Contact your midwife, obstetrician, or labor unit for guidance
Follow only medically approved methods to start labor
Walk or stay gently active if your clinician says it is safe
Change positions frequently and rest when needed
Stay hydrated
Eat light, easy-to-digest foods if allowed
Try relaxation, breathing, or a warm shower
Have sex only if your clinician says it is safe
Avoid castor oil, herbal remedies, and unapproved supplements
Avoid nipple stimulation unless specifically advised by your clinician
Go to the hospital or call emergency services if you have severe pain, heavy bleeding, reduced fetal movement, fever, or your water breaks
Seek immediate medical advice if you are less than 37 weeks pregnant