[rtdc]

OK my best friend is 40 weeks pregnant and want to have her baby ANY ADVICE on how to help induce please tell me

[buggage]

Honestly, the best way for baby to come into the world, is on its own timing. There are a few things that can be done. But results are not promised.(nipple stimulation can cause overly strong contractions, and therefore is NOT suggested, the same goes for caster oil, and enemas. Unless doctor ordered, these should NOT be tried.) There are speculations as to whether having sex can induce labor. They say something in the sperm can act as a trigger to get things started. However there is controversy over whether it really works. But at least she can have fun trying. Raspberry leaf tea is also said to be able to get things moving. Walking can also help. First babies usually take their sweet time arriving. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and wait it out. The doctor will keep a close eye on mommy and baby, and probably order a non-stress test to make sure baby is still doing all right. I know its hard waiting those last few weeks(I was a week overdue and had to be induced. Twice. ) but for babies sake, sometimes you just have to trust the docs, and let nature take its course. She can try these methods I stated, but other then that, I wouldn't suggest any further action unless suggested by her doctor. Best of wishes and good luck to her.

[nicolelynn2]

Haha.. OK my son is 5 months old.. ad I went like 3 days past due, anyhow I tried everything to try and go into labor, but nothing worked... when that baby is ready he/she will come, and not before unless they induce at the hospital... good luck

[shygrneyzs]

I agree with the above two - inducing your own labor is too risky - for you own health and the baby. Babies have their own timing, my first one was two weeks overdue.

Ask your doctor, he or she will advise on what to do. But generally the doctor allows the baby to come on it's own, unless there are signs of complications.