Meanwhile, raspberry tea is often recommended in the weeks before a due date to tone the uterus but hasn't proved to have any effect on labor. And numerous studies have suggested that using acupuncture to induce labor naturally is promising, but other studies link it to prolonged pregnancy. Forty-three percent of the respondents in Dr. Schaffir's study said they exercised more in the final days of pregnancy in hopes of bringing on labor.
But although good for you, exercise hasn't proved to speed labor, Dr. Schaffir says. His best advice to past-due women longing for that first contraction? Skip the home remedies to induce labor, eat right, rest, and enjoy those last few days of pregnancy as much as possible.
How to Induce Labor at Home. By Dr. Laura Riley Updated July 14, Save Pin FB More. Parents Magazine. Laura Riley. Nipple stimulation Nipple stimulation , which involves gently rubbing a nipple between your fingers, using a breast pump or a combination of both, can help release oxytocin.
Evening Primrose Oil EPO Used after 37 weeks, EPO does have substances that your body changes into prostaglandins, which can help soften your cervix and help it thin, but there are no formal studies to show its impact on labor. Membrane stripping If your cervix is favorable, your doctor or midwife, using a gloved finger, can separate the amniotic sac from the area around the cervix.
October 19, How to Recognize and Treat an Ectopic Pregnancy. October 09, September 26, September 20, The verdict: Do it — please! The verdict: Feel free to give it a try. Pineapple is loaded with an enzyme called bromelain that is sometimes used to help get the bowels moving. Stimulating the nipples releases oxytocin, and there is actually some solid research behind this method. The verdict: It can be effective. But she recommends that women do it only under supervision of a physician or midwife.
Made from the little-known castor bean, castor oil is a powerful laxative that stimulates the intestines. It may, in turn, irritate the uterus and cause contractions.
It can also cause dehydration, so staying hydrated is crucial if using this method. He or she uses a finger to separate the amniotic sac that surrounds the baby from the area around your cervix.
A few small studies support this, but there needs to be more rigorous research of these techniques. Acupuncture has also been found in several studies to ease the pain of labor. If you're desperate for labor to start, talk to your doctor or midwife about ways to speed the process along. And if labor doesn't start on its own by a week or two after your due date, your caregiver will induce labor using medication and other techniques.
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Cleveland Clinic. Truth or Tale? Duryea, E. The truth about "natural" ways to induce labor. Kelly, A. Cochrane Library. Siregar, E. International Journal of Nursing and Health Services. Induction of labor with oxytocin. Join now to personalize. Photo credit: Nathan Haniger. Are there natural ways to induce labor?
Here's the scoop on some of the techniques you may have heard about: Sexual intercourse: Semen contains prostaglandins, and having an orgasm may stimulate contractions. Nipple stimulation: Stimulating your nipples releases oxytocin and may help start labor. Castor oil: Castor oil is a strong laxative.
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