Earlier today me and a work colleague were chatting about ways to bring on labour and he mentioned something about eating pineapples. Sofie hates pineapples though so I had a little browse on the internet and I have now put together a little list, which I like to call...

WAYS TO GET OLIVIA OUT OF SOFIE!

- nipple stimulation
This theory is based on that oxytocin, a hormone that causes contractions, is released in the body when the breasts are stimulated (I like this one!)

- walking
When walking the pressure of your baby's head pressing down on the cervix from the inside stimulates the release of oxytocin, hopefully bringing on labour.

- eating curry
There are no scientific theories supporting this theory, but it is thought by some that spicy food stimulates the gut and bowel and encourages the uterus to "get going".

- sex
Number 1 - an orgasm may help to stimulate the uterus into action.
Number 2 - sex can trigger the release of oxytocin.
Number 3 - semen contains a high concentration of prostaglandins which may help to ripen, or soften, the neck of the womb and make it ready for it to dilate when labour starts.

Note: Once the water has broken sex is not recomended, as it can increase the risk of infection.

- acupuncture
According to traditional Chinese philosophy, acupunture stimulates the energy within the body to act on a specific organ function or system.

- castor oil
This is an old egyptian way of bringing on labour. According to this theory the oil acts as a powerful laxative, and when it stimulates the gut it also stimulates the uterus and "kick starts" labour.

So, there you go. If any of you guys have some tips you wanna share, please do! And as always...until next time, take care :)