Nipple stimulation

[liliaceae]

Is there a specific technique for using nipple stimulation to bring on or speed up labor? Are you supposed to do it a certain way, or for a certain amount of time? If anyone's done this, do you think it worked for you?

[ferra]

I used a breast pump until I felt the contraction coming on then I stopped cause it hurt! So I would do it until you feel like you want to stop.

It definitely increased the intensity. I already had broken waters and was in early labor when I tried it. I went into active labor a little later. I wouldn't have wanted to do it in active labor though but very good for getting things going or if things are stalled.

I hope that helps.

[mrs*kewpie*pie]

heres a link to the cochrane library's info on it

http://mrw.interscience.wiley.com/co...92/pdf_fs.html

hth

[Contrariety]

I rolled my nipples between my fingers for about 30 seconds and then rested for a minute or two. You want to be careful not to hyperstimulate, as that can bring on hard contractions from the get go, evidently.

I did it and it worked like a charm for me at 41w2d, but remember that unless your babe is ready to come, it may not be fruitful for you just yet.

[liliaceae]

I found this if anyone is interested:

http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/...uce-labor.html