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Here's to Your Health:  Inducing labor ?  |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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 Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 8:13:14 PM
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Any tried and true methods. My Dd is 5 days over due and so very very uncomfortable.
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 04:21:45 AM
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Diana, I know we have a midwife on here. Mary- what do you say?!!!
My daughter is looking ahead to when she is due next month too. She has used one of the cohosh's before- one is good, one is bad. Someone needs to remind us which!
I've heard all sorts of things, and with my third I think I walked miles in the last 2 days, hearing it would help to start labor, but my babies all just came when they wanted to, not when I wanted them to!!! :)
Maybe by the time you hear something on here, she will have had the baby! Are you excited??!!!
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
Nothing we achieve in this world is achieved alone. It is always achieved with others teaching us along the way. Lee J. Colan
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 06:42:21 AM
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This is grand baby #4 But yes they are all so much joy. I just thought I would ask the question because you always hear about some really silly stuff that just doesn't make much sense but people seem to think they work so thought I would see what was there.
Diana
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 07:10:31 AM
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I dont have any suggestions as the Dr induced me....DS still didnt want to come so after 30 1/2 hours of labor I had a c-sect. I couldnt dilate.
I guess I do have one suggestions. Make a plan for a nice evening out....reservations and all....or plan a big baby inducing dinner party with family and friends...babies often come when they can change your plans!
I hope the baby is here soon and healthy! |
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 08:32:03 AM
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OK then.
Tell her to eat spicy foods.
Walk. And walk. And walk.
I've heard it said that, erm, personal relations can start labor.
Sitting in the indian style position. I know this one works for slow labors, but someone told it can start labor too, not sure how.
Like Roxy said- tell her to plan something really big- that usually does the trick! :)
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
Nothing we achieve in this world is achieved alone. It is always achieved with others teaching us along the way. Lee J. Colan
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
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Windsong
True Blue Farmgirl
309 Posts
LaVonna
Decatur
Tx
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 10:03:02 AM
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I am all for "mother natures" clock unless there is a medical reason, forcing labor or trying to force labor, just doesn't seem like a smart thing to do for mother or child, just my opinion.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4811 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4811 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 10:20:54 AM
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She could try what started all this, a romantic evening with her husband! That did it for me with baby 3. I hope all goes smoothly for her.
Dawn in IL |
Edited by - ddmashayekhi on Jan 03 2010 3:04:38 PM |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 2:09:10 PM
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I have to agree with Dawn and Brenda. A romantic rendezvous is a known way to kick start labor.
I always have preterm labor problems, so I'm really no help, but Dr did tell me that labor will go easier if mommy & daddy have been together often during pregnancy. ;)
hugs,
Jess
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 08:55:13 AM
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Diana, any sign of that baby yet?!!!
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
Nothing we achieve in this world is achieved alone. It is always achieved with others teaching us along the way. Lee J. Colan
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 09:14:26 AM
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Nope still on baby watch Dylan Thomas is be contrary.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 2:17:02 PM
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The one thing that my Dr. said was to walk alot. I was a week over with my second daughter and it did the trick. I don't really believe in taking anything to jump start it unless the Dr. believes it's necessary (like being induced). I know a lot of you believe in the different herbs and I don't in any way mean a put down of them. I just think even they are often used when the results are not fully known of their effect either.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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kmbrown
True Blue Farmgirl
459 Posts
Misty
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 2:52:03 PM
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Well no one loves my answer but it is for sure tried and true! I self induced 3 of my 4 with castor oil with excellent success!!
4 oz of Castor oil mixed with Orange or Peach juice. Drink it down like a shot.
Within 4 hours my labors started (right after my poor body was completely emptied)
and usually within 8 hours I had a baby!
Hope this little fellow arrives soon!!
(Castor Oil has a natural pitocin in it so fair warning...the contractions are a little harder than natural...kinda like a pitocin induced labor. My fourth baby was induced with pitocin and I noticed no difference.) |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 3:25:18 PM
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I have to agree with Misty <ducking> :)
1 with pitocin induction, 2 with castor oil (with doctor's permission after head was well engaged). I'll take the castor oil ANYTIME, although Misty's a little braver than I...I only took 2 tbsp!! The explanation I was told is that it causes smooth muscle contraction in the intestines (take too much and you'll believe it...haha), which in turn causes the uterus to contract.
Worked beautifully and the castor oil self-inductions were a breeze, could have delivered by myself!
Di
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 7:11:10 PM
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Has the baby arrived yet? Keep us posted.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 05:44:51 AM
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Day 7 of being overdue still no baby.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 08:41:56 AM
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Diana:
Let us know when that sweet baby arrives. I'll be keeping all in my prayers.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 09:10:21 AM
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Will do I can hardly wait.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 09:16:58 AM
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Babies come when they come. If her midwife or OB has concerns then they'll move matters along. Otherwise, if it's nice enough out she should keep moving, go for good walks get some fresh air.
I know how your daughter feels, she just wants baby to be here. My daughter was also a week late in arriving but she came in her own good time.
Waiting to hear about baby!
"There is no foot so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world" |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 7:21:09 PM
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oh my, I will be praying for her!!
Hugs,
Channah
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 06:57:12 AM
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Dylan Thomas is here 8 lbs 11oz 20 3/4 inches long every thing went great. Both Mom and baby GOOD.
Yea
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 06:59:42 AM
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Yay!!! Congratulations Gramma! And, to mom and the whole family!
He is a big boy! :)
You must be so proud!
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
Nothing we achieve in this world is achieved alone. It is always achieved with others teaching us along the way. Lee J. Colan
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 08:22:58 AM
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| Welcome to the world Dylan! Does he share a bday with Elvis? |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 08:28:53 AM
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hooray!! so glad he came finally. that wait can be the pits..hehe
hugs and continued prayers as they adjust to new little one being part of the family. :)
jess
"I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go." ~Abraham Lincoln
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 08:31:50 AM
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Congratulations Diana.... to all of you. Enjoy your little blessing.
Sharlet
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
Robert Brault |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 12:46:33 PM
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Thanks all.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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