Natural Induction

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Induction is a method of artificially or prematurely stimulating labour in a pregnant woman. There are several artificial methods of stimulating labour but these may increase the propensity of having a caesarian section see *Induction (birth)

There are many methods of natural induction:

1. Castor Oil - Causes Digestive contractions leading to Uterine contractions
2. Enema - Causes Digestive contractions leading to Uterine contractions
3. Sexual intercourse - Semen can ripen the Cervix due to effects of prostaglandin, Orgasm can start uterine contraction
4. Nipple stimulation - Causes uterine contractions

[edit] See also

• Induction (birth)

[edit] External links

• http://www.lifepassages.net/NaturalInduction.html
• http://www.bellybelly.com.au/articles/birth/natural-induction-methods
• http://www.mother-care.ca/induction_meth.htm
• http://www.treehuggermums.co.uk/articles/pregnancy/article.php?article=27