With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Going into Labor
Home remedies for going into labor are the best way if you want nature to take its course. In most cases the time when expecting women goes to labor is between the time span of 37th to 42nd week of pregnancy. However, if the due date has passed and you still do not go into labor then try out some of the home remedies which will go a long way to help you. These are extremely safe and natural and hence do not have any side-effects.
After 42 weeks of pregnancy, there is a risk of complications in delivery . Although ultrasound helps to know the movement of the baby inside the womb, you should always count the movements felt in order to know if everything is going fine. If you induce the labor this will help to reduce and relieve an uncomfortable pregnancy which may become unbearable.
Some of the methods that will help to induce labor are given below, try one of them and see which one works better for you.
- A moderate exercise like walking around the lawn or park will help hurry the process of labor. Instead of using the lift try using the stairs which will give a little of pressure on the cervix area and help to shift the weight of the baby's head. A little of moving around can help the baby to position for labor. However, do consult your doctor while trying out this as for some expecting mothers the doctor may suggest complete rest.
- Yoga which has been practiced for ages is a very good form of exercise to induce at home. This relaxes the mind and makes you stress free. This helps you to open up and make the delivery smooth and safe.
- Another common practice and a natural way to induce labor are by sexual intercourse. This helps to release the hormones known as the oxytocin which is necessary for the contractions of the uterus. Another important fact is that the semen contains the prostaglandins that softens the cervix and contributes to inducing labor.
- Another factor that will help you to into labor is by stretching. This will expand the uterine membrane and using a proper technique of stretching, you may experience contractions within 48 hours.
- Stimulating the nipple can contribute to labor as this too like sexual intercourse releases the hormone called oxytocin which is necessary for the contractions.
- Make your mind calm and hassle free. Stay relaxed and try various ways and means to keep the body and mind calm like listening to the music, read a novel, take a warm bath or water your plants or watch a nice movie.
- The body has many acupressure points which when triggered at the right place will target and simulate the contractions. There are certain points on the body that can induce labor. Pressure with fingers or thumbs helps to trigger these points and apart from this it will reduce the stress levels as well.
- Massaging is another good way that will help you to go into labor. Proper massage can trigger contractions and stimulate labor and can make delivery process go a little easier.
If you look at the diet for an expecting mother, some folk home remedies for going into labor suggest:
- Eating spicy food may help speed up everything like the labor process. The spices make you sweat and increase your heart rate and give you that extra energy to go into the labor.
- Castor oil also helps inducing labor as this contains intestinal spasms which is helpful for the uterine spasms and contributes the contractions. However, this may have some side-effects so before taking this ask your doctor.
- Pineapple also helps that contribute to labor pain as this contains enzymes called bromelain which is essential to soften the cervix. Other tropical fruits like mango, papaya contain this essential enzyme that can bring on labor.
- Red raspberry leaf is also perfect to bring the labor. This can be taken in the form of tea or as a tablet. In the last two months of pregnancy use these leaves as this stimulates the uterus and contributes for a smooth delivery.
These home remedies for going into labor are very effective and been suggested by many mothers and doctors. Nevertheless always consult your doctor before trying any one of the remedies as no two women are the same. For some people it may work and for some it may not.
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