Bringing on Labour

I’m 41 weeks tomorrow, only had a few cramps but nothing regular, I have a sweep booked on Monday, and induction booked for the following Saturday… however I don’t really want to go through either. Sweep is probably my last resort I know I don’t have to accept either but, I’m getting really fed up now of waiting. I’m such an independent active person always doing something, that this taking it easy and sitting around isn’t doing my mental health any good either.
I’m very anxious about birth, but have been reading hypnobirthing and positive birth stories to ease my mind and relax. As idk if being so tense is helping.
Is there any tips or tricks to help bring Labour on before this sweep? I’ve been drinking raspberry leaf tea and eating dates and have a pineapple but they don’t seem to be doing anything 😂.

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Walking up the stairs in the side

Having sex if you can

Doibg things you love like watching a movie etc

I went to 41 +2 and the only thing that did anything was a sweep. A sweep is a natural way to induce labour, is there a reason you are against this?

just don’t like the thought of it 😂

I’ve had 3 sweeps now. First two were agonisingly painful. Third was ok but none have worked.

haha fair enough! I hope you find something else that works x

Keep as active as possible. Bounce on a yoga ball. I had a sweep, it didn’t hurt or anything and I went into labour next day. Personally I’d take the sweep over possible induction any day.

I had 2-3 sweeps and what put me into labor was sex. Tmi butmy midwife told me if you can orgasm that makes chances even higher to put you into labor. The oxytocin you get get from sex more often than not will bring on labor. And the semen has prostaglandin which is what they use in synthetic form for induction. Helps soften the cervix and bring on contractions.

hope it’s worked for you💖

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Thanks