InstantForum.NET v4.1.4CanadianBride.com Talkboardshttp://forums.canadianbride.com/bounce@canadianbride.comSat, 22 Nov 2008 04:03:03 GMT20http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic417723-15-1.aspxI was nursing my toddler to about the 6th month of my 2nd pregnancy. When I was a week past my EDD (41 weeks), she decided she would latch on and start suckling again...It was still another week before Annaliese was born. Can't get much more stimulation than that and it didn't work for me.<br><br>I personally think saying the word "induction" gets a lot of babies moving...LOL. That worked for me. I was going to call the next morning and labour started that night.<br><br>gr8blessingsFri, 27 Jun 2008 11:21:29 GMTgr8blessingshttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic417723-15-1.aspxI've heard people swear by Castor Oil. One tablespoon in the morning and you're in labor by the afternoon! :sick:Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:04:35 GMTNik82http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic417723-15-1.aspxI'm not sure if either of them actually work but I sure know which one would be more fun! :DFri, 27 Jun 2008 09:54:52 GMTChrissy616http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic417723-15-1.aspxI tried everything to induce labour. Including 2 snow mobile rides, 2 hot tubs, pineapple, licorice, raspberry leaf tea, homeopathic remedies, castor oil (twice), sex (till poor DH was rubbed raw!), exercise, nipple stimulation, everything you can think of, and I was still induced. Baby will ONLY come when it's ready and I would totally advise waiting untill baby decides to come. It's not worth the pain or discomfort. And being induced sucks too, so i'de avoid it if possible, JMO.Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:00:59 GMTVicLeehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic417723-15-1.aspxAhhhh... thanks ladies!!! Wow I'm learning so much in this section!!!Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:25:22 GMTchantsyhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic417723-15-1.aspx[quote][b]chantsy (6/26/2008)[/b][hr]Hmmm this may be a stupid question but what is nipple stimulation? Or is it exactly what the name states...:blush: [/quote]<BR><BR>It's pretty much as the name states, but here is a "how to" that I found online...:P<BR><BR><H1 align=left>Nipple Stimulation for Labor</H1><H2 align=left>What is Nipple Stimulation?</H2><P align=justify>Gentle rubbing or rolling of the nipple, or suckling of the nipples to encourage contractions is called nipple stimulation.</P><H2 align=left>Why does Nipple Stimulation work?</H2><P align=justify>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. </P><H2 align=left>How do I do it?</H2><P align=justify>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). </P><P align=justify>The areola can be orally massaged by the mother's partner, the mother's toddler who is still nursing or by a friend's newborn (babies under 6 weeks will tend to suckle any woman). </P><P align=justify>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.</P><P align=justify>NOTE: Nipple stimulation can have very strong effects, similar to the overuse of <A href="http://www.birthingnaturally.net/birthplan/intervention/pitocin.html"><STRONG><FONT color=#990033 size=2>Pitocin</FONT></STRONG></A> (synthetic oxytocin). For this reason various experts have given recommendations on its use. Here are some recommendations I have seen at various sources:</P><P><UL><LI><P align=justify>Only massage one breast at a time</P><LI><P align=justify>Only massage a nipple for 5 minutes, wait up to 15 minutes to see what happens before continuing with the massage.</P><LI><P align=justify>Do not stimulate the breast during a contraction.</P><LI><P align=justify>Do not use nipple stimulation after the contractions are 3 minutes apart or 1 minute long.</P></LI></UL><H2 align=left>Some sample nipple stimulation techniques:</H2><P align=justify>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.</P><P align=justify>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.</P><P align=justify>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.Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:06:41 GMTeeklrbhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic417723-15-1.aspx[quote][b]chantsy (6/26/2008)[/b][hr]Hmmm this may be a stupid question but what is nipple stimulation? Or is it exactly what the name states...:blush: [/quote]<BR><BR>It's exactly what the name states.<BR>It results in the release of oxytocin which stimulates uterine contraction.Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:03:58 GMTslakiehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic417723-15-1.aspxHmmm this may be a stupid question but what is nipple stimulation? Or is it exactly what the name states...:blush: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:20:22 GMTchantsyhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic417723-15-1.aspxummmm....NS worked really well for us....maybe too well.</P><P>Everytime, DH did it, it brought on contractions.:w00t:Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:56:30 GMTslakiehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic417723-15-1.aspxI've heard some success stories and some who it didn't work for. Semen contains the same hormone or something that Cervadil does...which soften the cervix. As for nipple stimulation, it releases natural oxytocin (which they often give to women who are being induced to bring on contractions, or if your labour starts to slow). Again, some say it works, others say no. Our prenatal nurse has recommended both to our class...not guarenteeing anything will work. But if you want to feel proactive and that you could potentially be doing something to speed things up- go for it. It won't hurt! :)Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:23:16 GMTeeklrbhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic417723-15-1.aspxI did both DAILY in the weeks before my dd, and neither workedThu, 26 Jun 2008 15:43:56 GMTcrysandjimhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic417723-15-1.aspxI was wondering if any of you ladies tried any of these method to induce your labor? and if they really did work. Doctor told me it was ok to do the Nipple stimulation but ive read on sites that it can cause Fetal distress or low fetal heart rate is this really true?Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:51:57 GMTMiklangel