Anecdotal evidence suggests that exercise, sex, and eating certain foods may help move labor along. But it’s best to talk with a healthcare professional before attempting to induce labor. Your ...

(In fact, pitocin, a medicine commonly used to induce labor at the hospital, is a synthetic form of oxytocin.) But a 2019 review involving 1,483 people found there isn't enough evidence to prove ...

[IMAGE] As you near the end of your pregnancy, it's natural to wonder when your little one might arrive. Although only 5% of babies are born on their due dates, and about 5% of women deliver 41 ...

In some situations, a doctor may recommend inducing labor to prevent complications for the person giving birth and the baby. Procedures for inducing labor include cervical ripening, amniotomy ...

Starting at 32 weeks, the birthing ball can also be used to perform exercises that help your prepare for labor by strengthening your pelvic floor, stomach, and back. Using a pregnancy ball during ...

Problem is, most of the popular labor induction techniques — like drinking castor oil and eating a spicy meal — are more likely to induce heartburn than labor. That’s where exercises come in ...