with the release of breast milk, does the chances of labor increase
2006-11-05 14:15:27 · 4 answers · asked by JOSEPH B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Nipple stimulation can release hormones that can send you into labor IF your body and your baby are ready. Some doctors recommend using a breast pump or stimulating your nipples in some other way if you're past your due date.
But it doesn't have anything to do with getting any milk. In fact, most women's milk doesn't come in until a few days after a baby is born. Until then, you just get colostrum. Or not even that.
2006-11-05 14:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First off, when you're pregnant you might have colostrum but you don't have mature milk yet. Colostrum is very difficult to pump as it is thick and sticky and comes in small quantities.
"Depleting breastmilk" doesn't induce labor. NIPPLE STIMULATION can possibly bring on contractions because of the release of hormones. (In otherwords, it's the stimulation to the breasts that might work, not the removal of milk from the breasts.) This could be done with a pump but it can also be done manually. You need to do it for around 20 minutes before you have any contractions usually. It may or may not work. Truely, NOTHING is going to induce labor if mom's body and baby aren't ready.
2006-11-05 14:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hey there!
First and foremost - let me start by saying that every woman is different. Ok. Now moving on.
From what I have been told it is not the depletion of breast milk but the stimulation of the nipple that helps to naturally induce labor. You have to be very careful in doing this though. There are sites that advise you on how to do this "the correct" way and a DR's supervision is always a good thing.
The reason this is said to work is because it stimulates the uterus to contract. Simulating a contraction - like braxton hicks - but making your body think it is actual labor.
I am not recommeding doing this but you can see the below site for advice on how.
Good luck!
2006-11-05 14:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by *Erin* 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not usually. milk comes the third day after giving birth. colostrum is in the breasts before that it is a substance that is very good for the baby and nursing helps stimulate the milk production. nursing also helps the uterus get back into shape
2006-11-05 14:25:33 · answer #4 · answered by Mars 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋