That person has been assigned bed rest by their doctor (bedrest orders should be taken seriously, as resisting rest can be harmful to the mother and/or baby).It is recommended that a person avoid inducing labor, “natural” or otherwise, if: If you’re pregnant and willing to try anything to induce labor (like riding a bike or eating spicy food), you should be aware of some of the possible ramifications. Semen has the right hormones to prepare a cervix for uterine contractions. *The only “method” that has been proven to work somewhat is sexual activity.
#WAYS TO INDUCE LABOR FULL#
Full Moonįiction: A full moon increases the chance of immediate labor.įact: Though research has been done, there is no science to back this theory up. That being said, spicy food isn’t very healthy for a fetus and could upset the stomach to the point of intense cramping and cervical discomfort. Spicy Foodįiction: Spicy food, because of its habit of upsetting stomachs, can induce labor.įact: Not every person has the same sensitivity to spicy food, which can allow for varying results. Because of the cramping, the cervix is less likely to dilate. Castor Oilįiction: Drinking 1-2 ounces of castor oil (vegetable oil made from pressed castor beans), can promote contractions and childbirth.įact: Drinking castor oil (especially too much) can result in awful cramping and even diarrhea. This isn’t a widely practiced art in many pregnancies. Acupunctureįiction: Meant to balance one’s chi (or inner life source), acupuncture is supposed to calm a person and even permit cervical ripening.įact: Though known to quiet worries and calm tense muscles in the body, just how much acupuncture does to induce labor (through dilating the cervix) remains unknown. Prospective mothers also hope that enough “bouncing around” will promote movement in the baby.įact: While exercising does allow for the loosening of muscles, it does not make contractions stronger or more frequent. Exercises such as walking, bike riding, and hiking allow for muscles to relax, encouraging contractions to start. Exerciseįiction: Exercise is said to help induce labor. There is some truth to many of the myths though, so let’s break down some popular ideas about ways to induce labor. To take a closer look at some of the aforementioned “natural ways” to push for an early birth (no pun intended), one can note that through some extensive research, all of the following methods are a little far-fetched. On the contrary, it’s encouraged! This isn’t because it induces labor, per se but because it promotes a smooth labor and delivery. (Though it might be best to refrain from the more “out-there” recommendations that could be risky for you or the baby).įor example, let’s talk about the pros and cons of exercise and how it relates to labor.Īs we’ll discuss later in the article, exercise is not frowned upon. But that doesn’t mean the suggestions are all bad. Unfortunately, all these “tips and tricks” don’t work any significant kind of maternal magic. The list of DIY remedies can go on and on.īut, are any of these actually true? Does anything in the world allow for a healthy promotion of getting that baby out of the womb? The answer is: no, not really. “If you’re over 39 weeks and want to induce labor, try riding a bike around the neighborhood” or “try eating this exotic cheese” or “drink this lemonade from Liberia”. The Mythįor years and years, old wives’ tales have been passed on from one generation to the next. Take a look below to see which exercises are healthy for pregnancy, and read on for a debate between natural births and induced ones! Biking may not induce labor, but gentle exercise could still be a good thing to do. There are plenty of mild workouts to promote complication-free labor, but none will prompt immediate delivery. There are natural ways people have tried to bring about a baby’s delivery, but even the regular exercise strongly encouraged by doctors (such as cycling) will not induce labor. Cycling, exercise, and speed walking have often been said to prepare a pregnant woman for a healthy delivery, yet the age-old question still stands: can exercise actually induce labor? What about bike riding?
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