Medically induced labor for pregnant women can be pretty intensive and painful. But there are some ways to induce labor naturally. According to MaternityCorner.com, some of these methods are OK to be used throughout pregnancy since there is no harm while for others it is best to wait until the final weeks of pregnancy. It is never a good idea to force a woman's body to go into labor when it isn't ready.
Instructions
1. Have sex with your partner. Semen contains prostaglandins, which cause the cervix to ripen or soften in preparation for birth, and female orgasms produce oxytocin, the hormone responsible for contractions. It also is a great way to connect with your partner.
2. Try walking around to speed the process of getting into labor. Try to walk as much as you can, but do this near your home at your own risk. If this works, get ready to head to the hospital.
3. Try herbs and essential oils. Certain herbs like basil and oregano may cause contractions if eaten in the last weeks of pregnancy, and essential oils like evening primrose contain the prostaglandins that ripen the cervix, according to MaternityCorner.com.
4. If all these methods fail, then it is best to wait it out or have your doctor help you go into labor. When the time comes, your baby will let your body know for sure.
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