[header] How to speed up early labor [title] Get up and walk around. [step] Walking can help the baby shift in the uterus, causing it to the descend towards the pubic bone. This sends a signal to your body that the baby is ready to be born, which may trigger labor to progress. 
[substeps] Walking up and down stairs can be especially helpful to shift a baby in the right position for birth. [title] Shift around when you're lying down.