What are the methods of stimulating nipples to induce labor?

Pregnant women will be particularly anxious in the late stages of pregnancy, and are always afraid that things will go wrong during delivery. In fact, if they often keep their emotions in this state, it will lead to difficulties in delivery. At this time, they can only stimulate their nipples to induce labor. As long as they continue to press their nipples, they can enhance uterine contractions and achieve the purpose of inducing labor.

1. Breast stimulation and birth induction method

If after examination by a doctor it is determined that the fetus does not have complications such as cephalopelvic asymmetry, pregnant mothers can stimulate the breasts or nipples to cause uterine contractions and thus achieve the effect of inducing labor. This is because when the breasts are stimulated by temperature, attraction, pressure and touch, they will reflect some of the experiences to the central nervous system, which in turn causes the posterior pituitary gland to produce oxytocin and cause uterine contractions, ultimately achieving the effect of inducing labor. This method of inducing labor is relatively safe and has very low risks.

2. Massage around the nipples

When inducing labor, you can hold the breast with one hand, and then use the palm of your other hand to press against the edge of the breast, then slowly massage from the outside to the inside, and then use the same technique to massage the breast in the opposite direction to achieve the effect of inducing labor.

3. Massage the nipples

The method of inducing labor by massaging the nipples can effectively eliminate symptoms such as swelling and congestion around the nipples and areola, thereby making the nipples gradually softer so that the fetus can suck after birth. Massaging the nipples can effectively stimulate the breasts, causing the posterior pituitary gland to produce oxytocin, which in turn induces uterine contraction and achieves the effect of promoting lactation.

Hold your breasts with one hand and use the thumb, index finger and middle finger of your other hand to

Slowly increase the pressure to compress the breast, then relax, then increase the pressure again and relax, repeat several times. Hold the breast from below with one hand, and use the pads of the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of the other hand to pinch the nipple, first horizontally, then up and down. Be careful not to rub or twist, and be sure to use the pads of your finger to massage.

When the nipples or areola of a pregnant woman are stimulated, it can promote the synthesis and secretion of oxytocin, which in turn causes uterine contractions and starts labor. If uterine contractions are weak during delivery, this method can also strengthen uterine contractions and help complete delivery as soon as possible. According to experts, breast massage is simple and can be done at home. First, the expectant mother can soak a towel in warm water at 28℃-30℃; next, while applying the wet towel, massage both breasts alternately with both hands; or use the index and middle fingers to fix the breasts, and gently rub the nipples and areolas with the thumbs, or you can gently pull the nipples on both sides with your fingers while pressing the areolas at the same time. When massaging the breasts, it is best to alternate between the two sides, 15-20 minutes on each side, 2-3 times a day, each time for a total of about 1 hour. In addition, an electric breast pump or a professional massage bra can achieve similar effects. When using an electric breast pump for massage, be sure to maintain the negative pressure at 20 mmHg, and alternate suction every 15 minutes or so; and for a massage bra, the stimulation intensity should be adjusted according to the individual differences of the pregnant woman, and it can be used under the supervision of a doctor if necessary.