| Self induce labor means to follow the natural | | | | Doctors or midwife can help in self inducing labor |
| techniques to start labor. But it should not be | | | | by stripping or sweeping membrane. For this they |
| attempted without having complete knowledge. | | | | insert their finger into your cervix and sweep |
| You should learn about the different stages | | | | from side by side, pulling the bag of water |
| before attempting self induce labor pain. Usually it | | | | (membrane) away from the mouth of the cervix |
| is not recommended until the pregnancy has | | | | and lower uterus. The healthcare professional |
| reached 40 weeks. | | | | might take 3 to 4 attempts to induce pain. This |
| Home Remedies | | | | procedure can be uncomfortable for women but |
| There are many natural home remedies for it. | | | | not painful. |
| Pineapple is said to have inducing labor properties. | | | | Nipple Stimulation |
| It helps in the digestion of proteins in your food. If | | | | Nipple stimulation often causes release of |
| taken on empty stomach, it works like a medicine | | | | oxytocin. It is the same hormone that causes |
| and helps in reducing swelling and pain. Besides | | | | uterine contractions. Nipple stimulation is |
| pineapple, mango and papaya also have similar | | | | recommended by midwives in case the |
| properties which make them useful for self | | | | pregnancy goes beyond the due date. For this |
| inducing labor. But always use fresh pineapples and | | | | you need to stimulate nipples for at least 15 |
| not canned pineapples because fresh ones have | | | | minutes continuously on each nipple each hour. |
| Bromelain which helps in bringing natural labor. | | | | Before trying this, consult your doctor. |
| Alternatively, you can also choose using | | | | All these methods can be tried for self induce |
| prostaglandin that helps to ripen your cervix. | | | | pain. But there can be some serious |
| Prostaglandin can be found in evening primrose oil. | | | | consequences if proper advice is not taken by the |
| So whenever you are prepared for pain, use it | | | | doctor or midwives. You might sometimes |
| directly on cervix or take orally. It is | | | | experience false pain and think of inducing labor |
| recommended to take 3-4 primrose capsules a | | | | which might prove to be harmful to your and |
| day. | | | | baby's health. If your midwife advices then surely |
| Acupressure | | | | you can try methods like castor oil, some herbs |
| Acupressure is another technique for self inducing | | | | and homeopathy, sexual intercourse, orgasm with |
| labor. There are two points - One above the inner | | | | or without partner, nipple stimulation and many |
| ankle on your calf of about four finger width, and | | | | more as stated before, for self inducing labor. |
| the other in the webbing between the thumb and | | | | Self induce labor is suggested when one goes |
| forefinger. Rub your calf or pinch the webbing on | | | | past her due date. The induce labor pain is not |
| your hand in circular motion for 40 to 60 seconds | | | | painful but it also depends on the type of induction |
| at a time. Then after taking break of 1-2 minutes | | | | method you follow. So first consult your doctor |
| do it again. | | | | and then prepare for labor pain. For more |
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