I don’t want to be induced. Are there natural things I can do to speed up my labour?

35-36 weeks pregnant, Prenatal
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I am 40 weeks pregnant and I have an appointment to be induced at 41 weeks, which I would like to avoid. Are there things I can do to speed up my labour naturally?

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