| After nine months of pregnancy, it is natural to | | | | with anemia or low iron counts. Before using Blue |
| start feeling anxious as the end draws near. But if | | | | or Black Cohosh or other herbs to induce labor, |
| it is past the anticipated due date, these feelings | | | | always consult with your healthcare provider. |
| may grow stronger. Some feel the waiting is | | | | Nipple stimulation is another example of a natural |
| unbearable and they will listen to anyone's | | | | method to induce labor. A natural labor inducer, |
| suggestion on ways to start labor naturally. No | | | | oxytocin, is produced by the body during nipple |
| matter how uncomfortable or uneasy you may | | | | stimulation. This is usually effective, but could |
| be feeling, you don't want to try just anything; | | | | cause very sore nipples and sometimes |
| you want to make sure it will be safe. | | | | over-stimulate the uterus and lead into very |
| Unfortunately, many old wives tales can actually | | | | painful labor contractions. |
| be harmful so it is important to consider all | | | | Instead, if you are looking for natural remedies to |
| factors when trying to induce labor. | | | | start labor, you should make sure that they have |
| A great example of this is natural herbs, rather in | | | | very little or no side effects. A perfect example is |
| tablet or a tincture form. Using herbs is a | | | | walking. Brisk walking has helped many women |
| common way to start labor, but if you don't | | | | who are past their due date to bring on labor |
| understand the risks, you may be putting yourself | | | | naturally. Walking puts pressure on the cervix; the |
| and child in harms way. In fact, just because a | | | | more you walk the more pressure is exhibited. As |
| medicine or remedy is "all natural" doesn't mean | | | | you continue walking, your cervix will begin to |
| that it is without harm, risk, or side effects. Great | | | | efface and that is the first step of labor. The |
| care and caution should be used whenever | | | | longer you walk, the more you'll begin to dilate. |
| anyone attempts to start labor naturally. | | | | Labor will soon start and before you know it, |
| Black and Blue Cohosh are two widely used herbs | | | | your baby will be in your arms. |
| used to start labor naturally. However, what you | | | | There is one more method that has been proven |
| may not be aware of is that Black Cohosh is | | | | to be very safe and effective at stimulating labor |
| commonly associated with bleeding. Excessive | | | | and inducing childbirth naturally, and that is |
| bleeding during labor has resulted in many blood | | | | maternity acupressure. Not only has acupressure |
| transfusions. By using Black Cohosh as a natural | | | | been studied, and shown effective, it is also |
| labor inducer, many women experienced too | | | | relaxing. This makes acupressure one of the best |
| much bleeding during labor. This can be dangerous | | | | and most effective methods available for starting |
| when caesarean section becomes necessary and | | | | labor naturally. |
| is not a wise idea for women who are struggling | | | | |