Self Induce Labor: When And How?

Self induce labor refers to the techniques used by pregnant woman on herself to bring the labor naturally. Before you prepare for labor pain you should learn about all the labor stages and false labor pains.

Use Only After 40 Weeks Of Pregnancy

Self induce labor is a safe technique that many pregnant women use for delivering the baby. However, according to the experts at the American College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists it is unsafe to use this method before you complete 40 weeks of pregnancy. Moreover, they also suggest that you should try to do it only after taking your health care provider in confidence.

Let us discuss what are the self induce labor techniques so that body can enter normal labor pain. You have to perform a thorough research about various types of methods to find out the safest and most suitable technique in your case. Here are some of the methods successfully used by the pregnant women in past.

Using Pineapple, Mango And Papaya

Pineapple has some very effective properties to help you in the process of self induce labor. It contains bromelain that is a proteolytic kind of enzyme. Basically it helps in the digestion of proteins in your food. However, when you take it before meals when your stomach is empty then it works like a medicine. It has anti-inflammatory properties so we use it in naturopathy for lessening the swelling and pain. Mango and papaya are two other fruits that have similar properties and are very useful in natural methods used to induce labor pain.

However, to get the real benefit from pineapple you should use it when it is fresh only. Bromelain found in the fresh pineapples helps the connective tissues of cervix in bringing natural labor. If you use canned pineapple it will not produce the desirable results because bromelain is ruined in the process.

If consuming a lot of pineapples is not your choice then you may go for using prostaglandin. It also helps in ripening the unripe cervix. You can use prostaglandin in two ways. Either you can consume it orally or use it directly on cervix. Now, from where we can get the prostaglandin? A very good source of prostaglandin is evening primrose oil. Experts advise that you must consume three to four capsules having primrose oil in 500 mg quantity every day.

Alternatively, you can apply primrose oil directly on your cervix with the help of your fingers. However, keep in mind that membranes should not be damaged. Avoid using this method if doctors have diagnosed placenta privia. If you find it difficult to use primrose oil on your own then get the entire capsule inserted with the help of your spouse into the vagina for self-induced labor.