How to naturally induce labor

For those of us who do NOT enjoy pregnancy, and are at the point of pregnancy where it is SAFE to bring baby into the world, here are some ways to safely and naturally get labor started!

1. Exercise

Exercise can be anything that gets the heart rate up, such as a long walk. Even if this method doesn’t work, it’s a great way to relieve stress and keep your body strong for the task ahead.

Personally, taking long walks was how I was able to naturally induce labor with both of my boys!

2. Sex

This is an option I’m not against 😉

There are multiple reasons why having sex could induce labor.

For example, sexual activity, especially having an orgasm, can release oxytocin, which may help jumpstart uterine contractions.

Also, there is prostaglandin hormones in semen that helps ripen the cervix.

3. Nipple stimulation

Stimulating your nipples can cause your uterus to contract and may bring about labor.

Nipple stimulations stimulate oxytocin production. Oxytocin is the hormone that causes the uterus to contract and the breast to eject milk.

4: caster oil.

This is something that several of my friends have taken to get labor started, but I cannot speak on the safety of it and it’s personally something that I didn’t want to risk because I have seen that it can cause painful contractions without actually bringing about labor!

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