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Why is it that every time I massage my nipples I get contractions ??
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Nipple stimulation causes your body to release oxytocin, which is also a muscle stimulant that causes abdominal contractions.
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Ohh OK and im 38weeks :)
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8778737 tn?1413827423
:0 how far are youuu??? I wanna do that, but I'm scared!! Hahah
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10311384 tn?1416860935
Nipple stimulation is a way to induce labor and cause contractions.
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