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Red raspberry capsules are one thing that may help. Get them at your local health food store. Also, here's an article that will explain what was a really bizarre idea, but hey! it worked for me- however, the article uses a bit more "interaction" than I did. I just rubbed my palms over my shirt, over my breasts, while sitting on my birthing ball & prayed labor would start...about 45 min. later IT DID! Unfortunately, 45 hours later it was still going on!!!! I went all natural, too. Good Luck!!
Using Nipple Stimulation to Induce Labor
For centuries, women have been using nipple stimulation to induce labor. This stimulation brings about the release of oxytocin, which is the natural form of pitocin. Oxytocin causes contractions, which can lead into true labor. It’s important to note that this will only happen if your body is already close to labor. As with all natural labor induction techniques, don’t attempt this until you are over 40 weeks.
It is a practice often recommended by midwives when a woman is long past due or when labor is stalled. It causes the release of oxytocin, the same hormone that causes uterine contractions. This can be done manually or with an electric breast pump.
When this is performed, the uterus sometimes becomes hyperstimulated, meaning that it gets too little rest between contractions, so use caution and consult your practitioner first.
Here is a guide to help you understand the process:
Only massage one breast at a time.
Grasping the areola, rub in a circular motion until a contraction begins. It's important to mimic the suckling action of a baby.
Stop after the contraction begins.
Wait 15 minutes, then repeat.
Stop using nipple stimulation to induce labor if the contractions are 3 minutes apart or lasting 1 minute or longer.