The end of a pregnancy can seem to take forever and this is never truer than when your little one decides to stay in the womb beyond the due date. While it is technically normal to deliver up to 2 weeks after your due date, the wait can be interminable for some women. If you are suffering from back pain, difficulty sleeping and all those other fun, late-pregnancy irritations, you might want to consider inducing your labor naturally at home once you have passed the date.
Remember that it is only acceptable to induce labor after your due date. The natural methods given here are not to be tried before 40 weeks of pregnancy as your baby could be born too early and have problems. It is also a good idea to let your midwife or doctor know that you want to try inducing naturally. Continue reading »
You’ve been pregnant for 40 years huh? Wait, I mean 40 weeks. Most women can’t wait for their baby to be born once they hit the last month of pregnancy. Bladders are small, backs are sore, feet are swollen, and they can’t wait to meet their new bundle of joy. Many women seek advice from friend, books, or the Internet on how to naturally induce their labor. Nipple stimulation almost always comes up in conversation. If you are pregnant and someone tells you to use nipple stimulation to induce your labor, smile but don’t take their advice.
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