Question 1

does nipple stimulation or sex help induce labor?  (im 39weeks 5days, babys head is engaged)

Accepted Answer

Oh, yes!: Nipple stimulation can cause an increase in uterine contractions as well as orgasm. By the way, it won't harm the baby at all and may provide an 'express trip down the elevator chute'.

Question 2

34 weeks and 6days pregnant nipple stimulation by pumping breast can that cause labor?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Nipple stimulation at term can cause labor by the release of oxytocin and is a trick that has been used for years to induce labor.

Question 3

is nipple stimulation during sexual intercourse safe at this time (24 weeks) in pregnancy? i read that this can induce labor so i'm nervous about it?

Accepted Answer

: It can stimulate premature labor in patients who have an incompetent cervix that has not been treated. Ask your treating OB MD this question as he/she may have the "full picture" of your developing pregnancy and if there are any complications to date.

Question 4

is there any truth to "after the 20 wks mark of pregnancy that stimulating the nipples could put u into labor"?

Accepted Answer

Some: Stimulation of the nipples causes the release of oxytocin which is the chemical known as pitocin caused to induce contractions. However, this only leads to labor if the uterus is ready. In normal pregnancies, this does not cause premature labor but it should be avoided in pregnancies at high risk for premature delivery. Hope this helps.

Question 5

leeking nipples, does that mean labor is near?

Accepted Answer

1. are you pregnant?: Call your OB for an apt to check for signs of impending labor. If not schedule an appt with your md to check hormone levels.

Question 6

do breast pumping and nipple stimulating  really work to help you go in labor?

Accepted Answer

Contractions: Nipple stimulation can elicit release of Pitocin (oxytocin) which will cause the uterus to contract but is not likely to be a direct cause of labor.

Question 7

what are some ways to induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Several: You can use prostaglandins like cervidil.  You can use pitocin (oxytocin).  You can use extra-amniotic saline infusion.

Question 8

are there natural ways to induce labor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nipple stimulation is one way.  It can cause powerful contractions so it is not something you should do without talking to your doctor.

Question 9

does sex induce labor at 35 weeks?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't, but...: But sex means 10 different things to 10 different people. A 35-week pregnant woman with contractions can call her Ob-Gyn doctor and go get examined at the doctor's office or at the hospital's labor and delivery ward. The doctor will be checking for preterm labor, which can lead to a preterm birth. The goal is to get to at least 38 weeks, so it is important to be examined if having contractions.

Question 10

can too many kegals induce preterm labor?

Accepted Answer

Probably not but: If you are close to your delivery date, you should concentrate on keeping comfortable and not over-do excercises.  
If you find the you are sore from the kegels than cut back a bit on their intensity.

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Does nipple stimulation or sex help induce labor? (im 39weeks 5days, babys head is engaged)

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34 weeks and 6days pregnant nipple stimulation by pumping breast can that cause labor?

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Is nipple stimulation during sexual intercourse safe at this time (24 weeks) in pregnancy? i read that this can induce labor so i'm nervous about it?

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Is there any truth to "after the 20 wks mark of pregnancy that stimulating the nipples could put u into labor"?

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Leeking nipples, does that mean labor is near?

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Do breast pumping and nipple stimulating really work to help you go in labor?

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What are some ways to induce labor?

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Are there natural ways to induce labor?

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Does sex induce labor at 35 weeks?

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Can too many kegals induce preterm labor?

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