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Sometimes, especially for mothers who have a baby for the first time, labor can take longer than expected. This is called early labor (or temporary labor), when it delays delivery of the baby. Doctors haven't figured out how early labor fully works, but the process has signs that come from the fetus when it starts. There are many things you can do to help your body transition from early labor to active labor, from natural activities such as walking to medical interventions such as impulse (birth stimulation). or break the amniotic fluid. However, you should not try to induce labor on your own, and should consult your doctor or midwife before trying “anything” to speed up labor.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Prepare for labor

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   Stay healthy while pregnant. Keeping your body in its healthiest form before labor can reduce your risk of prolonged labor. Preparing your body for what's going to happen can help make your labor easier and faster when it's time to give birth. Walk or swim regularly, combined with a few more specialized moves.
   • Kegel exercises, the slight contractions of the pelvic muscles, can help your body during the laboring phase, and also reduce the risk of hemorrhoids in the weeks after giving birth. You can practice this exercise anywhere. Just tighten the muscles around your vagina like when you were holding urine and hold for 4 seconds, then release. Repeat 10 times. Doing 3 to 4 turns, about 3 times a day is ideal.
   • Pelvic tilt, also known as the "angry cat" pose, can strengthen the abdominal muscles and reduce back pain during pregnancy. Rest your knees and hands on the ground, keeping arms straight, but not elbows. Squeeze your abdominal muscles as you inhale and push your butt down so that your buttocks are lower than your back. Relax your back as you exhale, and repeat at your preferred rate. Perform breathing movements.
   • Squat opens up your pelvis, which is very important during labor. Stand with a chair facing your back, use a chair as a support, tighten your abs, lift your chest, and relax your shoulders. Lower your tailbone to the floor, as if you are about to sit in a chair and then stand up again.

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   Control your weight during pregnancy. Ensuring a healthy body before birth is important for a good labor. Nutrition is just as important as exercise. Every woman's body is different, so there is no universal guide to how much weight you should gain.
   • The notion of eating for two is not correct, as the amount of calories you take in hasn't doubled. However, you should increase the amount of calories you consume during pregnancy.
   • In general, a woman with a BMI between 18.5 and 25.9 should gain between 11 kg and 15 kg during pregnancy. A woman with a larger BMI should gain between 6 kg and 11 kg. Discuss how much weight you need to gain with your doctor to get an idea of ​​how many calories you need to add to achieve that goal. If you are pregnant with twins or multiple pregnancies, you will likely need to gain more weight; Discuss this with your doctor.

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   Adhere to the nutrition pyramid during pregnancy. Make sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Focus on whole grains, such as oats, whole wheat bread and pasta, brown rice, and barley. Combining additional milk will add more potassium and calcium for you and your baby.
   • Beware of fat. Use the heart-healthy fats in avocados, nuts, and olive oil.
   • Fruits and vegetables are high in vitamin C, vitamin A, iron and folate, especially good for pregnant women. Try apples, oranges, green beans, spinach, sweet potatoes, pineapple, mango, and squash.
   • Zinc is especially important during pregnancy because it plays a large role in cell development. Chicken, turkey, bacon, shrimp, dairy products, beans and peanut butter are all good sources of zinc. Fish is also a great source of protein, but you should avoid fish high in mercury such as swordfish, mackerel, tilefish, and shark.

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   Rest between uterine contractions. When contractions begin, stay calm so you can relax between contractions. This will save you energy during the laboring phase.
   • There will be constant gaps between uterine contractions throughout labor. Take advantage of those breaks, especially during early labor - when contractions are still mild.
   • If possible, sleep between uterine contractions. Practice deep breathing and other relaxation techniques. Always have a book to read or something to see for something distracting and relaxing during labor.
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Method 2 of 3: Try natural methods

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   Check with your doctor or midwife first. While activities like having sex or taking herbal supplements may seem harmless, there are instances when they are not good for you and your baby. Before trying any natural method to promote labor, consult your doctor or midwife. They will help you decide if those methods are safe and effective for you.
   • If you have questions or feel unsure about the long-lasting pregnancy, talk to your doctor or midwife. These professionals are familiar with the concerns and questions of pregnant women and are happy to talk to you.

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   Try walking. Walking is one of the most common activities to promote and start labor. Gravity is the main reason why walking is so effective. The fetus will be pulled down into your pelvis and that will cause the cervix to open more quickly. The rhythm of walking pushes the fetal head down to the cervix, stimulating the release of oxytoxin. This hormone will stimulate labor.
   • Walking can help strengthen your muscles and improve your health, making labor faster and less painful.
   • Walking slowly and gently is ideal. Don't go too far or force yourself in the late stages of labor. A gentle walk around the block is probably enough.

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   Have sex if possible. Having sex can be quite difficult in the late stages of pregnancy, especially when labor has begun. However, certain hormones released through sexual activity can accelerate labor, although there is little evidence to support this. Because some complications can make breast stimulation or sex unsafe for your unborn baby, talk to your doctor or midwife before trying this method.
   • Penetration can stimulate your body to produce prostaglandin, a hormone that relaxes the cervix, preparing it for birth. Breast and nipple stimulation or orgasm can also stimulate the production of oxytoxin to initiate labor.
   • Remember, it's only safe to have sex when your water is broken. When the amniotic fluid has ruptured, having sex can lead to infection, complications during labor and delivery.

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   Movement during labor. Usually, if labor is too early, walking, moving or even changing position can promote labor.
   • Movement is a great way to help you cope with labor pain. Walking, changing positions and standing up will help your body relax and relax and help you save energy for later labor force.
   • The movement also causes the fetus to push down into the pelvis and eventually push the fetus through the vagina.

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   Take a warm bath. If you give birth at home or haven't been to the hospital yet, taking a warm bath will help you feel more comfortable. However, there is no evidence that a warm bath will shorten labor.
   • Make sure the water covers all of your stomach and chest, as this will help you feel the pain the best.
   • Labor for many women is less painful when they are underwater, and the soothing feeling of being in the bath helps a woman relax and rest between uterine contractions.
   • Water also makes it easier to move and change positions. As noted above, moving during labor helps to speed up that process.

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   Eat and drink during labor. The muscles around your uterus need plenty of water and nutrients for a successful labor. Eating right in the weeks before delivery and in the early stages can help speed labor.
   • Many doctors discourage eating during labor due to the risk of food remaining in the digestive system when urgent anesthesia is needed. Ask your doctor about this first, and if you are not allowed to eat, have a snack before going to the hospital.
   • You may also find that a liquid meal, consisting of warm soup or jelly, is helpful. Most hospitals will allow the pregnant woman in labor to consume fluids.
   • Labor will be shorter when you have a snack during the process. Women who are allowed to eat during labor save 45 to 90 minutes compared to those who don't. Labor is a difficult process and requires energy from food and drink, especially during the last stage of labor.
   • Use snacks that are filling, like bread with jam, pasta without sauce, apple sauce and jelly. For liquids, use broth, filtered water, and ice cubes. These foods are easy to digest and do not increase nausea or discomfort in the abdomen.

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   Avoid "oral methods". Some "natural" methods of spawning are circulated online, but they have not been endorsed by any studies, and some can even be harmful.It is best to avoid these methods and talk to your doctor or midwife about safe and effective methods of delivery.
   • Castor oil. Castor oil is the oldest recommended method for natural birth stimulation, but there is no evidence that it is effective, and it can even make you feel uncomfortable. The American Association of Family Physicians does not recommend using castor oil to speed labor.
   • Herbal supplements. Typically, these include primrose oil, black or green celery, red raspberry leaves, and black hawthorn. There is no evidence that they are effective, and herbal remedies can affect your medical condition or the medications you are taking.
   • Acupuncture. Acupuncture is not considered an effective method for inducing labor.
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Method 3 of 3: Medical intervention

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   Amniocentesis Your midwife or doctor may recommend rupturing your amniotic sac if it is too slow. The rupture of the membranes is not recommended in the early part of labor, as that increases the risk of infection. However, if everything slows down during active labor, repeating the amniotic sac can make it happen faster.
   • You will have to shift your butt down the end of the bed. Your doctor will put on gloves to examine you. If necessary, the doctor will use medical instruments to rupture the gills over the fetus until the amniotic fluid is drained.
   • This is painless, but it can be a bit uncomfortable. Uterine contractions will become more intense and intense after the amniotic fluid has ruptured.

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   Ask your doctor about hormone infusion. Hormone infusion can accelerate uterine contractions and make them more effective. This will help you progress to active labor.
   • Pitocin, a man-made form of the hormone released during labor, is used to give it to you.
   • The fetus must be closely monitored during this process as pitocin can cause severe uterine contractions that put the fetus in danger.
   • Dural anesthesia may be performed prior to hormone infusion. You may need relief from the pain caused by labor, although many women can give birth naturally with just pitocin.

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   Soften the cervix. The cervix can enlarge in one of two ways. This will speed up labor and speed up uterine contractions.
   • Synthetic hormones to stimulate cervical opening can be taken orally or placed in the vagina.
   • The cervix can be manually opened using a medical catheter with a balloon shape, which is why this is also known as the "bladder method."
   • As with other medical interventions, the fetal heart rate and other vital signs must be monitored more carefully to ensure no complications occur.

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   Use fertility drugs. Fertilizers are often used when directed by your doctor. Although the follow-up method is still preferred by physicians, they may still want to use fertility drugs for one of the reasons below. Your doctor will discuss the reasons with you to help you make the best choice.
   • If you are two weeks past your due date, your doctor may worry about your baby getting bigger. At that time, the birth will be difficult and the risk of complications also increases. Your baby's risk of dying right after birth also doubles when you're two weeks past the due date.
   • If you have ruptured membranes and don't see uterine contractions, your doctor may want to induce birth to minimize the risk of infection for you and your baby.
   • Your medical conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, can cause health problems for you and your baby. Your doctor will probably recommend birth stimulation for you.
   • Any type of infection is a reason to resort to induction.
   • In rare cases, the placenta does not come off the uterine wall. This can cause complications, and if it does happen, the doctor may use the induction method.
   • Elective induction should not be performed before 39 weeks of age as it can cause complications in the fetus.
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Advice

• Discuss labor problems with your doctor and follow directions.

Warning

• Many pregnancy conditions and complications can make having a "natural" birth dangerous for you and your baby. Always consult your doctor or midwife before trying any "any" home remedy.