Natural induction (labor)

Induction is a method of artificially or prematurely stimulating labour in a pregnant woman. There are several artificial methods of stimulating labour but these may increase the propensity of having a caesarian section[1]

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Methods

There are many methods of natural induction:

  1. Castor Oil - Causes Digestive contractions leading to Uterine contractions
  2. Enema - Causes Digestive contractions leading to Uterine contractions
  3. Sexual intercourse - Semen can ripen the Cervix due to effects of prostaglandin, Orgasm can start uterine contraction
  4. Nipple stimulation - Causes uterine contractions
  5. Hypnosis - The mind-body connection can release helpful hormones Hypnotherapy in childbirth

See also

References

  1. ^ See Induction (birth)

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