my friend is past her due date and they scheduled to induce her tomorrow afternoon. Does anybody know of natural ways to induce labor ( not castor oil) so she can try to get things moving so she can try to avoid being induced? Preferable things you've tried that actually worked. there is so much on google...
thanks you guys I've told her all your suggestions. i had to be induced with my first and it sucked so i just wanna see if i can help her avoid that. i do know sometimes nothing works which is what happened to me but doesn't hurt to try.
Aside from the pineapple and spicy foods though, I did learn of the other methods in my birthing class from a labor and delivery nurse so I know those actually are ways of inducing labor and encouraging dilation.
^ What she said. The semen from the male helps the cervix to thin and dilate. Bouncing on a yoga ball helps a lot as well as squats and LOTS of walking. Primrose oil capsules also help. She can take them orally or as a sapository. I've read raspberry tea also helps you have more contractions. Some women swear by fresh pineapple and spicy foods but I haven't been told of any actual scientific proof. I'm kinda trying it all 😅
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