In my previous posts I have mentioned that I am ready to get this show on the road so I have been trying some natural induction techniques. I have many reasons for trying them 1. I really don't want a medical induction which a lot of first time mothers need 2. I have been having prelabor for weeks now 3. I am very uncomfortable 4. From what I read he will come out when he's ready so I even if I try these things I'm not making him arrive too soon. But here is what I found and how it's worked:
From: I like the little chart (most websites say the same thing this one just has the visual)
http://wrylilt.hubpages.com/hub/Ways-to-induce-Labour-Naturally
37 weeks: take long walks~ I am walking my booty off! I walk around the lake a million times everyday. I'm not sure it's helping anything but I enjoy walking and it's suppose to help with back pain too.
38 weeks: induction foods
Balsamic Vinegar- I haven't tried this yet
Bananas- Ate one yesterday I did have some cramping but that was it
Chinese Food- Not a huge fan of chinese food but I might get desperate
Eggplant- I love eggplant normally but right now it sounds awful..
Pineapple- I'm going to go buy some
Spicy Food- I eat spicy food ALL the time. I even put hot sauce on my pizza but it hasn't done anything
40 weeks: try everything
Other techniques:
Acupressure- probably won't try this one
Bumpy car ride- I drive on a bumpy road everyday but I can make a couple laps
Dancing- Haven't done this one yet but I will!
Massage- Ohhh yes I need one!
Squats- I occasionally do them but I can amp this up
Walking up and down stairs- I live on the third floor but I could do some laps
Yoga- ew I gave this up but I might just start it back up
Here's to helping little baby Jackson arrive on time (or early)!!
Any other great ideas I'll take them!
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