Im 38 weeks pregnant and I bought castor oil to try to induce my labor. But when I mixed it, I puked it up. I have mixed it with orange juice and apple juice and nothing worked.

I Had a Dr’s appointment this last friday at 39 weeks and 4 days and my blood pressure was 140 over 90. They had me lie down for 10 min. then took it again and there was no change. I was sent to the hospital for monitoring of the baby and I and for some blood work. My blood pressure was taken every 15 mins and finally started going down after about 45 mins of resting.(the babies heart rate was fine btw). The blood work came back normal but was sent home on bedrest for the weekend. I have a drs appointment monday at exactly 40 weeks and Im just curious if my doctor will go ahead and induce my labor if my bp is fine the day of my dr visit?

any suggestions on things i could try? and i am not willing to do castor oil, or cohosh! just wanting some ideas

I am being induced on Friday. I was just wondering after they start the pitocin how long will it take to start labor?

Hi everyone. I am 32wks & 3 days pregnant today & have been put on bed rest until further notice – possibly the remainder of the pregnancy. I was starting to have irregular false labor contractions that were beginning to get stronger, and anywhere from 2 in an hour, to 12+. I asked a question a few days ago about giving myself a cervical exam & about my thinking I was dilating.

What put me on bed rest:
I went into L&D on Monday @ 11am JUST for an exam to ease my mind, and found out I was almost a full 1cm dilated. My OB, who was on call, got me to stay for a couple hours to examine me again (since this was the first time she examined me & didn’t have any prior experience with my cervix). She came and checked me around 230 and found I was at 2cm. My contractions were becoming more regular and more painful Although, weird thing is, I was hooked up to a monitor the WHOLE day, and the contractions weren’t really showing up on the sheets?…

Anyways, my OB admitted me over night to keep an eye on me, after assigning me 2 shots of steroids 24hrs of each other, and some sort of medication that’s a blood pressure pill that stopped my contractions from continuing. It worked, and my ‘labor’ ceased. Although she wanted me to stay one more night just for extra monitoring, she let me go home last night as I was so uncomfortable being in the hospital (I was there for 26hrs, alone, and overheard 7 different women giving birth during my stay). Since I was doing so well, and my body seemed to be cooperating the whole day, they discharged me after giving me my final shot, checking my stats, and giving me one more dose of those blood pressure pills (the name of them started with a "P"?).

While I was admitted, I was also on strict bed rest where I could ONLY get up from the bed to go to the bathroom, and back. This was very annoying with IV… lol. I JUST THOUGHT I’D BE GOING IN FOR A REGULAR EXAM, and maybe be about an hour! Come to find out I’m starting labor, and am admitted for 2 days, and my life is turned upside down!…

**End of story – Thanks for reading! Now, for the question:**

Anyways, I am indefinitely off of work for the rest of the pregnancy. I am now assigned to be on ‘moderate bed rest’ until further notice – which basically consists of me getting up to go to bed, get to the couch, go to the bathroom, and get to the kitchen ~ I can’t work in the babies room, I can’t do a lot of activity, and at least for now I can’t go for walks … I CAN do light chores, but I HAVE to stop for breaks in between, especially if I start to cramp or have any pressure down there. I almost couldn’t even attend my Baby Shower coming up on Sunday cause the OB is hesitant, but as long as I stay sitting & not all over the place, she’s allowed it. How can I cope with all of this???? I’m already going crazy… I just went in for an exam, and ended up having everything turned upside down. I’m also worried because I’m currently constipated, and can’t afford the stool softeners the Doc wants me to get right now… And I know it’s causing me to cramp and it’s putting strain on my body. I AM contracting more today then I did all day yesterday in the hospital.. I’m scared cause I really don’t want to go back there til absolutely necessary.. I want the cramping to stop!

How can I help this and how can I survive bed rest??? THERE IS STILL SOO MUCH TO DO!! And it’s not fair that getting the room ready (which isn’t even close to being done) is now all on my boyfriend, along with most of the cleaning, and ALL the financial burden (as I can not get maternity). I want and NEED to help I want to be a part of it.. Do you know what I mean by all this?… Lol.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING!!! I hope I’m not too all over the place … It’s all a little overwhelming! I reeeeally look forward to the answers you can give. xx
PS- My OB also sent me yesterday morning for a surprise ultrasound, just to check out my son’s health, and mainly, weight. He is a VERY healthy boy, all organs are there and fine, the blood is flowing perfectly in the cord, and he weighs 4lbs 4oz already He’s also head down, but not effacing or anything. So, HE’S GOOD. It’s just me … And with the steroid shots, if he NEEDED to be delivered, he’s be alright.
I’m scared We’re not ready for him to come yet, and theirs just still SO much to do… I don’t want to go into labor yet, either.. I’m really freaking out And my cramping isn’t making me feel any better.. but I really think it’s because of the constipating so I NEED to help that…

PLZ HELP!! THANK YOU!! x
I just want to state that 1) I’m not trying to be selfish. It’s jsut this all came out of NO WHERE! My whole pregnancy until now had NO problems at all, and no signs of any. That’s why I didn’t expect anything major to be going on when I went into L&D on Monday. It’s just all so overwhelming. Obviously I’m going to do what’s best for my baby! I hope you know what I mean…

And 2) It’s not that my boyfriend is being unreasonable or anything. He completely gets it and knows it’s not my fault or anything, and that I should do all I can to keep Zach in there for a bit longer! He’s stressed out, but he’s taking it all in strides (as best he can, anyway) I just feel bad, and robbed. I don’t want to force him to have to do everything, you know?… Anyway, yeah..

i am 37 weeks and experiencing a lot of pain in my upper stomach… I think the baby may be large but am not sure. I am going to wait another two weeks and try to naturally induce my labor. Any ideas as to how to do so? I know the walking, and the sex helps, but anything else? I dont want to try castor oil, and I have heard about the red raspberry leaf tea. This is my second pregnancy and its much more uncomfortable then the first. I have retained a lot of water in my legs and its actually beginning to hurt. My stomach feels so stretched out and although i know thats all common, I would still like to try to induce at 39 weeks. Believe me I am not being selfish. I know my baby is healthy right now, and I am not trying to do this right now either so please no rude responses. If nothing else, let me know some ways to ease my pains in my stomach and legs from the water…Elevating my legs doesnt work! Thanks
i am also experiencing horrible back pains…any ideas as to how to relieve the pressure that shoots across my lower back?
actually its a girl… everyone thinks she is a he tho because i am carrying like she is a boy so they say lol….

Was wondering how many mommies used castor oil to induce your labor? Did it work or did it just make you sick? How many weeks were you when you decided you wanted to try to induce your labor by castor oil? I just find this very interesting..Thanks for all your replies in advance…

lightly bouncing on it? During our baby prep class they said this was a good way to bring the baby down but im wondering if it actually works lol, thanks!