Hi all the tired and cranky ladies, this sounded like fun and i couldnt help myself, there is only one thing that starts labour and thats a full term baby! The surrounding environment is rich in oxytocin and progesterone and relaxin and a bunch of other hormones all with specialist and accessory functions. The downward pressure of bubs is one of the things thought to be involved in instigating the cascade of chemical reactions which ultimately finishes with the birth of a new human being so relax, (let them down) reflect, sleep (it takes energy to relax), enjoy life as it is now for it will never be the same, and of course, take acupuncture. oh, and get off the