a little confused

[Rainbow_Mumma]

Hi,
Im exactly 37 weeks today and for the last few days been feeling a bit "off" and wondering is this it? but apart from increased BH's, a bit of vaginal pain which i suspect is the cervix dialating but dont know just my guess. I'm intrigued by nipple stimulation and have looked around on the net a bit but cannot find much on how to actually do it, ive read you can use your breat pump but it doesnt state manual or electric and also would this effect breastfeeding at all?
thanks for any suggestions or tips

[Enchanted]

I just posted in a similar thread about what you are describing.

Sounds like bubs head is moving down which will cause the pelvic pain. The increased BH cx is probably a bit of prelabour which is fantastic for your body! With the nipple stimulation it will only work if your body is ready to go into labour. You can do it with a manual or electric breast pump and it won't effect breastfeeding at all. With nipple stimulation it releases a hormone which helps your uterus to contract. I tried it when I was around 38 weeks and it just gave me more intense BH and then fizzled out very quickly. Doing it manually is more effective though and you just roll your nipple between your fingers.

Hang in there hun, you only have a few weeks to go. Try and pop your feet up and take it easy.