#1 and #2 expecting girls

Have you tried anything to naturally induce your labor yet?

I tried the pineapple thing, but i cheated and it was already cut up for me. Don't know if this counts. They say a whole fresh pineapple. Im nervous to try anything else. I have some Rasberry leaf tea at home but and too chicken to have it...

Re: #1 and #2 expecting girls

What's the pineapple thing?

We tried DTD, a long walk, cleaning...nothng. I'm trying spicy food tonight.

Re: #1 and #2 expecting girls

Message edited 10/6/2008 3:45:37 PM.

Re: #1 and #2 expecting girls

Pineapple is said to induce labor as well. Pineapple, as well as papaya and mango, contain a proteolytic enzyme called bromelain. When bromelain is consumed with meals, it assists in the digestion of proteins. When taken on an empty stomach, bromelain acts medicinally as an anti-inflammatory agent. Therefore, naturopathic medicine uses this enzyme to reduce pain and swelling.

The mechanism by which pineapple contributes to inducing labor might be the proteolytic action of bromelain. Bromelain might help to soften the connective tissue of the cervix and, thus, bring on labor. Because bromelain is destroyed in the production process of canned pineapple, you should consume only fresh pineapple flesh if you are trying to induce labor with pineapple.