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EPO and nipple stimulation?? TMI answers please!

TCTFTCTF
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Okay, I've heard that these both work for going into labor, but how do you take/do it?? Someone said orally and vaginally for the oil, but what do you do? Drink oil? Or is it in a pill? I haven't got a clue. And if its a pill, how do you get it to stay up your vag?

And how exactly do you stimulate your nipples? I know that sounds weird, but I kinda don't get it. A few weeks ago, I accidently hit my nipple and caused it to bleed (and send me into a panic) and I went to a breast specialist who said to leave them alone until I have the baby. And I've heard of doctors doing this to help women in L&D, but that makes it sound like I'm just supposed to sit there while my doc plays with my boobs???

Can someone please explain?

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Re: EPO and nipple stimulation?? TMI answers please!

  • mermer82mermer82

    The EPO comes in capsule form. If you are going to use it vaginally, you put it in after you lay down to sleep at night, to prevent it from leaking out so it can do what they say it will supposed to do. They say it also helps if you take it orally as well, but I've been taking it and I am still f-ing pregnant.

    You can use a breast pump for nipple stimulation, however I have tried that as well and it hasn't done anything. It is supposed to eventually cause you to contract, they say to pump on one breast for 15 minutes and then switch to the other for 15 minutes, and stop pumping and switch if you get a contraction before that until the contractions come at a regular time span. Like I said, hasn't done anything.

     

    Basically, I gave up with this crap because I now know if this stuff did actually work for people, they were probably really close to going into labor on their own and I apparently am not. 

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  • diana.filipidiana.filipi member

    Generally EPO is taken both orally and vaginally.  Vaginally is most effective.  It has prostaglandins in it just like ejaculate.  My OB put me on 1300mg EPO 3X orally and 1X vaginally per day.

    Nipple stimulation works by increasing oxytocin in your body just like the baby breastfeeding will.  Stimulate your nipples and also massage the breast and areola  (sp).  Generally for about 5 min then rest then 5 min then rest, etc.... for an hour at a time.

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  • TCTFTCTF
    I don't have a breast pump. And since I don't want my doctor touching me there unless it's for a test, I guess I'll just skip it!
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  • TCTFTCTF

    imagediana.filipi:
    Nipple stimulation works by increasing oxytocin in your body just like the baby breastfeeding will.  Stimulate your nipples and also massage the breast and areola  (sp).  Generally for about 5 min then rest then 5 min then rest, etc.... for an hour at a time.

    But how exactly do you massage them? I know its supposed to make you contract, but I don't see how. I mean, I could understand if someone liked their nipples being played with to help them climax, which is basically a contraction, but mine don't really do anything for me, so I don't see how this would help my uterus move :-/ Or does it have nothing to do with that at all? Sorry if I sound really dumb :-(

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  • StephanieLoesStephanieLoes
    You still have quite a few weeks left, this stuff only work if your body is ready.  Nipple stimulation could cause cramping with no results if you aren't ready.
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  • CariD25CariD25 member

    https://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/16723.aspx

     Just found this... talks about a few different ways to induce labor including instructions for nipple stimulation

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  • TCTFTCTF

    Thanks for the website! So would it be best if DH and I are "doing something" that he stay clear of my boobs until I'm 38 weeks? Not that he would (Hmm) but would it be best to hold off on that altogether until then?

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  • CariD25CariD25 member
    imageTCTF:

    Thanks for the website! So would it be best if DH and I are "doing something" that he stay clear of my boobs until I'm 38 weeks? Not that he would (Hmm) but would it be best to hold off on that altogether until then?

    Lol, I guess so! At this point, I'm ready to try anything - and I'm only 37 weeks!

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