Question 1

could pineapple induce labor at 34 weeks?

Accepted Answer

No: Pineapple does not induce labor. Food Poisoning or Urinary tract infections can give you some contractions and may lead you into preterm labor.

Question 2

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 3

does having prostaglandin to induce labor  hurt?

Accepted Answer

No: Prostaglandins are innate compounds within the body.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

will black cohosh cause discharge if used to induce labor?

Accepted Answer

No: It could cause live damage and has not been studied for induction of labor. Don't do it!

Question 7

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 8

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 9

does bouncing on a birthing ball help induce labor if im 90% thinned out?

Accepted Answer

No evidence: There's no evidence that can confirm whether or not bouncing the ball will truly help to induce labor , nor is there evidence for walking or standing or doing any number of exercises. It certainly does not hurt so long as you don't fall. Sometimes bouncing makes you feel more comfortable and that in itself is a benefit.

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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