Nipple stimulation is helpful in ripening a cervix. It's been
found that women who stimulate their nipples for 45 minutes
to an hour 3 or 4 times a day over several days, are more likely
to have a ripe cervix (meaning soft and short) than those who did not.
| Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor. |
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