Any natural ways to induce labour?

I’m due to be induced at 38 weeks but hoping to go into labour first . Any ideas would be appreciated ladies.
Sex isn’t an option as it’s to uncomfortable and dates make me vomit.

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Only thing with any real evidence is nipple stimulation (including colostrum harvesting) but it's not a super strong link. Main thing to keep in mind is what triggers oxytocin release - physical touch, being very relaxed, darkness etc. To be honest though, getting any of this to make a difference before 38 weeks is unlikely as fundamentally your body has to be ready.

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