Has HeidiHi had her baby?

[Fuschia]

Acupuncture and reflexology and both v. good for starting off labour, IME.

[linzkg]

goodness HeidiHi .. you have had such a similar pregnancy to me .. the wait drags doesn't it .. have you done acupuncture or reflexology yet? reflexology worked for me - we did it late friday night (after i burst into tears at the thought of a medical induction that had been booked for the monday coming) - i went into labour a few hours late and he was born at home in water! just make sure the bub is engaged before bring on on the labour .. mind you breaking of the water is supposed to "flush" them out .. didn't work for me and i had push him down myself .. hard work!

BUT if you do end up going with the medical induction just remember the end result - it's totally worth every minute - jut keep positive and strong!

[lorraineliyanage]

Has anyone mentioned nipple tweaking, it worked for my baby when I was 2 weeks overdue. Verona Hall (a local midwife) recommended this and it sent me into labour about 2 hours later. I had previously had no Braxton hicks or any signs of anything rumbling down below!

Here's some info I found on google:

Nipple Stimulation to Self-induce

This is a practice often recommended by midwives when a woman is long past due or when labor is stalled. Nipple stimulation causes the release of oxytocin, the same hormone that causes uterine contractions. Many women report, however, that the contractions produced from this method are much stronger and more painful than natural labor, but are not any more effective. Please note: In order to use this method for induction, you must stimulate the nipples for long periods of time. The usual recommendation is 15 minutes of continual stimulation on each nipple each hour for several hours. So, the amount of stimulation you may experience during intimacy, while nursing an older child, or while pumping your breasts while pregnant will not cause you to go into labor. The general recommendation on these activities is to abstain from them when your condition warrants doctor recommended pelvic rest. Please check with your practitioner before trying this.

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[Fuschia]

I did find acupuncture and reflexology gave me immediate contractions, as did twin I suckling right after his birth... that's the closest I have to evidence :-)

[colanut]

Hello....not sure if you're still waiting?

I had an induction [2nd baby] was deffo the easiest of all 3 births.

I just had the gel pessary and went to sleep in hospital [they gave me the pessary at 10pm] woke 7 hrs later in labour and the baby was born in under 1hr and a half!

intense labour but i was glad it was quick.

Good luck.

[Helen GV]

I was also induced and to be honest it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Painful, yes, but quick!

All the best Heidi Hi

[intexasatthe moment]

Still holding a good thought for you HeidiHi .

[The Nappy Lady]

Oh dear, it's all gone very quiet....do you think Heidi is stuck in hospital, or at home too busy cuddling her new arrival to post on here....hmmmmmmmmmm

Hope she is OK.

[curlykaren]

I know, I keep checking this thread, fingers crossed for heidi x

[Mellors]

She had a little (big!) boy on Saturday, but had a rough time, and I suspect is still in hospital. I am sure she will fill you in on te details when she is up and about. They are both ok though.

[sophiesofa]

Congratulations to the HH family then (tu)

[Ko]

Many congratulations Heidi!!!

[curlykaren]

oh, how lovely, congrats heidi...let the fun begin!!!

[sillywoman]

Hey, that doesn't sound too bad. If she was induced Friday & had the baby Saturday - as inductions go that's pretty good (hopefully?) Congratulations on the safe arrival of master HH, as culykaren says 'let the fun begin'!

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Many congratulations HeidiHi!

[kristymac1]

That's great news! Hope they're both home soon and enjoying those magical (if tough at times!) first everythings.....

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

Thanks Mellors for updating!

Thank you all so much for asking after me, for your advices, well wishes and so forth.

It was lovely to be thought of, especially after everything that has happened!

I have posted my story on a different thread! xx