Natural Induction
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Induction is a method of artificially or prematurely stimulating labour in a pregnant woman. There are several artifical methods of stimulating labour but these may increase the propensity of having a caesarian section see *Induction (birth)
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There are many methods of natural induction:
- Castor Oil - Causes Digestive contractions leading to Uterine contractions
- Enema - Causes Digestive contractions leading to Uterine contractions
- Sexual intercourse - Semen can ripen the Cervix due to effects of prostaglandin, Orgasm can start uterine contraction
- Nipple stimulation - Causes uterine contractions
[edit] See also
[edit] 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

