Trying to break my water

Soooooo..... I’m currently 38weeks today ( 08/17) ....annnndddd imm.... trying to break my water naturally before my doctor tries to induce me on the 26th of this month(August) safely that is...... any suggestions?? I heard it’s better to have your water break naturally then to have it done by your doctor... don’t know how true that is but I need suggestions ASAP