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Asked by BritsExpecting88

Q: Ways to get labor started?????

Hi ladies I will be 37 weeks Monday and wondering what foods or remadies help jump start labor or your contractions?

This question was asked Aug. 17, 2012 10:36pm
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Answered by a member - Aug. 19, 2012 9:33pm
Evening primrose oil
take 3 tablets by mouth 2x per day also insert 4 into your vagina before bed ( be sure to wear a panty liner as the oil can leak out) the oils help soften your cervix


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Answered by sageviolet - Aug. 18, 2012 1:54pm
Today is my due date! Not much happening.
There are 2 steps. The first is to ripen the cervix and get it soft. I've read that mild nipple stimulation and eating fresh pineapple help that. The postglandalins in semen also help, as does evening primrose oil. The second part is establishing labor with regular contractions. Longer, regular nipple stimulation can help with that and so can havng an orgasm (both activties cause you to release oxytocin). There's also a recipe for stong ginger cookies that's supposed to help. I couldn't use that because I'm gluten-free, but I've been eating GF ginger cookies from the store and notice I seem to have more practice contractions after eating them.

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Answered by tinkerbell26 - Aug. 18, 2012 10:20am
Im the same 37 wks on monday :) besides the usual sex, hot curries and walking i cant help you but i'd love to hear if anyone has any other suggestions. Cant believe its nearly Sept already.......very exciting :)

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