Top 5 Crazy Labor-Inducing Tricks!

Had just about enough of being pregnant, with the extra weight, the hormones and the basketball under your shirt? Well, many moms-to-be in the end of their pregnancy decide to take matters into their own hands.

Take a look at the Top 5 crazy ways women try to induce labor (with the caveat, of course, that you should always make your doctor aware if you are going to try to rush your delivery)!

1. Eggplant Parmesan. Yes, believe it or not, folklore says that eating a meal of eggplant parmesan around your due date will trigger labor. Yum, sounds good to us!
2. Nipple Stimulation. It’s said that applying gentle pressure to this sensitive area can bring on contractions, but it hasn’t been proven, and even comes with a warning that the hormonal changes resulting could be unhealthy.
3. Walking On a Curb. Practice your balance! Legend has it that if you walk on a curb for 1 mile consecutively, your baby will soon be on his or her way.
4. Spicy Food. Ordering extra jalepenos on your burger or adding a dash of tobacco to your eggs may help bring your baby in the world a little sooner – if you can handle the heat!
5. Jumping on a Trampoline. Channel your inner child to speed up your pregnancy. 30 minutes on a trampoline is said to be all it takes to get your pregnancy rolling.

These are just a few old wives’ tales that most people don’t put much stock in. But they’re always good for a laugh, so share a few of your tips, tricks and tales here if you have them!