Does anything *actually help make labor start? The truth is, evidence is weak about many of the natural induction methods. And if a medical induction is needed, that’s another story! But these 3 have pretty decent evidence behind them, so let’s chat. ❶ Eating dates: This can ripen the cervix - not actually cause contractions. But a ripe cervix is a ready cervix, making it more likely to want to dilate in the presence of contractions. ❷ Nipple stimulation: Evidence suggests it can increase the ch