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Nipple stimulation

I've read that nipple stimulation can start your  labour is this true and has anyone tried it if so how often do you need to do it and for how long??
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nipple stimulation releases the same chemical that causes the uterus to contract. also, having sex until orgasm is said to help release oxytocin too. good luck!
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Tried it, didn't work for me :( I'm 39+3weeks, I just got crampy but not enough to consider a contraction.
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I've read you have to do it until you start feeling contractions but if contractions don't start within 30mins of doing it it probably wantwork for you
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6007249 tn?1394900105
You have to stimulate enough to cause an orgasm. Stimulate and masturbate will probably do the Deed. My water broke with my 1st baby after dozing off ♥
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I've never tried anything like that,  but I was breastfeeding my infant for the first few months of my current pregnancy and my ob told my to wean him before I get to 20 wks gestation because the nipple stimulation caused by breastfeeding can possibly cause preterm labor.  So I guess there is some truth in it.
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5739095 tn?1374690666
It did nt work for me! Nothing has i think it depends on them when ever the baby is ready
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6047529 tn?1380571958
Try it didnt really work for me.. I had few contractions then stop.. it will make you think something is going to happen and dont. I believe it will work but thats when your body isready
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I heard its true but it has to be a lot of stimulation. Like every 10-15 minutes? But I also heard the contractions are more painful.
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