Pregnancy-Info's popular weekly newsletters have been generating lots of great comments from readers, especially when it comes to labor induction. Are you thinking about getting your labor induced? Have you been induced before? Share your experiences with being induced, or tell us how it went if your baby stayed in past his due date. Read up on other moms' stories too! Need more information on labor induction? Check out Pregnancy-Info's article on inducing labor.
Share Your Induction Stories!
Name: Amy • Due Date: 10/12/2006
I am 39 weeks and 3 days. I am 20 yrs. old and this is our first baby. I am plenty sick of being pregnant. My baby boy dropped completely at 33 weeks. His weight has been pushing so forcefully on my pelvis that my pubic bone has started to split. I have to wear a huge itchy girdle to push my hips together and lighten the load. I'm greatful that he has been in position ready to go for so long (headfirst) and know that he's at least ready that way. I have had lots of strong contractions over the last 2 1/2 months often coming every 31/2 min. but they always stop at the hospital. My doctor said 3 weeks ago he looked like a 7or 8 pounder and everywhere I go people ask me if I'm having twins. I feel like he's going to push himself out he pushes down so hard. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated in trying to jump start labor.
Although I strongly caution anyone against taking any form of laxative. It can be transferred to your baby and that is VERY dangerous. If they poo in there (meconium) it can cause life threatning situation for your little one.
Name: Jennifer • Due Date: 11/11/2006
I am 35 weeks pregnant, with my fourth lil, girl. I know I cant really try anything yet, theough I would love to, all for selfish reasons, When the time draws nearer, has anyone had anyluck with these home remedies? Also, does anyone feels like everytime they stand up the baby is about to fall out. I feel sooooo Uncomfortable, because she shifts downward and literally makes it impossible to put one foot in front of the other, and I feel like I am going to wet my pants. I think she may be early as it is just because of the pressure I feel down low. I know she will be at least 2 weeks early as/per/ docs orders, cuz I have high blood pressure that can get very hard to control at times, and it is the reason I was induced with my last one 2 weeks early. By the way if any of you get something called Cervidil, to soften the cervix, be prepared to deliver soon, it wont necessarily happen but for me it did and my husband missed the birth of our last daughter because the nurse didnt warn us that Cervidil can induce labor on its own.
Name: leigh long • Due Date: 10/17/2006
I am so uncomfortable, and have had enough of being pregnant, I just want to see our babie
Name: Heather • Due Date: 10/07/2006
I am 37 weeks with my fourth child. I am about to go nuts! I am startig to retain water to the point people don't even recognize me. I tried castor oil with the other three and it didn't work. But I'm so desperate that I am actualy considering doind it again. I have a four, three and one year old and can not keep up with them. I thought about pressure points. Does anyone know if it actualy work?
Name: Jo • Due Date: 09/26/2006
I have tried everything that i know of to help induce the labor. I have tried, raspberry leaf tea and tablets, clary sage oils (burning and rubbing), castor oil, walking, aerobics (was an aerobics teacher until 2 weeks ago), masage and reflexology. Got any other ideas?????
Name: sassi • Due Date: 09/18/2006
my due date was yesterday and im only 2 1/2 cm. i tried to take castor oil twice but it didnt work.it had me on the toilet most of the day and then i had some contractions later on but nothing else. are there any other ways to naturally induce my labor, that wont effect my baby?
