Herbs to Induce Labor

There are several herbs thought to be helpful in naturally inducing labor or in helping to make your contractions more regular and stronger. Some of them are:

• Blue and black cohosh

• Goldenseal

• Squaw vine

• Red raspberry leaf

It is highly suggested that you contact a midwife with herbal experience or a licensed herbalist for full details. Failure to do so could have detrimental effects to your labor and / or child.

Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor.

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