Posted by Teacher on August 04, 2003 at 15:36:46:
In Reply to: Are there any natural ways to induce labor???? posted by JenL on August 04, 2003 at 10:34:22:
JenL~
Bless your heart. I'm having just the opposite problem. I'm trying to STOP going into labor. My doc doesn't even know if the meds will help much longer. However, as of yesterday I am just now 35 weeks along. Many have their baby at 35 weeks so I guess I'll be okay if it happens now. My hospital was concerned that when dh and I bded that it sped things along. I did orgasm and plenty of sperm reached the cervix. They said that sperm has a natural "drug" that causes the cervix to soften and begin dilating. Also, nipple stimulation could have had something to do with it as I've read that can start labor quickly. However, before you try anything I would definitely run it by your doctor or nurse just to be sure. You know how these "ole wives' tales" can be!
Tight hugs,
~Teacher
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