Suggestions to get labor started??

United States
January 18, 2007 1:27pm CST
Im nine months and have tried a few things, anyone know of anything that might get the ball rolling?
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angelastreit
@angelastreit (287)
• United States
18 Jan 07
I think the one thing that always helps is walking and leg lunges. I tried everything and had to go get my membranes sweept and it was was mostly set me off into labor.
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Country_Girl311
@Country_Girl311 (194)
• United States
19 Jan 07
well I went to my doc appt today, and Im still NOT dialated at all... so on monday he's going to put a cathater thing in to try and get me dialated, hopefully I'll be in labor by thursday!!!
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loujac3
@loujac3 (1188)
• United States
18 Jan 07
I found that time itself was the best answer. I know that walking helps. I used to go to the mall and walk and that brought one delivery on. I understand how at the end of the pregnancy you can get really tired of being pregnant. Good luck and have a healthy, happy baby!
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Country_Girl311
@Country_Girl311 (194)
• United States
18 Jan 07
thankyou, yes Im ready for her to come out already!!! Im a week from my due date, so Im just waiting and hoping..
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nmw2005
@nmw2005 (1197)
• United States
18 Jan 07
spicy food, may a ride in the car over a bumpy road? These are things that my friends have tried.
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Country_Girl311
@Country_Girl311 (194)
• United States
18 Jan 07
ooo, spicy food is a good idea! thanks!
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Pitstop
@pitstop (14211)
• Australia
30 Jan 07
I thinks its best when it starts off normally. If you overshoot your dates then labour may get induced by some medics - the choice is your docs. Not sure how safe it is to try out other methods!
ronita34
@ronita34 (3922)
• Canada
29 Jan 07
I would say that you should stay active and try to sit up as long and as straight as possible. With my baby i got my labor started by going to Bingo believe it or not!!! Sitting up straight rather than relaxing can really help out alot!