How To Bring On Labour

So, you're due date has arrived but your baby hasn't. It's okay. Your due date is an estimated date of delivery, and you're okay, provided mother and baby is okay.

The recommendations are women are allowed to go 41 to 42 weeks, provided mom and baby are okay, before any intervention is considered. Having baby in the optimum fetal position is really good because the baby is in the right position to go through the birth canal, down into your pelvis. Having their head low in the pelvis and engaged is helpful as well.

How can you do this? Sit on a yoga ball upright and lean forward. When contractions occur, leaning forward will help this process. Walking helps as this shifts the baby in your pelvis.

There are lots of alternative therapies you can turn to. There isn't much scientific evidence to support them but many women swear by them. You can try acupuncture or homeopathy, and herbs.

So like I said, walking is good, swinging your hips from side to side helps the baby to manoeuvre as well, and also going downstairs. But don't over-tire yourself because labour can be a long process and uses lots of energy. Sexual intercourse is recommended.

The action of sexual intercourse may cause your uterus to start contractions. .