How to speed up the natural process of childbirth. Exercises to speed up labor

No matter how desirable pregnancy is, but such a condition, lasting nine long months with an ever-growing belly, gradually tires, even if it is a completely healthy woman. If the term of delivery according to the PDR has already come, and the baby still does not want to be born, and according to forecasts it is large and dangerous, it is necessary to resolve the issue of stimulating labor. Often, doctors refuse medical interventions without the necessary evidence, and send the expectant mother for another “walk” and persuade the baby to be born already. Many mothers, losing patience, begin to look for advice on the Internet and from acquaintances who have recently given birth to girlfriends - how to speed up childbirth with folk, improvised methods. Among them there are both quite adequate and acceptable methods that are safe for mother and baby, and those that can threaten with serious complications and consequences. Let's take a medical look at everything that can be found among the tips and techniques, even if these methods seem ridiculous or funny.

What you need to start childbirth

Nature is wise, and the process of childbirth starts at the moment when both the mother and her baby are fully prepared for this event, not only physically, but also psychologically, at the level of higher matters, which science has not yet been able to fix, although such attempts are made repeatedly. In order for childbirth to begin, the mother’s body must prepare for them, and especially active work takes place in the neck area, which must “ripen” and soften, so that with the onset of contractions, it opens well and quickly, without being damaged, and can pass the baby through itself. Mom's nervous system must also be ready for the birth act, so that the brain and peripheral nerves actively and fully coordinate the processes in the body, from contractions and opening of the cervix, ending with pulse, pressure, body temperature and pain.

And one more point that many people overlook is the formation of a special “patrimonial dominant”, similar to the one that existed during pregnancy. If such a peculiar focus of activity in the brain is fully formed due to physical and psychological preparation for childbirth, it is its formation that helps in starting labor and its subsequent successful course, pain relief and intuitively correct actions of a woman. But let's assume that the “dominant of childbirth” in a woman is already practically “ripe”, and there are still no signs of childbirth, how is it proposed to help in these cases?

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intimate relationship

The most basic "recipe" for accelerating the onset of childbirth has always been considered an intimate relationship. And from the point of view of medicine, this has a certain biological meaning.

Firstly, sex with a beloved spouse helps relieve stress that accumulates by the end of pregnancy in a future mother. Intimate relationships are a way to escape from painful thoughts associated with upcoming events, relaxation, physical and emotional relaxation, as well as pleasure with the release of hormones - endorphins that suppress the action of stress hormones.

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Often, some physicians and psychologists associate a kind of delay before childbirth, when all the terms of the PDR have already passed, are associated with stress, the release of stress hormones, which, as it were, "squeeze" childbirth, inhibit them on a purely psychological level due to a subconscious fear of pain, uncertainty, problems and complications .

With intimacy, the brain, as it were, “turns off” and its influence on the body too - this makes it possible for the mechanisms to trigger childbirth to work.

Secondly, the sperm of a man contains prostaglandins, substances that lead to softening of the cervix, its maturation and preparation for childbirth. Gels for preparing the cervix for childbirth have a similar mechanism, which is used by doctors in the maternity hospital, only their concentrations are higher, and the application process itself is not as pleasant as sex with a spouse.

Thirdly, due to intimacy and orgasm, blood actively flows to the genitals and the uterus, it receives more oxygen and nutrition, the muscles increase their tone, which stimulates the contractile activity of the uterus. This can lead to the mucus plug coming off, strengthening training contractions and turning them into true contractions over several hours or days.

It is important to choose a comfortable position, take into account the presence of contraindications and not be too active. Doctors recommend starting such preparation from or a little earlier (when the pregnancy is fully full-term), the gradual preparation of the cervix occurs over a couple of weeks.

When the method is not suitable:

• If the mucous plug has come off or the amniotic fluid is leaking, intimacy can be dangerous with complications in the form of infection of the membranes and crumbs;
• If available, problems in pregnancy and other doctor's prohibitions;
• Against the background, vaginal dysbiosis or if the partner has it.

Increasing activity

Often you can hear advice about:

• long walks,
• general house cleaning,
• washing windows or hanging curtains,
• hand washing bed linen
• active charging,
• dancing,
• picking up a box of matches from the floor,
• active climbing stairs.

All these tips, if you bring them together, it is, in fact, an increase in physical activity. Given that by the end of pregnancy, expectant mothers become slow and clumsy, tired and lazy, such a sharp activation leads to a revival of metabolism, increased synthesis of hormones, blood supply to muscles and revitalization of the nervous system. This fact leads to the process of launching rads, activation of contractions, discharge of amniotic fluid, which leads to the imminent birth of a child.

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Lifting weights, moving furniture, jumping and sudden movements threaten placental abruption and bleeding, as well as premature discharge of amniotic fluid. Washing windows or hanging curtains can lead to falls and injuries, which can threaten the health and even life of not only the fetus, but also the mother. Therefore, from all of the above, it would be worth leaving only walks, and even then not to the point of exhaustion.

• The presence of hypertension

Effects on the breasts and nipples

During pregnancy, a woman's breasts undergo serious changes, due to which special reflexes are formed that are associated with an effect on the brain and subcortical formations, endocrine glands. A similar mechanism is needed for the subsequent formation of lactation with irritation of the nipples and areola due to sucking by the baby. At the end of pregnancy, after the 37-38th week, these connections are formed, due to which the sensitivity of the breast and the reaction to its irritation from the body and uterus increase. Therefore, you can hear the following recommendations:

• irritate nipples
• massage breasts in the shower
• massage the areola and nipples with a hard washcloth or towel.

From the point of view of doctors, there is a certain meaning, since closer to childbirth, due to the stimulation of the nipples and areola, increasing concentrations of oxytocin are released, preparing the uterus for childbirth, stimulating contractions and ripening of the cervix. In addition, the hormone oxytocin has an anti-stress effect, which reduces internal stress, calming and setting the woman up for childbirth. Therefore, this advice can take place, but only in relatively moderate amounts.

It is not worth irritating the nipples of the breast with hard washcloths and towels, only with your fingertips, so as not to injure the delicate skin of the nipple and not form cracks and infections.

It is possible to carry out manipulations with the breast only during full-term pregnancy so as not to provoke an increase in the tone of the uterus, discomfort and the threat of premature birth. It is also dangerous to have such irritation with placenta previa, gestosis and hypertension.

Activation of intestinal peristalsis

Due to the activation of the intestines, which in the last weeks of pregnancy is prone to lethargy and decreased activity, reflex reactions occur with an increase in the tone of the uterus due to irritation of nearby nerve trunks. Strengthening of impulses to the brain from the abdominal organs leads to the activation of uterine contractions and the launch or intensification of labor activity. In this regard, there are recommendations:

• Take laxatives (castor oil, buckthorn, vegetable oil)
• Eat more laxative foods (pineapples, fresh cabbage salad, pears, plums)
• The use of enemas with decoctions of laxative herbs or glycerin

Often, before childbirth, upon admission to the emergency department, enemas are performed to cleanse the intestines and stimulate labor. They, due to irritation of the intestines and the lower segment of the uterus, lead to softening of the cervix and stimulation of contractions, discharge of the cork and opening of the cervix. Such procedures will help only if the cervix is ​​ripe, ready for childbirth and the fetus is full-term.

Castor oil, senna and other herbal preparations, as well as magnesia, can threaten severe and, abdominal pain and cramps, which also threatens to provoke reflex vomiting and malaise. And if this is practiced against the background of an immature uterus, it threatens due to uterine hypertonicity.

Due to nutritional changes, it is possible to clean the intestines from feces in order to avoid then an enema before childbirth and slightly intensify labor activity. The effect is similar to the previous options, but softer. Given the fact that before childbirth, the intestines themselves prepare for an early birth and can weaken, while taking laxative foods, severe diarrhea is possible, which can be confused with an infectious one, which threatens childbirth in the observational department. Therefore, do not be zealous with salads, pineapples and vegetable oils, cabbage and beets. Contraindications to this method:

• Placenta previa and threats of its abruption
• Somatic pathologies leading to ailments, the risk of their exacerbation during childbirth.

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It is forbidden to take laxatives without the permission of a doctor, especially if they are medicinal and strong drugs, they can significantly harm.

Various herbal infusions, decoctions, fees

Due to the content of natural biologically active components, many plants, herbs and trees have a variety of effects on pregnancy. Thus, many of the herbs used to stimulate labor have a stimulating effect on the synthesis of prostaglandins, which prepare the uterus and cervix for childbirth, make it softer and help dilation. Some of the drugs have a tonic and stimulating effect on the nervous system and muscle fibers, and some of the compounds have an anti-stress, antihypoxic, sedative effect - preparing the nervous system for a difficult test.

• Raspberry jam, decoction or tea with raspberry leaves, which help in softening the cervix, increasing the elasticity of perineal tissues, if used from a period of 36 weeks.
• Tea with cloves and cinnamon has a similar effect as raspberries.
• Helps in the maturation of the cervix and increase the elasticity of the tissues of the perineum evening primrose oil. It is used both topically for perineal massage, and inside, it can now be bought in pharmacies in capsules. Due to the large amount of fatty acids, it stimulates the production of prostaglandins.
• It has a similar effect to primrose. It is used from the 38th week of pregnancy to soften the cervix.

Contraindications to such drugs can be:

• Individual intolerance to the components
• Allergy in the form, contact
• Some somatic pathologies,.

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Before using such methods, it will not be superfluous to consult a doctor who will determine the appropriateness of such actions, whether stimulation is needed for the cervix and childbirth.

Taking a bath with aromatic oils

There is evidence that some of the essential oils are capable of influencing physiological processes and hormone synthesis, while scientifically proven factors have not been published, but there are observational data and reviews of expectant mothers themselves. Usually essential oils are used in aroma lamps or added to the bath. There is evidence of the use of rose and jasmine oils, cloves, lavender. Inhaling the aromas of these oils up to four times a day can help induce labor. More often, aromatic oils are used for baths, sometimes with the addition of cream.

Contraindications to this method:

It is strictly forbidden to take a hot bath before childbirth, it can provoke placental abruption and bleeding, which threatens the life and health of both. In addition, in hot water it can become ill from a sharp expansion of blood vessels and a decrease in pressure, which is fraught with accidents (injuries, fractures, drowning).

Acupuncture, acupressure

The influence on the body of various types of influences is known - acupuncture, acupressure in the area of ​​reflexogenic points. There are certain points in the foot area, the irritation of which can help in accelerating the maturation of the cervix and starting labor in the next two days. Naturally, the surest method would be to irritate these points with the help of a specialist who knows exactly how and where to press. But if you do not have such acquaintances or the maternity hospital does not practice such innovations, you can stimulate yourself. One of the points is located between the big toe and forefinger, when pressed there, a slight soreness is felt. This point must be actively kneaded. There is also a point in the front of the top near the ankle or 4 fingers higher than the inner ankle bone. These zones also need to be actively kneaded with fingers (index or thumb) in circular motions at different angles. You need to press on the area several times for 10-15 seconds.

With reflexology, specialists can influence the points of the pituitary gland in the area of ​​the big toe, leading to a powerful release of oxytocin, as well as the area of ​​the bladder and cervix in the area of ​​the metatarsal bone. Irritation of the solar plexus point will allow a woman to remain calm and collected, and the point of the ovaries and uterus on the inside of the foot will help in starting contractions.

Contraindications can only be preterm pregnancy up to 38 weeks.

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The effectiveness of these methods has not been scientifically proven.

balloon inflation

This method indirectly refers to increased physical activity, but this is done at the expense of the respiratory system. In addition, the process of inflating balloons according to the mechanisms is in many ways similar to those respiratory movements that are needed during contractions and attempts, and therefore the body can prepare for childbirth and start contractions through such training. It is necessary to inflate 10 balloons or more per day, but watching the well-being and dizziness, which are possible against the background of a sharp hyperventilation of the lungs.

Contraindications to this method:

• Placenta previa and threats of its abruption
• The presence of gestosis, hypertension, protein in the urine
• Somatic pathologies leading to ailments, the risk of their exacerbation during childbirth
• Respiratory diseases, asthma.

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Medical ways to start the birth process

You can find recommendations before giving birth to put candles with papaverine or take it to relieve spasm from the cervix and relax it, soften it and then start labor. But such drugs without a doctor's prescription can only do harm, so you should not use them, just like any others. It is forbidden to use gels for the maturation of the cervix, various pills, including hormonal ones, without a doctor.

Funny Recipes: Sugar and Flashlight

Naturally, these tips have no real basis, but they circulate on the net and are passed down from generation to generation, reflected in classical literature. So, to speed up childbirth and rush the child, it is recommended to shine a flashlight into the birth canal. This is explained by the fact that the baby will go into the light, seeing the road from the dark uterus. Of course, this advice has no physiological basis - it's more fun than real benefit.

There is another advice from antiquity, in order to "lure" the child out of the uterus, you need to put a piece of sugar between the labia. Children love sweets and, supposedly, they will rush to the white world for its taste. Naturally, this advice also has no logical explanation, moreover, sugar can lead to a violation of the microflora and provocation of candidiasis, inflammation and complications in childbirth.

Alena Paretskaya, pediatrician, medical commentator

The problems that arise in the process of bearing a baby are diverse. The main part of women suffers as a result of the threat of miscarriage, however, there is such a category of expectant mothers who have passed 40 weeks, the due dates have passed, but there are no signs of approaching childbirth. It is natural that a pregnant woman is looking for answers to questions, how to explain the delay in delivery, how to speed up the birth?

In what cases is it necessary to speed up labor?

There are several reasons why labor is delayed. Some women genetically go overbearing. If you start to find out from close relatives, it turns out that mother and grandmother carried the baby more than usual. Doctors note that often childbirth occurs after 40 weeks in women with a menstrual cycle of 30 days. Then the delay in delivery should not cause alarm, you should calmly wait a couple more days, and the baby will finally appear!

Another thing is if the pregnancy is definitely overdue. In such cases, ultrasound confirms that the placenta is aging, therefore, the fetus does not receive the substances it needs. Specialists turn to artificial stimulation of delivery.

How to speed up childbirth?

If mommy has been carrying a baby for several days, doctors believe that the fetus is already ripe, you can recommend several folk proven ways to speed up the onset of childbirth.

Sex to speed up labor

The most enjoyable and often successful method is unprotected sex. The hormone that is contained in male sperm (prostaglandin) has a stimulating effect on labor activity. Sexual intercourse should be calm, enjoyable for both spouses, intense sex can harm the cervix of a pregnant woman.

Castor oil

Of course, many have heard about the laxative properties of castor oil, but not everyone knows that after increased intestinal motility, uterine contractions occur. Consumed on an empty stomach, 2 tablespoons of castor oil will provoke childbirth in 1 to 2 hours. With a persistent aversion to castor oil, you can take the most pleasant laxative cocktail, which consists of 3/4 cup apricot or peach juice and 1/4 castor oil. In addition, gentle remedies include ginger, cloves and cinnamon. A decoction of spices can be used instead of tea a couple of times daily.

Exercises to speed up labor

One of the effective stimulants is breathing exercises. In addition, the simplest physical movements can help speed up the onset of labor: long walking, climbing stairs, swimming. Although, intensive household work, for example, general cleaning, also turns out to be effective in stimulating childbirth.

Hormonal stimulation

If experts believe that it is worth accelerating the onset of labor for medical reasons, hormonal stimulation is used. The hormone prostaglandin is present in the composition of suppositories or gels to speed up the birth of a child, inserted into the vagina. Moreover, such candles and gels are absolutely harmless.

Acceleration of the birth process

Sometimes there are signs of an approaching birth: there is aching pain in the lower back, the bottom of the uterus sinks, the mucous plug leaves, etc., but labor activity is weak. Doctors make a decision to accelerate labor activity at a cervical opening rate of less than 1 cm per hour. A special drug - oxytocin, is prescribed in the form of subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous injections and tablets to speed up delivery. However, doctors usually use a different method - opening the fetal bladder. Due to the discharge of water, the uterus contracts, childbirth begins.

It is important for a pregnant woman to prepare herself for childbirth physically and psychologically from the very beginning of an interesting situation, attending antenatal clinics on time, specialized courses, keeping her body in good shape. So the future mother will be able to control the process of childbirth, which means that the baby is much more likely to be born healthy.

The 40th week of your pregnancy has come, that very cherished PDR has come - the expected day of your birth, the day has passed, but the birth has not begun. What should be done? Call your doctor, go to an appointment to check the readiness of the tissues and control the child. At the reception, you will be given a CTG, ultrasound or Doppler is also possible if the doctor does not like something.
Also, when checking in ordinary maternity hospitals, they like to massage the cervix. It happens like this - a finger is deeply inserted there and the crown phrase is said: “Now it can twist the stomach a little, this is normal.” In fact, they do this on purpose, because to check the disclosure of the fingers do not need to be inserted so deeply into the neck. This is done to induce childbirth, in other words, to stimulate. Caution: do not let doctors view dilatation until 37 weeks.

You will most likely be warned that if you do not give birth by such and such date, then they will induce childbirth. How is the induction of labor in the hospital:

• The same cervical massage described above
• Laminaria sticks are inserted into the cervix. This procedure is painful.
• Faley catheter. Painless
• Gel Prepidil. Harmonious!
• Opening of the amniotic sac. You can do it only in one case and after 42 weeks, because if the bubble is broken, and the contractions do not occur, then this is a 100 percent caesarean section. The only case when it is necessary to break through the bladder: when the amniotic bladder is flat, there is a small amount of water in front of the baby's head and this prevents opening.

It is necessary to make every effort so that the baby appears naturally, only in this case he will come out when he is ready. A few days before the birth, such changes occur in the child's body as the drying of the lungs, so it is very important that this process be started by the child themselves, and not by external manipulations.

Instead of artificially inducing labor, use the following tips to help your body open up and speed up the process.
If, after checking, it turns out that the tissues are tight and the cervix has not yet shortened, what to do:

• Start daily taking Noshpa (it lowers blood pressure a little, so it is not suitable for women with low blood pressure) or Spascuprel (homeopathy - suitable for everyone), you can from the 37th week.
• Every day, in the morning and at night, insert one Buscopan candle into the cervix to the depth of a finger. They soften, relieve muscle spasm, which prevents the cervix from opening, it is possible from the date of your DA.
• To soften tissues every day, eat 30-50 ml of vegetable oil: Corn, Pumpkin or Sunflower. They contain Omega-6, which promotes the production of prostaglandin, which helps accelerate the maturation of the cervix. It is worth starting to do this from the 30th week of pregnancy. Plus fish oil from 34 weeks, 3 grams per day. (Attention - until the 34th week, 1 gram each)
• Massage your perineum with oil
• Sex without a condom. Much more pleasant, instead of inserting painful kelp sticks into the cervix. In addition, intimacy with a loved one, in the dark, warmth and calm, produces the hormone Oxytocin, which is responsible for contractions, and the seed accelerates the process of maturation of the cervix.
• Bath, Sauna. Can be taken from 14 weeks (70-75 degrees Celsius) until the birth itself. After the date of the PDR in the sauna for induction of labor, you can prepare yourself the following cocktail: Drink a bottle of castor oil and drink a glass of freshly squeezed juice prepared in half from lemon juice and orange juice. Steam well and drink a cocktail. This is a recipe for the especially desperate and desperate. After that, all that remains is to have passionate sex, and in the morning the baby will happily “gurgle” in your arms: D (Just keep in mind that you can’t drink castor oil when the contractions have already begun.)

I would like to once again note how important it is to choose the right doctor with whom you will give birth. A doctor who knows his business well, but at the same time respects nature. Someone who will not unnecessarily caesarean or induce labor early to play it safe.

After reading this article, please close your eyes, tune in to your baby, you know him better than anyone else, now you are one with him. By the way, you can start negotiating with him for a certain birthday from the very conception. When the time comes, tell him that it's time, tell him how much you look forward to meeting him, how much you love him, ask the baby to be born. You'll see - he will not keep you waiting.
Happy meeting!

Sometimes it happens that all the scheduled dates have passed, but the baby is not going to be born. In this case, it is necessary to evaluate whether your pregnancy is not. If not, then there are several "harmless" ways to independently accelerate the onset of childbirth, without.

having sex

The fact is that the seminal fluid of men will contain prostaglandins, which can stimulate the onset of labor.

Exercise stress

A long walk, climbing stairs, general cleaning in the house, in particular mopping, going to shops and markets can also contribute to the onset of childbirth.

breast massage

Active breast massage helps many, especially the nipple area. The fact is that massage of the nipples promotes the release of a hormone - a powerful stimulator of uterine contractions.

Enema

Active bowel cleansing with an enema can also provoke uterine contractions.

Other ways to speed up labor

The rest of the "folk remedies" are based on eating dishes prepared using beets and parsley. Aromatherapy also helps, taking small doses of castor oil, etc.

The use of one or more of these points is likely to provoke the onset of labor in the near future. The onset of childbirth may vary depending on the individual characteristics of the body of a pregnant woman.

Add-ons

Try aromatherapy. I used it on myself, breathed rose oil (you can also use jasmine, depending on what you like). I bought an aroma lamp, inhaled (during the day 4 times), on the same day in the evening false contractions began, and by morning at 4 o'clock real contractions. (Matryoshka)

It helped me like this: the last meal of light food at 4-6 o'clock (in the evening), after 2-2.5 hours. make an enema with saline solution (1 tablespoon per liter). After that, drink 50 gr. (2 vials) castor oil, jamming small. a piece of black bread with salt or lemon. It is better to drink in 2-3 doses from a large spoon :)). Works in 30-60 minutes. After the first visit to the toilet, I had the very first contraction, after 10 minutes the bubble burst and the front waters receded ... (mother98)

I add to what has been said.
1. Squats
2. Jumping (the stomach can be supported if uncomfortable)
3. Sauna or better bath.
Everything is done at night looking and to such a state when the stomach rises like a stake. (Natalia A.)

For a long 9 months you have been waiting for a meeting with your baby. And, finally, this long-awaited day has come. But the child is in no hurry to leave his first home - his mother's belly. How to give birth faster without harming yourself and the little one? This question interests many expectant mothers.

Acceleration of childbirth

Women want to give birth faster for various reasons. Some of them carried the child more than the allotted time and are worried about their own and his health, others are simply tired of their position. But, even if you are tormented by swelling, back pain and a large belly that interferes with normal movement, this does not mean that you can provoke the onset of labor whenever you please.

In order for the child to be fully formed, at least 38 weeks of pregnancy must pass. In addition, the body of the expectant mother must be ready for childbirth.

What methods do women stimulate the onset of labor?

having sex

Many people resort to this most common and pleasant method. It even happens that gynecologists themselves recommend using it. Sexual contact, of course, does not cause childbirth instantly, but thanks to it, the cervix is ​​\u200b\u200bflattened and softened. As a result, the period of contractions is reduced.

If a woman experiences an orgasm, the muscles of the uterus contract sharply. At longer gestational ages, this can be an impetus for the onset of labor.

A few tips:

• Choose a position so that there is no pressure on the stomach, as well as on the chest of a pregnant woman.
• Use special lubricants for sex. Since the female body during pregnancy is not set up “for intimacy”, the use of such funds will make intimacy more comfortable.

Having sex should not harm the baby if you follow these rules.

Nipple stimulation

The hormone oxytocin is responsible for initiating labor. Its production can be enhanced by massaging the nipples. Artificially produced oxytocin is used in gynecology to stimulate childbirth.

A woman can carry out this procedure herself or resort to the help of her husband. You need to knead the nipples very carefully and gently for 20-25 minutes. Spread your fingers with massage oil or regular baby cream. It is allowed to repeat the massage up to four times a day.

This method will not only help speed up the onset of uterine contractions, but also prepare the nipples for future feeding of the baby.

Physical activity

This method of accelerating labor requires special care. Pregnant women are forbidden to lift heavy objects, run, it is dangerous for both the woman and her unborn baby. Such actions contribute to exfoliation of the placenta. In anticipation of a child, you can, for example, clean the apartment, this is also a kind of physical education.

The future woman in labor should do not too intense gymnastics, which contributes to the overall support of the physical condition.

Food

There is an opinion that the use of certain foods helps to stimulate the birth process. And although this has no medical confirmation, some pregnant women still resort to this method to speed up childbirth.

What are these products?

• Any spicy dishes, including traditional Japanese cuisine.
• Olive oil. You need to drink it several times a day, a tablespoon before meals. The oil increases the elasticity of the perineum and cervix, which leads to an acceleration of its opening and reduces the risk of ruptures.
• Tea made from raspberry leaves. Tones the muscles of the uterus, small pelvis. You need to start drinking it after 34 weeks. Such tea drinking is widely used in American medical practice, the main thing here is not to overdo it, 1-2 cups of tea per day will be enough.
• Ginger, cinnamon and clove tea causes uterine contractions. You need to drink it from 39 weeks several times a day.
• Primrose oil, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. Release form - capsules. It is recommended to drink one per day. The oil from this plant contains fatty acids.
• Some drink castor oil. It causes indigestion, the intestinal walls are intensively reduced, thereby provoking the cervix to contractions.

Reception of decoctions, fees and oils from medicinal plants must be agreed with the doctor with whom you are registered. He will warn you about possible contraindications, adverse reactions and prescribe the correct dosage of the remedy.

Other Methods

You can speed up the onset of labor with a cleansing enema. In the process of enema, the back wall of the uterus is irritated and begins to contract, the mucous plug quickly leaves. This method is suitable for women who carried the child to the due date.

Some people benefit from acupressure. It is necessary to knead the point on the foot, which is located between the thumb and forefinger, as well as the upper part of the foot near the ankle.

Another very pleasant method is taking a bath and aromatherapy. But do not make too hot water, the temperature should not exceed 37 degrees. Inhalation of rose, lavender, jasmine or clove oil vapors has a beneficial effect on the development of labor activity.

Do not get carried away with the use of aroma lamps if you are allergic to oil vapors.

medical methods

When there are indications for inducing labor, doctors resort to the following methods:

• Amniotomy - the fetal bladder is opened, after which the body begins intensive production of prostaglandins. This procedure promotes reflex contraction of the uterus. It is painless and does not take much time. You can pierce the bladder only if the cervix is ​​\u200b\u200bready to open. Indications for this method: polyhydramnios and weak labor activity.
• The introduction of oxytocin or Enzaprost preparations into the vein, the required dose of which is selected individually. During this procedure, doctors constantly monitor the condition of the fetus by listening to its heartbeat.

The doctor's choice of stimulation method is based on the examination of the pregnant woman, taking into account the indications and possible risks. Do not self-medicate and self-administer procedures.

In the delivery room

When contractions appear more and more often, the woman is sent to the delivery room. The task of every woman in labor at this time is to do everything possible so that the birth ends as soon as possible.

Here are some tips on how to behave during childbirth:

• The most important thing is not to be afraid. A chilling feeling of fear will not allow you to relax and focus on the birth process. Without fail, you need to try to calm down and do everything in your power so that the birth ends faster.
• Give yourself freedom of action. What does it mean? A woman very often herself, with her body, feels what she needs to do at the moment in order to alleviate her condition during childbirth. It is worth noting that doctors do not approve of such amateur performance. Discuss this behavior with your doctor, or go to a private clinic that is more tolerant of "progressive methods."

It is necessary to prepare for the birth process in advance. Sign up for mum-to-be training courses that teach breathing techniques. This will help reduce pain and besides, proper breathing helps to accelerate labor.

Danger of post-term pregnancy

The term of bearing a child is 38 weeks, with a deviation of one to two weeks in both directions. After forty weeks, the baby is considered overdue and is in mortal danger in the mother's womb.

In addition, there is a whole list of complications that a post-term pregnancy causes:

• Oxygen starvation (hypoxia) of the fetus, since the placenta no longer provides the child's need for oxygen.
• Slowdown of biochemical processes in the umbilical cord and placenta also negatively affect the baby.
• There are problems during the passage of the child through the birth canal, due to hardening of the skull bones and an increase in the size of the fetus.

Plus, in such cases, women have very weak labor activity, the amount of bleeding increases, asphyxia (suffocation) of the fetus during childbirth is possible.

Drawing conclusions

If none of the suggested methods helped you, do not worry. Nature invented everything so that the child himself knows perfectly well when his time has come to be born and believe me, it will not depend on you. Try to switch your thoughts to something else positive and try to relax.

It happens that doctors make mistakes in setting the preliminary due date, so just wait. Well, if experts insist that you carried a child, then you need to trust them so as not to harm the baby.