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VTTG0609
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Is it a no no to try and naturally induce labor before 40w but full term
I'm just curious ??? Would you consider it??
Message edited 4/28/2011 4:42:15 PM.
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Tiggeruth
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Re: Is it a no no to try and induce labor before 40w but full term
are you asking if you'd consider asking your doctor to induce you?
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| Posted 4/28/11 4:34 PM |
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VTTG0609
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Re: Is it a no no to try and induce labor before 40w but full term
Sorry let me clarify. No I meant to try and naturally bring on labor at home??
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Tiggeruth
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Re: Is it a no no to try and naturally induce labor before 40w but full term
I dont think its a no-no, but because i wouldn't wait until i was past my due date to start try to bring on labor
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| Posted 4/28/11 4:44 PM |
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Dragonfly75
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Re: Is it a no no to try and naturally induce labor before 40w but full term
I think it depends on what techniques you are trying. I certainly wouldn't do castor oil or the stronger herbs, but you can use Evening Primrose oil to ripen the cervix and I recently heard of a homeopathic (I'll post it if I can remember it).
Basically, the natural techniques won't put you into labor unless you are ready to go, they just give your body a little jump start, so I think it's fine to try some stuff once you are past 37 weeks (but no strong herbs or castor oil).
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VTTG0609
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Re: Is it a no no to try and naturally induce labor before 40w but full term
Posted by Dragonfly75
I think it depends on what techniques you are trying. I certainly wouldn't do castor oil or the stronger herbs, but you can use Evening Primrose oil to ripen the cervix and I recently heard of a homeopathic (I'll post it if I can remember it).
Basically, the natural techniques won't put you into labor unless you are ready to go, they just give your body a little jump start, so I think it's fine to try some stuff once you are past 37 weeks (but no strong herbs or castor oil).
Thanks I was trying to tell DH again that it will happen when it happens just like the first time. And I would never do the caster oil YUCK!
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donegal419
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Re: Is it a no no to try and naturally induce labor before 40w but full term
Posted by Tiggeruth
I dont think its a no-no, but because i wouldn't wait until i was past my due date to start try to bring on labor
i agree. i have read in several publications that there are still big differences in baby's neurological development from 37-40 weeks. meaning the closer to 40 weeks the better, even if you're technically considered full term.
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MrsW2010
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Re: Is it a no no to try and naturally induce labor before 40w but full term
I tired a few things like sex, spicy food, walked, bounced on a yoga ball...
Nothing worked...
My doc said babies only come when they r ready, and if the natural ways do induce labor then it really was just ur time.
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