Natural Labor Induction: Safe Methods & When to Seek Medical Advice

Question
I have been having contractions since I was 32weeks pregnant. I was put on bedrest and medication to stop them. I am now 36weeks pregnant and having stronger contractions but they keep sending me home. Is there anyway to induce labor naturally at home?

Answer
I would not induce your labor until we were sure that the baby is mature enough to exist outside. When you start to haave contractions that come every 3 minutes, at the level of your belly button, from the beginning of the contraction to the beginning of the next contraction and each contraction remains hard for a full minute, you  should be checked. If you are more than 4cm dilated, they will keep you at the hospital. Be patient.