Pregnancy can be hard on a women’s body. When the due date passes without signs of labor, many will try anything to bring on labor. There are many natural ways of inducing labor. However, even using candy to induce labor naturally is not always the risk-free way. Maternity acupressure is a proven, safe and effective way to induce labor naturally without the side effects.
After nine months of carrying a baby inside you, you may feel like you can't go on another day; your whole body may seem ready to burst with all the pressure pregnancy can cause. As the long awaited due date approaches, the excitement and anticipation grows; like waiting for Christmas day as a child. It can be disappointing when that due date passes without any signs of labor. You may be willing to try anything after 40 weeks of pregnancy.
You must have heard that remedies, such as castor oil, sexual intercourse and spicy foods, could bring on labor. Additionally, raspberry leaf tea, brisk walking, and nipple stimulation, are all ways that some midwives, nurses, grandmothers and friends recommend to bring on labor, without the help of major pharmaceuticals.
But candy?
It is true that licorice could bring on labor, speeding up the wait for delivery! There are women who claim that consuming black licorice candies in big quantities, when their pregnancies were in full term, did bring on labor. There is scientific proof for that, too. Natural licorice contains glycyrrhizin, which is one of the main components of licorice root, and the reason for its sweet taste. In recent studies, glycyrrhizin has been associated with preterm delivery. An international group of researchers found out that heavy consumption of licorice (500 mg/week) was associated with a more than twofold increased risk of early delivery, which means giving birth on week 37, or earlier (Am J Epidemiol). Thus, pregnant women should avoid using black licorice as a supplement, or consuming large amounts of licorice as food, before their estimated due date.
Pharmacists have known the effects of natural licorice for long. As natural licorice and the chemical glycyrrhizin tend to cause contractions of the uterus, it has been used to bring on labor when the pregnancy becomes overdue. Actually, some pharmacists might even recommend licorice instead of castor oil when you are buying something to bring on labor.
Before you are too desperate to try any labor inducing remedy, you should understand that herbal remedies can be powerful. Herbs can be just as harmful as using medications, especially when used during the wrong times or in large doses. Also, it's beneficial to know that, in general, licorice could affect hormone production in the adrenal glands. It could also cause low potassium levels, high blood pressure, and other complications in some people. Thus, it's important to take medicinal herbs only under supervision of an experienced herbalist.
If you have eaten some licorice candies recently, there is no need to panic though. The licorice sold in most stores, similar to Twizlers, does not contain enough actual licorice. It may be necessary to speak to the pharmacist in order to get natural licorice, containing a high enough level of glycyrrhizin, to bring on labor.
A licorice tip for the time after giving birth: black licorice is also a mild laxative. So, eating black licorice, or drinking tea containing licorice root, works great as a post-partum stool softener that makes your life a little bit easier.
How to Start Labor Naturally When Anything Doesn't Work?
When pregnancy is past the 40 week due date, you may be looking at how to start labor naturally. Medical induction or acupuncture are common suggestions. However, Acupressure is a more comfortable choice. Maternity Acupressure can naturally start labor and does not come with the negative side effects or needles. It is no surprise it is gaining popularity to naturally start labor.
Are You Planning to Have Accupuncture to Induce Labor?
Accupuncture has been used for many years by pregnant women; however, maternity accupressure is as effective with out the needles. Accupressure points to start labor are similar to those used in accupuncture and can be done safely at home by yourself or your partner. Using accupressure to induce labor naturally is a safe alternative to chemically inducing labor or the use of accupuncture needles.
Amazing but True: Childbirth could be Easier and Shorter with Maternity Acupressure
Childbirth causes anxiety and fear for labor and delivery. This tension can make normal labor and delivery take longer. Maternity Acupressure is a natural childbirth technique used to relax the body. These methods, which can be done by the mother or partner, may shorten the labor and delivery while relieving tension.
