I need to start labor!?

I just wonder why your doctor want s to strip membranes at 38 weeks... if there are no reason to induce labor early then you should let the baby stay in your womb until he or she is ready to come.

I was overdue 40+ weeks and I was about to be induced at a hospital... I really didn't want it again because I had my first pregnancy induced and I found it quite horrible.

I found maternity acupressure.com site and a book there showing how to induce labor naturally at home (nothing to do with sex or walking or taking castor oil). I bought the book and got my son in ten hours after trying some techniques shown in the book. If you are in need to get labor started, maternity acupressure is the way to go.

Btw, the maternity acupressure book comes with a bonus book about good birthing positions (at least when I bought the book it was offered as a bonus). I didn;t have opportunity to browse that book, but took a look afterwards. I wish I had had time to go through the better birthing positions book before my labor started, because there was good info about helpful laboring positions that I wasn't aware of. Next time then...

I'd just wait for the doc to strip membranes. Walking and washing the floor on your hands and knees are the only things that generally start labor, but most women don't go into labor until 39 weeks. Sorry.

I know you don't want to hear this----BUT you are so close!! Just wait! It's always better to just go into labor on your own when Baby decides to stir things up.

With my second pregnancy, I tried the castor oil and it was awful! It is supposed to start up contractions and I only took half of the recommended dose.........projectile vomit everywhere! Not a good idea.

Maybe the safest thing is sex (which you stated is out of the question). So, try stimulating your nipples. This releases oxytocin which is the hormone that naturally induces labor contractions! Good luck with that and have fun ;-)

Inducing your labor naturally is a great alternative to using other forms of induction. Most of the natural labor induction remedies don't cause side effects to worry about, your baby's health won't be placed in unnecessary jeopardy, and you won't suffer any ill consequences. Some of the best ways to naturally induce labor are also safe and simple. Two common ways that you can induce labor naturally are by walking, and sexual intercourse. Some women may feel more pressure when they walk. This is due to the force of gravity and the baby's head descending into the pelvic region. In fact, when many women are in labor, their midwife or health care provider will have them walk to increase or speed up labor. You can do this on your own, before labor even begins.

Sexual intercourse is also known for inducing labor naturally. When a woman experience orgasms, the body releases hormones involved in childbirth, among other functions. A group of hormones that stimulate labor to start by ripening the cervix is Prostaglandins. These may be in synthetic form through a medical prescription, but you can bypass the medical alternative and access Prostaglandins naturally. Semen contains Prostaglandins and when you partner ejaculates during sexual intercourse, the Prostaglandins in the semen will help soften and ripen the cervix, therefore inducing labor.

When women climax their bodies release the hormone Oxytocin. Oxytocin helps the uterus to contract and will strengthen the intensity of your contractions. Therefore, you can see that sexual intercourse helps stimulate or induce labor from hormones released in both the man and the woman. In fact, the medication known as Pitocin is used to induce labor and strengthen contractions and it is a synthetic form of Oxytocin.

Another method of inducing labor naturally is nipple stimulation. Nipple stimulation also releases Oxytocin. Please remember, however, to apply nipple stimulation according to instructions from your midwife or doctor because vigorous nipple stimulation could cause to very strong labor contractions.

Additionally, there are many herbs that have been used for centuries to help induce labor. Before using any herbs, you should consult with your health care practitioner or midwife. Evening Primrose Oil, Blue and Black Cohosh, False Unicorn Root, and Red Raspberry Leaf are some of the most popular herbs that are used to naturally induce labor. Before using any herbs, be sure to let your health care provider know.

Evening Primrose Oil can be very helpful in ripening the cervix due to the Prostaglandins it contains. Evening Primrose Oil is applied by inserting an oil capsule into the vagina. It is extremely important not to use any herbs for inducing labor naturally during the early part of pregnancy, as these can have serious consequences.

Finally, one of the safest natural labor inducing remedy is acupressure. Acupressure for labor is among the most studies ones and proven to be safe and effective. Because the technique is simple, this labor acupressure could easily be used at home.

Maternity Acupressure is a safe way to induce labor naturally. If you are overdue and tired, visit www.MaternityAcupressure.com, for more information about the powerful secrets of labor acupressure on how to start labor naturally at home, help cervix to dilate and stimulate labor contractions.

Why do you need to start labour? A normal pregnancy is 40 weeks! With my first i went to 42weeks and had her the day before they were going to induce me and with my second i went to 39 weeks and 5 days. Hang in there baby will come when it is ready.

good luck! I tried everything... walking, sex, using primrose oil pills and in the cervix, using a breast pump, nothing worked lol it all was a pain in the butt for nothing :) I was induced on my due date!

your past 37wks.. how about wait till labor naturally starts or you get past 40 wks when your over your due date.. dont be impatient. there is a reason your baby hasnt come yet, give it some more baking time.

aww I totally feel you!! Try going up and down the stairs I hear that helps.. I've been trying that too!

Rasberry leaf tea...check with your Dr as it is supposed to have strong effects, but apparently it works!!

gohave sex and you will start having labor