Natural Induction

Thanks for the info.

Do you think its safe to start those things now? I figured some people would be doing that any way with out even making the baby connection.

What is the score that a doctor must follow before inducing?

DH is in USA from the 5th June so would like for him to have some time with his boy before he goes and I have to fly to Joburg with LB and they wont let a newborn fly before 2 weeks.

(Sorry I know this info was on the pampers forum but not winning with that at all)

I Agree with you julzdylan - I think that if baby is slighty bigger just think of it as more help for you cause the baby is "stroner" and can help push him/herself out with more force than a smaller baby.

I have no advise for inductions, but all the best to your, your baby and the rest of the family.

A mom recently posted that the her midwife had said that she had fewer hassles with larger babies.

3.6kg is perfectly possible. xxx

Yep, nipple stimulation releases oxytocin, as does orgasm.
Any sort of passionate act releases endorphins which helps the body to relax and can help. Relaxation and laughter also releases endorphins.
Semen contains prostagladin which can help soften the cervix.
Rememeber though as with artificial induction if your body or baby are not ready nothing will help induce labour.

Maybe one of our resident midwives can answer - I know we had them on Pampers, not sure if they moved with us and p.s - it was drinking castor oil, not olive oil But, I have read now that it can cause dehydration in the mother because it causes diarrhea and can cause the baby to pass meconium or it's first bowel movement which can be fatal or cause serious harm to the respitory system - so DEFINITELY not a good idea.

I found this on the internet but really, I don't know how safe any of it is:

Using nipple stimulation to induce labor has been practiced by women for centuries. This stimulation brings about the release of oxytocin, which is the natural form of pitocin. Oxytocin causes contractions, which can lead into true labor. It's important to note that this will only happen if your body is already close to labor. As with all natural labor induction techniques, don't attempt this until you are over 40 weeks.



It is a practice often recommended by midwives when a woman is long past due or when labor is stalled. It causes the release of oxytocin, the same hormone that causes uterine contractions. This can be done manually or with an electric breast pump.




When this is performed, the uterus sometimes becomes hyperstimulated, meaning that it gets too little rest between contractions, so use caution and consult your practitioner first.




Here is a guide to help you understand the process:

Only massage one breast at a time.


Grasping the areola, rub in a circular motion until a contraction begins. It's important to mimic the suckling action of a baby.


Stop after the contraction begins.


Wait 15 minutes, then repeat.



Stop using nipple stimulation if the contractions are 3 minutes apart or lasting 1 minute or longer.

I have heard about the sex, I am 37 weeks on Thurs. Would not mind starting simple things then.

I have heard that the natural methods will so no harm, and only help them out quicker if they are ready. Am I right?

Bronz - how far are you now? I have heard of people drinking olive oil and apparently it works!!!!! Not sure how safe it is though, maybe some of the other ladies can comment. Also heard that having lots of sex helps when baby is over 40 weeks??