Walking - Walking may help to get baby to drop into proper position.
Nipple stimulation - Stimulating the nipples triggers the production of natural oxytocin. Oxytocin contracts the uterus.
Raspberry Leaf Tea - Rasberry leaf tea is not actually known for it's labor inducing properties, but it is believed to be helpful in toning the uterus and helping with labor.
Cinnamon stick tea - Take cinnamin sticks and boil them into a tea and drink. It actually tastes good so even if it doesn't bring on labor it may help you to relax.
Evening primrose oil - Evening primrose oil comes in small capsules similar to vitamin E. It is believed to help soften and ripen the cervix.
Accupressure - Accupressure may be helpful in inducing labor. Some pressure points you can try are the roof of your mouth, the webbing of your fingers between your pointer finger and thumb, and above the ankle about four fingerspaces above is a pressure point.
Visualization/relaxation - Relaxation can help with labor induction. Try doing relaxation exercisers. They are also good practice for when labor actually begins.
Pineapple, cumin tea, eggplant parmesan, and spicy foods - are another thing you can try.
Other methods we do not recommend for inducing labor
Castor oil - Castor oil is also used for inducing labor. It tastes horrible! It is likely to make you feel sick and it probably won't work.
Herbs - There are other herbs you can use to induce labor. Without consulting your doctor or midwife we do not recommend the use of herbs.
He then got me some flowers and a dvd movie called, "Look Who's Talking Too" in the morning. I love this movie, the little girl in there is sooo adorable. I can't wait to see it again!
This visit was just to see how everything's coming along. My doc was on vacation, so I had a great nurse practitioner. Again my blood pressure and baby is doing great. She measured my belly from top to bottom and thinks that she's slightly above average in her size. I wanted to hear that from her since I've been concerned about her size. I just want her to be at least 7pds. Other than that, we talked about my weight gain and that it's normal. Next week I can begin to walk again, since I can't now because I've been getting some early braxton hicks contractions. She thinks the weight gain is also due to my swollen joints. On my next visit, I might get another cervix check to see I've begun to dialating. EEEEKKKK, i'm getting nervous. I just hope and pray that god will take care of me and baby when the time comes. 