Inducing labor

[ThomasT45]

Hi

I'm 40 weeks +1 day pregnant and I'm really exhausted wanna give birth already -can't wait to meet my nana

So it is safe that i induce labor naturally at home by castor oil

Or what can i use

[Cheekymonkey85]

Castor oil is no longer advised. It gives you the runs really bad and can be harmful to baby.

I know you must be really fed up but you haven't got long left now. Keeping active and stress free will help xx

[Seb9]

If you think you're exhausted now, just wait till baby is here. It will give a while new meaning to the word.

I know it can be hard to have the patience to meet your person, but try to enjoy these last few days. My little one is 3 months old now and I have found I really miss my bump, I loved feeling her kick and hiccup in me. Good luck

[QT314]

Hi, as the previous posters mentioned castor oil is no longer considered safe.

Have they not offered you a sweep at the hospital? I had one and it worked wonders (my waters broke a few hours later) although I had been in labour with contractions 5 or 6 minutes apart for 2 days when they offered it. Maybe you can check if that's an option?