Exercise

• Exercise has been proven to lead to uterine contractions and may induce labor in some women. Light to moderate intensity, low impact exercises are best. Go for a walk or an easy swim. Dance to your favorite music. Before beginning the exercise, make sure you have a ready means for transportation to the hospital should labor begin.
  
  

Sex

• Sex offers several means of labor induction. First, it can be a great form of exercise, which can bring about uterine contractions. Secondly, semen contains a chemical known as prostaglandins, which can cause labor to begin. Another means of labor induction that may or may not accompany intercourse is nipple stimulation. Studies have shown that nipple stimulation also may trigger the beginning of labor.
  
  

Diet

• There are various dietary additions that are thought by some to induce labor. These are not scientifically proven, but they are supported by many mothers and midwives. Included in the list of suspected labor inducing agents are cumin tea, raspberry leaf tea and castor oil. Again, consult your doctor before consuming any of these items. Some regular foods that also are on the list are spicy foods and pineapple.