How to Induce Labor at Home

Normally, a woman’s pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. If you’re more than 40 weeks pregnant, you’re more likely to feel uncomfortable, impatient, and labor will begin. But before resorting to medical interventions to induce labor, try some of these natural methods to make it happen at home.

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Eat certain foods

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Eat pineapple. Pineapple is a fruit that can induce labor, it contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps soften or “ripen” the cervix. This is an important stage for labor to begin. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Only eat pure pineapple, drink pineapple juice or pineapple smoothie.

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Eat spicy food. Some people believe that spicy foods act as a catalyst for labor. Mexican foods or foods with hot peppers will stimulate this process, but be careful because spicy foods can cause indigestion in the later stages of pregnancy.

Some studies show that spicy foods can block pain thanks to the presence of capsaicin. Capsaicin is also more potent than endorphins, a naturally occurring hormone that helps relieve pain. ^{[2] X Research Source}

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Eat licorice. Black licorice is a food that helps induce labor, you should eat natural licorice that contains less sugar. You can also take pills to supplement licorice extract. Licorice has a laxative effect and induces contractions in the colon, which in turn leads to contractions in the uterus. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

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Eat garlic. Eating enough garlic makes it easier for you to have a bowel movement, so the intestines are cleaned to make room for the fetus to move lower. Once down, the fetus will interact more with the uterus and cervix, preparing for labor. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Prepare foods with lots of garlic, as long as the food doesn’t cause indigestion.

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Eat lots of fiber. Foods rich in fiber help prevent constipation. ^{[5] X Source of Research} Because when you’re constipated, your bowel or rectum swells and takes up space underneath your body where your baby needs to move down before birth. Therefore, you should eat more fruits and vegetables during the last weeks of pregnancy. Eating prunes or dried fruits is also beneficial for this period.

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Drink red raspberry leaf tea. This tea tones the uterus and helps the muscles contract during labor. How to make tea is as follows: steep a tea bag with about 200 ml of boiling water for 3 minutes, let it cool and drink. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

In the summer, you can make hot tea with ice to make a refreshing drink.

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Drink fennel tea. You can use dill to treat gastrointestinal problems, in addition, dill also helps stimulate and regulate menstruation, treat bloating. ^{[7] X Research Source} Make a cup of fennel seed tea to induce labor. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

You can add sugar or honey to neutralize the bitterness of the tea.

Body Pose

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Kneel down with your hands on the ground. The crawl position helps the fetus to lie in the right position. When the head of the fetus presses down and touches the cervix, the cervix is compressed, shortens and begins to stretch. Kneel each time for 10 minutes, kneel several times a day, with this practice, the fetal head will slowly move into the optimal position. ^{[9] X Research Source}

Physical exercise

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Walk. Walking stirs the fetus and causes it to move down the body. Once the baby’s head is pressed against the cervix, labor is about to begin. You should take the time to walk for 15-20 minutes, in addition, walking in the fresh air is also very beneficial for health. ^{[12] X Research Source}

Practice walking uphill. This practice forces the body to lean forward, with an angle of 40-45 degrees, the fetus will move downwards more easily.

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Practice horseback riding. Horseback riding, which involves bringing one foot forward and slamming the rear foot in pursuit of the other, can cause mild shock to the fetus. Be careful when doing this exercise to avoid tripping. ^{[13] X Research Source}

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Climbing stairs. Climbing stairs forces your body to tilt at an angle of about 40-45 degrees and helps the fetus move downwards. Remember to grab the handrails of the stairs to ensure safety when going up. ^{[14] X Research Source}

You should also stomp your feet with every step you take up the stairs.

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Cleaning home. Doing moderate-intensity activities can help with labor. Cleaning the garage, vacuuming, or mopping the floors are all activities that require movement and will induce labor. So when you have a baby, you have another benefit of a clean house.

Prepare your body before labor

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Sexual relations. Having sex with your partner or husband causes the body to release prostaglandins, which are similar to hormones in the body and help induce labor. After ejaculation into the vagina, sperm can soften and dilate the cervix, so that the body is more ready for childbirth. ^{[15] X Research Source}

In addition, when orgasm also produces prostaglandins, so if you do not want to have sex you can still create that pleasure yourself.
Do not have sex after your water has broken, as it can lead to an infection.

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Nipple stimulation. Nipple stimulation is also a way to stimulate uterine contractions. You can use your index finger and thumb to stroke the nipple for 2 minutes, rest for 3 minutes, then stimulate again for 2 minutes, repeat for about 20 minutes. If you don’t feel a contraction, you should increase the time to 3 minutes and rest only 2 minutes after each session. ^{[16] X Research Source}

Apply olive oil to your fingers to prevent itching.

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Acupressure. Acupressure is similar to acupuncture which is a traditional Chinese medicine technique to promote relaxation and healing. According to this technique, on our body there are acupoints, which attract and emit blood qi. ^{[17] X Research Sources} When applying strong and direct pressure to two of these points helps to induce labor. ^{[18] X Research sources} of Reflexology are as follows:

Locate the acupoints, one is located in the skin membrane between the thumb and index finger, the other is located on the bottom of the foot and about 7 cm above the inner ankle.
Pinch the skin between two fingers, then rub this skin with your hand for about 30-60 seconds in a circular motion. ^{[19] X Research Source}
Press firmly with the tip of one or two fingers over the defined spot on the leg, then rub the spot in a circular motion.
Stop rubbing either point when you start to feel a spasm, then resume rubbing when the contraction stops.

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Foot reflexology. This is a method of pressing the points on the soles of the feet to induce labor within 24-48 hours. ^{[20] X Research Source} Click on acupressure points related to the pituitary gland, bladder, abdominal aorta, and ovaries to put the body into labor. Press firmly and directly onto one of these points, or rub vigorously in a circular motion. ^{[21] X Research Source}

Pituitary gland : This point, located on the big toe, activates the pituitary gland and releases hormones like oxytocin.
Bladder : This point, located on the soles of the feet and near the top of the feet, stimulates the muscles around the uterus to contract, and leads to uterine contractions.
Abdominal aorta : This point is located in the center of the soles of the feet, it helps you relax and feel more balanced.
Ovaries and uterus : This point is located at the ankle just below the bone protrusion, feels soft to the touch and has the effect of initiating uterine contractions.
Do not apply foot reflexology before the fetus reaches 38 weeks, because it can cause you to give birth prematurely. You absolutely should not try this method during the first trimester of pregnancy because it can lead to miscarriage. ^{[22] X Research Source}

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Use castor oil. Castor oil aids labor by creating contractions in the small intestine and stimulating the colon. Contractions of the muscles in the small intestine and rectum can lead to uterine contractions. However, this method can cause diarrhea, so it is very uncomfortable. ^{[23] X Research Sources}

Mix about 70 ml of castor oil into a glass of fruit juice, drink it all at once.
There is also another way, you can douche at home. However, you should only do this once and be extremely careful. Colon cleansing by douching also leaves you dehydrated and uncomfortable afterward.

Using herbs

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Use evening primrose oil. Evening primrose oil contains prostaglandins, which are hormone-like and can cause contractions and soften the cervix. You can get this essential oil by taking 500 mg capsules, 3 times a day. ^{[24] X Research Source}

Or you can put the capsule in your vagina at bedtime at night. The moist environment in the vagina will dissolve the pill and disperse the gel throughout the cervix.

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Use the magic tree. Fenugreek root is an herb used to treat symptoms associated with menstruation, menopause, osteoporosis, and induce labor. ^{[25] X Sources of study} The roots of the plant are black or blue in color, often steeped in water or alcohol. ^{[26] X Research Source} Use the dosage according to the directions on the package.

It is thought that black geranium root is more effective than green root.

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Homeopathic therapy. Homeopathic remedies using geranium and caulophyllum are used to induce labor. ^{[27] X Research Sources} People often use geranium to treat menstrual problems, headaches or insomnia. ^{[28] X Research Source} Caulophyllum helps to tone the muscles of the uterus, thereby supporting the contractions of the uterus at birth. ^{[29] X Research Sources}

Use the correct dosage according to the directions on the package for both therapies.

Relax your body

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Take a warm bath. Sitting in a hot tub can help you relax your body and loosen your muscles. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the water to make its fragrance more serene.

Don’t take a bath that’s too hot to prevent your skin from getting red, and also to protect your baby from the stress of overheating.

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Practice visualization. Sit in a meditative position and imagine your labor. Breathe deeply and visualize how contractions begin, how the cervix dilates, and how the baby moves down the body before coming out. ^{[30] X Research Source}

Go to the Internet to find an audio meditation guide to help with labor. These files are usually available for download as mp3. Those files are also easy to find using the keyword “birth hypnosis,” which uses the same techniques to help you through the entire natural birthing process. ^{[31] X Research Source}

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Just scream if you need to. Yelling can relieve stress on the body, and so the body is put in the most comfortable state before starting the process. The final stages of pregnancy are stressful, so don’t be afraid to give yourself a chance to scream. ^{[32] X Research Source}

If necessary, you should prepare a box of tissues and a romantic movie to make it easier to shed tears.

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To go massage. A massage is a great way to relax your body, but look for a massage parlor with staff knowledgeable about prenatal massage. When you massage, you should lie on your left side and put a pillow between your knees to support your body.

What to expect from a doctor?

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Know when your doctor will put you into labor. If you really want to give birth at home, you should still invite a doctor or a midwife. Most doctors won’t rush you into labor unless there are reasonable circumstances that require intervention, such as:

Amniotic fluid breaks but no uterine contractions.
2 weeks past the due date.
Uterine infection.
Having gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, or not having enough amniotic fluid.
Problems with the placenta, the baby’s position or development. ^{[33] X Research Sources}

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Your doctor’s first action may be to separate the amniotic sac. The doctor will put a glove on his finger and insert it into the cervix to separate the amniotic sac from the wall of the uterus. Then naturally hormones will be released and stimulate contractions of the uterus. ^{[34] X Research Source}

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Your doctor can manually insert the amniotic fluid. This procedure is medically called “amniocentesis,” where doctors use a thin hook to break up the amniotic sac. This procedure always causes labor to happen just a few hours later.

Although amniocentesis is a quick procedure, it can be painful and uncomfortable.

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Your doctor may give you prostaglandin, a natural hormone. You can take it or put it directly into your vagina. The procedure will usually take place in a hospital and the medication works to dilate the cervix.

After taking the medicine, strong contractions occur and cause you a little pain. ^{[35] X Research Source}

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You may be prescribed oxytocin by intravenous injection. This procedure is usually only done in a hospital when labor is taking too long. In the above emergencies, the drug also works to induce labor contractions.

When using oxytocin, the contractions are usually quick and continuous. ^{[36] X Research Source}

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Doctors are aware of the risks of inducing labor. The strategies listed above don’t always work, especially when your body isn’t ready for labor. If you have tried to induce labor and failed, you should immediately go to a medical facility for emergency care. You should carefully guard against the following risks:

Infection (especially if your water has broken)
Uterine wall tear
Premature birth (due to early induction of labor)
Irregular contractions. ^{[37] X Research Source}

Advice

You should try riding a dedicated crash tram (but remember to only make a gentle impact for the purpose of labor), as the impact motion of the car can push the fetus down. Currently in Vietnam, this type of specialized vehicle is not popular, always consult your doctor.

Warning

Consult your midwife or doctor before taking these measures.
Do not apply the above measures if the fetus is less than 40 weeks old. Since all of these techniques are unsafe if they fail, try to delay as much as possible before performing any of the techniques to begin the birthing process.

Steps