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adeline27
LIF Adult
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Angela
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Are any of you doing anything to bring on the labor?
There are a lot of us that are just waiting now. I'm curious if you are doing anything to help bring on the labor.
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Posted 10/8/07 7:47 PM  |
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Salason
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Re: Are any of you doing anything to bring on the labor?
Just had a spicy meal and am enjoying a glass of red wine now in hopes of moving things along. I need more ideas!
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| Posted 10/8/07 7:50 PM |
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christy
Mommy of 2
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Christy
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Re: Are any of you doing anything to bring on the labor?
I just wanted to share what I tried. The night before I had Isabella I had mexican food, raspberry tea and I walked a ton. Don't know if it is a coincidence or not since I was already dilated and contracting, but maybe it moved things along.
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| Posted 10/8/07 7:50 PM |
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adeline27
LIF Adult
Member since 5/06 3121 total posts
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Angela
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Re: Are any of you doing anything to bring on the labor?
Just what I've learned in my lamaze class she said if you're in the mood to make love the semen contains prostaglandins that can stimulate contractions.
Obviously walking is a big help too I've heard.
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| Posted 10/8/07 7:56 PM |
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2BEANS
wow time is going fast.
Member since 9/07 16106 total posts
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Tina
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Re: Are any of you doing anything to bring on the labor?
I wasnt dilated, but the night before i went into labor i had cheese cake factory.. i had the louisana chicken (cajun dish), the doctor and nurses that must have triggered the labor.
but i didnt do on purpose, went out for birthday (which was my due date)
Message edited 10/8/2007 7:58:32 PM.
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| Posted 10/8/07 7:57 PM |
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Kidsaplenty
Sister love
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Stephanie
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Re: Are any of you doing anything to bring on the labor?
Squats, spicy meal, walking, sex, nipple stimulation
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| Posted 10/8/07 8:14 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: Are any of you doing anything to bring on the labor?
No. But i should start. My sciatica (?spelling?) is killing me so its hard to walk, and I am afraid to attempt squats. DH is afrd to have sex with me because it hurst for me to walk even though I have pretty much begged for it , so not sure what else I can do. Maybe I will try the spicy food tomorrow.
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| Posted 10/8/07 8:35 PM |
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keltastic
LIF Infant
Member since 6/07 130 total posts
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Kel
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Re: Are any of you doing anything to bring on the labor?
my old ob had me drink orange juice with castor oil and baking soda. it worked and within 3 hours i was at the hospital delivering dd.
i haven't tried this yet because you need to be somewhat dilated and effaced for it to work. i don't know if i am because my new ob did not do an internal at my last appt.
this concoction was one of the most awful things i have ever ingested, and i will only do it again if i feel like it will actually do something.
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| Posted 10/8/07 8:51 PM |
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alexlynn7
Big brother to be!
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Re: Are any of you doing anything to bring on the labor?
i've been walking, and the other day i even went for a JOG  i've tried squats and spicy food and a glass of wine and sex... i'm still pregnant 
honestly, i don't believe that any of these interventions can actually start labor - if you're already in early labor they might speed things along, but your body has to be ready... jmo
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| Posted 10/9/07 9:51 AM |
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kitkat32
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/07 710 total posts
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kate
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Re: Are any of you doing anything to bring on the labor?
I agree with you AlexLynn. If you're on your way those things will help move things along, but I don't think you'll start your labor until your body is ready no matter what.
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| Posted 10/9/07 10:33 AM |
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