Best method of Nipple stimulation? Alan?

[DoulaRelle]

Hi all, I am just after some "best practices" for nipple stimulation as a method of natural induction. I had some great tightenings last night and am looking to help get these into some decent contractions.

I have a Medela mini electric breast pump, and have just done 20 mins on one side and am having a few tightenings.

So what is your method and was it successful?

[Tanya]

Hey Relle

When I was in very early labour with Violet and Emily I just rolled them in my fingertips. I would switch sides fequently so my body didn't get over it too quickly. But because I was already in labour I didn't need to do it much.

GL
Tanya

ETA... With Violet I had been having pre-labour pains for a couple of weeks. One morning I woke to them again and thought... I am over all these useless pains and decided to see if I could take them futher. I used nipple stimulation and labour never stopped

[Trish]

Relle, Sorry hun. Just have to say it. Don't you know now how to stimulate them best by now ?? What about DH ?

Seriously though, I sat myself in the bath tub, locked the damn kids away and just rolled them. Be careful though, you don't want raw nipples when you have your new bubba !!

Alan, thought you were getting lucky then hun

[DoulaRelle]

Thanks so much girls!

Believe it or not, I don't have barely any sensation in them, so Trish - I have no idea what you are talking about!!! heheheheheeheh

I just had a bath before and then went for a walk in the freezing cold Melbourne weather, so I must be getting desperate! lol

[alioops]

Threaten the bub with induction! seriously set a date n say it aloud! telling DD she was coming on the 26/04/06 whether she liked it or not was enuf get her out! also, let DP suck n c if he can get any milk. some guys love it!

[Alan]

These are all great ideas but it comes down to what works for you. If the breast pump is working then keep using that. You can freeze any milk that you get. Also try the above suggestions.

[DoulaRelle]

Thanks Alan!

The Breast pump worked on the one side for a little bit, but nothing since. I am going to take a break for a couple of days now and just give my head a rest! lol

[Snacks]

Alan, thought you were getting lucky then hun

LMAO it looked that way to me too!
Oooh, Relle, not long to go! How exciting!

[Alan]

LOL you girls are very naughty

[Fire Fly]

Relle i do hope things move along for you soon. I know how frustrating it is. I just wish that i had used my second date from the U/S rather than hospital i would have been pleasantly surprised and not so stressed by it all.
It will all be over before you know it.

(yes i know i have to change my ticker people but i havent done a photo yet).

[csab]

Just have lots & lots of s*x. My very close friend is due in just another week, she was also told apart from s*x to eat lots & lots of curry.

All the best.

[Jennifer13]

Alan, thought you were getting lucky then hun

PMSL - I knew you were getting desperate Relle, but soliciting offers...!!! My goodness, this bub really does need to come out NOW!

Keep walking, Relle. I hope that jiggles the little one enough so that he thinks he might be better off NOT head-butting Mummy's pelvis.

Hoping to hear it all gets going soon.

[Tracey]

Relle let me know if anything is working, coz I am bored & just waiting!

[DoulaRelle]

Oh man Trace - I wish I knew hun!

I have been taking it for the team regularly enough too - my DH doesn't know what has hit him! But it actually seems to get things moving for a little while, but then it petters off again!

[Tracey]

We managed to DTD last night, but holy cow I was so uncomfy & I started giggling & so I think I just cant!!!

Hmm, maybe more pumping from me (Breast) & jumping on a trampoline???

Or a few goes around the block on the back of the harley!????

[DoulaRelle]

That is hilarious! I was cracking myself laughing the other day cause DH was so serious. I asked him why he was so serious and he said that it didn't help that both kids were screaming and he was under pressure to "perform!" lol poor baby.

It is a bit of a joke though, I am saying "oh my back/hips" and he is saying "oh my knee!" fine pair we make!

We haven't got a trampoline, so that is a no go. I tried the pumping, but it didn't really do anything. Maybe I should give that a go again tonight.

[Tracey]

Well Good Luck... Then whatever works tell me so I can do it too!!!

[Trish]

Maybe you need to go out and DTD on the trampoline and take the breast pump with you