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Q: Castor Oil
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amesbubs
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Dannzibelle
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worriedplshlp
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When I was about 39 weeks I tried the Castor Oil thing it did not work at all but I also tried Red Rasberry Leaf Tea, it is used to make labor smoother, induce labor, make your uterus healthier, and make a better recovery afterwards, I think it helped a little bit. Also Primerose tablets help alot I woultake two of them a day, and put two of them down there, as told to by midwife. It helped soften my cervix, and I had contractions, I went about 4 days early went pretty fast. You can only get these things from the health food store, or organic herbal stores. Good luck to you 
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musikmaker
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amesbubs
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Right girls, yesterday I had a hot curry, drank loads of pineapple juice, went on my stepper machine and stimulated my nipples, all were not very pleasant and nothings happened. 
My conclusion is my gorgeous lil bubba will come when he's ready! Its obviously far to cozy n toastie in my belly to come out yet!
But saying that I have been recommended to try reflexology. Apparently if you tell the reflexology person that your full term and desperate for your bubba to make an appearance then they can help. I know 2 people who this worked for. 2 days later maximum.
Good luck all xx
My conclusion is my gorgeous lil bubba will come when he's ready! Its obviously far to cozy n toastie in my belly to come out yet!
But saying that I have been recommended to try reflexology. Apparently if you tell the reflexology person that your full term and desperate for your bubba to make an appearance then they can help. I know 2 people who this worked for. 2 days later maximum.
Good luck all xx
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Jolie_3110
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lol! I am 39 weeks tomorrow! When is your due date?
I have thought about trying to induce baby in different ways but I know that by using these methods baby has to be literally ready to arrive for them to work, So I cant see anything happening for me even if I try, i think baby is too happy in there!
I read somewhere that if you pinch and massage the webbing in between your thumb and forefinger (its an accupressure point that can stimulate contractions) for about 30 secs every 2-3 mins labour can start. I thought thats easy enough, so I most of yesterday I was trying it. Needless to say I am still sitting here far to comfortably to be in any kind of labour. Grrr!
I have thought about trying to induce baby in different ways but I know that by using these methods baby has to be literally ready to arrive for them to work, So I cant see anything happening for me even if I try, i think baby is too happy in there!
I read somewhere that if you pinch and massage the webbing in between your thumb and forefinger (its an accupressure point that can stimulate contractions) for about 30 secs every 2-3 mins labour can start. I thought thats easy enough, so I most of yesterday I was trying it. Needless to say I am still sitting here far to comfortably to be in any kind of labour. Grrr!
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amesbubs
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Im 39 weeks today! and the size of a semi detached house no less
Its amazing how quick the rest of the nine months goes and these last few days drag out sooooooo much init! Awful. But there you go.
After I put my 3 year old to bed last night I even had a lovely hot bath and did squats in front of the mirror as its supposed to move your bubs into the right position. Thank goodness there isnt a camera in my bedroom thats all I can say. Not a pretty site.
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amesbubs
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PS. You know that im going to be pinching that bit of skin between my thumb and finger ALL day now dont you I cant help myself!
Good luck and let me know how you get on xxxxxx
I cant help myself!
Good luck and let me know how you get on xxxxxx
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Anne123
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Jolie_3110
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| amesbubs wrote: |
| PS. You know that im going to be pinching that bit of skin between my thumb and finger ALL day now dont you I cant help myself!
Good luck and let me know how you get on xxxxxx |
Well I have just got in and have spent the day walking all over the place, so far....nothing!! Least it kept me busy! How is the accupressure treating you??
Is your 3 year old a boy or girl? I have 2 boys, Lucas is 3 and Aydan will be 6 on tuesday! (Another reason why I want this baby out so fast, I dont want to be in hospital on his b-day!!)
Oh and your the first person on here to live remotely close to me!! I live near colchester. Chelmsfords good for shopping!
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mamaTT
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| Jolie_3110 wrote: |
| I have 2 boys, Lucas is 3 and Aydan will be 6 on tuesday! (Another reason why I want this baby out so fast, I dont want to be in hospital on his b-day!!) |
My stepdaughter will be 5 on Tuesday.
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amesbubs
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My acupressure points are getting a little sore I do have to say!
Well done for all your walking today, im planning some strolling myself tomorrow, or should I say waddling!!!
Ive got a little boy called Harri who turned 3 on 25th May! Its my dads birthday on tuesday! strange but true. My boys will have the same age gap as yours!
Do you know what your having this time? Ooooh its so exciting! I know im having another little boy as we had a bit of a scare early on, they thought he might have downs so I had a CVS and all was clear, but they do say they cant tell 100% and to let them know the outcome, so ive been worrying ever since! Think thats why im so desperate to hold him in my arms and make sure he is all ok you know.
Chelmsford is good for shopping and your not far from me are you! Wow, I didnt think id find anyone near me on here.
Nice to meet you chick! xx
Well done for all your walking today, im planning some strolling myself tomorrow, or should I say waddling!!!
Ive got a little boy called Harri who turned 3 on 25th May! Its my dads birthday on tuesday! strange but true. My boys will have the same age gap as yours!
Do you know what your having this time? Ooooh its so exciting! I know im having another little boy as we had a bit of a scare early on, they thought he might have downs so I had a CVS and all was clear, but they do say they cant tell 100% and to let them know the outcome, so ive been worrying ever since! Think thats why im so desperate to hold him in my arms and make sure he is all ok you know.
Chelmsford is good for shopping and your not far from me are you! Wow, I didnt think id find anyone near me on here.
Nice to meet you chick!
xx
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amesbubs
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| sillyakchick wrote: |
| Thanks Anne for posting that! Castor Oil has been discouraged as a method of self induction by the ACOG (am. Colelge of Obstetrics and Gynecology) and American Council of Nurse Midwives. Black Cohosh is also under suspiscion for causing neuralogical problems in newborns.
Here are the methods reccommended by my midwife when I was past 38 weeks: Nipple Stimulation Reflexology-rub the interior portion of your ankles in a clockwise motion (better yet have a partner do so, as most term women can no longer reach their ankles) Sexual relations-Sperm can help promote thinning and ripening of the cervix Evening primrose oil Taken both orally or internally, but you have to break open the capsule and rub the oil on your cervix-again, a very ackward process fro the larger pregnant lady! Raspberry leaf tea Walking, but not enough to make you exhausted Squatting and pelvic tilts Sitting on Exercise ball I hope these things work for you. The best thing that works, time and patience! Good luck |
Thanks for your help I think im going to give the reflexology a go, well get my partner to anyway, as short as my little legs are I still cant reach my ankles! comfortably anyway!
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Jolie_3110
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*amesbubs* Lucas was 3 on the 10th May!!!
We dont know what we are having, our hospital won't tell us. All the midwives think I have another boy though going by the heartbeat and things but we'll see hopefully not long to find out!!
It must hard having those problems earlier in your pregnancy, I can imagine how you have been worrying about it too. Have they kept a closer eye on you throughout your pregnancy? Or were they happy after the CVS? I am sure you and your new little boy will be just fine! oh and nice to meet you too!
*mamaTT* Sure seems to be alot of birthdays on tuesday! As long as this baby isnt born then I will be ok. I am soooo paranoid of missing his b-day! I know he will be fine about it because we have talked about the fact it might happen all the way through this pregnancy, and he said he would be more than happy to share his day! Its just me that will be heartbroken! plus I'll miss the cake!
*silly chick* Is Nipple stimulation really recommended as a safe way to naturally induce?? I have read lots of things telling you not to try it because it can cause overly long and strong contractions if not done 100% properly. Which could lead to over exhaustion during labour and fetal distress!
We dont know what we are having, our hospital won't tell us. All the midwives think I have another boy though going by the heartbeat and things but we'll see hopefully not long to find out!!
It must hard having those problems earlier in your pregnancy, I can imagine how you have been worrying about it too. Have they kept a closer eye on you throughout your pregnancy? Or were they happy after the CVS? I am sure you and your new little boy will be just fine!
oh and nice to meet you too!
*mamaTT* Sure seems to be alot of birthdays on tuesday! As long as this baby isnt born then I will be ok. I am soooo paranoid of missing his b-day! I know he will be fine about it because we have talked about the fact it might happen all the way through this pregnancy, and he said he would be more than happy to share his day! Its just me that will be heartbroken!
plus I'll miss the cake!
*silly chick* Is Nipple stimulation really recommended as a safe way to naturally induce?? I have read lots of things telling you not to try it because it can cause overly long and strong contractions if not done 100% properly. Which could lead to over exhaustion during labour and fetal distress!
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sillyakchick
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amesbubs
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Jolie_3110
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Awww man, I missed this post!! Congrats on your beautiful baby boy I am so glad you werent left hanging on for ages. Labour sounds alittle scary but you obviously handled it well and you seem so happy! I am really pleased for you!
As for me, well its my due date and i am still waiting got any tips??
As for me, well its my due date and i am still waiting
got any tips??
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amesbubs
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Thank you babe! I am really happy, still in a bit of pain but really happy.
Well hun I wouldnt recommend it but i had a massive row with my partner and a few hours later it all started! I do think that it all kicked off tho from taking that castor oil BUT I DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT!!! Horrible stuff and I was so ill with it, I thought i did my research but I was only reading the good aspects of it and ive found out that there are so many bad points to it its just not worth it.
Good luck honey and keep me posted, if I can work it out ill try and get a piccy of my beautiful boys on here.
Sending you lots of going into labour vibes ok!!! xxxx
Well hun I wouldnt recommend it but i had a massive row with my partner and a few hours later it all started! I do think that it all kicked off tho from taking that castor oil BUT I DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT!!! Horrible stuff and I was so ill with it, I thought i did my research but I was only reading the good aspects of it and ive found out that there are so many bad points to it its just not worth it.
Good luck honey and keep me posted, if I can work it out ill try and get a piccy of my beautiful boys on here.
Sending you lots of going into labour vibes ok!!! xxxx
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