Il 25/11/2010 4.49, laurie wheeler ha scritto: > I do wonder if nipple stim will really bring on labor. I don't know > that the risk is theoretical or is it real. I have found some articles on the subject with a research on pubmed ("nipple stimulation labour"). Here are a couple, for example (there are more): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7839936 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9107114 I do not have access to the full studies, cannot judge their worth.... I would appreciate to know your opinions Il 24/11/2010 21.44, Nikki Lee ha scritto: > If nipple stimulation did induce labor, there would be no need for > Pitocin/IVs/misoprostol/cervidil and all the other bells and whistles to try > to start labor This could be a practical reason: it seems more "medical" (how can a doc. induce by nipple stimulation without being sued for harassment???) and perhaps more predictable. I have, however, heard anecdotal stories of induction by nipple stimulation, suggested by midwives etc., which worked. Micaela LLL Leader, Italy *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome