How to Start Labor - Induce Labor and Ease the Blues

By Julie Ingham

Are you a woman that is pregnant and everything is going good with the baby, except for the fact that the due date has passed and you still have not went into labor?

This can be a lot of pain and misery that is hard for one to describe. You are definitely in need of some advice. Right now, what you want is for that baby to come out of you so that you can finally get the relief you have been longing for. Are you wondering how to start labor?

Sure, the doctor could always give you medication that will induce the labor, but do you really think it's the best and safest option for the baby? You probably want the birth to be natural, so a drug-induced labor is probably out of the question. It is time that you found out how to make it all happen naturally. This way, you will finally be able to relax. Below, we are going to give you some tips.

First of all, you should try relaxing. When you are under stress, your body is going to be tensed. When you are tensed, there is no way the baby is going to come out. When you have relaxed your body, it will open it up and there will be a chance that the baby will come out.

You should also try some sexual stimulation. I am not talking about having sex but having your partner arouse you by giving you an exotic massage and strokes in the right areas.

You (or your partner) should also learn to use acupressure. It is the best method to start labor. It is safe for both you and your baby and it also gives you pain relief.

Research has been conducted and is showing that over eighty percent of pregnant women who use acupressure to induce labor experience a normal labor with less complications than other women that do not use the techniques. Did you know that it can also shorten the amount of time one is in labor?

So, there you have it, the answer to your question - how to start labor has finally been answered. All it takes is some relaxation, sexual stimulation and acupressure. So, what are you waiting for? Isn't it time to kick back, relax and wait for the pain to finally end?

Want to learn how to use acupressure? It's easy and anyone can learn it. Here are some easy to learn techniques: http://www.squidoo.com/acupressure-to-inducelabor

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