How to bring on labour: Natural ways to induce labour that really work:
Limit stimulation to just five minutes, and wait another 15 before trying againcan be taken at about 37 weeks. It's not scientifically proven to help induce you, but drinking it strengthens and tones the uterus, hopefully leading to a shorter labour because each contraction is more productive. But don’t be tempted to glug gallons of tea in desperation if you go overdue - it may cause intense contractions and lead to your baby getting distressed.
As a matter of fact,the release of the 'love’ hormone oxytocin, a hormone that you need to get labour kick-started. Also, semen contains a hormone-like substance called prostaglandins, which may help to soften and ripen the cervix. Having sex is safe at full term, but you shouldn’t have sex after your water has broken, as it can increase the risk of infection.It's not just sex that can help, having an orgasm can also bring on contractions, which is one of the reasons they feel so good.