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Nipple Stimulation to Induce Labor

Are you desperate for baby to arrive before your ankles turn into tree trunks? Ask your doctor about nipple stimulation to bring on labor. Some people believe it really works, especially if done for several hours straight. And while hours of nipple rubbing may not sound like a great way to spend an evening to you, your partner might disagree.

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yaymommy
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11/20/2009 - 8:07PM
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lol I guess if you're going to have a bonk you'd better be turned on

 
CanadianClassic
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9/10/2009 - 11:42AM
Report Abuse 		this is the first time im ever hearing about that, usually u just hear about castro oil or something like that, or going for a bumpy ride in a truck with no shocks, or even a quad..never anything about my nipplies getting any attention of any kind, but im going to try it just because i am due in two days and cant hold this baby much longer haha
Martyandkevin
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8/2/2009 - 9:07AM
Report Abuse 		From my experiences nipple stimulation does work,but not as quickly as you would like. I have had 6 baby's and have used it to get contractions. I disagree with those who say you have to torture your nipples to produce contractions. It is a trial and error thing. Just rub or gently twist your nipples till you feel a strong contraction. I would do it every 10 mins or so thru the day till I got bored. It usually took about 3 days. I would start doing this around 37 weeks. I would say do this before 37 weeks isnt a good idea. My six baby I was so done being pregnant and I managed to get my water to break when I was supposedly 36 weeks and found out my baby was only 35 weeks. I had to have a c-section bc my contractions stopped. She ended up jaundice and being stuck in the hospital for and extra week. So pls if you do do this make sure you and your baby are ready and wait till 37 weeks.
babybliss4
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7/4/2009 - 8:55AM
Report Abuse 		Nipple stimulation must be done in the same way that a newborn infant would breastfeed...thumb and forefinger, "roll & tug"...(hence the painful "afterbirth" pains experienced breastfeeding, contracting the uterus back)...therefore the stimulation releases the hormone that encourages uterine contractions... It is warned that these can produce very strong contractions, and "may" stress bub with the strength, even causing a drop in heartrate, so to be done with extreme caution I believe?
charmaine_zp
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6/17/2009 - 6:22AM
Report Abuse 		I read from a pregnancy book that this could possibly do harm to your baby than good.. so you might as well check it first with your OB before doing it.
winter1986
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5/29/2009 - 9:55PM
Report Abuse 		oxytocin is released when you are turned on...so really it doesn't have to be nipple stimuli...just have lots of sex...lol....there is also a hormone in sperm which can induce labor...but again only when baby is good and ready....
alienfroggy
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5/21/2009 - 9:04PM
Report Abuse 		If it's done right, it's supposed to stimulate the production of oxytocin, which is the hormone that induces labor. From what I understand though, doing it "right" is very uncomfortable, and you have to do it for hours on end to make it work...
Mom_of_frugality
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5/21/2009 - 8:34PM
Report Abuse 		If this had any truth in it then I'm sure lots of women would be having babies early.
Zeeg09
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4/14/2009 - 2:17PM
Report Abuse 		This has no proof of working. It actually stimulates orgasms and any doctor will tell you that it's nothing but a myth that orgasms will bring on labor.
derrie
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4/6/2009 - 7:28AM
Report Abuse 		really, has this worked for anyone?
FireGirl
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3/23/2009 - 6:14PM
Report Abuse 		Hell yeah! I'm trying this next time! It'll feel great with nipple rings!
jamaloney
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3/10/2009 - 9:17PM
Report Abuse 		This doesn't work. None of the natural methods work unless you are ready for labour anyways. don't get discouraged it will happen.
myss_ladii
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2/6/2009 - 9:20PM
Report Abuse 		So what just rub my nipples? Lol thats funny lol. HOPEFULLY when I concieve Ima try it lol
mamaluv
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12/19/2008 - 5:27PM
Report Abuse 		I heard this was true!!!! Since I was a week overdue on my first baby, I'm all for trying anything that might induce labor!
Erin
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9/15/2008 - 2:09PM
Report Abuse 		You never know what's going to work, right? Might as well try it.
Marmalady
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8/14/2008 - 4:26AM
Report Abuse 		A good bonk.


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