Some of these foods are perfect for preparing your body for labor. Some of them believed to make labor happen…

• Pineapple: It has bromelain, which breaks down proteins in tissue and may soften the cervix or encourage it to loosen, not scientifically proven but…
• Red raspberry leaf tea: Tones the uterus for birth (can start as early as 32 weeks).
• Dates: Eating six a day has been shown (not perfectly) to soften your cervix (can start as early as 27 weeks).
• Spicy foods: Thought to induce labor.
• Eggplant: Also thought to induce labor.
• Primrose oil: Ripen the cervix (start as early as 37 weeks).

Just remember to talk to your provider before taking anything that prepares your body for labor.

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