What are the things that induce labour?

Here are some natural ways to induce labour: Spicy food Eating spicy food may irritate the intestines and causes the uterus to contract. While there had been no studies to ascertain its effectiveness, it seemed to be a better option as compared to another common method, which is consuming castor oil. The latter is believed to have the same effect but may bring about nasty side effects such as nausea, a bad case of diarrhea and dehydration. Walking Walking is also another method that is relatively safe though, like eating spicy food, there is no guarantee of any results. It is believed that walking may help draw the baby down into the mother’s pelvis with the help of gravity and movements of the hips. The pressure of baby on the mother’s pelvis may then aid in inducing labour. Acupuncture Acupuncture is believed to be able to help stimulate uterine activity and nudge the baby into action. These are three methods which I felt are relatively harmless. For more on natural ways to induce labour, you may refer to these articles: http://sg.theasianparent.com/how-to-give-birth-fast/ http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/photo-gallery/natural-ways-to-induce-labor.aspx (the second article also discusses the pros and cons of each method)