Tips to induce labor
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When your due date approaches, of course you would like your baby to be born. But sometimes the delivery takes a while. Fortunately, there are a number of tips to give nature a helping hand. Of course these tips are not harmful to the unborn baby. It has also not been proven to help, but you can always try. There are foods that can have a stimulating effect, such as kidney beans, pineapple and spicy food. But forms of exercise could also contribute.
Nutrition
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Spicy food Spicy food, for example a lot of chili peppers, has such an effect on the body that labor could start. However, when eating pepper you do not have to worry that the delivery will just start! The labor will only really start when the body is ready for it.
Brown beans
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Eating kidney beans would also have an effect on childbirth. This is probably because kidney beans release a lot of gases in the intestines. This can cause abdominal cramps. These stomach cramps would then cause the contractions to start.
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Pineapple
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Eating the heart of a pineapple. This contains the substance quinine, which stimulates the body to start labor.
Raspberry leaf tea
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Raspberry leaf tea is not only said to induce contractions, but also provide more powerful contractions. This ensures a smoother delivery. It is recommended not to drink raspberry leaf tea before the 37th week of pregnancy, although it has not been scientifically proven to have any effect!
Bitter Lemon Tonic
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Just like pineapple, the drinks Bitter Lemon and Tonic also contain the substance Quinine, which can induce labor.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Chinese food
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Chinese food is also said to induce labor, as well as make labor easier. However, the reason for this is not clear.
Castor Oil
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A trick from grandmother's time is castor oil. This is a kind of laxative, which causes serious intestinal cramps. There are reports that the baby would defecate in the amniotic fluid of castor oil. Nothing has ever been proven about this.
Massage
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Foot massage Certain massages could also induce labor. This way you can have your feet massaged. They contain pressure points that control the brain to initiate labor. An expert in the field of reflexology massage knows exactly which points these are.
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
Stimulating the nipples
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Also stimulating the nipples could possibly induce labor. However, it is true that this requires so much stimulation that you should do this for at least 3 hours a day for it to take effect.
Exercise
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Climbing stairs Movement is good for inducing labor anyway. Climbing stairs in particular, because of the movement you make. Furthermore, climbing stairs helps to dissipate moisture if you are bothered by this.
Sex
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Sex can also have a beneficial effect on the onset of labor. An orgasm causes the muscles of the uterus to contract, which can cause contractions. The man's sperm also has a good influence. This contains a substance that makes the cervix soft, and thus induces labor. By the way, you are absolutely not allowed to have sex when the membranes have already broken! This can cause infections that are dangerous to you and your baby.
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Sex can also have a beneficial effect on the onset of labor. An orgasm causes the muscles of the uterus to contract, which can cause contractions. The man's sperm also has a good influence. This contains a substance that makes the cervix soft, and thus induces labor. By the way, you are absolutely not allowed to have sex when the water has already broken! This can cause infections that are dangerous for you and your baby.