Have sex (if your pregnancy is at term and your clinician says it’s safe)
Nipple stimulation by hand or breast pump for short sessions, repeated as tolerated
Gentle physical activity such as walking
Gentle stretching or yoga poses that feel comfortable
Try relaxation techniques (stress reduction, rest, deep breathing)
Consider acupuncture or acupressure with a trained provider experienced in pregnancy
Ask your clinician about membrane sweeping (a cervical check procedure)
Ask your clinician about using a Foley balloon catheter or other non-medication options
Eat dates daily in late pregnancy (if approved by your clinician)
Stay well-hydrated and maintain normal sleep and nutrition
Use a warm bath or shower for comfort (not as a stand-alone induction method)
Follow your clinician’s guidance and stop any activity that causes pain, bleeding, or contractions that worry you
Seek urgent medical care if you have heavy bleeding, leaking fluid, severe abdominal pain, decreased fetal movement, or fever