Has anyone used their breast pump to stimulate labor? I'm 39 weeks, 4 cm dilated, 75% effaced, lost my plug last week and have been having false labor for over a week. Two nights ago i had contractions every 8 min all night long but they never got strong or more frequent and then fizzled out. I'm wondering if i should use my breast pump to get my false labor really going if i have another night like that. I"m getting exhausted with all of the non productive contractions. Is there any guidlines i should follow if i decide to use it?
Re: breast pump to stimulate labor?
No, but you don't need to stimulate labor, imo. You're 39 weeks. It's normal for babies to be born anywhere from 38 - 42 weeks because a due date is just an estimate. Don't rush that baby out before it's done cookin'!
Evelyn (3.24.10), Graham (5.30.13) & Miles (8.28.16)
Agreed. Relax and baby will come when they are ready.
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Everyone tells moms they won't make it til their due date. Guess what? Most FTMs go well after. I measured 3 weeks ahead at one point-gave birth 5 days after my due date. It is a good thing you're contracting-that means you're getting there. But you need to relax and rest, not try to bring this thing on faster than you're ready for.
I wouldn't. I would have my DH do the nipple stimulation for me, and follow it up with some sex, and a walk after wards. All natural, ways to get labor moving- plus it works out for DH as he will be denied any sexy time for while. I wouldn't try and rush it- your almost there!! Few more days!! Enjoy alone time with your man! Catch a movie, do a dinner date, because it's gonna be the last for a while.
Ha. People tell me that and I'm only 35 weeks. They have no idea what they're talking about.
I had false labor with DD and I didn't give birth until I was 41 weeks. I felt "done" too. Pregnancy is hard!
Evelyn (3.24.10), Graham (5.30.13) & Miles (8.28.16)
Love this! Right you are.
I agree. You have to be careful with nipple stimulation because it can bring on strong contrax and make your ute really tired before it's ready for labor.