Speed ​​up uterine contractions by sleeping with fingers open

We all know that women's bodies will change a period of time before and after the due date, such as uterine contractions. If the uterine contractions cause the cervix to dilate to four fingers and the pregnant woman's amniotic fluid ruptures, then she is about to give birth. However, sometimes the uterine contractions continue but the cervix does not dilate. So how can we speed up the contractions and dilate the cervix quickly by changing our sleeping position?

For expectant mothers who have not shown any signs of pregnancy after the due date, there are several ways to strengthen uterine contractions and promote natural delivery.

1. Breast massage. Studies have shown that breast massage can stimulate the synthesis and release of the mother's own oxytocin, thereby strengthening uterine contractions. The specific method is to fix the breast with the index and middle fingers, and gently rub the nipple and areola with the thumb, for 15 minutes on each side, alternating left and right, twice a day. If your abdomen becomes hard or you experience intermittent abdominal pain after massaging your breasts, it means the massage is effective. Don't stop, keep massaging.

2. Take or drip oxytocin to promote faster delivery.

For expectant mothers who show no signs of labor by the due date, studies have shown that breast massage can stimulate the synthesis and release of the mother's own oxytocin, thereby strengthening uterine contractions and promoting natural childbirth. Moreover, breast massage is a method that is closer to the natural physiology of pregnant women. It has a certain self-regulating effect. It is simple, easy, safe and effective. Compared with other methods of inducing labor, it is safe and has no side effects. Breast massage method:

① When the baby is full-term, the expectant mother herself should hold a hot wet cloth (28-30℃) and massage both breasts alternately, 15 minutes on each side, twice a day.

② Use your index and middle fingers to hold the breast, and use the tip of your thumb to gently rub the nipple and areola, for 15 minutes on each side, alternating left and right, twice a day.

There are a few points to note:

1. If your abdomen becomes hard or you experience intermittent abdominal pain after massaging your breasts, it means the massage is effective. At this time, do not stop, continue massaging. Because once the massage stops, the secretion of oxytocin will decrease, and it will be particularly difficult to stimulate uterine contractions by massaging the breasts again.

2. When you first start breast massage, you may experience strong uterine contractions. This is a sign of sensitive uterine contractions. You should stop the massage and wait until the contractions ease before continuing. Generally, after repeating it several times, things will gradually return to normal.

3. For those who are not sensitive to breast massage, it will take a long time to see results and you need to be patient.

4. For obese women or those with inverted nipples, the massage effect is poor and they need to persist for a longer time.

5. Pregnant women who have not yet reached their due date should not perform the above massage to avoid premature birth.