Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways Regular exercise, like walking or swimming, might help start labor.Having sex may help start labor because prostaglandins in semen soften the cervix ...

Background: Rates of labour induction are increasing. We conducted this systematic review to assess the evidence supporting use of each method of labour induction. Methods: We listed methods of labour ...

Labor induction is one of the most common medical procedures in the world, with nearly one-quarter of women who deliver in the U.S. undergoing the procedure each year (totaling roughly 1 million).