Hi all, I am 5 days over due now and looking at ways of naturally inducing before the doctor does, I really do not want to get the pitocin drip..
So far I have tried sex, walking, pineapple (which I have eaten my whole pregnancy about 2 a week) raspberry tea, aromatherapy massage, which I used last night and am slowly losing my plug today and have had some menstrual like cramps. I heard castor oil and know that it causes major diarhea which I dont mind because I would sooner have my bowels empty now than a full bowel after the baby is born. Is there any other suggestions? I know most people say baby will come when she is ready, but I would rather her come without the use of pitocin because I know it greatly increases the chances of c-section which I really do not want. Oh I also eat spicy food like a mad women so thats not an option. ↓
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Name: sarah21 | Date: Mar 20th, 2008 11:41 PM
Black and blue cohosh can help, nipple stimulation (simulating a baby nursing by rolling the areola and the nipple which releases oxytocin, which is what pitocin simulates), and evening primrose oil caplets inserted vaginally at night before you go to bed (with a panty liner in your underwear) can help soften the cervix and the perineal tissues. Those are things my midwife suggests. Good luck! ↑
Name: Rachel H | Date: Apr 10th, 2008 4:42 PM
Quick Question: Where do you get the primrose oil caplets? At any drug store? ↑
