Would it be safe to naturally induce labor when youre 36w3d pregnant with pineapple?

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Hi im currently 36w3d today with my first baby boy.My baby always VERY ACTIVE,everyday when i wake up he would kick,squirm around from left to right a lot through out the day but this morning he wasnt.It got to the point i was so scared because i've heard about some babies are so active and move around so much their umbilical cord wrap around their neck. I tried all the methods like drinking icy cold water,put my hand on my belly rub around,laying it,eat something but still nothing. I burst out crying hoping and praying that please dont let anything happen to my baby. Then 15" later he started to move and once again i started crying even more because i was so relieved that hes fine. Im so scared i do not want to go through this again. I read online that eating the whole fresh pineapple or 2 can naturally help induce your labor,not sure if its true or not.Im thinking on trying that method but idk if i should or not.Any suggestion guys?

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First off, pineapple doesn't induce labor.
Secondly, DO NOT induce your own labor bc your baby is so active-- prematurity comes with significant health risks and an active pregnancy is NOT an indication to induce labor. Talk to your doctor if you are worried, but do not decide to induce labor early at home. I'm offering this advice as a NICU nurse and a pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

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No its not safe. My baby was born at 36+4 and spent two weeks in the NICU because his lungs weren't developed.

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No it's not safe to try to induce labour before your baby is ready. Your baby's lungs may not be fully developed yet and will need the extra time to finish growing everything. The longer you wait the healthier your baby will be. The farther along you get the less they move because they start to run out of room. Maybe he was just growing and putting on weight and was sleeping.

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No it's NOT safe to induce at 36 weeks! I personally had a baby at 36 weeks (a result of preterm labor) and he ended up in the NICU. Please do baby a favor and let him/her cook for as long as possible.

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Well to be honest, things like walking and eating certain things are supposed to help, but they only work of baby is already ready! Also my first was born at 36 weeks 4 days and he was completely perfect at 7lb 7oz..doctors did nothing to stop my labor because he wouldn't have come if he wasn't ready!

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Thank you very much for all your comments.Now come to think of it i was wrong for thinking about inducing my baby in the first place.It just i was scared to lose him.Back in 2009 i had a miscarriage due to a drunk driver hit my car from the back when i was at the red light.Since then till now,has been 5 years and nothing so i thought i wouldnt be able to conceive anymore but finally i did.It was such a miracle blessing for me again so having the thought of losing my baby once again i couldnt take it.

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That's really a terrible idea trying to induce a baby that isn't ready could lead to serious problems even death of the baby it's a very silly idea , I've had 2 baby's born early to placental failure and both were underweight the first was in hospital for months born at 34 weeks at only 3 lb the 2nd 4lb15oz 15 at 37 weeks struggled to feed and poop and had all manner of issues with the  digestive system they arnt ready for food they arnt fully grown , if you have any movement problems you need to go hospital and definatly don't try to induce when baby isn't ready it's a ridiculous idea

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If you are concerned about the health of your baby, you should see your doctor and have them check him out. Absolutely not a good idea to try to induce labor one month early, especially without knowing what, if any complications there might be. Just call your doctor.

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Get a Doppler and monitor his heart.

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Hi Vy, I just wanted to say, I'm so sorry you had a miscarriage due to a drunk driver. How gut wrenchingly awful and no wonder you are anxious. I think maybe talk to a Dr about how anxious and upset you've been feeling, ask for a scan to check its all ok and maybe see if you can get another one in a week or so time. I'm not sure what the health care system is in US but in UK they would take that request quite srlsy because of your past experience. I wish you well with the rest of the pregnancy. I am on my first and also very anxious but just think you've made it this far, the odds are on your side now. Well done for being so brave. Best of luck to you.

Would it be safe to naturally induce labor when youre 36w3d pregnant with pineapple?

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