how many ladies have accidently or purposely self induced themselves by nipple stimulation?
either using a pump, hand expressing, whilst having sex? any simulation! lol
I have a previous post about hand expressing my colostrum... (recommend by my Dr) but now I've become worried ill send myself into labour, I'm almost 38weeks.
has this happened to anyone, or anyone you know?
self induced...
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nipple stimulation will bring on contractions because it releases oxytocin into your system, However it will not start labour until baby/body is ready for it to happen, I know pregnant mums who are still breastfeeding at 38 weeks
oh just a quick question why did the Dr recommend hand expressing colostrum?
could be a few reasons like trying to help your body get ready for labor without drugs.
or possibly to help with bf after birth.
or possibly to help with bf after birth.
that doesn't sound like the best idea? I wonder why ur Dr said that, maybe to help induce labour but it won't work unless ur baby is ready anyway. your body doesn't need help getting your milk in that will happen a few days after birth anywau
oh good :) - well she asked me to hand express and store my colostrum because it would help breast feeding after birth & I started leaking it and didn't want it going to waste, she also said having plenty stored will help reduce the need of formula incase baby has trouble latching at first or other problems occur I have my colostrum ready to go then and there, I'm a ftm, so I never questioned my drs judgement but now after a little research I'm a tad nervous about it...
I had express every other day or so. I am already getting engorged with colostrum. It hurts and my boobs get quite large when they are full. I am 28w4d and I've been doing it for about two weeks. I only self express until I feel some relief.
i pumped for 2 days & went into labor at 38w5d
My water broke after nipple stimulation just messin around with dh i stood up heard a pop an bam soaked the rug, my yoga pants an the nex two pairs of pants lol an another pair at hosp registration baby came 12 gours later... Unfortunely i was only 36 wks an 3 days, lo was 5lbs 8 oz an had to stay n nicu for 5 days for breathing an weight issues, the day we took Hayden home he weighd 4#s 13oz, it was soo sad an scary, but now hes a beautiful healthy lil' Haus... My lil porck chop!
btw most women will leek some colostrum during their pregancy. just cuz your leeking it dosnt mean u need to exspress it. as others have said it can lead to pre term labour. so I personally wouldnt risk it. the chances of somthing going went due to baby coming early is a possibility. so dont risk it. x
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