And some can overstimulate your uterus or pose other risks. Walking and other forms of moderate exercise are safe during pregnancy and recommended for most women. Sadly, there's no evidence that exercise can bring on labor.
However, once you are in labor , spending time upright could help shorten the process. Taking a drive on a gravel road or hitting a few speed bumps won't help start labor. It also won't hurt your baby, since he or she is well protected from life's minor bumps by the uterus and surrounding fluid. Always err on the side of safety, however, and wear a seat belt, even in the back seat. Despite the stories about babies born quickly after their moms ate spicy pizza or a certain eggplant Parmesan, no spice or food has been scientifically proven to get labor started.
Some people theorize that spicy food causes contractions by stimulating the digestive system. Others suggest that spicy food increases production of prostaglandins, which can also help move labor along. But while an upset stomach or diarrhea could release prostaglandins into the body and stimulate mild uterine cramping, that's unlikely to be enough to cause labor.
This tasty fruit contains an enzyme called bromelain, which is rumored to stimulate labor. However, there are no studies to prove this is the case. There's no harm in eating pineapple to try and start labor you'll get a healthy dose of vitamin C but don't overdo it because too much pineapple can irritate the stomach. Acupuncture involves inserting tiny needles through the skin in strategic locations throughout the body. Acupressure is similar, but uses pressure from touch instead of needles.
Some people swear these techniques can be used to get labor started, or to shorten labor. 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. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world.
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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. Be the first to comment! No comments yet. Close this dialog window Add a comment.
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Eating dates can help soften the cervix and promote spontaneous labor, Costa says. In one study , women who ate date fruit for four weeks prior to their due date were less likely to need a formal induction.
The verdict: Costa encourages all of her patients to eat six dates a day. Just make sure to buy the whole, pitted dates, rather than the ones that come diced up and covered in sugar.
The verdict: She recommend women drink one to two cups a day starting at 32 weeks. Perhaps the most important thing to do as you await the arrival of your new baby is the hardest to swallow — have patience. I promise there will be an end. Can pineapple induce your labor? What about castor oil? A certified nurse midwife weighs in on natural tactics that women use hoping to coax their bodies into labor.
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