does anyone believe in nipple stimulation?

[1stbabyNOVember]

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[AustinBlake]

Didn't work for me ): just made my nipples leak

[quinniemouse]

I believe it works buy everyone is different. Any time I even touch my nipples I start to feel contractions. I believe it starts contractions but not full on labor. I would consult your doctor before trying it out because you don't want to cause any stress on the baby

[Momtothesecondpower]

I would say it works I have been doing it and it does bring on contractions so I would say yes I believe in it

[MamaMiaX3]

I've done it at the end of my pregnancies.  It definitely brings on contractions, but they would stop after an hour or so.  :-/ but unless your body is ready, it's not going to do much.  

[Claytonsmomkmr]

From what my doctor told me and what I have read it is the only scientifically proven method to stimulate labor.. If done properly it should mimic the suckling action of a nursing baby and that will stimulate the production of oxytocin, (the natural form of pitocin) the hormone that causes uterine contractions.  However it will only work if you are already close to labor and shouldn't be done without consulting your doctor as it can cause over stimulation of the uterus and in turn put the baby in distress..