Birth

April 1, 2025

#78: Inducing Labor: What Works and What Doesn’t

If you’re nearing the end of your pregnancy, I’m sure you’ve been thinking about all the ways you could naturally go into labor to avoid a medical induction or C-section. And I’m sure you’ve had tons of unsolicited advice from other moms and gone down one too many rabbit holes on TikTok trying all the hacks. In today’s episode, I’m talking about what actually works, what might work depending on your situation, and what will not induce labor naturally so you know exactly what to expect as you approach your due date. Best of luck mama!

About this episode

What you'll learn

  • 6 signs that labor is near
  • The difference between natural induction and medical induction
  • 10 things that won't induce labor naturally
  • The only 2 things that are guaranteed to start labor

Shownotes

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Read the study about castor oil and labor HERE

Listen to my “holistic medical induction” HERE

Transcript