I am 38 1/2 weeks pregnant with my 4th child and am 41 years old. I have an old fashioned Dr and he does not believe in induction. Is there a way to help speed this up? even to thin out my cervix? I have tried all the usual tricks and tips, sex, castor oil teas and nothing.....
Hi, Please do not try any home remedies for inducing labor as you may end up rupturing the membranes and losing all the liquor. Since you have already had three children, your labor would usually be fast enough. Medically, prostaglandins have to be used when there is need to prime the cervix to initiate the process of labor, in the form of vaginal gels and creams; stripping the membranes is another often used procedure to induce labor. These should be done by a qualified person only. Hope this helps.
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How Can Childbirth Be Induced?
Hi, Please do not try any home remedies for inducing labor as you may end up rupturing the membranes and losing all the liquor. Since you have already had three children, your labor would usually be fast enough. Medically, prostaglandins have to be used when there is need to prime the cervix to initiate the process of labor, in the form of vaginal gels and creams; stripping the membranes is another often used procedure to induce labor. These should be done by a qualified person only. Hope this helps.