Nipple stimulation, is it safe?

[PumpkinZulu]

I'm a tad embarrassed posting this But I'll ask anyway. It may be a bit tmi for some, but it is more relevant here than in the AO section.

Anyway. Is nipple stimulation during pregnancy okay? I'm 20w6d, and when DF and I get intimate, he loves to play with and suck on my nipples. I'm leaking a fair bit of colostrum now, and when I squeeze my nipples I can get about a 10 cent piece out before it trickles away. Is it safe for DF to be sucking on my nipples, or will it induce an early labour TIA ladies, it's been worrying me so I haven't been letting DF do it as much lately, much to his dismay, he loves all the changes in my body

[Phteven]

I'm going to say that I think it's safe. This is based entirely on the fact that nipple stimulation did zilch to bring on labour when I wanted it to.

[helle]

i cant see why... there are mothers that continue to BF while PG?

[RainbowBrite]

I think it is safe unless you are high risk for pre-term labour.
And even then it takes a lot to stimulate contractions...a lot more than just a little playing around IYKWIM.

[Heaven]

Yes, I think it's safe.
I have been BF DD all pregnancy and no problems there, haven't heard of BF when pregnant not being recommended either, except in cases where there is threatened miscarriage. I think the nipple stimulation is meant to help induce labour because it helps release oxytocin. But so do lots of things, anything that makes you feel good! And it would only work if your body was ready to go into labour anyway. Did nothing for me when trying to get DD out anyway!

[Lisa]

I can not keep my DH away from my nipples, pregnant or not!

Nipple stimulation has done nothing for me in regards to trying to bring this baby out, so I would say you're more than safe. I personally think you'd be more at risk of having overly sensitive nipples before anything happens to bring the bub on.

[*Beema*]

I think it is safe unless you are high risk for pre-term labour.
And even then it takes a lot to stimulate contractions...a lot more than just a little playing around IYKWIM.

:yeahthat:

I wasn't allowed to even try to get any colustrum out, hand or with a pump, but I was having ctx, so any extra "action" was banned for me

[TeniBear]

I think it's only when your body is ready - or near ready - for labour, isn't it? Someone correct me if I'm wrong It's why I've been trying to keep my own hands away from my boobs since that scare last week


Sent from my iPhone so forgive the speelung misstacks

[PumpkinZulu]

i cant see why... there are mothers that continue to BF while PG?

That's what I was thinking...although apparently it's not 'recommended'

Lol Onyx

[helle]

That's what I was thinking...although apparently it's not 'recommended'

Lol Onyx

oh really??
i didn't know that... maybe a tandum BFer will come along..

I do remember reading something that you would have to pretty much stimulate your nipples for a whole day for enough on the hormone to be released...

damn you, i really wanna know the answer to that now!

[Phteven]

I do remember reading something that you would have to pretty much stimulate your nipples for a whole day for enough on the hormone to be released...

I think they'd probably fall off by then or at least have some severe grazing.

[Arimeh]

Depends how long your session is really. If you do it for hours on end, then yes probably a risk there.

But if its like most foreplay that lasts for about half an hour, you should be right.. ROFL!!!!

[Enchanted]

But if its like most foreplay that lasts for about half an hour, you should be right.. ROFL!!!!

I thought it was a myth!!


I would say it's safe too hun, I only ever got braxton hicks from it and that was closer to the end of my pregnancy and I would only have a few BH and then they'd be gone.

[The[cookie]Doctor]

The question is really whether IF something happens are you going to ve able to not attribute guilt to it?
Natural labour simulators will only work if baby is ready.
Nipple stimulation @ 37, 38 weeks, nothing.
Nipple stimulation at 39w4d, prelabour contractions and baby born 18 hours later.

No it doesn't bring it on, but it is always safer to not if you feel like you will feel guilty of something happens.

[PumpkinZulu]

Depends how long your session is really. If you do it for hours on end, then yes probably a risk there.



But if its like most foreplay that lasts for about half an hour, you should be right.. ROFL!!!!

Chyeah...okay good to know. I listened to my middie who said it can induce miscarriage or early labour...but no, it's not for hours at a time. Maybe 20 mins at the most. So long as it's not damaging anything DF can knock himself out

[PumpkinZulu]

Awesome, thanks ladies. I hate it when you're going about life as normal and then someone 'in the know' (midwife) scares you like that.

I'll have to tell df the good news

[LimeSlice]

Nothing you do will send you into labour unless your body is ready to labour basically.

Nipple/clitoral stimulation, hot curries, long walks and bumpy roads... pmsl All the same boat.

ETA: the sexual arousal things all release oxytocin, which is a major hormonal driver for labour. Hence why sex in early labour can be amazing and incredibly helpful. It also causes engorgement of the vagina, which increases the size of your birth canal (by up a good 2 cm ) and sends more blood to the uterus assisting with contractions efficacy.



Now if he was sucking vindaloo off your nipples while using a Rabbit, driving down a bumpy road after you drank castor oil.... I cannot be held responsible for the outcome...

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Now if he was sucking vindaloo off your nipples while using a Rabbit, driving down a bumpy road after you drank castor oil.... I cannot be held responsible for the outcome...