Should I try to to make myself go into labor??

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Hey all! I’m 38 weeks today and I cannot WAIT to meet our little man. I know he wouldn’t be considered pre-term if he came now but I also know he’s not technically full term until 39 weeks. I’m tempted to do things like walk more, drink red raspberry and nettle leaf tea and a few other “wives tales” that supposedly start the labor process. Would that be harmful to the baby? Should I just wait? Or is 38 weeks long enough?

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Nothing is going to work unless your body is ready. Those teas just “help” in labor. They don’t actually make you go into labor. 
And whatever you do, DONT use castor oil. 
I’d just walk walk walk. You can have sex too.

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You can't make yourself go into labor

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Well from what I hear a lot of those things are just that, old wives tales. Even if you do those things they don’t really make the baby come unless your baby is already ready to come. And some aren’t safe. I’d consult your doctor.

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You can do all of that and still be pregnant for another 3 weeks.

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Walking more and drinking raspberry tea isn’t harmful and generally is considered an old wives tale anyway.

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I mean walking isn't going to hurt. I personally would talk to your doctor. However though I think if your bodies not ready. It probably won't work.

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Ask your dr.

Should I try to to make myself go into labor??

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