Pregnancy - Third Trimester

jenny873 · Jan 7th, 2008, 16:29 PM

by scan i am due 30th of jan bt by my dates due 19th jan. im sooo uncomfortable this past week so today i got some raspberry leaf tea bags and primrose oil capsules, had a cup of the tea b4 and 3 capsules, do u think it will do nething or am i wasting my time ha! ive had a looseish bowel movement too sorry to b so detailed haha xxx

cutie_wutie · Jan 7th, 2008, 16:38 PM

Never tried it personnally... xxxxx but found this on net if it helps hun xxxxx i'm uncomfortable too i have c section 31st seems ages away tho cuz time is going so slow.....
Raspberry leaf can be taken as a tea or in tablet form. It is often mentioned alongside other methods for bringing on labour. This is a myth.

Is it safe?
It is very important not to use raspberry leaves until the last two months of pregnancy because of their stimulating effect on the uterus.

Does it work?
There is no evidence to show that red raspberry leaf will encourage labour to begin. However, an Australian study has shown that it will speed up the second stage of labour and reduce forceps delivery.

How do I try it?
If you want to help to prepare the uterine muscles for labour start with one cup of tea a day or one tablet and build up gradually to a maximum of four cups of tea or tablets daily. The tea can be sipped freely during labour, too. The tea and tablets are available from health food stores or from herbal suppliers.

Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil either applied directly or taken orally will help to efface and dilate the cervix. This should be done under the supervision of your healthcare provider.

Some others here too

Exercise To Augment Labor
Exercise such as walking can help to bring labor on. Walking helps the uterus to contract. Swinging in a swing may induce labor too. The motion and gravity helps to move things along in getting labor started. Though for some women it may not work - usually if the woman´s body is ready for labor anyway - exercise will help it along a little faster.

Nipple Stimulation
Nipple stimulation can be used to induce labor. While the nipples are stimulated the body produces the hormone oxytocin which causes the uterus to contract. Place the nipple between your thumb and forefinger and "roll" it around for about 20 minutes several times a day. Or you can have someone to "suckle" the nipple much the way a baby would while nursing. Be advised not to try this without the advice and help of your midwife or physican.

Herbs That Induce Labor
There are a number of herbs that can be taken to help to naturally induce labor. Of these are black and blue cohosh, borage oil, castor oil, evening primrose oil, goldenseal, mugwort, and yarrow. All of these are uterine stimulates and help to bring on contractions. Evening primrose oil can also be applied directly to the cervix to help to dilate and efface (or thin out) it. Do not try any of these without the advise and help of your midwife or physican

hope this helps some xxxxx

Jazzy · Jan 7th, 2008, 16:41 PM

Maybe, but the scan dates are usually fairly good, i'm sure your LO will be here soon though, my midwife told me that although these can work they don't tend to work unless the baby is ready to be born x

jenny873 · Jan 7th, 2008, 16:50 PM

i feel really selfish trying to hurry things along but im in soo much pain with walking etc that i feel like i just cant cope ne more, i wish i could just ask to be induced but i dont suppose they care much when somebody says they are fed up lol x

Jazzy · Jan 7th, 2008, 16:53 PM

*hugs* I know how you feel sweetheart, I've had enough aswell, I'm in constant pain that even walking up the stairs is painful and as for getting in and out of the bath, I need my hubby's help as I can't seperate my legs enough due to my SPD, I'm sure it will happen soon for you though babe *hugs*

jenny873 · Jan 7th, 2008, 17:01 PM

thanx

, i really hope i dont go over though because i can handle having 3 weeks left i hope neway, but once its passed my date ill probably end up going nuts! x

Jazzy · Jan 7th, 2008, 17:03 PM

And believe me honey, every pregnant woman feels the same, they all hate going over, just think positive try and relax and enjoy the time you have left on your own, you'll see time will fly by

lauren-kate · Jan 7th, 2008, 17:38 PM

The raspberry leaf tea will help make the actual labour more effective, but will probably not bring it on. I took it for 3-4 weeks before my due date, and Ryan was born around 3 and a half hours before the due date. My labour was fairly quick and not overly painful though. xx

LilysMummy · Jan 7th, 2008, 17:40 PM

Its a bit late for me to start takin it

maybe I will anyway lol

xx

LilysMummy · Jan 7th, 2008, 17:53 PM

are these type ok?

Tesco Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg 30's £1.48

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