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Currently 39 weeks. I been getting contractions but there are still very far apart & Still no sign of real labor

Is there anything i can do on my own to induced naturally at home ?? I want baby to come on his own i don’t want to be induced. I been keeping myself active. Walking a lot.

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Sisi14

They say walking down stairs and upstairs sideways helps . Sleep or lie on your left side too. Lots of sex as semen softens the cervix , stimulation on your nipples , raspberry leaf tea , and bouncing on a exercise or birth ball if you have one and spicy curry and fresh pineapple 🍍!! Hope all goes well for you hopefully not long Hunni xx

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jenken82 in reply to Sisi14

I had a sweep when I was 5 days overdue, all that day and the day after I bounced and bounced on my exercise ball, I went on to labor that night, best of luck xx

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Edith22 in reply to jenken82

Im going to try that out & hope it works😣

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Edith22 in reply to Sisi14

I been walking up and down the stairs like crazy. I been drinking the tea as well. I need to try bouncing on a ball. Hope i have this baby before induction day

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Edith22 in reply to Edith22

Thanks ☺️

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roxannacar

Why are they already planning an induction? Is there another reason? Otherwise you can wait bit longer. Mine both came 40+6. I was booked for induction with both but didn't need it in the end. Did has a sweep with no.1 nil with no2.

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Edith22 in reply to roxannacar

I been having intense back pain since the beginning of my pregnancy. My dr had to put me on disability & now the pain is getting worse. Its hard for me to walk & my hands and feet are super swollen.

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becci81

Hi Edith,

I have to say I tried everything and I mean everything that Sisi has suggested and nothing worked. I was induced with my second 12 days late having had some contractions. In the end I only needed the pesary to get things going and then my labour continued naturally. If you are already having some contractions this may be the case for you.

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Sisi14

Yes my 3rd daughter was an inducuction a whole 14 days later but I only had to have waters broken and 5hours and 1 minute later she was born.

They’re not all that bad hun , I just done things as above to help the way lol !! I wish you all the best xx

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Edith22 in reply to Sisi14

Thank u!☺️ im sure anything will be fine it will all pay off in the end☺️

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