when is it appropriate to start trying to bring on labor?

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I'm a FTM and know first babies usually stay inside the womb longer! I'm almost 35 weeks. When would it be acceptable to start nipple stimulating, eating pineapple...etc? Don't want to start too soon but I'm not dilated yet (that I know of) so...when is it ok to get the ball rolling? 
Ps- I think we ALL know about fetal development and when a baby's lungs are still developing. No need to be rude.

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A large study tracking ovulation and conception dates found that "normal" pregnancy length can vary from about 37 to 42 weeks. There is inherent variability among all humans. To me, that indicates that it's OK to start trying gentle induction techniques around 37 weeks (EPO, raspberry tea, pineapple, sex, walking, stairs, exercise ball, nipple stimulation, masterbation). 
With techniques like these, you're not gonna go into labor and less your body is already getting primed and ready... just my opinion though. Good luck!

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I asked this question earlier today and got heat from so many people who couldn't read correctly because I put I'm 35 weeks and wanted to know when can I start trying to naturally induce labor. And they didn't read correctly and all thought I was trying to induce labor today when baby isn't even full term. I was so mad that i deleted it. So thanks for asking I will be following this post.

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The second the clock strikes 37 weeks IMO. I also think babies come when they're ready no matter what you do but trying to induce gives you something to do!

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39 weeks but you can try all you like the naturally induce but it will only work for a handful of women... the only thing that brings on labour is your baby and the hormones they release to react with your hormone changes... our body are wonderful things let it do its thing hun ... it's not long now I'm coming up 36weeks my self... I'm totally uncomfortable but it's not long now our baby's are happy and healthy we have a life time with them when they are out. Try enjoy your babies squirm around and the freedom you have before you have a total dependant!  Take a bath do your hair... go for lunch these little things you will miss...  all the best

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I'm 35+3 and 3cm. They gave me a steroid shot a few weeks ago and told me today if she decided to come on they wouldn't stop it. I'm ready when she is. Hopefully soon. 😩

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My doctor has told me anything after 37 weeks he wouldn't stop labor.

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Honestly, none of this stuff worked for me, it only works if your body is already ready for labour. In case your body is ready, I wouldn't start until you're considered term. That being said, I tried everything under the sun and even being 3cm dialated with my daughter didn't help any of these things to work. I'll definitely try them again as a distraction to pass the time when I'm past due, but deep down I know it's just old wives tales.

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Just speak to your doctor and see what they are okay with you doing. My doctor gave me the go ahead anytime after 37 weeks. Typically once you start these things it doesn't happen right away, it's a process. So many people get butt hurt over simple questions and are quick to jump the gun.

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Some will say 37 weeks but new studies show it's better to wait till 39 weeks. They claim 37 is full term but there are still plenty of babies who wind up in nicu born 37 weeks... it's safer to just wait and let your body and baby fully develop even though the last few weeks become so much more miserable...

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Ask a medical professional. No one knows the ins and outs of your pregnancy. And as much as pregnancy is a long slow process (which we all can't wait to end) there's a reason it lasts as long as it does. 
Hope your baby comes AFTER you're full term !

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