My wife is due to give birth in 2 weeks. are there any ways to speed labour along?

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electra	she can walk or you can have sex too. long as she dont have problems. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cancycrab	the baby will come when it wants to come but u can go for long walks, eat spicy food, drink herbal tea, have sex... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

First Lady	Just let nature take it's course. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stephen b	i found a hot bath helped as soon as i got in to that bath after being sent home from the hospital i swear my contrations came alot quicker i gave birth less than 2 hours later i also found leaning up against a radiator (with your back to it) help ease the pain and in a way soothing good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mahree	My OB told me to have sex Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brasport2002	Suckle her breasts or put her on the breast pump, this will put out the hormones that can induce labor, but why would you want to do that, if the 39-40 week is the appreciable span? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sherrie	I heard that sex is reccomended and that taking a walk are both good to help speed along a pregnancy. I think almost anything physical could do that. The sex I would reccomend cause both of you could get some enjoyment. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

IAN HAMER	my mum had lots of curries to push me out Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

horsegal	Baby will come when he/she is ready, although in hospital they do encourage walking around. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lynn	Yup - sex & walking - although not at the same time - he he Good luck... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JESICA R	sex, walking, castor Oil(not great, but it has a funny way of working) hot peppers(makes the baby move around into position) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Alice W	The baby is going to come in its time but many doc prescribe walking. Many pregnant folks are seem walking the mall. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rabiyah	do you just mean to ask about when labour actually begins so that its quick? basically try to get your wife to stay calm and not stress the baby out as this delays things, and keep mobile for as long as possible during contractions good luck to you both Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tonyhrst	Just hope they elect Gordon Brown as new leader! Good luck buddy,hope all goes well!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Clints_wench	Have lots of sex, and do lots of walking Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

karen m	yes ive had 2 kids the midwife told me to have plenty of sex and let his sperm do the rest it breaks down the thin layer which hold your waters in and u cant hurt the little one inside plus the other fact is you wont be having sex for up to six weeks after the birth so make up for wots going to be lost time lol as instructed by my midwife lol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

scamrhoop	I had a baby a year and half ago, even though you really REALLY shouldn't, eat something spicy or anything that she doesn't normally eat. It will aggravate the baby. Then again, your baby maybe stubborn and will give you guys two EXTRA weeks. Have sex, walk in a mall, stay active. I did that and my son came, plus the delivery was easy NO PAIN MEDICATION! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tchn138	Sex, walking and lasagna always worked in my family Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sue K	I tried sex, really hot and spicy curries, Raspberry Leaf tea, walking - the lot!!! All of my three were still two weeks late and had to be induced! Good luck to you and your wife, you must both be really fed up although really excited! xx Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

u wanted 2 know	have sex and walk a lot.It worked for me.Bang her back out and give it to her like u want the baby to come. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rjohara731	Fruit doesnt fall off the tree until its is RIPE, your baby shouldnt come until it is finsihed developing. you can try walking, and sex. But it wont help you just need to be patient and prepared. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sam	Yeah I've always heard that walking helps. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Freakyfran	not really the apple wont fall until it is ripe Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tickle Me Xtreme!!	Yep, sex and walking. Castorl/Cod Liver Oil makes for an extreme bowel movement which for some reason stimulates or can stimulate release of Oxytocin. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lucia	tell her to jump up & down Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Janmac	For the last 7 days give her a small glass of pure orange juice with a dessert spoon of olive oil - tastes better than cod liver or castor and gives baby lovely skin - and short drives in the car over a bumpy road also helps. Good luck hope all goes well. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

peltris	Sex ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

x	Conduct a Caesarean section. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Welsh Geordie	Raspberry Leaf Tea, then go for drives in country especially over lots of cattle grids Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

steve c	Squeeze her head. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

arwen	the apple wont drop till its ripe. ever heard that one haha she could try eating fresh pineapple, drinking raspeberry leaf tea, having sex, these things can help bring on labour but not always Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No