Unsuccessful western medical induction is the number one reason for the greater rate of caesarean sections in many countries. Obviously, safe natural induction methods are the preferred option rather than western medical intervention procedures.

The author has collated all the options and suggestions he could find across the available literature from childbirth educators and experts, doulas, and the long-established detailed practice of midwifery.

You have counted down the weeks and days, and grown larger and riper by the day, but week 40 has arrived and you have had enough, but there is no action, not even a twinge. As the scheduled induction date approaches you would love to be able to get the ball rolling, naturally, right?

This brief informative article outlines 14 natural methods reported to induce labour, and discusses the methods.