How to Induce Labor Naturally ? Posted: 06-04-07 09:52am
I am overdue and scheduled for induction
on Wednsday and would like somw ways to
induce naturally, i am 4 cm dialted 70%
effaced and have lost my mucus plug I have
tried sexual intercourse and walking any
other ideas will be helpful
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Labor and Delivery Answer A2885 Posted: 06-12-07 09:12am
Another natural form of inducing labor is
nipple stimulation. It can be done
manually or with electric breastfeeding
pump. This stimulation will cause
production of the hormone "oxytocin" that
causes contractions.
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