Inducing at home?

How are we getting the ball rolling ladies? Im 36 weeks today and im bout ready to drink some castor oil (jk I dont think id ever actually go that route) but what are some ways were naturally getting things moving! Im dilated to a 1 as of today!

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Walking !! I’ll be 36 weeks Monday and I’m ready to be done lol.. I had appt today and I’m 1-2cm dilated ☺️ I know he isn’t ready but this momma definitely is.

Also you can do yoga or use a yoga ball it will help and you can also do the dirty deed 😂 me personally I don’t want to be touched so my best option is walking.

It’s quite normal to be dilated by 36/37 weeks to a couple centimetres, I honestly wouldn’t try anything just now as much as it’s annoying you literally want your baby to grow more the brain grows so rapidly in the last few weeks the longer the better x

https://youtu.be/CoelnQMi0Rw?si=K1sF3RaqAef3AbA8

i remember being fed up at 36 weeks too, but honestly the last few weeks are just as important! i’d be taking these last few weeks to be resting

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