10 Tips on How to INDUCE LABOR ON YOUR OWN | NATURAL Ways to INDUCE Labor | Birth Doula | Lamaze

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If you’re desperately looking for HOW TO NATURALLY INDUCE LABOR, try these 10 tips on how to induce labor on your own. By the end of your pregnancy, you’re so ready to meet your baby and you may find yourself typing into “How to induce labor on my own” or “at home labor induction”. If that’s you, look no further! By the end of this video you’ll learn how to use acupressure to induce labor, aromatherapy to induce labor, a run down on hypnobirthing, and how to do nipple stimulation for labor induction. Hopefully one of these 10 tips for inducing labor will help baby start making his or her way out of your womb, but if not, remember that Baby sometimes has a mind of their own- and that’s OK too!
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[@BridgetTeyler]

I hope these tips help you! Which tip sounds the most fun to you?? ;)

[@mariannemo]

Can you add English subtitles, please? Thanks! I am trying to induce naturally home before my due date this Thursday!

[@BridgetTeyler]

@@mariannemo I just realized they're in Korean! No idea how that even happened 😂 Working on it now!

[@mariannemo]

Bridget Teyler hahaha great! thanks

[@shayb6440]

I’m scared to try castor oil but it’s literally my last resort . Can you recommend any tips ? I’m just afraid it could go wrong

[@BridgetTeyler]

@@shayb6440 I hope this isn't coming to you too late. You can always try a smaller dosage to see how your body reacts! Eat and drink often but not so you're so full, and foods that are easy to keep down.

[@maggieparr2744]

So idk if it was a combination of things or what but yesterday I was 39 weeks and 5 days. Used my birth ball a lot during the day just because it helped my hip pain. Went for a long walk. And made the midwives tea (unique flavor btw lol). Went to bed around 10. Woke up the next morning at 5 with painful contractions. Got to the hospital at 7 was already 6 cm dilated!! Delivered by 9! First baby too. It went by so quickly. *update* just had my second baby 18 months later (close age gap I know). Followed everything I did the first time. Total labor this time around??? 1 hour 9 minutes!!!!! Ladies I’m telling you walking is literally the best thing!!! If you are not high risk and it is safe for you to do (I’m aware walking is not safe for all pregnancies I’m just sharing what worked for me) just walk. I only did 30 minutes this time around a couple times a week. I also have a 18 month old who kept me plenty busy my whole pregnancy but I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. My baby was born 40 weeks and 1 day at 6.9 lbs. My water broke at 1232 am along with my mucus plug. Got to the hospital at 1255 he was born by 1:09 am.

[@afrahquadri5084]

I hope to have your luck, I'm currently pregnant and terrified!!!

[@maggieparr2744]

afrah quadri walking a lot helps! My doctor told me going on my daily walks is what really made the difference in my labor. I’d walk around 5 days a week for about 30-45 minutes depending how I was feeling. Really helped especially during this pandemic just getting out for a walk is refreshing.

[@Meg-sp8ex]

Hi when did you start drinking the tea and using the ball? I need to have this baby right before 39w2d (csection) I’m going for a VBAC and have reasons why I can’t go past 39 weeks. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@maggieparr2744]

Meg hey! So I started using the ball I think I ordered it around 38ish weeks (maybe 37) to really help with my hip pain to start but I started using it every day just for normal stuff like if I was watching tv I’d do hip circles on the ball instead of sitting on the couch. I made the midwives tea at 39 weeks 4 days. Drank it that night. And the next morning was in full labor didn’t even realize it until I got to the hospital I was already 6 cm dilated. I also walked almost every day which my doctor said really helped as well as ate the dates every day.

[@Meg-sp8ex]

Maggie Parr thanks for the reply! I need to have this baby before my scheduled csection by 39 weeks so I’m hoping to start the tea by 38 weeks or so ! I ordered a yoga ball too! Thanks for the tips

[@morganawingate6250]

Bridget, your videos have been a treasure trove of forbidden knowledge! I've always been terrified of having a baby, and you've given me such confidence with my upcoming birth- I can't thank you enough. Peace, love and light to you!

[@GH-bb6uf]

How did she not even say thank you to this generous donation and words 😮😮😮

[@DarkQueen619]

​@@GH-bb6uf probably because this video came put over 3 years ago and this donation was only last year. I'm sure she is great full.

[@annayu2180]

I watched this video on a Friday night when my baby was 39w6d, I wanted to start labor, not wanting to be overdue or induced, I tried the tips, and I had my blood show on Saturday morning, my contraction started mild from Saturday morning, and getting stronger and stronger, I went to hospital to check to Check on Saturday night but only 1cm dilated so I was sent back, however, my contraction didn’t stop, it increased from Saturday midnight till Sunday noontime, it was very painful by Sunday noontime so I called and went to hospital, when I arrived hospital I was checked and told I was 7cm dilated! 4hours later, I had my cutest baby in my arm. I used the breathe techniques that Bridget taught and it worked. Bridget had informative and great videos, thank you Bridgett! ❤

[@dianacastillo2062]

I am currently 39 weeks and 2 days but Monday I was told that my cervix is hard and closed 😭😭😭

[@avisalovesbts]

I'm 39 wks 6days....😢I also don't wanna be induced ...

[@ameenahyoonas7483]

1. Let go of fears 2. Hypo birthing/affirmations/meditation: body will follow mind 3. Exercise/be active 4. Birth ball 5. Acupressure (shin and hand) a couple of minutes every couple of hours 6. Nipple stimulation:5 min each side with 5 min break in middle for half hour: should be enjoyable 7. Essential oils: Clary sage and rosemary 8. Castor oil: 1 tbs every 24 hrs; stay hydrated bc of side effects 9. Midwives brew drink (recipe on video) 10. Sex

[@HisSnuggleBear18]

It always bothers me when castor oil is recommended because it can cause baby to have a bm in utero and the brew has castor oil as well.

[@raynecopeland9256]

@@HisSnuggleBear18 there is no sufficient evidence proving that castor oil causes babies to pass meconium especially when taken in small amounts like suggested in this video. There is, however, sufficient evidence to suggest that babies with an older gestational age or that are in distress are more likely to pass meconium. Typically, people trying castor oil are already “overdue” and are already more likely to have that happen. It’s a coincidental thing, not necessarily linked to the castor oil. I delivered at 41+5 with my first who passed meconium. I never tried castor oil.

[@Amandahugginkizz]

@@HisSnuggleBear18 baby's also have bms with no castor oil consumed lol. It's not because of the castor oil, it doesn't even transfer to the baby

[@joshuarodgers668]

🐐

[@iloveyougumi]

@@raynecopeland9256 I agree! First baby was 41 weeks and passed meconium no castor oil. 2nd baby 40 weeks no poop. 3rd baby 40+5 plus castor oil passed meconium. All were fine and released a day or two after delivery.

[@alondralima9442]

This is the end of my journey. It's been a hell of a ride , would do it all over again and again. Going to miss these days. Can't wait till I meet my baby girl Good luck everyone

[@Eagletwohead]

As a future father, I watched this video a few times to help my lady the best I can. Thank you

[@Abcdefghijajajaja]

❤️

[@KaseyyBabyy]

Love this!! So cute! Lol congratulations to you both!! 🎊

[@eiagirl]

Aww, that's so thoughtful

[@MihcaelaAnderson-v9g]

GO DAD

[@johanamorales2799]

Love this comment

[@alexandrashier5216]

"Labor Cocktail" worked amazing! My water broke at 40 weeks in the middle of the night, no contractions before or after. Went to my midwives the next day and we spent alot of the day trying different exersizes and natural ways to get contractions going, and nothing. Eventually, we whipped up the nasty beverage and we sat in the family room relaxing and exactly an hour later I got my first contraction. It was the best buildup to birth ever, just sat back and watched documentaries with ny husband and brought take out for supper, waiting to be dilated enough and baby was born 4.5 hours after that first contraction, it was great and im so thankful.

[@muggledoreIsVIP]

Hi Bridget! I just wanted to say that your videos have helped me a lot during labor and delivery. I did most of these tips and the birthing ball exercises you've recommended and had active labor pains within 2hrs and had a normal delivery 5hrs after. My birthing experience was so much better this time around, thanks to your tips! ♡

[@iljaziaida]

Dear Bridget, during my pregnancy I watched your videos on youtube and practiced with you. I gave birth 6 weeks ago and it was a beautiful experience. 3 hours after arriving at the hospital I had already given birth to a healthy, beautiful baby boy. The pain started at night around 4, at 5 my water broke, at 7 I was in the hospital, at 10 the boy was born. I followed your breathing exercises. Doula was beautiful, she led me through labor in a relaxed way and just said that I need to breat calmly and bring air to my stomach as hard as possible. I gave birth in a couple of push ups. No epidural and no injuries. My doula told me when to push and when to stop, which is why I didn't have any injuries, and this was my first birth! Thank you so much❤️

[@khurramansar2312]

I hv done all efforts including caster oil but pain😂

[@mermaidzoephiahart]

@@khurramansar2312 don't ingest castor oil it could kill ur baby

[@liviavadoc8676]

How wonderful

[@MiraMincy]

If you’re not 37 weeks or more PLEASE do NOT try to induce yourself. You are not full term!!! Also, baby will come when they’re ready to come. Don’t force your baby to do anything it’s not ready to do. Exercise is the only thing i would suggest. Walk!

[@ashleyheg7581]

Miracle Mincy ACOG defines full term as 39 weeks, so I agree, baby will come when they’re ready! Also, labor is proven to be shorter when baby comes on their own!

[@littleblueprintwritinghood192]

I'm 42weeks and he just ain't ready,,,so will he just not come on his own?

[@vijayalakshmiabimannan9435]

I am 37 to 38 weeks can I induce my labor pain.. plzz tell something

[@ashleyheg7581]

@@vijayalakshmiabimannan9435 If you're in pain, see your midwife. I had SI joint pain throughout my pregnancy and saw a chiropractor, used a hot rice sock, bath tub, sat on an exercise ball to relieve pain. You're in the home stretch!

[@MaeveLaRenarde]

@@littleblueprintwritinghood192 Where I'm from you would've been induced already. They do it at 41 weeks, 42 big big top otherwise there is more risk of complications from what I understood.

[@neramd]

The birthing ball worked. I tried doing that one evening... When I was about to go to bed.. Labor started.. And it progressed really fast. Total labor 7 hours

[@tia4680]

How long did you do it for ? I am 37 weeks and 7 days and got the green light from my doctor due to pain and baby making me dehydrated plus I am ready I can barely walk lol

[@neramd]

@@tia4680 oh pelvic pain? I had that... So much pain. For me I just sat on it all night until about 3 am. Just watching tv.

[@memembi]

Besides doing the ball, did you also get induced at the hospital?

[@neramd]

@@memembi nope. I was already 6cm dilated when I reached the hospital. It was game time before I knew it.

[@ElleEasternSuburbsMum]

Lol I’ve been bouncing on my ball every day for weeks, I’m 39+6 STM and still pregnant

[@chanteljonker]

My midwife said that castor oil is dangerous because it may work but if it makes your stomach run its likely to make babies tummy run and them pooing in the womb can be extremely dangerous for them so i would rather stay away from castor oil but the other tips sound great. Thank you for this and for all your other videos :)

[@Imperfectmother4]

Its seems women at 40+ weeks have a higher chance of baby passing pooh than one taking 1tbsp of castor oil! I’ve done it and other women I know have done it and baby came out great! No pooh, But if ur midwife said don’t do it I agree YOU shouldn’t do it!! 😊

[@SolveigMineo]

You are right. Castor oil is really not the best idea

[@katrinagagner413]

Used castor oil with great success for my 10 day over due baby. (Previous baby went 42+6) so I took matters into my own hands. My sister did it with equally happy results

[@mama.bear.06]

39+1 and I'm so ready to meet our baby girl and get my body back 😩😩 xx

[@rosea164]

Any stretch marks The reason I prefer to give birth at week 37 is the fear of stretch marks

[@BeingShari]

@@rosea164I’ve had stretch marks for weeks, it depends on your body and genetics- not how long you’re carrying your baby.

[@rosea164]

@BeingShari I'm almost 38 weeks No stretch marks so far My mom had them I have heard people can get them literally the last week of pregnancy

[@GRL0122]

@@rosea164you shouldn’t have gotten pregnant if your fear is stretch marks. Ridiculous..

[@GRL0122]

@@rosea164you can go your entire pregnancy with no stretch marks but the moment the baby comes out & your tummy shrinks a little the stretch marks will appear. Speaking from experience

[@annabianca8795]

Thanks so much for those great tips! I am 39 weeks and 4 days pregnant and while a week ago I was like please stay in, now I am way too excited for her to finally lay in my arms. Let's get this started! :)

[@naomisoah7419]

Wow am 39 weeks 7 days as well can’t wait dear

[@Grace-ti5ul]

How are you????

[@veniceannabejero7788]

Thank you very much! Your tips/videos really helped me. Especially when I'm in labor. I went to the hospital and I'm 5cm dilated already didn't even feel too much pain. My baby came out at 6cm and only one push. This is my first pregnancy by the way.

[@jadesterc9047]

This is inspiring. Thank you for this comment, and congratulations! 🎉

[@aturner9697]

Clary sage oil sped up my slowing labour, avoided the drip! Very happy about that. It helped 2 of my friends into labour

[@sakshisalunke4967]

How did you use the oil?

[@nargizamatyakubova6380]

I love you, Bridget. May all moms' labor go smoothly. Your tips helped me last time, and I'm praying everything goes well this time, too. I'm very nervous and fearful, though.

[@analafee-diaz7499]

Loved this video! 😄👏🏻👏🏻 Cheering on a friend of mine who is almost at 41 weeks with her 2nd baby (first one also took her sweet time!) She is really hoping Not to be induced 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I shared this video with her and just finished watching it myself. Hoping we will go walking together tomorrow 🤰

[@alnicolex]

Starting my 39th week, will definitely start doing some of these before the end of the week!! REALLY not wanting to be induced!!

[@destiny022]

I’m 39 weeks as of today and here for the same exact reason😂😂

[@MJ-jq4kc]

SAME Im 39 weeks and 5 days 🥺 and DO NOT want to be induced. It's my first baby. I wanna do it as naturally as possible

[@annayaivette3008]

@@MJ-jq4kc how did it go ?

[@LCSDarkAngel2006]

Your videos alone make me feel at ease about childbirth.

[@myriahconlin733]

38 weeks 5 days and struggling with pelvic pain. It's better since going to the chiropractor but I am still so limited with my mobility it makes me nervous for labor. My first pregnancy was smooth and pain free, minus normal birthing pains. This pregnancy was smooth until month 7 when the groin pain started and got bad fast.

[@bbycakesxfersure]

Yeppp this is me exactly. I’m 40w 1 day. The pelvic pain for me also started at the end f pregnancy- was a perfect normal pregnancy up until this point! But bet has also been head down since the first ultrasound & she has not changed positions. It is hard to walk as the evening comes - the day it is doable but not pain free completely.

[@brennakristinem]

Same! Second baby and have pelvic pain. I'm 35 weeks 5 days pregnant now. Going to chiropractor this week... and going to start doing all of these things at 37 weeks because I'm so over being pregnant😅

[@shaniaevans2218]

I’m 39 weeks today with the worst back pain!! 😩😩 will be trying whatever I can to get this labour started.

[@queenkalfa]

You are absolutely delightful to listen, watch and learn from. May your days always be sunny and bright and how lucky your birthing moms are !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mercyketer1636]

Bridget I'm here to say thank you,all the way from Kenya. I was following your chanel closely and ooh my,had a positive birth experience because of everything I learnt from you. Thank you 🙏🏾 my body listened to my brain 🧠 you're a gem. I hope other women, especially First time moms find your chanel.

[@crystallight328]

I’ve tried almost everything in this video & here I am on my due date still pregnant. Castor oil doesn’t work. I had a whole bottle & still no dehydration, no diarrhea, no vomiting. Baby still moving perfect fine. Literally laying in bed depressed because I’m tired of being pregnant. I want this baby out of me now.

[@chasityturner1081]

Me currently 😫

[@beverharchy9470]

Me currently

[@seizuregirlllll]

Omg your not supposed to drink the whole frieken bottle lady

[@JennaQuinter]

Honestly I’m 38 week pregnant and feel great lol I’m just praying all things go well. I’m grateful for the breathing techniques and I’m going to try without meds

[@Itsnotworthit-cd2kb]

How did it go?

[@erikajuarez3998]

This video was perfect! I'm at 38 weeks right now and can't wait for baby!

[@BridgetTeyler]

Wow!! You're so close! Literally ANY DAY now! How've you been feeling??

[@ItsYaBoi888]

@@BridgetTeyler hey, thanks for all this information. I really like your vids. I REALLY like when you say "hey mommas!"

[@lilmissshakz]

I'm exactly 38 weeks and have an induction booked at 41 weeks but want to do anything to avoid it so I can have a natural birth! Going to start trying these asap!

[@addye.5661]

How did it go? Did you need an induction at all?

[@jemimahdorcascastillo1903]

I'm 41 weeks now... hoping and praying for my baby to come out anytime soon. Can't do no. 10 though because my husband is a frontliner and we're currently miles apart.

[@nikalik]

How did it go??? I'm almost 41 weeks. We're you induced? CSection? Big baby? Healthy baby?

[@shelocsher2396]

Omg seems like yesterday I was watching this videos, preparing for my baby girl 🥹💓. I induced by using my breast pump on each breast for 5mins. She was born 9hrs later.

[@JesusIsKing3221]

40+2 today and I am so ready to get my baby out!😊

[@VentureTherapyColorado]

How did it go?!

[@crisgar1627]

I'm definitely gunna ask my doctor I'm turning 38 weeks next week 😁👏 I'm already exercising and very active I don't want to be induced 😵

[@elizabethfaith5064]

How about a previous C section, is it safe to drink red raspberry tea leaf?

[@elizabethcollins6576]

38 weeks and ive started going for walks small ones and my doctor loves the idea of exercising

[@doti9175]

I am 38+2 today too! Good luck with the labor. :)

[@angelempalmado]

Just want to thank you Bridget. I watched your videos and did most of your tips and just like magic, it worked and I got through my first delivery which was normal and short (5hrs). You are a life saver! Bless you and hope you can help more mommas ❤️

[@haleygteng]

Great videos, I am in Germany and took a birthing class, they also said dates and raspberry leaf tea is good.

[@thefragrancefreak9059]

39weeks 1 day had my bloody show yesterday and continued today ,feeling period pains , giving some of the tips ago thank you .

[@rodriguezjuie214]

I will be trying all of these induction tips starting 37 weeks. I typically wouldn’t so early but I’m scheduled for either an induction or C-section depending on size scans around 34 weeks. My youngest son was almost 10 lbs and I’m tiny only 4”11. Luckily we both had a safe and healthy delivery, but he was born with shoulder dystocia, so we think his little brother is walking in his footsteps already weighting in at 4lbs at 30 weeks 91 percentile! They predict him to be another 10 lbs. To avoid the scary experience we had with his brother, it’s safer to be induced at a younger gestational age. Being a mom of 4, walking, essential oils, yoga and all natural ways are very safe to do as early as 36. They don’t necessarily induce, but more of a body preparation for when you are ready to naturally labor. I wouldn’t suggest Castro oil or nipple stimulation, as those can be dangerous and causes distress on the fetus. So, unless you receive the green light from your doctor, avoid.

[@debbieharris4468]

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[@namesniaa]

I’m over by 2 days and I’m over it already 😂😂😂

[@PrettyGirlivy94]

She saved the best for last LOL !!!! This video was fun, tons of info, and very calming to listen to. Thank you for this definitely put my mind at ease.

[@kawaiixkitty168]

Midwives brew helped me. I drink it at 8pm, my water broke on its own at 3:30am and my son was born at 7am. I didn’t even know I was in labor until my water broke.

[@victoriablessed2108]

Wwooo how many weeks were you?

[@kawaiixkitty168]

Eve Simon 38w 5d

[@woahme1828]

Was it your first baby?

[@little_monster_dadol6397]

how to make that?

[@shilahnabs5549]

What is midwives brew?

[@Quidwitchh]

39+5 and sooo ready! Previous baby died at birth so it’s been a long two years waiting to have a health baby to love and hold.

[@mrsrock7641]

I hope all went well with your birth ❤️

[@victorianeal9369]

I’m so sorry for your loss 💔 May your sweet baby be with Jesus! I hope and pray all went well with this delivery 💕

[@Livyxzzz]

I'm 40+4 and I just want this girl out!!! If she does not decide to come out within the next few days i have to go get a sweep done and I dont want that!! That's why I'm here 😭😭

[@nicoleroberts9121]

I have appreciated your videos, very helpful in preparing for birth. Please don't use castor oil and maybe you should add some ever bigger warnings about it. My sister took castor oil on recommendation of her midwife and had super long and very painful labor. Basically she had contractions that did not progress her labor and eventually had to be transferred from the birth center to a hospital. If you read about the dangers and risks of castor oil they are much too high for this to be considered a safe way to induce labor.

[@colorlessoz]

Try to only use these if it is past 39.6 weeks guys. You're only in early term before then. Let your baby's brain and lungs continue to develope those few weeks

[@meglynncrites]

Try moving with SPD. It's next to impossible when i can't even lift my legs up onto a curb or into a shower. Everything except that one piece of advice is helpful

[@cass88_]

I’m 37 weeks and can’t let go of the fear of this virus it’s been making me so nervous and scared :(

[@Guldaffodil]

Same :'(

[@alexisorgill8341]

I'm 38 and feel similar! You keep isolated and don't let anyone bully you into seeing the baby til you're ready! I don't plan on letting anyone visit for quite some time!!

[@luluseongul8660]

Same. I'm going to be 37 weeks tomorrow

[@Michelles0414]

same here! im 36 weeks

[@kenyanbaeb1284]

@@Michelles0414 36 weeks too

[@szircan]

39 weeks and watching this while lying in bed. 😂 can't wait for the 40th week. I need to get up 😣

[@marleimae3550]

Saaaame lol my mind says go my body says no lol

[@holliehill5561]

Glad I'm not the only one! 😂

[@lauriehapner7315]

I've worked in L&D for 20 years. We love birthing balls and peanut balls ( birthing balls shaped like a peanut) for our laboring moms. They do wonders to open the pelvis and allow baby to get into position for birth.

[@chauhuynh7836]

Katz Women's Hospital in NYC doesn't provide peanut balls unfortunately

[@s.elizabeth1753]

Letting go of fears when everyone around you is pressuring you to get induced and worried and giving you unsolicited advice and your o.b is doomsday 😤 if everyone would leave me alone that'd be great. I'm so anxious and nervous because of the outer environment around me. The first step I'm having a hard time with. I will try the meditations

[@user0789_sf]

I feel the same way…. Wish everyone around me could stop giving me their own advice or thoughts! 39 weeks now for me hope you had a successful delivery

[@yennymarieable]

Same!

[@sarahe397]

I hope you were able to wait it out!! It is soooo frustrating how pushy drs can be to induce. I went to 42+1 and 41+4 with 2 of my babies. They just needed longer to cook and I think that is totally normal! “Full term” is different for every woman!

[@youstinasamir5259]

I am 41 week and 2 days I am going craaaaaaazy Nothing yet!!

[@Lauren-se5bu]

How did it go?

[@Jennifer-hk4jy]

39 weeks here - just want other moms to know that walking isnt easy for me, and hasnt been for a while. Even going very slow I experience round ligament pain/back pain and really struggle. I find light barre blend exercises combined with strength training much much easier on my body.

[@Mommygettingfit]

I also have very bad pelvic pain and get so frustrated when my mom and grandma keeps telling me to go on walks when i literally just cant

[@LavenderCloud__]

This! This is exactly what I’m going through right now and I’m only 36 weeks atm 😭 people keep telling me “you need to push thru it to get used to it!” But It’s been so difficult for me to adjust

[@sunduselfadil6142]

I just want to say your videos helped me a lot! Exercise and dates made my labor fast and easy at 39 weeks and 5/7 days . Also hydration and relaxation

[@Trendingonrise]

I took castor oil and doctors were not happy for that. Because I got intense diarrhea which went through the whole labor. The other side effect was I got intense pain at start and I was not dilated even I was in pain like hell.

[@xLadyBanana]

I’m at almost 40 weeks and NOTHING is working. I am so ready for him to be out, my body hurts all the time and sometimes he makes me anxious like when I can’t feel him and then suddenly he has hiccups

[@RapunzelASMR]

when did you end up giving birth? Im the same at 40 weeks tomorrow

[@xLadyBanana]

@@RapunzelASMR three days from 40 weeks. Nipple stimulation was what did it. Literally just after watching this video I put myself into active labor

[@RapunzelASMR]

@@xLadyBanana oh nice I wa splanning to do that tonight :)I got a breast pump. For how long did you do it?

[@xLadyBanana]

@@RapunzelASMR I only did for a couple of minutes, but that can vary

[@Realshugarbaby]

I've been doing so many things to get our baby girl out... 40 weeks tomorrow with my third pregnancy. I've been active during my whole pregnancy (walking, yoga, bycicle), tried acupuncture, drank rasberry leaf tes, ate dates, had sex, been sitting on the ball for weeks, baby is in perfect position... We tried to do a membrane sweep today and I was only 1.5cm dilated and 50% effaced, she didn't manage to do the sweep. With my son and daughter I was way more effaced and dilated at the same time in pregnancy. I'm getting desperate.

[@kiwik2951]

I’m 40 weeks tomorrow with my third pregnancy 😂!! How did everything go for you mama?

[@fischlfamily]

Thank you ❤I am 39 weeks now with baby.no4

[@natashaolds9826]

Seriously love your videos. I found your channel a couple weeks ago. Your videos are so supportive and informative. Thank you! I'm almost 36 weeks pregnant and can't wait to meet my baby body.

[@BridgetTeyler]

I love hearing that, but more than anything I love helping mamas like you out! Any questions I can help answer for you?? Send them my way!

[@PomsNTomsMom92]

It's my due date today. This oven is ready to shut down. The bun should be done baking!😂

[@c848]

How was your birth experience?

[@veronicav575]

Just a word of warning to anyone wanting to try the labor cocktail. **trigger** It works. Really well. The contractions started 2 hrs after I drank it and started hard and fast. My placenta started to abrupt and we both almost died. I don’t recommend. Please don’t do this. And I didn’t even vomit or have diarrhea. Just very violent contractions. Please please just wait for natural labor if you can or ask your doctor to induce you.

[@MultiChloe20]

DON'T TAKE THE MIDWIVES BREW. I was exactly 41 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I was scared of being induced so I decided to make this brew. One hour after drinking it, I had diarrhea, nausea and a storm of contractions. This storm of contractions never stopped, it lasted until the birth, which was exhausting and painful. My birthing experience was pretty traumatic, partly due to this brew and other factors. I advise all of you to avoid this brew. I truly regret taking it. From a new mom based in The Netherlands's.

[@Abcdefghijajajaja]

Thx for sharing ❤️

[@getartsywithyogita8291]

Aren't you supposed to have contractions anyway?

[@thelmabukikun1485]

Thank goodness iam not alone, 39 weeks and 2 days. Ive been doing all these mentioned except caster oil. Hoping to meet my baby soon hopefully in a few days time

[@alishajennings2013]

I tried midwives brew to start my last labor and it worked for me. I was facing a medical induction and since I desired an unmedicated birth I preferred to avoid pitocin so I tried drinking it before going to bed and I woke up with early labor contractions 3 hours later. He was born the next afternoon

[@dorcasblossom]

Pls dear educate me on that Midwives brew pls and pls..Am 37weeks with twins and my doctor is looking at inducing me by friday but I sincerely don't want that,I just wish my babies will come on their own cause I desire a vaginal birth...Pls help me

[@BreJaVon]

Chiamaka Anyoaha did you have vomit and diarrhea

[@clairet5636]

Nearly the same exact story for me, except I drank it around 5:30 pm, went into labor at 6 and my water broke at 9, gave birth at 4:32 AM. I had been scheduled to be induced at 9 that morning 😅

[@clairet5636]

@@BreJaVon I threw up some of it soon after drinking but no diarrhea. Just regular bowel movement

[@ADB-jd9if]

متابعتك من السعودية أشكرك على المحتوى المفيد ❤❤

[@fayxwilson6250]

40+1 today. Baby number 4 and I've never even made it to 39 weeks before now. I'm so ready to meet my baby. Fingers crossed these work for me. X

[@fayxwilson6250]

Went into labour the next day and she was born at 12.01am at 41+3. It worked. 🙂

[@himalayan1912]

@@fayxwilson6250 I’m 40/40 tomorrow and same, first two came 38/39 weeks. Which tips did you do specifically?

[@fayxwilson6250]

@@himalayan1912 sex with nupple stiumation mainly. But I had clary sage oil in the defuser, figure 8 on my birthing ball and I actually went into labour and had her the day after this comment. Good luck with your labour. Relax, cliche and easier said than done i know but breath out the tension, inhale the peace and calm. Xx

[@diannecastillo5587]

@@fayxwilson6250 I'll definitely try the nipple stimulation and hopefully be in labor in the next few days 🥰

[@seekingparadise66]

When I turned 39 weeks, I walked every day for at least 30 minutes because I was guilty of not being more active before. I also ate lots of dates and drank raspberry leaf tea for that week. I did some nipple stimulation here and there but I wasnt sure if I was doing it right haha. The night before giving birth, I had some contractions but they disappeared after 1.5 hours so I fell asleep. In the morning, my waters broke as I got out of bed (7:40AM) and then the contractions returned about 2 hours later. I went to the hospital as per my midwife's instruction (10AM) and they said I was 5cm dilated!! I had my baby at 2:10PM and this was 4 days ago and it's my second baby. I was 40 weeks and 4 days. (I had frequent braxton hicks, some of which were quite intense for about 5-6 weeks before having my baby. I don't know if this was a factor for dilating quickly).

[@meganlucken5233]

I used clary sage with my first baby plan to use it again I rubbed it into my abdomen as well as took a bath with it I swear by that stuff!! Fun fact clary sage was used back in biblical times as a natural induction like pitocin. Not only does it help labor not hurt as much it helps relax the body and it makes contractions become consistent and powerful and over all it’s an amazing thing to use and get everything moving. I also did diffuse it in the hospital while in labor and it helped the entire process I will be using it again for baby #2 which is coming up and I’m glad you know about this amazing product but anyone watching this video understand clary sage should only be used when baby is full term because it is very effective and you don’t want to force labor when baby isn’t ready ! Also last fun fact pitocin comes from the root of clary sage oil clary sage is a natural pitocin it gets the oxytocin chemicals in labor to start producing at a higher level.

[@victorianeal9369]

That’s awesome! I didn’t know it was used in the Biblical times

[@sthemdletshe3395]

How to use Clary sage i am currently in 37 weeks ready to have this baby out

[@victoriadoppke]

Have a month left with my first and im just binging your vids! Thank you so much for so all of your videos!!!

[@moreofagil8501]

I’m 38+3 days and I’m ready for labor to start. I only have 11 days left, praying for patience 😄🙏🏽 as this is my first! I had cerclage removed at 37 weeks and thought she would come out immediately, but she’s comfortable.

[@atisiukoima1717]

Same here, cerclage removed at 37w..expecting labour

[@SairaSabir1443AH]

@4:36 it Takes *40+weeks * for complete development of babies...however Medical healthCare for their Own Convenience and ease will try to induce your body at 37weeks please focus on completing 41weeks and keep excercising ,eat Dates hydrate yourself and prepare for PostPartum

[@6inthestix]

I used caster oil with my last bub and he had meconium in his water when born via c section due to failure to progress as he wasn’t engaged. I won’t do it again!!

[@pakistanifaimlyincanadavlo9567]

I am 36 weeks pregnant yet i am thinking about castor oil for delevry

[@amberdelivered06]

@@pakistanifaimlyincanadavlo9567 be careful if the baby swallows the first poop this can cause extreme issues. The castor oil can make baby poop before time to come out. Very dangerous. Be blessed.

[@3alondrakaren]

Anam Shazadi hey just checking On you. What did you end up doing ? I’m 38 weeks and tomorrow I’ll be 39 weeks. Scheduled to be induced Monday since my son is getting too big. This is my 5th pregnancy and is the first time I stay pregnant this long. I’m very uncomfortable. So far I have 3 days doing Primrose Oil pills 2,000 orally and 2,000 insertes vaginally. I am 3cm open and baby is at 2 effaced.... BUT I started contractions at 28 weeks; at that time it was dangerous and we were trying to keep him from being born by limiting my daily activity. NOW we are ready but he is taking a while and I feel my cervix is taking forever!!!! Blessings to you and have a speedy recovery.

[@6inthestix]

K G be patient, baby will come when it’s ready ❤️ enjoy your pregnancy!

[@RBD582]

It has actually been proven that castor oil doesn’t cross the blood-brain barrier so the baby doesn’t get any of the medicine. Meconium can happen at any point with or without castor oil. The way that castor oil works is that it affects the smooth muscles of the body and that would be the intestines and uterus. Some people think that castor oil works because of the contracting of the intestines but the oil is making the uterus contract even without intestinal constructions.

[@wrenblackwell4417]

40+2…. Thank you for this video

[@UnforgettableAlice]

I’m 38 weeks tomorrow and I just need this boy out of me! Lol

[@anachelseafg8618]

Love all this 🙌 thank you so much for all the great info!

[@lifeofyannaa2108]

I cannot believe Im still pregnant I've been depressed and it's hard to go to sleep . It's got uncomfortable and heartburn is worse 38 wks. He will never come I'm sick sick sick and tired of being pregnant like omg Ive been praying even though it never works lol

[@goddess3387]

You’ve got this !!! Your labor is sooner than you think

[@lifeofyannaa2108]

@@goddess3387 thank you I needed to hear this 😭😭‼️

[@jkalb1744]

I am with ya!! I am Soo tired just want to be done.

[@NVHR-pq5rx]

Currently 37 weeks I’m so ready for this boy to be outtttt

[@brigikedves6413]

Baby due tomorrow sooooo want these to work 😁😁😁🤗 can't wait to meet my little boy!

[@JustCrystal210]

Im 38 weeks in........ Waiting for this bby girl to come introduce herself into this world...

[@shawnadavis7434]

Stresses me out to see so many comments of doctors wanting to induce so many women for no medical reason before 40 weeks. 😥 causing unnecessary stress and harm to baby and mother. Mother’s have the voice to decline inductions. Due Dates are estimated, only 5% of babies come on the day of due date and most women go into labor naturally after 41 weeks. We need to normalize full term births and births after 41 weeks.

[@thekollies2547]

😵‍💫I’m so scared the planned mine at 36 weeks am perfectly healthy

[@reganelizabeth149]

Are you a doctor? Weird to say for no reason.

[@lucyziegler]

Full term is considered 37w now, you can request an induction at 38-39 weeks. 41 weeks is over due and past term. It's perfectly safe to deliver after 37w because their lungs are fully developed by then. I have 3 kids and went into labor at 38w with the first 2 and 35w with my last, and only my last one was considered preterm.

[@jjrose911z2]

I just want this baby out now the pain is too immense I’m sick I don’t sleep eating is a struggle I’m 38 weeks I need this baby out now

[@francismapuranga7835]

I have delivered all my 3 babies safely a fews days after 41 week. Healthy babies. On another one the forced to induce me and it almost killed me and the baby cause it just wasn't time yet

[@butterpecan5642]

Number 10 is definitely a legit tip. I don't know about the other ones. Walking is legit too.

[@chaoscastle387]

The one thing I’ve learned after 5 kids is that labour will start when baby is ready. You can try anything and everything but if baby isn’t ready it won’t work. I went overdue with 3/5 kids. My 5th was late and I had three sweeps and tried everything except castor oil.

[@tesslopes-medina884]

Even though your three babies were late, did they arrive via natural means? No medical induction or c-sections?

[@chaoscastle387]

@@tesslopes-medina884 my 3 late babies were born without medical intervention or c sections

[@MaiaMontemurro]

Absolutely true. Baby will decide their due date. I went 42+5 with my second and had a perfectly fine birth and no induction. Currently 40+3 with my third and as much as I'd like this baby to exit, I just need to be patient. Due dates cause ridiculous and unnecessary stress.

[@Heather-dk6qd]

39.5 weeks and eager! Her head is down but I'm not effaced or dilated. I dont want to get induced at the hospital. Thanks for the tips!

[@rohinir9308]

Did you deliver?

[@Heather-dk6qd]

@@rohinir9308 Not yet. I was scheduled to be induced yesterday but I opted out and cancelled. We rescheduled but I'm hoping she comes naturally on her own prior to.

[@rohinir9308]

How many weeks are you now? Is this your first delivery?

[@kidsareourfuture]

Have u delivered

[@rohinir9308]

@@kidsareourfuture nope.. still awaiting the pain..

[@misma9596]

I started to wax all over so I can get ready for the hospital, at 38 weeks and 5 days. The pain was so bad that it triggered the labour lol around 2-3 weeks before due date. 😅 Gave birth all natural no epidural excruciating pains it was like a horror movie until my baby girl came out then it turned into love story with better actors 💕

[@Visreena]

wow am in my 40 week and i do wanna wax myself so badly..but then i donno what to do with this huge beach ball in front of me 😅😂

[@misma9596]

@@Visreena lol, I was using cream but it is toxic so I was afraid to use it such late in pregnancy. Try to shave it, get a good razor from Venus or something even better if not trim it, I was half done half full of hair. But it honestly doesn't matter anymore in those moments😁. Good luck and hope you'll have a safe delivery🤲🏼

[@Visreena]

@@misma9596 🤣 i tried to shave down there last week with my hands feeling and ended up creating a new hairstyle over there 😅😅

[@Visreena]

@@misma9596 i wish to sugar wax my legs as I'm regularly doing it for ladt 3 years but then I don't think I'll be able to do so in these last weeks of my pregnancy

[@nikalik]

40 WEEKS and 6days 😭😭 and still sitting VERY high.. ughhh. Tried everything (except Castor oil.. won't do that).

[@khurramansar2312]

And I m 40 weeks plus 3 days

[@nikalik]

@@khurramansar2312 ahh! I'm being induced TODAY! hope you are able to deliver soon! Best of luck!

[@jojjoja9599]

nikalik best of luck, hope you have( had) safe and easy delivery and a healthy baby I’m 40 weeks 1day today :(

[@nikalik]

@@jojjoja9599 yes!! Had her 8 days late. She's big! But all went well

[@nikalik]

Goodluck to you rooo

[@dakalomabudafhasi5601]

Hi Bridget, Dakalo from South Africa here We need more doulas like you ma'am please Our health care system in our country is poor and especially for public hospitals

[@LoveWinsAlways_]

What’s your take on raspberry leaf tea or dates for Vbac mom ?

[@justynagiemza7333]

I live in central Europe and it’s not really commonly used by midwives. We even don’t have such ingredients in grocery shops ;) but the castor oil is used sometimes ;) love your videos during my first time journey!

[@agnieszkabatyra4332]

I heard the version of it with peanut butter and orange juice instead of almond butter and apricot juice 😊 but I'm not gonna try it anyway, sounds awful 😅

[@paganpaige8966]

One week to go ! Really keen to meet my baby ❤

[@Ajsupermonkey]

At 9days over I took the Midwives brew at the suggestion of my midwife. It was a little different of a recipe than yours, but I took it at 12pm and delivered my son at 7:17pm. I'm on team Midwives Brew 😄

[@summerrobinson9847]

lol there are so many women in my expectant mothers forum on babycenter that think drinking the midwives brew to induce is a selfish, terrible idea. I didnt even know what it was until i watched this video and it doesnt even seem that bad. i might try it

[@ninavann9411]

I took it when I was considered full term. And had him 8 hours later. With this one I’ll prob wait another week or two before doing it again.

[@NataliaSeesIt]

​@Summer Robinson so many parent forums are full of dummies

[@ccx4785]

Definitely will try the tips here, 36W+4D now, I am drinking raspberry leaf tea, I noticed if drinking two bags a day, the braxton hicks is getting more obvious and intense, so I decide to drink only 1 bag a day for now and drink 2 bags a day after 37 weeks, then walking and use the essential oil, try the hypothesis. At 39 weeks, I will drink the midwife brew tea and then see what happens. If I am going to hospital early as I have GBS positive, gonna take the antibiotic, I will bring all these natural induction tools to prevent medical induction. Thank you so much for sharing knowledge and experience in such a clear way with all the shopping guidance too!

[@gcmv4650]

did those tips work or did you deliver until 40weeks?

[@evettemingo2297]

39 weeks friday and I'm doing everything..I just wanna have my baby already😫!!!!!

[@hira4847]

Ohhh we r same sister😭 I'm 40weeks today

[@xisfly]

I am 35 w pregnant and will be needing this video soon. LOL I started my own channel so we will see if any of these help me and I can share them.

[@jilllollis6340]

I would also like to thank you for all the videos you post. It helped me through my first pregnancy and now I’m watching your content all over again with my second.

[@ItBeTea93]

I'll be coming back to this come August!!

[@shaydene4703]

Don’t use caster oil it can kill the baby

[@angm9699]

I’m due on the 14th was given the green light for inducing 😊😊 good luck momma

[@ItBeTea93]

@@angm9699 you as well 😊

[@marcelitanava]

All your videos are so friendly and useful! 38 weeks today and so ready to pop and meet my first son 😍😍

[@junejun8]

My son is 2 months and at 37 weeks, I was crazy about inducing and having him come out 😊 mostly because I wanted to have him when my fav OB was on call as I just did not have a good relationship with the other OBs like I did with her. I did exercises and nipple stimulation for about a good week and had baby at 38 weeks and 3 days. And my OB was on call that week. Thank you so much!

[@tayloralyse2908]

My due date is this Saturday and I just had my last appointment. I’ve been dilated 2cm for weeks now. I hope he comes this week but we set a inducing date for next Wednesday just in case!

[@nekacolz537]

Did the baby came out in time

[@wonderfuljoanna21]

Midwives brew worked like magic for me. Took it at noon and began contractions at 5pm....

[@kaiiids815]

Please please please *DO NOT USE CASTOR OIL*

[@StrawberryGami]

What can happen? I took it with my first because of my OLD folk😭but it only made me poop.

[@kaiiids815]

V Nice I it can make the baby poop in the womb and they can ingest their poop. Very dangerous

[@charitywilsonleber8311]

my midwife also advised staying away from castor oil because it can cause contractions that come too fast and too strong (since it causes a lot of uproar in your digestive system it can kickstart contractions) BUT it can cause a ton of stress on the baby so they can't get oxygen and can cause a lot of other issues for baby.

[@smithn.wesson495]

@@kaiiids815 You are exactly right, thank you for sharing. There are much better other natural ways of inducing labor or starting contractions.

[@TheTruthSeekerMe]

Is there any research to support that? The only research I read on castor oil indicates it's very effective in starting labor however causes nausea in women, but nothing to the extent of what you're saying