what do you think started off labour for you?

samah · Jul 5th, 2009, 17:03 PM

Hi Girls,

So as some of you might already have gathered, Im pretty eager to get Lo out ASAP! yes I know, due date is still over a week away, but I am soooooooo impatient Im willing to try anything natural and not dangerous to get things moving.

Im just wondering, what do you think worked for you when labour kicked in? Was it pineapple, bouncing on a birthing ball, hot curries, pineapple, lots of walking, clary sage, raspberry leaf tea, sex...all/any or none of the above?
or something else I havent incuded?

Im really keen to know what seems to work for most people so please let me know!

Thanks!

Pessimistic · Jul 5th, 2009, 17:05 PM

*watching*

NIfirsttimer · Jul 5th, 2009, 17:19 PM

ive tried everything you mentioned and more over this last week and nothings worked at all!
i reckon they just come when they are ready regardless of our efforts.. much to my dissatisfaction! im so over the novelty of being pregnant already!

moomin_troll · Jul 5th, 2009, 17:26 PM

i tried it all and nothing helped until i drank a can of lager and that started labour off for me the day b4 my due date.

i was induced 12 days iverdue as my body wasnt working hard enough

good luck ladies

Tsia · Jul 6th, 2009, 02:00 AM

I heard that if your waters ar eready to go, then they will if you walk upstairs sideways like a crab! Let us know how you get on.. cos I will be trying all the tricks in a fortnight too!

Linzi · Jul 6th, 2009, 02:22 AM

We went to MILS house and she made enchiladas. 6 hrs later my waters broke, 12 hours later I was holding my LO! Im convinced that was why!!

xxx

jovi_girl · Jul 6th, 2009, 02:31 AM

ive walked and cleaned like a demon for the last week. nothing. tried nipple stimulation. nothing. got desperate yesterday and actually

nothing except felt alot of pressure for a few hours after. spicy food is next on my list, but i hate it. I think im going to give it a day or two break and then try again. i just dont think kiddo is ready to come out yet. unfortunately. i hope my midwife will sweep my membranes at my appointment on friday, even tho i wont quite be 40 weeks. fingers crossed.

Kitten · Jul 6th, 2009, 03:55 AM

I've had sex multiple times a day in various positions, I run up the stairs everytime, and walk sideways back down them, I've gone for daily walks, spend time on my ball every day, eat at least 2 pineapples a week, have eaten chilli/curry, had showers, had naps, stayed active, done squats, done lunges, I drink 4 cups of RLT a day and I'm still here at 41+1!

samah · Jul 6th, 2009, 04:04 AM

Haha, based on the above, its lager and enchiladas that have the best chance of getting things moving!

moomin_troll · Jul 6th, 2009, 04:06 AM

i was suprised how fast the lager worked its magic just a shame my body didnt wana keep up lol.

enjoy ur lager and enchiladas hahha

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samah Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire- UK Posts: 99	what do you think started off labour for you? Hi Girls, So as some of you might already have gathered, Im pretty eager to get Lo out ASAP! yes I know, due date is still over a week away, but I am soooooooo impatient Im willing to try anything natural and not dangerous to get things moving. Im just wondering, what do you think worked for you when labour kicked in? Was it pineapple, bouncing on a birthing ball, hot curries, pineapple, lots of walking, clary sage, raspberry leaf tea, sex...all/any or none of the above? or something else I havent incuded? Im really keen to know what seems to work for most people so please let me know! Thanks!

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NIfirsttimer Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 4,357	ive tried everything you mentioned and more over this last week and nothings worked at all! i reckon they just come when they are ready regardless of our efforts.. much to my dissatisfaction! im so over the novelty of being pregnant already!

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moomin_troll Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: staffordshire Posts: 14,583	i tried it all and nothing helped until i drank a can of lager and that started labour off for me the day b4 my due date. i was induced 12 days iverdue as my body wasnt working hard enough good luck ladies

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Tsia Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spalding, Lincs UK Posts: 5,124	I heard that if your waters ar eready to go, then they will if you walk upstairs sideways like a crab! Let us know how you get on.. cos I will be trying all the tricks in a fortnight too!

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Jul 6th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#6
Linzi Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 15,769	We went to MILS house and she made enchiladas. 6 hrs later my waters broke, 12 hours later I was holding my LO! Im convinced that was why!! xxx

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Jul 6th, 2009, 02:31 AM	#7
jovi_girl Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 196	ive walked and cleaned like a demon for the last week. nothing. tried nipple stimulation. nothing. got desperate yesterday and actually nothing except felt alot of pressure for a few hours after. spicy food is next on my list, but i hate it. I think im going to give it a day or two break and then try again. i just dont think kiddo is ready to come out yet. unfortunately. i hope my midwife will sweep my membranes at my appointment on friday, even tho i wont quite be 40 weeks. fingers crossed.

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Jul 6th, 2009, 03:55 AM	#8
Kitten Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crawley, England Posts: 6,343	I've had sex multiple times a day in various positions, I run up the stairs everytime, and walk sideways back down them, I've gone for daily walks, spend time on my ball every day, eat at least 2 pineapples a week, have eaten chilli/curry, had showers, had naps, stayed active, done squats, done lunges, I drink 4 cups of RLT a day and I'm still here at 41+1!

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Jul 6th, 2009, 04:04 AM	#9
samah Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire- UK Posts: 99	Haha, based on the above, its lager and enchiladas that have the best chance of getting things moving!

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Jul 6th, 2009, 04:06 AM	#10
moomin_troll Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: staffordshire Posts: 14,583	i was suprised how fast the lager worked its magic just a shame my body didnt wana keep up lol. enjoy ur lager and enchiladas hahha

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