10 Ideas to Bring on Labor: Not Just the Ones You’ve Heard Before

At the end of pregnancy, many moms look for a way to bring on labor.  Keep in mind that babies come when they are ready, but when your body shows signs of readiness you can sometimes give it a nudge to get things going. 

However, new research shows that babies are healthiest when they stay in the womb till at least 39 weeks.  Because of this, not only will most doctors not induce labor at this point in pregnancy (without a medically indicated reason) but it’s also best to avoid natural induction methods until you have reached or past your due date.  If you are at this point in pregnancy, read on for ideas on how to bring on labor.

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