Does massaging the breasts help smooth delivery?

　　Research shows that massaging breasts to induce labor has good effects on the following two types of expectant mothers. First, the pregnant woman has reached the expected date of delivery, but there is still no sign of labor or the expectant mother has premature rupture of fetal membranes and no uterine contractions. By massaging the breasts, promote Uterus Contractions start the labor process and allow the mother to complete labor as expected. Second, if the expectant mother experiences uterine contraction weakness during delivery and the labor process is too long, the breasts can be massaged at this time to promote uterine contractions and help the mother end labor in a timely manner.

　　Massage method: The expecting mother or someone else takes a warm and wet towel at 28°C to 30°C and massages the left and right breasts alternately every 15 minutes; or alternately pulls the left and right nipples with hands and presses the areola at the same time. Massage 3 times a day, 1 hour each time. When massaging, you should pay attention to the intensity of force. After massaging, the nipples must be raised and hardened to achieve good uterine contraction effects.

　　If the expectant mother’s abdomen becomes bulging and hardened after breast massage, or she has paroxysmal stomach ache，

　　It shows that massage is effective. However, it is not advisable to stop the massage easily at this time, because the uterine contractions triggered by massage can promote the secretion of oxytocin. If you stop the massage, all the previous efforts may be wasted and the secretion of oxytocin will be reduced. It will be particularly difficult to massage the breasts again to stimulate contractions. If the abdominal pain is severe and the interval is short, this is a sensitive uterine contraction that is too strong. Massage should be stopped immediately at the beginning of each uterine contraction, and then continued after the uterine contractions subside. Repeat a few times and it will gradually become normal. In addition, expectant mothers who are not sensitive to some breast massage stimulation should extend the massage time appropriately to achieve good results.

　　Note that pregnant women who have not yet given birth before their due date must not massage and stimulate their breasts easily to avoid breast cancer. premature birth。