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5 natural ways to induce labour

Has your due date gone past and you are still waiting to deliver your child? Here are some ways to induce labour naturally.

Written by Editorial Team | Updated : September 21, 2019 6:23 PM IST

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The due date given to the mother is an educated and calculated guess about when she can expect to deliver her baby. It helps in making plans for the baby. It is mostly 40 weeks after the first sonogram. Again, it is just a guess and you can deliver before and after that date. While it is best to go into labour naturally or through a medication prescribed by the doctor, there are some natural ways which can also induce labour. They are not a surefire technique and must be used only with the permission of your doctor. Here some ways in which you can induce labour naturally.

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Go For A Walk

Go for a walk: According to a study at the California State University, Long Beach, a person will get more energy by taking a 10 minute walk instead of eating a candy bar. Researchers say that taking a 10-min walk keeps the person’s energy levels high for 2 hours whereas eating a candy bar only does so for 1 hour. Walking is also oxygenates the entire body instead of a candy bar. Also Read - Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Living With A Rare Disease

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Sex: Performing sexual activity will be difficult after 40 weeks, but it can help. Sperm contain prostaglandins, a hormone that can dilate the cervix and put a woman in labour.

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Spicy Foods

Spicy foods: There is no scientific evidence that spicy foods can induce labour. It can cause contractions but not all contractions lead to labour. So, it is best to talk to your doctor before adding them in your diet.