The document discusses 31 natural methods to induce labor, emphasizing that while many women try these techniques, there is limited evidence supporting their efficacy. It advises consulting healthcare providers before attempting any method to ensure safety and acknowledges that natural methods may lead to emergency interventions. Ultimately, it suggests allowing the pregnancy to progress naturally and highlights the benefits of full-term pregnancies for both mother and baby.

1. 31 Natural Ways to Induce Labour
It is difficult to guess if your pregnancy has already passed the
expected date of birth. Moreover, you will hear thousands of
recommendations and suggestions to try to accelerate the arrival of
the baby. The problem is that, in reality, there is very little or no
evidence that these techniques work. Obviously when the birth is over
for about 2 weeks, then it is something that everyone should worry
about and think about following the natural paths to induce labor.
The due date is on the expected lines which could make its way
anytime soon! Most women are known to deliverbabies on their
expected due date (before and after due date) It is better to wait till 40
weeks and let mother nature have its own say when your baby arrives.
A study conducted about 201 women was asked the impact on ways
to induce birth in a natural way. Close to 50 % of women surveyed at
some point had adopted a natural method to induce labour.
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Natural Methods to Induce Labour
If you have touched the mark of 40 weeks, there are ways by which
you can get the ball rolling. It could be anecdotal and there is no
reliable evidence it could spell success, so it is suggested to seek an
expert opinion of your health care provider before you resort to any
method. The doctor cannot assure pull proof success, but they can
suggest whether it is safe to attempt during pregnancy.
On a word of caution, any method of labour induction could mean
emergency interventions or assisted form of delivery. Before enticing
labour on your own, do keep your doctor in the loop.

2. The entire of process of labor and delivery is very hard and sometimes
it can go quickly or maybe it can be excruciatingly slow. On a word of
caution, any method of labour induction could mean emergency
interventions or assisted form of delivery. Before enticing labour on
your own, do keep your doctor in the loop. Here are 20 natural ways to
induce labor.
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1} Exercise
Exercise could be anything or everything that sets your heart rate
higher and could be a long walk. Even if expected results are not
achieved, it could eradicate stress and help your body prepare for the
hard days in the coming weeks.
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2} Chinese food
For reasons, pretty unknown, many women have claimed it works
wonders. It could be very well they did eat Chinese food all the way for
a head start to labour. For starters it is worth a try!

3. 3} A tinge of wine
A soothing glass of wine does induce labour. Though any form of
drinking during pregnancy is not at all recommended. Ideally you
would want an expert opinion of your doctor.
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Prevention
4} Primrose (evening oil)
Can be taken orally from the 35th
week of pregnancy. You could do
this internally and for best results do it at night. From 38th
week you
can use a panty liner. The cervix is softened so that you are tempted.
Medical experts would find it easy to break the water and no form of
further intervention is needed.
5} Pineapple

4. For best results it is better when consumed fresh and in raw form.
From a statistical perspective, chemicals embedded in pineapple do
not have a great chance of inducing labour. It does show that you
would have to pump in a lot of pineapples to start labour.
Read More: 11 Must Eat Fruits During Pregnancy
6} Acupuncture
Leads to stimulation of the hormone oxytocin in your body. In a study
conducted, around 400 women are provided with the same, coupled
with membrane stripping or a combination of both of them
during delivery. No significant results in terms of outcomes were
witnessed in both the groups, but a major chunk did not need any type
of medical interventions.
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7} Acupressure
According to some medical experts, it could start the process of
labour. Before you plan to adopt this technique on yourself, seek the
expertise of a professional acupuncture specialist. Even if it does not
alleviate pain, it works as an excellent remedial pleasure to reduce
discomfort or pain during labour.
8} Say a no to stress
The waiting time of labour is going to increase, if internal stress
occurs. Have a closer look at the exterior or internal view of your
surroundings on what factors are causing stress. It could be fear or
anxiety with the process of birth.
9} Kneeling
A friend of mine was suggested this method and she reaped in the
dividends. The moment she got down on her knees or hands in a to

5. and fro motion! Within a few minutes the water bag broke. It could be
mere coincidence as well.
10} Licorice root
Get hold of the root and not the candy. The root has less sugar and
more of licorice. It is pretty much like castor oil that has a laxative
impact. A sensation of cramps is witnessed in the uterus that
will induce labor pretty soon.
11} Stimulation of nipples
Could be done for close to an hour at a single go. The decision is out!
Some claim it could be dangerous as it can send out strong
contractions. For enhancing stimulations you can resort to a breast
pump or borrow the baby of your friend (Provided it is a close friend of
yours)
Read More: 11 Home Remedies for Treating Nipple Thrush
12} Orgasms
It is a feel good reason and orgasm does cause contractions. For this
reason a lot of women enjoy orgasms during pregnancy. This could be
tried with your better half or when you are alone as well. It all
eventually boils down to your comfort level.
13} Resort to homeopathy
Herbal remedies could be an effective method to entice labour. The
commonly used ones are black cohosh or herbs blue. Seek the expert
opinion of a doctor on what is a recommended dosage. At the same
time it should be safe as well.
14} Relaxation with shower or a bath

6. The best way to entice labour is sometimes to make sure that your
body has ample rest. It can induce contractions and it could be used
as a test method to figure out whether the mother is really
encountering labor. If the pressure or cramping goes off during the
shower or bath, then most likely it is going to be false alarm.
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15} Leaves of raspberry
It could be consumed in the form of pill or tea. You could start at
around 34 weeks as there is some debate on whether it can induce
labour, however it goes on to strengthen the uterus. It makes sure a
shorter labour is achieved as contraction contributes to more
achievement.
16} Massage
A qualified professional massage therapist can work with a pregnant
woman. They are pretty much aware on how to entice labour points.
For this specific reason it is not recommended to avail the services of
a massage therapist during the starting stages of labour.
Read More: 11 Benefits of Prenatal Massages Therapy
17} Spicy foods
For sure one of the well- known pregnancy starters! The main reason
on why it works, as it could upset your digestive system that upsets
your uterus. On a lighter note not recommended in any way!
18} Sweep or stretching your membranes
Your doctor could undertake this simple procedure. Into your cervix a
finger is inserted and a mere sweep (finger) divides amniotic sac and
the uterus. It could lead to labor pain within a couple of days. For
some women it could be a painful procedure, whereas for others it

7. could be pretty painless. For effective result it depends on how dilated
you are.
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19} Focus more on gravity
Often when you are lying or sitting down, contractions will slow and
even stall. To make sure a regular pattern is being followed, take the
support of a birthing ball, or try to stand as much as possible during
labor.
20} Work on the mental side of things
Are you facing some form of physical anxiety that you are ready for
your baby? It could be in the form of stress, anxiety or any expectation
revolving around your baby. The chances are that emotions are taking
the better of you and the body is advising that labor is round the
corner.
By the end of 40 weeks, the mind- set of most women is to have
babies in their arms or popping out from their bellies. The perks of
natural labor is something that is hard to ignore and it includes
recovery. Women who have natural labor are known to recover in a
quick way in comparison to women who have had assisted labor. It
indicates more time that is spend in the womb of a mother, would
mean along with baby your hospital time is reduced.
Babies who complete a full term pregnancy also possess many
benefits. More time that is spend in the womb means
 Reduced chances of any form of infection or blood sugar levels
 Sufficient time to build muscles
 Efficiency in terms of brain development, as during weeks 35 to 40,
the brain of the baby grows a third of its size.
 Paves way for better feeding once the baby is born

8.  Improved levels of breathing. Babies who have a
premature delivery (at least a couple of weeks) could experience a
host of breathing difficulties.
21} Relaxation
The excess of nerves and stress will cause your muscles to contract
and this will not help the fetus out. Nerves and anxiety cause the body
to secrete adrenaline, and this hormone acts as an inhibitor of
oxytocin, which is the hormone responsible for contractions. You can
practice relaxation techniques that help you release the tension of
your muscles. Some activities such as yoga, pilates or breathing
exercises can make you feel better and reduce stress.
22} Laugh
Something as simple as laughing generates oxytocin and helps
eliminate emotional and physical blockages, which are very common
in the last weeks of pregnancy.
Find something that makes you laugh, a movie, a series, ask your
partner to tell you a funny story or spend an afternoon with your
friends remembering old anecdotes.
In addition, when you laugh your body relaxes and releases tension,
therefore, it will also help to reduce the stress and anxiety frequent at
this stage
23} Sex
Basically, the induction of labor involves maturation of the cervix
through which water discharges or dilation occurs to start labor more
quickly and more. The chances of cervical ripening increases, such as
a full-term pregnant woman continuing to have sex with her partner. In
addition, sex triggers the release of oxytocin, which is a key hormone
that induces labor. Semen contains prostaglandins, which also ripens
the cervix and causes it to dilate.

9. 24} Some foods
It is believed that some foods can help to advance the delivery and
some pregnant women say that after eating their labor has started in a
few hours. Among them is the spicy food, which, they argue, can
cause the uterus to contract and this could help to advance the birth.
However, there is no connection between the uterus and the stomach
and it has not been shown that these foods can induce labor.
There are other foods, such as pineapple that can help mature the
cervix thanks to an enzyme called bromelain. And others like basil,
oregano or ginger have also been linked to inducing labor naturally.
25} Bananas
Bananas have a lot of potassium, which is essential for muscle
contraction. So being short of potassium could delay work. It is
recommended to eat bananas in moderation and avoid taking
potassium supplements, as they can be toxic when taken incorrectly.
26} Chocolate
Chocolate is exciting and is one of the tricks that moms use to notice
the movements of the baby in the womb. Chocolate and other
products with caffeine, such as coffee, stimulate the baby and,
therefore, may encourage him to move and could trigger labor. Some
advise that it is better to take a bowl of hot chocolate.
27} Blue and black cohosh
Cohosh is a plant native to the northwest of the United States and
Canada and with a long tradition of medicinal use. However, the FDA
of the United States classifies it as a dietary supplement.
Supposedly, black cohosh acts as a uterine tonic and the effect is
similar to taking infusions of raspberry leaves. The combination of blue

10. and black cohosh has been used to strengthen and regulate uterine
contractions.
It is assumed that these plants work best when the contractions have
already begun, but are weak and/or irregular.
28} Clary Sage Oil
Research shows that sage oil aromatherapy can help promote work
and relieve pain. In fact, it is so effective in the job promotion that use
is contraindicated at any other time during pregnancy. This method
should be used only by a trained midwife or professional – it is not
going by itself as it can cause damage if used improperly.
29} Golden Seal
Its active components of hydrastine and berberine have taken a long
time to induce labor. It can be taken orally in the form of tablets. As it
can be dangerous during pregnancy if taken incorrectly, seek
professional advice first.
30} Take cinnamon
The infusion of cinnamon activates the muscular action of the uterus
causing contractions. That is why many doctors recommend avoiding
it during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester.
31} Motherwort
This is a great herb to use to end the pregnancy. It makes
contractions more effective, rule out the contractions of Braxton Hicks,
and stops false childbirth. Taken shortly after birth, the heart rate can
also calm the nerves and potentially prevent postpartum depression.
Your body should follow the natural course of action as it is; get as
much rest as possible. It is easier said than to follow it during

11. pregnancy. Both the mother and the baby are going to need all the
energy in the world.
Before resorting to any mechanism to induce labor, have a one on one
discussion about possible complications which could arise. Though
most of the methods are popular among pregnant women, but there
are very little facts to prove them. The best bet would be to let the
baby follow their natural course of birth, even if you have to wait a
couple of weeks as well.
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References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/natural-ways-to-induce-
labor#acupuncture
https://wehavekids.com/having-baby/Ways-to-induce-Labour-Naturally