I'm only at 37 weeks, but up until now we thought we were having a premie baby. Around 30 weeks I was already effacing and dilating and having contractions. So when we hit 36 weeks, my doctor was super excited and said we had made it to the point of safety! With that, she said I was able to start drinking raspberry leaf tea in preparation for labor. IT MADE MY CERVIX GO FROM 40% to 80% THINNED IN LESS THAN A WEEK! At least I think that's what did it :) I haven't had intercourse with the hubby, nor had I gotten a cervical check throughout that week, and I went from 40-80 that quickly. The only thing I did differently was that I drank two cups of raspberry leaf tea a day. I really think that's what has helped! So any mamas that are ready to pop their baby out, definitely give it a try!