Labour inducing tricks!

I’m 39 weeks and 2 days and I need natural ways to get this baby out. I’ve tried walking, exercising, being intimate, doing things I enjoy (to release oxytocin), raspberry tea, dates (on and off as I really don’t like them), ball exercises, colostrum, and I think that’s it so far. Any other tricks I’m not currently trying? Or any of the above that worked for you that I could try more of. I’m willing to try anything that’s safe at this point!

Read more on Peanut

The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.

Learn more about our guidelines.

Add a comment

I did 6 dates a day and hot mamas raspberry tea aswell as walking uo steps sideways a few times a day, did that with both my kids my son came 40+1 i had 2 sweeps, daughter ended up coming via induction due to fast heart rate but both of them i dilated suoer quick and had soft cervix so i swear by the tea and dates

Try some curb walking and crabbing up and down stairs ❤️

When is the right time to start . I’m 35 weeks

You aren't even 40 weeks yet, so don't try to get them out too much yet. Longer they're in there, the better for them

Trust your body to do its thing! Dont try and force things too much :)

Im 39+4 first time mom and im drinking raspberry tea and dates just to help my body as much as possible. Beyond that im trying to stay calm and relaxed and not try to rush anything. I think the more pressure you put on yourself the more your body clamps up and stops things from happening in their right time. Baby will come when they're ready!

I wouldn’t force things until you’re overdue, enjoy this last bit of peace!😴

I’m 39 + 1 and just leaving it to natural causes, I like walking anyways but im just chilling mostly and enjoying the rest for now! I understand the frustration of wanting baby out though, im there with ya, my due date is 6 days away and then I don’t get a sweep till 2 days over so I could be in the long run😅

in our community

Growth scan referral at 28 weeks

I left my 28 week midwife appointment today feeling really down and alone. I’ve been referred for a growth scan as the bump/fundal measurement is below the 5th centile. The midwife said the measurement usually isn’t accurate and the scan should be reassuring, but it will be almost a week before I have it and I’m left wondering if there is something wrong and I’ve been told to look out for various symptoms (preeclampsia etc) in the meantime. I’ve asked to bring my perinatal mental health appt forward (I had PPD after a preterm birth with my first) as my mood has been really down recently and just left feeling really unsupported. I was told to go to A&E if I have suicidal thoughts in the meantime and that was that. Just looking for some reassurance and support really as I feel really lost and sad - has anyone else been referred for a growth scan and it’s been fine?

Normal or not

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice and to hear from other parents who may have experienced something similar.

My baby boy is 5 weeks old and I’ve noticed that he sometimes has jittery movements, where his whole body seems to jerk a few times. It doesn’t happen at any particular time or follow a specific pattern.

He also cries, strains and turns red in the face before having a bowel movement.

Has anyone else experienced this with their newborn? Is this kind of jitteriness normal at this age, or is it something I should be concerned about?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thank you! ❤️

Bone marrow

What’s your thoughts about giving a 6 months old bone marrow? And what was your experience?

advice or positive thoughts

Hi, i am a second time mom (soon to be second time mom). i had my daughter via vaginal birth and my son is frank breech so ive opted to have a c section. ive done so much research and ive also read a lot of positive c section stories. i am scared and nervous about it. ive never had surgery before. i am also worried about spontaneous labor as this is the week my water broke with my daughter. idk what to expect, idk what to ask or anything. any advice, tips, what to ask at my ob appt tmr would be fantastic ! i want to get on top of everything. thank you :)

Baby measuring big - 28 weeks 😭

Baby is measuring 3lbs 4oz which is >99th percentile. They scheduled repeat growth scan in 4 weeks. Anyone else experiencing this?

This is my 3rd baby and I’m taking my glucose test tomorrow. I passed the initial glucose test at 14 weeks. Never had GD with my other pregnancies. First baby they thought was going to be big had to do a bunch of extra scans and he came out 7lbs 3oz. Second baby was 8lbs 12oz but didn’t flag anything during routine scans.

Mucus Plug

When did you moms lose your mucus plug and how soon after did you have your baby?