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Will it put you into labor?

Will this put you into labor?

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4 Things You Can Do to Prepare Your Cervix for Labor

February 5, 2025 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Far too many people are going in for necessary (medically-indicated) inductions and finding that …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Labor and Birth, Prenatal Care, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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Best Sex Position to Induce Labor?

February 4, 2025 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Let's talk about sex to induce labor -- and then go a bit deeper {see what I did there} to ask if a …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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Pumping To Induce Labor? Will it work?

January 23, 2025 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

You're wanting to go into labor (or prep for a planned induction) will nipple stimulation, (or …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Induction, Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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Does Evening Primrose Oil Induce Labor?

December 17, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Are you wondering if primrose oil will put you into labor? I get asked this question a lot (along …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Labor and Birth, Will it put you into labor?Tag: Will this Induce Me?

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Does Sleeping Stop Contractions?

August 22, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

If you go to sleep will it make your contractions stop? Today I'm going to share if sleeping is the …

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Category: Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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3 Things to Know About Perineal Massage

August 19, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Perineal massage gets a lot of talk on the internet, but is it actually useful? Today I'm going to …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Labor and Birth, Prenatal Care, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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40 weeks + a day and No Sign of Labor?

May 22, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

They give you a due date meaning baby will be OUT around then, right? But what if you hit that due …

40 weeks + a day and No Sign of Labor?Read More

Category: Labor and Birth, Signs of Labor, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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Can You Push Yourself Into Labor?

January 30, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

You're at the end zone of pregnancy and OVER it. You're wishing it was over and are wondering WHAT …

Can You Push Yourself Into Labor?Read More

Category: Induction, Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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When Should I Start Drinking Raspberry Leaf Tea?

November 9, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

You may have heard that raspberry tea can help induce labor -- when should you START taking it and …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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Can Curb Walking Induce Labor?

October 20, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

You're so pregnant, you're DONE and you want that baby out.  Someone suggested curb …

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Category: Pregnancy Activities, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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What is Stripping Membranes? (Membrane Sweep)

September 22, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

You're tired of being pregnant and you've heard of a magical cure called a membrane sweep (or …

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Category: Induction, Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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When to start Eating Dates During Pregnancy?

June 16, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Studies have shown that eating dates in later pregnancy can have many benefits.  In this …

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Category: Healthy Eating, Healthy Pregnancy, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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Sleeping Positions to Induce Labor: Best Positions to Dilate

May 16, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Is there a certain way to lay during sleep to induce labor?  There are things you can do help …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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How to Induce Labor at 2 Cm Dilated?

February 3, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

How can you start labor going if you're 2 cm dilated.  In this article we will talk about …

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Category: Induction, Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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Can a Hot Bath Induce Labor at 39 Weeks?

January 31, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Will a warm bath help get contractions going? Let an experienced labor nurse help you know how a …

Can a Hot Bath Induce Labor at 39 Weeks?Read More

Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?Tag: Will this Induce Me?

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Why Does Eggplant Induce Labor?

November 22, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

When it comes to inducing labor, many couples turn to eggplant. But does this method actually work? …

Why Does Eggplant Induce Labor?Read More

Category: Healthy Eating, Will it put you into labor?

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Can Prenatal Massage Induce Labor?

November 15, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Pregnant women may be considering massage therapy for several reasons, especially as they get close …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?Tag: Will this Induce Me?

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How Can You Increase Oxytocin to Induce Labor? The natural ways to induce labor

November 5, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Are you overdue and anxious to give birth? You may be considering inducing labor yourself. While …

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Category: Induction, Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

Can Coughing Induce Labor?

August 20, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Pregnant women have a lot of concerns about their pregnancy.  Coughing can really FEEL like …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?Tag: Will this Induce Me?

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Can Getting a Pedicure Induce Labor?

May 30, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Are you at your due date and anxious to have your baby? Have you been considering getting a pedicure …

Can Getting a Pedicure Induce Labor?Read More

Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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Is Midwive’s Brew Safe?

May 26, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Midwives Brew is a popular tea blend that is often recommended to pregnant women. But is it safe? …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Induction, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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Can Jumping Jacks Induce Labor?

May 5, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

A lot of moms-to-be are looking for ways to induce labor, and some believe that jumping jacks may …

Can Jumping Jacks Induce Labor?Read More

Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!, Will it put you into labor?

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