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Wine to induce labor

I have seen so many mixed reviews and suggestions on this. I’ve seen some midwives suggest a glass to help relax the body and make labor easier, but obviously any alcohol also isn’t recommended through pregnancy in general. Just curious if anyone has tried this method or if they have personally been suggested to try it. Obviously, please do not start fights in the comments. This is supposed to be an open discussion platform.

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I’m very close to my due date and been craving wine!! Haven’t indulged (but I might) but curious to see the replies on this!

I have had a couple of glasses throughout my pregnancy… 🤪 I have heard doulas saying to have some when actually in labor. lol I say if you want to relax have one… just make sure it’s an actual standard pour 4-6oz (not our at home pours) 😂

https://www.webmd.com/baby/what-to-know-about-drinking-wine-to-induce-labor Pretty much all the techniques of inducing labor are wives tales Besides a membrane sweep there isn't much to do Dates can help make the first stages of labor quicker by softening the cervix...but none of the methods actually "induce" labor I would not recommend alcohol in pregnancy as there is no known safe amount so personally I'm not risking it

I’ve always been told that a glass of wine is okay during pregnancy but shouldn’t be something you do regularly. Like once a month type thing is fine and no more than one glass. I’ve even had a doctor tell me that goes with any type of alcohol as long as it’s only one serving. 🤷🏼‍♀️

The only thing proven to help is sperm. It softens the cervix and can induce labor. Anything else is an old wives tale. I definitely would not consume alcohol while pregnant. No amount of alcohol has been proven safe. Any amount is a risk. Is it really worth it when we're talking about unborn children?

I am personally against any alcohol during pregnancy. One glass of wine makes me tipsy. I can only imagine how harmful it is for such little baby body. And alcohol circulates through your body to placenta to baby. Why ruining such pure clean organs with poison? It is not worth it for me. Fitness ball bouncing, walking up and down the stairs, breast stimulation, sex, some herb teas can stimulate the labor.