You may encourage the start of labor if you are full-term.
If you are full-term in your pregnancy, you may want to find ways to naturally . This is often referred to elective induction and should only be done if you are not experiencing any medical complications. Although there are medications that a doctor can prescribe that will help induce labor, you may prefer a natural method to start the process. If this is the case, you can attempt to make labor start by following a few natural steps.
Instructions
1. Have sex. Sex has been thought to induce labor because semen has a hormone that is linked to preparing the cervix for labor.
2. Walk or ride a stationary bike. The combination of movement and being upright puts pressure on your cervix and can sometimes start labor.
3. Stimulate your nipples. This practice releases oxytocin, which is a hormone that causes uterine contractions. Massage one breast at a time until a contraction begins.
4. Ride in a car on a bumpy road. This can place you pelvis in a better position for birthing and sometimes can induce labor.
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