Decide how many more contractions you will get through with one image or technique before moving on to another. Remember that every contraction brings you closer to meeting your baby. Your birth partner can also help you pace yourself by suggesting one of the trigger words on the card. Wait through one or two contractions to see if that helps you find something new to focus on in the image. Nipple Stimulation Nipple stimulation can help speed up the intensity and frequency of contractions in a slow labor.
Nipple stimulation causes a natural release of oxytocin, a hormone that stimulates contractions.
If contractions are weak or very far apart, try rolling your nipples or gently rubbing them. You can do this yourself or your partner can do it for you. If your caregiver recommends medication to speed up a slow labor, you might ask to try nipple stimulation first. Toward the end of early labor or during active labor, you will probably feel ready to go to the hospital. Your doctor or midwife will give you guidelines on when you should be admitted.