I was 40 weeks pregnant on march 13, 2013. Since then, I've been trying to think of and use a few natural inducers.
1) Sex
Not the act itself but the results thereof are said to get things going. The female orgasm is supposed to help with and mimic birthing waves (labor). Semen is said to ripen the cervix and increase effacement. So far this method is not working.
2) Castor Oil
I took a teaspoon about an hour ago. Castor oil is a laxative when taken internally. The cramping it gives helps some women begin their birthing time. Sometimes within hours of taking it. I believe the usual dosage is 1-2 tbsp but I had fairly severe diarrhea a couple of weeks ago and was in an incredible amount of pain, so I lessened it. I may try more in the morning.
3) Exercise
Walking helps bring the baby down, engage it, open the pelvis, along with a few other benefits. I've also been doing some belly dancing to encourage proper positioning and strengthen my birthing muscles.
4) Calcium Supplements
With my first pregnancy I took a handful of calcium supplements, went for a walk, and my birthing time began the following morning. I tried the supplements a couple of days ago and it didn't do anything.
5) Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
Drinking this tea is also supposed to help prepare your birthing muscles, effacement, and ripen the cervix. I've been drinking this for about a month now and have not noticed a difference. Albeit, I don't drink it every day and sometimes don't get the two cup dosage in.
6) Nipple Stimulation
Nipple stimulation releases oxytocin which helps the birthing process. This is quite simple for me as I'm still nursing my toddler. This also has not worked.
These are the ones I've tried so far. I will be trying a few more (evening primrose oil, acupressure, etc) in the coming days so stay tuned possibly. Maybe I'll have my sweet baby.
http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/natural-induction-methods#.UVAAt4y9KSN
http://www.glorialemay.com/blog/?p=107
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