What are some natural ways to induce labor?
If your body (and baby) is ready, what can you do to help move the process of labor along? Family Physician Jane Forester has some labor induction information about some options you might want to discuss with your caregiver. Your question Are there natural ways to induce labor or to move it along? – Katie in Pennsylvania The expert answers Katie – There are many ways to help induce labor. I find there is a fine line between natural and synthetic ways for induction of labor, so I will do an overview which will cover both ways. First of all, any of the ways I describe to induce labor should never be attempted without the full knowledge of your healthcare provider, and these are only to be done when you are full-term. The most common method to induce labor while in the hospital is to artificially rupture your membranes (bag of water) which will start contractions soon after this is done. Another method occurs in your doctor’s office. There she will strip your membranes to sensitize the ut
