Nipple Stimulation With Breast Pump To Induce Labour – Everything You Should Know

KOLKATA, India - Sept. 6, 2022 - PRLog -- There are several ways that you can induce labour – using acupuncture, breaking water, having sex, doing daily physical activity, eating dates, and applying castor oil. Did you know that nipple stimulation through breast pumping is also another way of inducing labour?

Read on to find out everything you should know about nipple stimulation through breast pumping.

• What is Nipple Stimulation?

Backed by scientific research, nipple stimulation is an effective method to induce labour. Giving a gentle massage to the nipples, releases oxytocin in your body, thus initiating signs of labour and making contractions long and strong.

• Can you use a breast pump to induce labour?

Research indicates that using a breast pump to stimulate your nipples can help start labour, by uterine contractions for those who are full-term or for those of you who've passed your due date. Using a breast pump might increase oxytocin levels in your body, make your body feel relaxed, and finally help your start uterine contractions.

• Why should you go for breast pumping to induce labour?

Dr. Alex Juusela of Wayne State University, many of you looking for natural and non-invasive methods of childbirth can try out this method at home. Not just that! If the natural methods of inducing labour didn't work for you or you might have had factors like age and history of health; you can try out this method.

• Is breast pumping to induce labour safe and effective?

During breastfeeding, pumping, or manual breast stimulation, oxytocin is released, which is believed to induce labour (https://www.cordlifeindia.com/blog/can-induce-labour-natu...). When nursing, oxytocin causes the milk to "let down," as well as causing people to feel warm and fuzzy. In addition to this, the hormone oxytocin can cause your uterus to contract. So, breast pumping may help you induce labour.

• What are the ways to breast pump to induce labour?

There is no one right method for inducing labour by using breast pumps. Experts suggest that you should attempt this method strictly under medical supervision. While using breast pump, if you feel you're bleeding vaginally, or your contractions are lasting longer than time required, stop breast pumping.  Practice this for 20 minutes. You might even notice colostrum releasing during this time, which is filled with nutrients. You can store it for later use for your little one after he or she's born.