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Methods for kick starting labor?

I'll be hitting that 30 week mark soon, which means only 7 until full term. Is anyone going to be doing insane methods and such to try and push themselves into labor? I won't do anything stupid and will confirm everything with my doctor obviously. But what are some crazy things you've heard that help?
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Just be active. Don't torture yourself bc none of those things are going to work if baby isn't ready. Walking is the best thing you can do. It can get your body ready and help move things along when they do begin. Try not to stress and remember that the longer baby bakes the better. It's hard to be patient but it's worth it in the end! 

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Don't take castor oil! It can cause some pretty scary side effects for you and baby! I'd say, be active and that should enough to kick start labor!

Ra

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Orgasms cause contractions for me so once I hit full term it's on lol! 😏💦

La

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I actually joked with my doctor today that once I hit 38 weeks I'm going to start doing jumping jacks and he laughed, but said after 37 weeks if I want to get things moving just swift walking and sex should do the trick!

Ma

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It's, of course, best to wait for baby to be ready on their own. But if you get to be over due and can't wait any longer... I heard sex will help (semen softens the cervix), eating pineapple, nipple stimulation, long walks, or bumpy car rides.
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