Overview
There are many methods of naturally inducing labor you can do at home. You may have interest in naturally inducing labor for many reasons. You could be nearing your due date, trying to avoid a medical induction, or simply exhausted from being pregnant and anxious to meet your baby. For each of the many natural induction methods, we will cover the mechanisms of how they work, the potential risks, and whether scientific research supports them in inducing labor. This episode includes an examination of the evidence on activities like exercise and sex, treatments like acupuncture, taking castor oil or evening primrose oil, drinking red raspberry leaf tea, eating spicy foods, and much more.

