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writes:Hello all. My question is simple really. How do you self - induce labor? I am 39 weeks pregnant with my first baby. My doctor told me that if I have not begun labor within a week and half they will have to induce me. I really prefer not to have to be induced, so I'm willing to try things that will perhaps induce labor. I know most things that people opt can induce labor are not scientifically proven... such as sex, walking, running, jumping, eating pizza, and on. (All of the named I have tried) I don't care if its not "scientifically proven" if anyone could please give me ideas how to naturally self induce labor I would greatly appreciate it. (Please no answers requiring something to be vaginally inserted, such as primrose oil around the cervix. Thanks!)
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reader, meg2989 +, writes (16 January 2010):
meg2989 is verified as being by the original poster of the question Lol thank you!!! Yes I've heard that you aren't supposed to have sex after you lose your mucus plug, and you aren't supposed to take baths either, though showers are okay. But I haven't lost my mucus plug yet. I was up all night walking around the house, my bf and I also tried intimacy to see if that would help... and it does bring on contractions, but they always stop by morning, so its really like false labor. I think I may have to be induced on the 26 - 27th. But I'm hoping I go into labor.
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reader, Angzw  +, writes (16 January 2010):
For the sex advice, avoid sex if you have lost your mucus plug. The mucus plug is this huge glob of mucus which protect the uterus from infection. You can lose it up to a week before labour sets in. Good luck and enjoy your last few days of sleep!!
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reader, Honest Answer +, writes (16 January 2010):
 There are many ways to hurry the process, but the only proven one is time. Here are a few that I know:
1. sex
2. exercise (not heavy exercise, walking is fine)
3. 1 TBSPN of Caster Oil (Old wives tale, it is a stool softener; since women usually loose their bowels before the baby comes, this might speed things up)
4. Time.
Me and the wife had a baby boy last year and she was induced. It was actually a good thing and very safe. The reason it is safe is that it happen in a hospital where you are being monitored by a bunch of doctors.
Whatever you decide, Good Luck!
Jeff
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 January 2010): Sometimes dates can be a bit off and the baby just isnt quite ready. I tried different safe things to kick start my second labour but nothing worked. I had to be induced but it was fine. Just enjoy your last few days of feet up and no night feeds x
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 January 2010): I have heard that a hot curry can help sometimes, must be all those spices. And it's a good excuse to eat curry as well!
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reader, CaringGuy  +, writes (16 January 2010):
Pineapple is supposed to be good.
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reader, Angzw +, writes (16 January 2010):
When they say walking they are not talking about a leisurely 10 minute stroll. Walking is the best and safest way. Do a power walk at very high speed, Olympic speed, for one hour. I have a friend who is a mother of 6 who told me it had worked for her every time. I am a mother of 3 and tried it with my first pregnancy and during the walk I actually felt the head of the baby engage and descend into the pelvis. Next day I was already dilating. Unfortunately for me non of my labours continue to progress naturally but at least that's how I kickstarted it. It has to be a real power walk with long fast strides for one hour. Don't forget to take your cellphone with you.
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reader, Silence and Sorrow +, writes (16 January 2010):
 My mum mowed the lawn with a push mower a lot when she was pregnant with one of my siblings. Walking is good... Belly dancing helps too.
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reader, meg2989 +, writes (16 January 2010):
meg2989 is verified as being by the original poster of the questionYeah I know pizza sounded weird to me too but I heard that eating things with a lot of basil and oregeno, and some people swore by eating pizza!!! So I had to try... lol. I figured if it didn't work at least it would taste good. (and it did)
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reader, pinktopaz +, writes (16 January 2010):
Eating pizza??? Haha..sorry but that's funny. I've heard of sex and walking. Do what's safe, I don't think running and jumping is a good idea. Eating pizza tastes good, might as well eat it for the heck of it. Maybe if you eat pizza while having sex or walking...
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