Although a lot of people believe that eating spicy foods can induce labor, the truth is that it cannot. Sometimes foods that cause diarrhea can induce labor early in a woman though because they can cause intestinal spasms which accompany the diarrhea and can be a problem for women who are not ready to deliver just yet.
Certain foods can also cause uterine contractions which can lead to premature labor, so it is important to know which ones to avoid. It is okay for pregnant women to eat garlic as long as they do so in moderation so as to avoid problems with getting diarrhea.