Jumpstart labor?!

Need2read · 02-03-2006, 10:36 PM

I knw all of you have been in this situation. Due to ristrictions on midwives in my area is is not illegal but "unethical" to attend a homebirth 2 weeks after the EDD. I have my first client who is now over a week "late" and I want to do everything I can to help her with the birth she wants. She has until tuesday or she'll probably have to be induced on wed( which will be the 2 week mark). She drinks rasberry leaf tea every day, she is going to try castor oil at some point, and she has planned on taking some walks with her family.

I know baby will come when he wants to, but I would really love for her to have the birth that she wants and I was wondering if there are any other tricks I might suggest or come to her house and try with her.

She talks to baby, and her 2.5 year old daughter kisses her tummy all the time. The midwife also suggested sex at the last appointment, hehe. *I <3 that classic ina may advice*

Luv2bemommy · 02-05-2006, 02:53 PM

Could the midwife give her black/blue cohosh to try and start it? What about nipple stimulation or even using a breast pump? I don't know anything else other then that.. She could start EPO but that wouldnt make her go into labor, just help ripen the cervix.. If shes having sex, drinking the tea and walking sounds like shes trying.

I really hope she goes into labor on her own, I had to be induced 3 times cause I went to 42 weeks, its not fun.

Need2read · 02-05-2006, 04:12 PM

thank you for your advice I was thinking of having her ask her midwives about black/blue cohosh if she is up to it if things don't happen by monday. There really isn't much I can do, and that is kind of hard to deal with on my part. I would really love for her to have her beautiful waterbirth at home, but only time will tell. I am actually going to call her soon to see how everyone is doing.

Luv2bemommy · 02-05-2006, 04:24 PM

Your welcome! Let us know how it goes!! Maybe she can do some acupunchure(sp) too?