ,(they say sex will induse labor )but if all elese falls your baby will come when he or she is ready ..good luck

Jeanne - posted on 05/17/2009

First and foremost you must relax. You can try walking as sometimes this can promote labor. Sex if you and your husband are up for it (no pun intended) can promote labour. There is also a spoonful of castor oil although I don't know if that is myth or reality. But I think your best bet is to relax and get some rest because you will need it to get through labour and delivery. Good luck.

Rachel - posted on 05/17/2009

sounds gross but semen and castor oil!! I used castor oil for my first preg and worked a treat although didnt work with my second who was two weeks late...with her a walked as fast and much as I could and she arrived 4 hrs later:) Good luck just helped my friend have one last week...cherish every second!!