Ways To Induce Labor Naturally At Home

When you are past your due date, you’re probably keenly awaiting for your baby to make an appearance. But before you consider medical induction, it’s important to understand the dangers of the medications. If not for medical reasons or as an emergency, you should try to avoid medical labor induction.

There are many natural methods you could try before medical induction. In this article we will explore some of the possibilities that are at your disposal at home.

Having sex is one of the favorite for many pregnant women. The semen contains a hormone called prostaglandin, which is actually similar to the medications for inducing labor, and can help soften the cervix and start dilation. Additionally, a woman releases oxytocin, which can help stimulate contractions. So why not end your pregnancy the same way you started it - by having sex.

Some methods use the force of gravity to bring the baby down. Walking around, squatting, bouncing on the exercise ball and similar activities can all help the baby to descend into the birthing canal and into the world. Some women also find walking helps them to cope with the discomforts associated with contractions.

Another option are herbs. Blue and black cohosh are believed to have properties to stimulate childbirth. You should know, however, they are potentially unsafe. They can cause excess bleeding during labor and hearth problems in newborn babies. Not recommended.

One of the most effective methods that has been used for thousands of years, but is not very well know in the western world is acupressure, or maternity acupressure, to be exact. It has been proven to be both safe and effective.

Maternity or labor acupressure uses fingers and thumbs to apply gentle pressure to key points on the skin called acupoints. This can strengthen contractions, improve dilation of the cervix, lessen labor pains, shorten the delivery time, and relax the mother. It can be safely used at home. Recommended.