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Apr 17, 2006 ... I have tried balsamic vinegar, nipple stimulation, walking, black licorice ... I would say sex. My best friend said that is what worked for her. ...
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And, what initiates labor? As you may have suspected, there is a lot known but no definite answer. A third question is: if you wanted to find out, how would you do it? You cannot experiment on humans, adult or unborn baby, in a manner to try to answer the question.
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What is the best way an expectant mother can trigger labor? Why not get your husband to get himself chucked in jail? Worked when I was born Health & Fitness > Sexual health >... ... I have read that peppermint oil has been known to help trigger labor, when rubbed on the stomach. It is considered a uterine stimulant and...
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Q. I have heard that having sex close to your due date can trigger labor due to the fact that sperm contains prostaglandin. Is this actually the case, and what exactly is prostaglandin? If it does, is this a reliable trigger like nipple stimulation, or just something to try?
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For many pregnant women going into labor occurs as naturally as the sun rising in the morning. For a few, nature needs a little nudge in helping things along. There are many different ways of inducing labor both medically and naturally.
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"Semen contains low levels of prostaglandins, the hormones that induce labor," says study author Jonathan Schaffir, M.D. "But the small amount exchanged during intercourse doesn't appear to initiate labor in any way." Of course, ... HOME > HEALTH > YOUR HEALTH > REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH > SEX DOES NOT TRIGGER LABOR...
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Simply waiting for labor to begin, and taking the time to take long walks, drink plenty of fluids and stay rested is your best bet. Perhaps you can get a massage with a licensed massage therapist who can work the trigger points, or go for accupuncture a chiropractic adjustment.
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