meh some reading.

an interestign article.

i look forward to another pregnancy. here is praying ; ]


jacked from:http://www.thecradle.com/delivery/ways-to-self-induce

Let's Get This Labor Party Started!
Ways to Self-Induce for the Overcooked, Overdue Mom-to-Be
by The Cradle Staff
ine months and counting? (Oh... we know that you’re counting!)

When will your baby make his or her debut? That we can’t tell you – but we can help you sort through some of the techniques that moms have used to get things moving.

The question is, do any of these work?

Well, some might help jumpstart the process, but to paraphrase one of our OBs, anything could theoretically work… if your baby is ready!

Sex
What? Not feeling at your sexiest with swollen ankles and 30+ extra pounds of weight? Before you dismiss this one, keep in mind that semen contains prostaglandins, which causes the cervix to soften, or “ripen”. And if you can throw an orgasm into the mix, even better – orgasms produce oxytocin, a hormone that causes uterine contractions.

Castor Oil
Good luck getting this one down, but some say it helps to induce labor by causing cramping. But in reality, that cramping is the onset of diarrhea, and do you really feel like experiencing that at this point in your pregnancy? (Although some might argue that they want the colon cleansing aspect to this method due to fears of pooping on the table during delivery!) Not a recommended choice.

Walk It Out
Put on your sneakers (or any shoe that still fits) and go for a stroll. Gravity pulls the baby down on the birth canal, so this pressure may assist in effacement and dilation.

Stimulate Your Nipples
Ladies, start your engines. This technique requires the mom-to-be to gently massage the areolas. For any kind of effect, you have to stimulate the nipples for a long time (recommended time: 5-15 minutes on each nipple per hour, for several hours). The stimulation causes the body to produce oxytocin, which can cause contractions.

Pass the Salad, Please
Legend has it that a little Italian restaurant in Los Angeles called Caioti Pizza Cafe has a dish called “The Salad” which has caused many overdue moms to go into labor. Why? Nobody knows – but many new moms swear by it (note: it didn’t work for us). If you can’t make it to L.A., you can buy the dressing online at maternitysalad.com. Or you could just try eating some spicy food.

Acupressure
Press on certain trigger points on your body and watch baby pop out! Okay, maybe it’s not as simple as that, but massaging certain points on your body (such as the webbing between your thumb and forefinger, and a spot on your calf about four finger widths above the ankle) has been known to trigger contractions. Press and rub these spots in a circular motion for about a minute.

Evening Primrose Oil
This oil is known to provide prostaglandins, helping to soften the cervix. It can be massaged directly onto the cervix, or taken orally, on a daily basis. (This should be taken only after 37 weeks.)

(Note: None of these methods have a 100% success rate… and be sure to check with your health practitioner with any questions.)