Ways to Induce Labor.

Now, before you get all pissy and wonder why in the world I am posting this, it's because alot of woman would like to know. If your not the type of person to believe in this, that's fine, this isn't a post for you to read.
However; if you  are interested, please remember this: I am NOT a doctor. Nor, do I claim to be. Not everything on this list is proven to work. Talk to your doctor before taking any herbs.

1.Nipple Stimulation: To do this, you can place a warm cloth on both breasts for five minutes and/or massage each breast for ten minutes. Gently roll the nipple and stop when you feel a contraction. This causes us ladies to release it's own natural oxytocin.If this method works for you, you should start to feel the beginning of contractions after 20 minutes.
2.Sex: Yes, I know. This doesn't sound to appealing to a woman who has been carrying a child for nine months and is swollen and can't feel her toes. This also isn't a way to actually induce. It helps the cervix get short and soft. The prostaglandins in his semen causes this. It has been said it can cause contractions, but don't think it WILL start them for sure. Also, again, the oxytocin (from nipple stimulation) when we have an orgasim causes contractions, which works hand and hand with his semen.
3.Castor Oil: This can provide positive results if you are in early labor, or near it. However; it's side effects aren't to amazing. Castor oil is a laxative. It's belived that because it starts spasms in the intenstines, it will start to make the uterus contract, which could lead to labor. Or, just a nasty spouts of direahha and vomiting. You can drink up to 4 ozs of it mixed with oj, coke, or something you like to drink. You will want to drink it quickly, as even the odorless and tastless kind is still unpleasent.
4.Raspberry Leaf Tea: Drinking this is supposed to help tone the uterus, so if and when a contraction happens, it will make it much more defined and actually make it contract harder and longer (which if that keeps up, you will dilate). Your only supposed to start drinking this at 32 weeks. I persoanlly waited untill 37. Thank goodness I did, it send me into false labor. Drink up to three cups a day.
5.Spicy Food: If you are prone to having belly aches after eating spicy foods anyhow, this might do the trick for you. It can irratate your uterus, which can stimulate contractions and lead to labor.
6.Walking: This helps the baby move his/hers way into the canal, and helps the baby engage.