Question 1

fear-induced labor i am writing a fiction book and was wondering if fear can induce labor in a woman who is almost ready to give birth anyway?

Accepted Answer

Extreme : Extreme stress can cause labor, even preterm labor.  It would have to be pretty bad fear, but i think it sounds plausible for a book.

Question 2

what are some ways to induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Several: You can use prostaglandins like cervidil.  You can use pitocin (oxytocin).  You can use extra-amniotic saline infusion.

Question 3

are there natural ways to induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nipple stimulation is one way.  It can cause powerful contractions so it is not something you should do without talking to your doctor.

Question 4

does sex induce labor at 35 weeks?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't, but...: But sex means 10 different things to 10 different people. A 35-week pregnant woman with contractions can call her Ob-Gyn doctor and go get examined at the doctor's office or at the hospital's labor and delivery ward. The doctor will be checking for preterm labor, which can lead to a preterm birth. The goal is to get to at least 38 weeks, so it is important to be examined if having contractions.

Question 5

does having prostaglandin to induce labor  hurt?

Accepted Answer

No: Prostaglandins are innate compounds within the body.

Question 6

is it ok to take borage oil pills to induce labor?

Accepted Answer

I wouldnt: I never recommend anything to induce labor unless it is in a more controlled environment.

Letting your labor naturally start is always safer for you and your baby. Unless of course, you are going too far past your due date. 

I wouldnt take a chance with over the counter products to induce labor, .

Question 7

is it safe to use golden seal to induce labor at 38 wks?

Accepted Answer

No.: Golden seal does not induce labor. And it is not safe to induce labor at 38 weeks without a medical indication.

Question 8

what are the risks of taking caster oil to help induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Don't do it!: Unapproved indication in pregnancy, could stimulate forceful contractions and dehydration from diarrhea, a combination likely to lead to fetal asphyxia and death.
Use of castor oil as a laxative during pregnancy should be avoided.

Question 9

giving induce labor at 39wks to poor weight gain woman what are the risk?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Labor induction depends alot on the exact situation. If your doctor felt that the risks of continuing the pregnancy outweigh the risks of induction then an induction is the way to go. In general inductions lead to longer labors with higher C-section risks. That depends on the starting cervical dilation though. Again if there is a complication then for baby's safety induction is often needed.

Question 10

are there any negative side effects to taking black cohosh to induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Don't do it!: Black cohosh and all other complementary and alternative medications should be completely avoided by everyone because they are unregulated and potentially dangerous with no proven benefit. Even more so for pregnant women, or women hoping to enter labor soon! please disclose to your obstetrician any of those dangerous drugs you may have been exposed to!

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Fear-induced labor i am writing a fiction book and was wondering if fear can induce labor in a woman who is almost ready to give birth anyway?

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What are some ways to induce labor?

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Are there natural ways to induce labor?

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Does sex induce labor at 35 weeks?

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Does having prostaglandin to induce labor hurt?

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Is it ok to take borage oil pills to induce labor?

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Is it safe to use golden seal to induce labor at 38 wks?

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What are the risks of taking caster oil to help induce labor?

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Giving induce labor at 39wks to poor weight gain woman what are the risk?

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Are there any negative side effects to taking black cohosh to induce labor?

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