My Pregnant Body - Week by Week Pregnancy
Week 42 - Jumpstart Labor
Be on the lookout for signs of labor, including loose stools, bloody show (blood-tinged mucus from your vagina), contractions that gradually get stronger and don't stop if you change positions or activity level, and losing your mucus plug.
There are also some ways you can give Mother Nature a nudge towards labor. (Always let your doctor know before you try any of these methods and follow his or her recommendations.) Sex is a fun and sometimes effective way to jumpstart labor. It is thought that the prostaglandin in semen and having an orgasm may cause uterine contractions. Stimulating your nipples releases your own natural oxytocin, but this method can cause prolonged contractions that could stress your baby, so it should not be attempted at home. However, if your body isn't ready, nothing you do will cause you to go into labor.
Learn More: Induction
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