Erfahrungen mit der Mamillenstimulation zur Weheninduktion

At the Gynaecological Department of the University of Innsbruck, 207 nipple stimulations for the induction of uterine contractions were performed, using the necessary precautions, in 186 pregnant women at term. The continuous or intermittent manual stimulation by the patient was mainly used for contraction stress testing. An adequate uterine response (at least 3 contractions per 10 minutes) was achieved in 57%