It will tell you what it can and can't do. This isn't the time to run a marathon for the first time. But before you do, check-in with yourself. This is, of course, assuming that you have approval from your doctor for physical activity.
Bonus points if you're bouncing on the yoga ball at the same time. Tip: Try putting on a breast pump for nipple stimulation. There is solid research that shows nipple stimulation can be an effective way to: After birth, this is to help the uterus return to its original size, but during birth, oxytocin=contractions to get the baby out. Remember that oxytocin encourages your uterus to contract. The idea is to recreate the feeling of a baby nursing on your breast, which signals your body to release oxytocin. Unfortunately, nipple stimulation when trying to induce labor is not as fun as it sounds ( especially if you have sensitive nipples with pregnancy). Side note: if your water has broken, do not have sex to speed up labor due to the risk of infection. It's believed that 3x the natural form of prostaglandins (found in semen) has a comparable effect on ripening your cervix (effacement during labor) as Cervidil.Īlso, orgasms (& the love hormone oxytocin) are great for encouraging the uterus to contract. Sex with semen inside of you, and ideally, where you orgasm.īecause semen contains natural prostaglandins, and prostaglandins are the active 'ingredient' in the medical induction drug, Cervidil. Sometimes a medical induction is needed, and that's okay, but adding ways to induce labor naturally should be in everyone's toolkit (not sure what else to put in your birth toolkit? Check out my freebie library.)Īnd not just sex. The Health and safety of mom and baby are always the top priority. It’s equally important to make sure you go to a qualified professional, as certain pressure and needling points can be dangerous in pregnancy.There is a lot of information out there about medical inductions. However, it is vital to take medical advice first to ensure that these treatments may be suitable for your own individual pregnancy. This works by massaging various pressure points to induce labor. I tried acupuncture for morning sickness and believe it did have a positive effect, if only temporarily.Īcupressure may be more up your street if you’re not a fan of needles. He has found that only one treatment it usually needed and that the effects can be seen 6-48 hours afterward.Īcupuncture works on the theory of correcting disruptions to the flow of energy, or ‘qi’ (pronounced ‘chee’) around the body. Women’s health and reproductive specialist, Doctor Andrew Orr, has had his research published in several leading medical journals. Though the debate is still widespread, there is some research which is starting to show that acupuncture may be able to trigger labor. If the thought of needles sends you running for this hills, you might cringe at the thought of acupuncture!
You can find it in pharmacies and health food stores, either in capsules or in liquid form.
It may thin the cervix, dilating it in preparation for labor. Herbal options (check with your doctor first).Įvening primrose oil is a herb which is often recommended.
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