On average, pregnancy lasts 40 obstetric weeks, but childbirth does not always occur by this time. It happens that pregnancy lasts up to 42 weeks or even longer. If at the same time the well-being of the mother and the baby is in order, then there is nothing to worry about, but sometimes the doctor may decide that stimulation of labor is already necessary. And by the end of pregnancy, mom wants to see the baby as soon as possible. What can be done to speed up the meeting without resorting to medication?
It is necessary
beets, prunes, evening primrose oil, relaxing music
Instructions
Step 1
Include in the diet foods with a "laxative" effect: beets, prunes, berries. Some doctors recommend drinking castor oil, but it is believed that such stimulation can be harmful. It is also recommended to take evening primrose oil to prepare the birth canal.
Step 2
Increase the amount of physical activity. For a while, you can stop using the elevator, and go up to the apartment on foot, albeit slowly and with breaks for rest. Walk more in the park or in the woods, you can even arrange small runs. Here and the benefits of fresh air will be.
Step 3
Spend more time bent over. You can combine this with a useful activity, such as cleaning the floors. Be careful, dizziness may occur from staying with your head down for a long time.
Step 4
One of the favorite ways is to fulfill marital duties. At the same time, the hormone oxytocin is produced, which stimulates the contraction of the muscles of the uterus, and the prostaglandins contained in the semen soften the cervix, thereby preparing it for childbirth, reducing the likelihood of rupture.
Step 5
Also, childbirth can be brought closer by such procedures as massage of the lower back, breast massage and Kegel exercises - training of the muscles of the pelvic floor. Kegel exercises are helpful for preparing the birth canal.
Step 6
The psychological state of the expectant mother is important. Nervousness and impatient anticipation of childbirth will not be of much benefit. Try to relax and not think about childbirth all the time. Get distracted by collecting a dowry for the baby, take up some handicraft project. You can also do breathing exercises from yoga with elements of meditation, this at the same time prepares you for contractions, in which breathing control is very important.
