nipple stimulation

How exactly do you stimulate your nipples to get contractions started?

[snagglepuss1]

ive not actually tried this one to start of either of my labours as ive read it takes more than just a c ouple of minutes of stimulation to get contractions started, if it actually works then too, it is repeated stimulation i think but for quite a while each time, try googling nipple stimulation to start contractions. hope it works for you!

[AndiJ78]

This is something that should only be done under the supervision of a medical professional, not something you do on your own.

[jjerzeegirl]

How far along are you?
I have never heard of this. Does it work?
Have you tried walking to bring contractions on?

[Nicole4416]

My doctor told me to let the hot water hit my breasts in the shower for stimulation. It's not gauranteed to wrk, but it helps, & it won't harm you, so you can do it on your own, you don't need a medical professional to supervise u. & besides, it feels good & its relaxing. it's worth a shot : 0 )

[AndiJ78]

For actual nipple stim you do need a doctor or midwife to monitor you. It can be dangerous to both you and your baby. This is not something that should ever be done on your own.

[jjerzeegirl]

OK..I have no idea what is going on and am sooo confused...sorry girls...
Since when is nipple stimulation bad for you?

[jenstam]

Taken from whattoexpect.com:

"Nipple stimulation. Need something to do to pass the time as you await labor? How about some nipple tweaking? Massaging (ouch) or twisting (double ouch!) your nipples for a few hours a day (see, I told you it'll pass the time) can release your own natural oxytocin and bring on contractions. But here's the caveat: Nipple stimulation — as enticing as it may sound (not) in this context — can lead to painfully long and strong uterine contractions. So unless your practitioner advises it and is monitoring your progress, you may want to think twice (or if you're thinking for each nipple, that would be four times) before you attempt nipple stimulation."