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natural ways to induce labor at 38 weeks pregnant.

i am currently 38 weeks pregnant and my baby is head down and very low. my doctor has told me that my cervix is thin but I am not dilating on my own.

i wanted to see if anyone had suggestions on how i can get the process of getting my little bean out and inducing labor naturally. i am willing to try anything.

please leave suggestions and tips in the comments! if your an expecting mama, drop your due date!!

#pregnant #38weekspregnant #induction #advice

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