Anyone used a breast pump to try and bring on labour?

[BigPrincess]

I read the other day that using a breast pump could help bring on labour. Has anyone done this and it worked?

 

[princesspie]

how strange, never heard this before. anyone else?

 

[new mrs G]

Ive heard this but sure i heard mws dont recommend doing it but cant remember why! Nipple stimulation can bring contractions on too but think it can confuse your body or something so as much as i wanna, im staying clear of that one if anyone else can answer though and its ok to do, that might be next on my list of methods!xxx

 

[MadamRose]

Ive not personally tired it but i know someone who has. Its tricks the body into realesing oxitosins (spelling) which are said to bring on contractions its the same chemical your body releases when your have an orgasm.
You can do it with your hand or your pump. Do each breast for about 15mins at a time, oth breasts seprately once every few hours.
If you get a contrcation while doing it stop dutring the contraction then start on the next breast.
The person i knew went into labout about 24hours later. Its something that you need to be able to put a whole lot of time into doing

 

[ttc_lolly]

Yep stimulating milk production releases oxytocin and that helps the uterus contract! x

 

[cdj1]

I heard nipple stimulation can bring on labour but it would need to be done for about 3 hours a day in order for it to work!

 

[princesspie]

haha! you learn something new every day i will remember this one incase i need it in around 7 months time!! lol

 

[LALSmith]

I read this yesterday so thought Id give a go. Done nothing for me but to be fair I got bored after about 15 mins. I had no contractions with it x

 

[lushious09]

ive heard this but it works on the same basis having an orgasm does and im quite happy just doing that 2bh lol! hasnt put me in early labour yet but who knows x