Nipple stimulation

[CathyandHeathcliff]

I’m getting worried, I didn’t know nipple stimulation can bring on early labour...this is going to be TMI but whenever we are intimate, I love nipple stimulation and that always brings me to orgasm no matter what...am I causing problems by doing this? Sometimes my DP sucks them (again sorry )
I’m 27+3

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If you've found this page in your search of the benefits of nipple stimulation to induce labour, you might find our guide to the best nipple toys useful. Hope this helps! MNHQ

It’s not going to cause early labour, in the same way having an orgasm or breastfeeding won’t cause early labour. It will stimulate an oxytocin release which could be problematic if you were already starting to labour but it isn’t worth avoiding ‘just in case’.

I tried to use nipple stimulation everyday to start labour as a neared my due date and it didn't work, I don't think you should worry x

I tried all of the supposed labour starters with my three DC and trust me, none of it works. I sat there twiddling my nipples till they were sore at times . Babies truly only come out when they’re ready, you’ll be fine.

I don't think there is any truth in this me and my partner had a very active sex life during my entire pregnancy and we never encountered a problem. Babies come when they are ready 😊

There was one study that showed increased nipple stimulation brought on labour but the stimulation was for a constant 4+ hours ever day! So you should be ok!