We share some natural options to help you prepare for and induce labor naturally.
We live in a time when induction of labor is becoming more and more common, while most women prefer to avoid it when possible.
It’s worth considering what natural tools can do for us, avoiding methods that speed up childbirth and often lead to avoidable interventions in long pregnancies or lengthy births.
There are scientific studies, and safety, in the two natural solutions we’re going to present that can give you some extra help and reassurance that you’re doing everything possible for your body to prepare for childbirth in a natural way.
Raspberry leaves
Raspberry leaves have been used for centuries in Europe and among Native American tribes as a mineral-rich tonic tea to promote a healthy pregnancy and tone the uterus, helping women prepare for childbirth. It is recommended today by many doulas because its nutritional composition supports the uterus to contract and relax (exactly what it needs to do during childbirth).
Two cups of tea a day are recommended from the second trimester onwards.
Dates
Dates* are commonly used as natural medicine in preparation for childbirth in many parts of the world. Studies show that dates help reduce labor time and facilitate cervical dilation.
From 36/37 weeks onwards, 4 to 6 dates a day are recommended.
*They have not been shown to cause problems with gestational diabetes, however, we recommend that you consult your healthcare professional before using them.
You can buy raspberry leaves at http://www.qihai.pt.
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