How do I get labor to start naturally?

I am 2 centimeters dialated and the baby is dropped and has been for 2 weeks. I have tried primrose oil, nipple stimulation, sex, walking and eating lots of fresh pinapple. So far nothing has worked. Any other ideas?

How do I get labor to start naturally?
Just wait it will come
Reply:If you're VERY OVERDUE ONLY have you tried a foot/ankle massage. Otherwise, just wait. The baby is probably not ready to make it's appearance in the world yet. Try and be patient, they'll come when they're good and ready not when you are.
Reply:Oh honey, I know how you feel! I was 2 cms dilated for the last 4 weeks of my pregnancy, and my baby had also dropped...



I also tried everything - add to your list hot baths, Clarysage essential oil, bumpy car rides and foot massages!!



In the end, I was due to be induced on 21st May (I was 12 days overdue), and as I was laying in the hospital bed waiting for the doctor to come and induce me, the contractions started!!!



My baby decided to come naturally after all - keep trying everything, I did, but I think the fear of being induced was what finally did it - lol!!



Good luck with everything!



*Mummy to Alex, 5, and Encarni, 6 days*
Reply:Erm just do as you said. Let it happen 'Naturally' Taking something to try and get i going isnt 'natural' Baby will come when baby is ready.
Reply:When I had my baby I was dialated 1 1/2 centimeters for a month, and the doctors told me have someone rub the arch of ur feet, it stimulates contractions and horomones that help you dialate. Also they told me masturbate or have sex, then in and out motions are what help you to dialate even more. I tried both and within a week my baby was born.
Reply:have someone take you for a ride on a bumpy road.
Reply:Honestly, if you just masturbate, that might also help. By hitting an orgasm, it somehow stimulates the uterus, therefore putting you into labor. My suggestion? 3 times a day! :)
Reply:Sounds like you tried em all, if you are at 38-39 weeks you could ask your doctor to induce you.
Reply:This may sound silly, but my Mum used to Lightly jump up and down, and over certain obsticles to bring my brother out, who was 6 days late.



If you drive, driving down bumpy roads, and even talking to the baby in the womb can help too.



Hope it helps.
Reply:Hot Curry?

A shock get someone to scare you lol

Olive oil not that i would mind



Good luck though! :D
Reply:How far along are you? Realistically, you can be 2 cm dialated for months in the third trimester, and this isn't always a good indicator that labor is about to (or supposed to) start yet. The things you have mentioned are some of the more common "natural" approaches; there are others that can be considered but *only* under the supervision of your doctor or midwife such as castor oil (causes diarreah which may irritate the uterus and cause contractions; if you aren't ready to go into labor this will only make you extremely uncomfortable) and herbal tinctures containing cohosh. Try to be patient - these last weeks in the uterus are extremely important for your baby's lungs to fully mature, and a full-term baby is much, much healthier than one born even a few days too soon.
Reply:Sounds to me like you have tried them all..your body obviously just isnt ready to start labor yet
Reply:patience!!! I know its hard, Im 3 days overdue, but thats really all u can do
Reply:Looks like you've pretty much covered everything!



Just wait, be patient...it will come...



Good Luck!

elaine