Natrual ways to induce labor?

I'm due in two weeks. Next Thursday I have a scheduled induction, and am really scared. My first baby was HUGE (9 lbs 8 oz and 21 1/2 inches long). They say this baby will be at least 10 1/2 pounds unless we induce early.



And, giving birth to a big baby is a terrible memory. And, no it hasn't faded.



Not whining just giving background. I really don't want to be induced. I'd rather start this naturally. I have no dialation or thining. Although I did loose my plug last night. I've been taking primrose oil and walking and having lots of sex.



Can someone give me some encouragement? I know labor won't even start if I'm this wound up! (My inlaws are here for SIX months making me nervous and uncomfortable).

Natrual ways to induce labor?
I'm so sorry! My first was also 9 lbs, 7 oz, and I just had my second son five weeks ago. I posted almost the exact same question on here two weeks before my due date! My second was also supposed to be big but he ended up being 8 lb, 12 oz.



I took the Primrose oil, walked and had lots of sex too. I was induced the week of my due date and it great, because my doctor said I was ready and prepared (I believe those methods definitely helped). Don't worry - everything could change in one night! Keep doing what you're doing and try to keep your mind occupied. Go shopping, get out of the house, do whatever you can to not focus on waiting.



Even if you have to wait two more weeks, your body will be more prepared because of what you are doing now. Don't force anything - don't do castor oil no matter what - and it will happen soon. Be encouraged! Only a short time longer and your baby will be here!



And hey - I had the epidural with mine and had no pain during delivery even though he was big. Do it if you need to so you have a pleasant experience. Congratulations and please post an update when you have your baby!
Reply:i was induced with both of my children. it was great!! i mean you don't have to worry about your water breaking in public. and when they give you an epidural (if you choose that) it hurts for a min. but then i wanted to fall asleep. i wouldn't have it any other way. don't be scared. were you induced before? if they do it right and your epidural works then you don't really feel a thing. i wouldn't do anything your not sure of to induce yourself early because it could have harmful effects on you or the baby. good luck.
Reply:I have a friend who recently induced her own labor by using a breast pump and it worked for her.



Send your inlaws packing so you can relax and unwind. Six months - yikes!
Reply:your in laws are there for six months?? What kind of torture is that?? Poor kid!

Anyway, you sound like you are doing everything right. The only other suggestion I can think of is a good massage therapist who knows how to do pregnancy massage and has the right bolsters. They aren't hard to find, I tried a week before my due date because everyone swore I'd go right into labor. I didn't but know lots of mommys who did, either way it's a great way to spend an hour!
Reply:Actually being so worked up does put stress on your body which does sometimes induce labor! Since you lost your plug you are on your way to having this baby! If you wait to long to have it you will be in a worst off situation! You will be delivering a bigger baby which you know is not that fun! You can do this go for the epidural! And just think at the very end of this all you will have a wonderful new baby! Concentrate on the end product! You will do just fine!
Reply:Try to get them to induce this week instead (if you can)..Search the web about Castor oil for induction...It worked for me within 10 hours of taking it....My doc told me the same thing....My 2nd child was induced 2 weeks early and he was 8 1/2 lbs.....If you get induced next week, from what your doc says about size, you might be having another 9 lb baby
Reply:the of the best and most enjoyable natural ways is sex and lots of it. worked for my cousin, she was 2 overdue and had sex and delivered the next day.
Reply:http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/acup...





i hope you dont have to be induced. I know how it feels. My first was 8lbs 11oz and as long as your first. They started me on a drip when I was 6cm!! My Dr told me this one may be close to 13lbs!!! Dont you love making BIG babies... I wish you the best of luck and I hope they don't have to "Start the Drip"
Reply:There are birthing centers that do natural births and have great techniques. Walk, every day. Holding onto something solid do slow squats as low as you can. Try rocking on your hands %26amp; knees.

These are all movements that will bring on labor. Good Luck.
Reply:walk

get a bikini wax (ive been told this can natually induce labor but call a few dr's to ask)

have an orgasm

eat spicy food

try googling "natural ways to induce your labor"