What are some natural ways to induce labor?
I am 38 weeks and anxious to have my little one already.I have tried sex and walking but nothing.please help.
Can Cleaning Induce Labor?
Can you really clean your way into the delivery room? This old wives tale has been around for years, but the fact is, there may be some truth in the rumor. Pregnant women “nest”; meaning, that as your due date nears, you may feel the uncontrollable urge to clean your house and prepare for the baby to come. Even though the baby will not notice; you feel the need to clean anything you can get your hands on. This extra burst of energy is natural and is actually caused by a hormone released as your due date gets closer. You are not alone, either, many mammals, not just humans, go through this same process. Although normal, this extra bust of energy may cause you to increase your physical activity and while cleaning you could be helping your labor to start. Thus, cleaning can induce labor!
First, it should be said that pregnant women should always exercise care when cleaning their homes. It is true that the housework needs to be done and you don’t want to ignore the baby preparations, but keep in mind that injuries may happen while doing housework; such a muscle strains. One of the most common accidents that may occur is slipping on wet floors, so always take your time and use caution when cleaning while pregnant. Many women may find that during the latter parts of their pregnancy, they are simply too tired to exercise. However, when you experience a sudden burst of energy during the nesting phase you’ll find that house cleaning is a good practical approach to remain physically active and stay fit once you use caution and don’t overexert yourself.
Labor is induced in several ways by cleaning your house. First, cleaning requires you to walk, bend, squat, be on all fours and stand. Certain positions and changing them do play a role in helping the baby to get into an optimal birthing position. Especially squatting helps the baby to descend into the birth canal. Squatting is not recommended if the baby is in breech, the crawling position is preferred. This position gives the baby more space to turn before the labor starts.
Whether you are picking things off of the floor or putting clothes in bottom drawers, it is always important to remember that you should never bend over from your waist when pregnant. Always bend at the knees or get down and crawl. Bending over from your waist will put unnecessary s
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tress and strain on your back and can result in back pain. Always bend at the knees when you need to pick something up off the floor. Squatting, in addition to helping your baby to descent, opens up the pelvic area, and stretches your muscles on the pelvic area and inner thighs, and relaxes your lower back. This will prevent you from pulling back muscles and helps encourage the baby to move headfirst into the birth canal.
Another way cleaning can induce labor, is lifting things while cleaning; when you lift something, pressure in your thoracic and abdominal cavity increases. The uterus may be stimulated. It is not uncommon for women to feel contractions after lifting something. Again, you should never try to lift anything that is too heavy, or you might hurt yourself.
Lastly, the process of cleaning can relax your body. Tension is known to hold back labor from starting. Doing something meaningful that brings you results, instead of just waiting, keeps your thoughts away from the hours that separate you from having your baby in your arms. Additionally, light physical exercise is one of the best cures for stress, anxiety and tension.
However, if you end up having a super clean and shiny home, but no baby, you could use Maternity Acupressure for inducing labor naturally. Acupressure for labor is a holistic and non-invasive method that you can safely use at home.
