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How do you break your water at home to induce labor?

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You should never attempt to break your own water. If your water doesn't break on it's own during strong contractions, your doctor or nurse is the only one who would determine during labor, to break your water at the hospital.

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Relevant answers:

What can you do to induce labor after your water breaks?
I wish someone could answer this accurately, try to walk around. That is if your dr will even let you. Otherwise, wait.
What is the water that breaks during labor?
Amniotic fluid surrounds your baby during pregnancy.
What can you do to induce labor at home safely?
Walking, having sex and eating spicy food are some ways that might help but usually the body starts when it's ready.
How long can labor be stopped after water breaks?
Once the membranes rupture it is not safe to stop labor because the amniotic fluid is what keeps the baby safe and when the membranes rupture it can start allowing bacteria in to the baby