Does anything *actually help make labor start? The truth is, evidence is weak about many of the natural induction methods. And if a medical induction is needed, that’s another story! But these 3 have pretty decent evidence behind them, so let’s chat. ❶ Eating dates: This can ripen the cervix - not actually cause contractions. But a ripe cervix is a ready cervix, making it more likely to want to dilate in the presence of contractions. ❷ Nipple stimulation: Evidence suggests it can increase the ch

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Back labor: it’s a real pain in the lower back! 🥴 This discomfort often peaks with contractions, but can sometimes linger in between surges too. Why does back labor happen? 🤔 The most common reason is baby’s position in the womb. When your little one is face up (aka ‘sunny side up’ or occiput posterior), their head might press against your spine, causing that notorious back pain. But here’s an interesting twist: not all women with a ‘sunny side up’ baby experience back labor, and some women ha