yay just one day till im 37weeks any ideas on how to get labour started bubs is breech tho and im not at hospital till thursday to see consultant. for the last few days i have had period type pains but i dunno wether to be worried or not as bubs has been quiet last 2 days has been movin just not like normal

If you have any concerns it's always best to have it checked out.

I could give you ideas on how to get labour started (and also to generally prepare for labour) but they come with the disclaimer that they haven't work for me!

*Evening Primrose Oil capsules, as its got prostaglandins in it, which ripen the cervix

*Rasberry leaf tea- 4 cups daily- ripens the cervix also

*Nipple stimulation - this one apparently you strongly need to discuss with you MW, as its apparently quite effective... my MW TOLD me to do it and it didn't really work, but I dont think I was doing it enough to get any results.

*Clary Sage essential oil - stimulates uterus and so can stimulate or strength contractions. It also smells really nice and makes me sleepy, which is nice in a bath!

* And everyones all time favourite, and again, something my MW told me to do, SEX! You get a two way hit of prostaglandins applied 'locally' to your cerix while your orgasm released oxytocin (which is the natural form of what they give you to induce labour... which... they'll be doing to me in about 18 hours!)

As for baby's movements, its always a good idea to check if your not sure... but not to panic, because sometimes baby just has quiet days! And, probably dont do any of the above things without mentioning them first to your MW, just so you're both on the same page.

Anyway, I hope that helps!

My friend swears by fresh pineapple she ate 3 whole ones a day and went in to labour with both her children very quickly

I self induced using the sex method =P