What you need to induce labor
Despite the fact that during the pregnancy the doctors set a provisional date of delivery, the baby may be born a little earlier or later than this date.
Normally developing pregnancy lasts 40 weeks obstetrics. There are cases when after this time the baby is in no hurry to be born. Post-term pregnancy may trigger the development of various complications. As a rule, on terms from 42 weeks the doctors tried to induce labor artificially if until that moment the woman starts to give birth.
Fear of complications and desire to quickly meet the baby pushes the mother that she tries to induce labor by yourself.
How to approach the beginning of childbirth
Contractions are regular contractions of the smooth musculature of the uterus leading to the opening of her cervix. In order to induce, you can increase physical activity. Physical activity not only triggers the beginning of labor, but also has beneficial effects on the female body.
A great way to speed childbirth is walking, uphill and down stairs, swimming. While running, lifting weights and jumping is strictly prohibited. If a pregnant woman has certain health problems, it should relate to the increase in physical activity with caution.
A good way to speed childbirth is a sexual act. In the men's semen contains hormones which soften the cervix and prepare it for disclosure. Intimacy is contraindicated after a discharge of mucus plug. A contraindication to it can also serve as placenta previa and some pathology.
To induce by purgation. Perfect for these purposes the use of laxatives and enema. A mild laxative effect can be achieved by eating boiled beets or olive oil. To approach the beginning of contractions and helps the regular consumption of tea with raspberries.
All actions designed to expedite the onset of labour, you need to discuss with your gynecologist. Your doctor will tell you what methods you can use if it's actually necessary. In some cases, the overcarrying of pregnancy due to incorrect formulation of its terms. In order to make a decision on the need to accelerate the beginning of fights, you need to make a series of studies that will assess the current status of the fetus.