Question 1

how can i naturally induce labor?

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Wait until 39 weeks: After 39 weeks, you can encourage contractions in a uterus that is ready with sex (semen has natural hormones that gently stimulate labor) or gentle nipple stimulation. If the uterus is ready, it might work. If it doesn't work, it's probably not ready for labor. Your doctor can sweep membranes. The baby is developing it's brain and lungs and other organs right up to 40 weeks, so don't rush nature!

Question 2

what does it mean to "induce" labor?

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Cause labor to start: Medications are administered to the mother orally, intravenously, or vaginally that cause hormone changes in the uterus.  These medications enable to the uterus to start contracting causing the cervix to open and labor to start.

Question 3

what are some ways to help induce labor?

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Nature Decides: If you are not more than 41 weeks, let your body decide the safe time to have a baby. Keep doing Kick counts. That is safest method.

Question 4

are there safe ways to naturally induce labor?

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Nature or not: Induction of labor is recommended when a pregnancy needs to be delivered for medical reasons. Providers use medications soften the cervix  and contractions to start.  All methods have risks,  and  "natural" methods can be just as risky as medication unless you are being monitored by your physician.    If you are concerned and you need induction, talk to your doctor about what your options are.

Question 5

what are the best ways to induce labor naturally?

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Lots of advice: There are numerous old- wives tales on this subject.  The bottom line is ... When the baby is ready they will be born.

Question 6

is there anything that'll induce labor at home being at 5cm?

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Patience: There is nothing that is used to induce labor outside the hospital.  At 5cm you could start labor at any time.

Question 7

does walking induce labor?

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No, but it helps: Walking doesn't induce labor but it might help in bringing the fetus down and help stretch the cervix a bit.

Question 8

does caffeine induce labor?

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No: But too much caffine at term can be bad for your heart , if you re 39-40 weeks please discuss with your OB about inducing, I have delivered over 5000 babies and do not let any of my pts go past their due date.

Question 9

how do doctors induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Labor: There are different ways to induce labor: stripping membranes, rupturing membranes, IV Pitocin, (oxytocin) insertion of prostaglandins into vagina, or inflating the balloon of a foley catheter to apply pressure to cervix.

Question 10

does sex induce labor at 35 weeks?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't, but...: But sex means 10 different things to 10 different people. A 35-week pregnant woman with contractions can call her Ob-Gyn doctor and go get examined at the doctor's office or at the hospital's labor and delivery ward. The doctor will be checking for preterm labor, which can lead to a preterm birth. The goal is to get to at least 38 weeks, so it is important to be examined if having contractions.

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