Foods That Naturally Induce Labor
Forty weeks can seem like an eternity for a pregnant woman. Fortunately, there are some foods that can be eaten that may induce labor---if your cervix has already begun to dilate.
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Spicy Foods
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Spicy foods, such as curry, Indian or Mexican dishes, have been known to induce labor for some women, according to Giving Birth Naturally.
Pineapple
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Consuming fresh pineapple may help to stimulate prostaglandins, which can help to ripen the cervix and prepare the body for labor and delivery.
Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
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Red raspberry leaf tea helps to tone and relax the uterine muscles, according to Pregnant Health, making labor come sooner. In addition, it may also help to ease Braxton-Hicks contractions.
Eggplant
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Eggplant Parmesan was once thought to induce labor; however, it may be the ingredients in this dish and not the eggplant itself. According to Giving Birth Naturally, both basil and oregano may have the ability to bring on labor.
Expert Insight
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According to the experts at WhatToExpect.com, there is no certain food that has been backed by medical science to bring on labor. If you want to try to eat your way into labor, be sure to get your doctor's permission first.
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Signs of labor start weeks or days before your baby makes her debut. Some indicators are subtle while others are quite obvious. When you start feeling them, dont panic. Stay in touch with your doctor, and when your baby is ready, there will be no mis
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As the end of pregnancy approaches, expectant mothers -- eager to meet their new babies and to stop feeling swollen and huge -- often begin looking into methods that will encourage labor to happen sooner rather than later. One natural means for induc
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Being pregnant is a life-altering transition. Your questions and concerns will grow right along with the new life in your belly. Many women are finding the answers and reassurance they need with nurse-midwives and doulas (labor coaches). Thing
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