Be warned though, if you are sensitive to foods such as curry or pineapple it is unwise to eat a lot of these late on in pregnancy as it can result in heartburn and sickness which, along with everything else you are faced with during labour, you could probably do without.
A popular natural remedy is raspberry leaf tea although, to date, there is no evidence to support this. A variety of herbal remedies are often recommended to mums-to-be including Clary Sage; this has a narcotic effect and can strengthen the uterus but is not suitable for use during pregnancy.
It is crucial not to rush your baby, as babies born as late as even 39 weeks have an increased risk of mortality. Bear in mind that, as uncomfortable or inpatient to have your infant as you are, you have a lifetime ahead with your baby and to avoid any risk of difficulties it is better to wait. If your doctor or midwife feels that there is any risk to you or your baby or if you are more than 42 weeks pregnant then you can be offered an induction.
Anyway, over the weekend we tried, long walk, gallons of raspberry leaf tea, hot curry and sex, all that happened was, I got even more tired, my hips and legs ached and had indigestion all night!
Still OH was happy!! If you like curry normally and you're not suffering from heartburn, why not give it a go, beats cooking!!! Although I think with some it can take a couple of sessions, I have acupuncture regulary anyway and have done throughout pregnancy, I am going to try it if I go too overdue. Well I don't know if it's true or not as I never got that far. My friend went for a curry and the next day she had to be induced due to high blood pressure, in case of pre-eclampsia!
Hi ladies Just thought I would let you all know I had my curry on Tuesday night! I struggled my way through a hot madras I am normally a korma kind of girl!! Labour and birth Anyone successfully used curry for induction? You may be ready to welcome your new baby, so you may be eager to try anything to get the show on the road.
But your medical team might urge a little more caution, depending on how many weeks pregnant you are. At 39 weeks , your body should be making some progress on its own. Your cervix should be ripening and softening, preparing for labor. Your doctor will likely remind you to keep an eye out for four major signs that labor is on the horizon:. But your body might not be ready to deliver your baby at 39 weeks. It might need another week or so.
The bottom line: No one stays pregnant forever. There are some natural ways to induce labor. If your due date is here, read this and talk to your doctor about what's right for you. The latent phase of labor comes before the active labor stage. We'll tell you what to expect, from how long it lasts to how to relieve the pain. Anxiously awaiting the arrival of your baby? Here are some signs that labor is 24 to 48 hours away.
Here are 12 tips that might help bring labour on in the meantime:. Relaxation is one of the most powerful ways to bring on labour. Often this is because induction is not presented to them as a choice.
So out come the spicy curries, bumpy car rides, acupuncture… you name it! Hypnobirthing teacher Sophie Kirkham from Calm Hypnobirthing recommends conserving your energy and maintaining a positive mindset. Surround yourself with people who fill you with confidence and make you feel comfortable, as this will help labour progress naturally.
Gentle exercise and moving through warm water is thought to be good for starting labour. Of course, she does have the luxury of nipping to Buckingham Palace to use their pool rather than wading through armbands and verruca socks at the local swimming pool. Semen contains prostaglandin, which softens the cervix and helps open it for the birthing process. Likewise, female orgasms release oxytocin, which stimulates uterus contractions and gets you ready for labour.
At 40 weeks pregnan t, sex might not be top of your agenda, but just being intimate and close with your partner can help initiate labour.
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