Do nipple stimulation really works?

Question

I am 40 weeks preggo and I am tried of all these BH how do nipple stimulation works and does it really work?

Answer 1

let him suck them more

Answer 2

I am a labor doula, and can tell you that nipple stimulation is one way to start labor if your body is ready. It would be a wonderful combination with sex. A man's semen placed up on your cervix will help your cervix soften, and a woman's orgasm is one giant contraction. Using nipple stimulation while making love will cause you to have even more contractions. Good luck!

Directions for nipple stimulation and how it works:
"What is Nipple Stimulation?

Gentle rubbing or rolling of the nipple, or suckling of the nipples to encourage contractions is called nipple stimulation.

Why does Nipple Stimulation work?

Oxytocin, a hormone that causes contractions, is released in the body when the breasts are stimulated. After the baby is born, this release is important for the involution (returning to pre-pregnancy size) of the uterus. In labor, the release can be used to stimulate longer or stronger contractions.

How do I do it?

To stimulate the release of oxytocin, you must mimic the suckling of a baby. When a baby suckles, he does not grab just the nipple, but actually massages the areola (dark circle around the nipple).

The areola can be orally massaged by the mother's partner or by a baby who has been "borrowed" for this purpose (babies under 6 weeks will tend to suckle any woman).

The mother may prefer to massage her own areola. To do this she can rub the areola in a gentle rolling way with her palm or fingers. This can be done through thin clothing.

NOTE: Nipple stimulation can have very strong effects, similar to the overuse of Pitocin (synthetic oxytocin). For this reason various experts have given recommendations on its use. Here are some recommendations I have seen at various sources:

Only massage one breast at a time
Only massage a nipple for 5 minutes, wait up to 15 minutes to see what happens before continuing with the massage
Do not stimulate the breast during a contraction
Do not use nipple stimulation after the contractions are 3 minutes apart or 1 minute long
Some sample nipple stimulation techniques:

When trying to induce labor or speed up a prolonged early labor, have the mother go about her regular activities. Set a timer to go off every hour. When the timer indicates, have the mother stimulate one breast for 5 minutes, then continue with her normal activities.

If the mother is anxious for labor to begin, combine the effects of natural nipple stimulation with the natural prostaglandin released in semen by encouraging the mother and her partner to engage in intercourse.

In the hospital, have the mother place her palm over the nipple and areola and give a firm but gentle pressure. Encourage the mother to move the palm in a circular motion, keeping the firm and gentle pressure."

Answer 3

nipple stimulation is certainly not an old wives tale! nipple stimulation usually causes release of oxytocin, the hormone that causes uterine contractions to be released. nipple stimulation is a possible way to initiate labor.

Answer 4

according to several expectant parent and pregnancy books. It says basically that it's rubbish. Your body was made to give birth, it doesn't need to be stimulated to produce milk. stimulation also doesn't increase your flow or any of that all you need is a baby with good sucking reflexes.

Answer 5

I am not sure exactly what you are asking but you do not want to cause your milk to flow before your baby is born. The first days your milk is a thicker substance with lots of nutrients for the baby and you don't want to lose that. Your body will go in to labor when it is ready. Trust that God know what he is doing.

Answer 6

I personally think it is a old wives tale. But to do it take a shower and have the water run down your chest. It did absolutely nothing for me, sorry. Good luck to you.

Answer 7

it works anytime i stimulate a womans nipples. but then im not 40 weeks pregnant and still using "to hot to touch" as a name. why if your about to become a mother would you want people to think your a whore

Answer 8

wow what an asshole....im 37 weeks pregnant and i ant wait for this baby...congrats on urs.....dont listen to the loser

Answer 9

When I was pregnant,It did work.