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Safe Ways of Inducing Labor Naturally
You are 9 months pregnant (probably thinking about inducing labor), weigh more than you ever
have in your entire life, can't sleep, are tired constantly, have a hard
time getting around... you want this baby out!!!
Unfortunately there is no
magic word, no special formula that if you follow, you will go into labor
immediately, however, there are a few things you can do to speed up
the process of inducing labor naturally.
They are as follows: * *The SECRET method- that is sure to induce your labor naturally is
Maternity Acupressure.
This method is so effective that it will allow you to do 2 very important things, by:
All of this with something as easy as pressing a spot on your skin with your thumb (or partners thumb)!!!! Maternity Acupressure is so awesome that it works for 83% of women who try it! Let's face it...by this point you have tried everything else and nothing worked. You have swollen ankles, varicose veins, an aching back and can hardly take another day of being pregnant...this is probably one of the safest and most effective ways for
inducing labor naturally.
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*LaborBoost Labor Cream
- this is a herbal cream that is used and recommended by midwives to stimulate labor. LaborBoost has powerful herbs (blue and black cohosh) that help strengthen and increase labor and reduce pain. It is made with 100% all natural ingredients.
In the July 2005 edition of Pregnancy Magazine, they voted
LaborBoost
as one of their top picks for belly balms! This cream is highly recommended by midwives, because it is a natural way to ease the body into labor, without having to deal with harsh drugs (Pitocin), does not cause diarrhea (castor oil), and is extrememly effective for women who are already in the early stages of labor (i.e. have dilated 1 cm or more, and/or the cervix has begun to efface).
ARTICLE: Using A Herbal Cream When Inducing Labor
*Walk- *Sex
- yes the same thing that got pregnant can get the baby
out! Sex is great for several reasons; it not only is a great way to
express your love for your husband, but there are 2 things that sex does for
inducing labor naturally. When a pregnant woman has an orgasm her
uterus contracts which if done at the right time can start the labor
process. The second way sex can help in inducing labor is that the semen contains
prostaglandins which thin out the cervix to allow for dilation. Hospitals
have inserts they give pregnant women to ripen or soften their cervix to induce
labor, and the insert is nothing more than pig semen (prostaglandins).
*Nipple Stimulation- along the same lines as sex,
having your husband stimulate your nipples, causes your uterus to contract,
and can start the labor process.
*Castor Oil- this should be used only after consulting your physician, and should be used sparsely. Castor oil causes bowel movement and can cause discomfort. The benefit of using castor oil is not only getting cleaned out before delivery, but because it causes diarrhea, it causes contractions of the bowels which can irritate the uterus and cause it to then contract, inducing labor. Do not use this is you are dehydrated, ill, or high risk. An embarrassing side effect can be that you have diarrhea during labor. Yikes! *Spicy Food- Similar to castor oil, spicy foods irritate your bowels and can cause contractions, but only if your body is ready. (Try this before castor oil. It is much more pleasant.) *Stripping Membranes- If you are past your due date, or then doctors need to induce you, they will strip your membranes, if your body hasn't already. This procedure involves the doctor using his/her finger to remove the membranes around the amniotic sac, causing your body to naturally release hormones that begin the labor process. This procedure can be painful, causing cramping and discomfort. *Breaking the Water- This is a simple, non-painful procedure, where the doctor or midwife actually goes in and breaks the sac around the baby. This does cause contractions to begin, however if they aren't strong enough, the doctor may then administer Pitocin to speed up the process, inducing labor with synthetic oxytocin. ***Using a birth ball during the early stages of labor, makes an easy way for you to be comfortable, in the correct position (using gravity to aid in labor progression), and an easy way for your husband or labor coach to comfortably sit behind you while you rock or bounce on the ball. If you have any concerns or questions, or maybe even a good story to share about labor induction, come share with us! Search our site:
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Read My Story . Discover how we came across Maternity Acupressure and why a member of the Pregnancy Health Center team, plans to use these techniques when she has her baby in July.