TMI warning: question about boobs and sex

Okay, so I'm one of those lucky (or unlucky) girls who's libido has skyrocketed since falling PG and err, boobs and nipples play a big part in our bedroom if you know what I mean.

So anyhoo, I was reading one of my many PG books the other day and I came across a couple of pages which in a nut shell, suggested that your breasts not be over stimulated. They were referring more to practising with a breast pump but um, I'm guessing there can be a similar amount of suction when... you know.

The book said it can cause contractions and something about your body expressing colostrum which sounded like a bad thing to do pre baby?

To add to my concerns, I've had itchy nipples throughout my PG and I wear breast pads as they do leak a teeny tiny amount of yellow stuff when I scratch them. I thought it was just my body's natural oil from damaged skin as I used to get itchy nipples in my teens and the same thing happened. But then this morning, I thought I'd test it out and pressed down on one of my nipples. When I did so, the smallest drop of moisture appeared on the tip which surprised me.

So basically what I really want to know is: are nipples a no go zone while you're PG?

I wouldnt worry in the slightest. It sounds totally normal. Also i read somewhere that the amount of nipple stimulation needed to bring on labour was such that it would feel like a bloody chore!!! So you'll be good. Remember...its all natural so our bodies must be designed for it.

LOL Yup, you need constant stimulation for a LONG time for it to work.

For instance, there are plenty of women who bf right through pg.....

Meh I was like that with Hollie right up to her birth, she was a few weeks late

Already like that with this baby too, when I'm not sick

I wouldn't worry about it, like everyone said you would have to be playing with the nipples 24/7 to do anything!

Odettenz - sorry but not true here. had less with the boys then this little girl

Thanks girls, yeah, I'm starting to think this book is a bit rubbish. Along with the warning on over-stimulating your breasts, one of the suggestions with a newborn is to use disposable plates so you don't have to do the dishes. Hmm, I think I value my environment a tad more than that and what, are DH's arms and legs painted on?

Odettenz wrote: Anyone else agree with me that carrying a boy means skyrocketing libido & carrying a girl means ZERO libido? When I was preg with DS I was super-keen but this time round (carrying a girl) I could not be less interested....

I found that not to be true with me. I had more of a libido with my first pregnancy, and I was pregnant with a GIRL baby. This time I am also pregnant with a GIRL baby and my libido is very lacking.

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LOL! Libido with Hollie was mighty high, but gee I wish I had the dreams!!

Yea I have zero libido, but kept doing it anyway, only because I think it triggered my labour with my first and Im hoping it will be the same this time! Haha disposable plates...thats a bit ridiculous. You could also wear disposable clothes I suppose, to save on washing, and while youre at it you could sleep in disposable bedlinen . All wonderful ideas.

Yes forgot to say that too! i would wake up and be like 'omg ew no way' then couldnt look that person in the eye for a wee while