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Updated May 28, 2012

Q: Seeking Help with Early Contractions    —Coachella, CA

"I am 27 weeks gestation and have been having contractions for 4 days. I have been to the hospital and my doctor, I w..."

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Glancing through- you've been given good advice already. I'll add: I have had 2 premature children (29 & 30 wks- both are just fine now btw so hopefully you won't wor...

Hi R., That can be scary. Thank goodness you're having your baby these days and not 50 years ago! I am assuming this is your first baby (only because you're able ...

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Q: Induction Experiences    —Saint Paul, MN

"I am currently 3 days "overdue" with my 2nd child. I see my OBGYN every Tuesday. Yesterday he said that if I haven't..."

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Since you are somewhat dilated and effaced, I wouldn't worry too much about the induction. With my first I was neither, and the induction took forever. With my secon...

I was induced with my second child because they were concerned with his size. I was only 1 cm and everything went great. I was scared as well because I heard that la...

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Q: Week 36 and Lower Belly Cramping    —Portage, WI

"This may seem like a really basic question. I was induced with my first pregnancy, so I really don't know what the b..."

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The start of my labor feels like menstrual cramps that just get worse and worse. I was induced with my first also, so I learned what a naturally occurring labor feels...

It might be braxton hicks contractions. The way to tell if thta is the case is when you get up and walk around do the pains get worse or do the go away? If they get wo...

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Q: Mucus Plug    —Summerville, SC

"I am 29 weeks pregnant and in the high risk category. I lost one twin in week 15 and have been on semi bed-rest sinc..."

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Hi R., I am a mommy to a 33 weeker. He was 4lbs, 3 oz at birth. He has birth defects NOT related to being a preemie that caused him a long hospital stay. (he has h...

Hi R., I was also in the high risk category and had my twins at 34 weeks. They stayed in the NICU for almost 2 weeks and are as healthy and happy as can be. I actua...

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Q: Lamaze/Birthing DVD    —Waterville, ME

"My husband and I are expecting our second child next month and our refresher Lamaze class was canceled at the last mi..."

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If you liked Lamaze you'll love taking the Bradley Method classes. This birthing class really helps you and even more so your husband know all the signs and stages of ...

I don't know any personally, but if you contact the hospital where you will deliver, they may have dulas on staff. I delivered at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bang...

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Q: Birthing Centers in Plano?    —Carrollton, TX

"I have a friend who is looking for a fantastic birthing center in the Plano area. She knows of one down near Baylor, ..."

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There is one in Denton that is pretty good from what I hear, mostly I have just heard about home births in Plano. If anyone out there has heard of others let me know a...

Hi, My doula delivered her baby at one in Allen in Oct 2004. Here is their website... http://allenbirthingcenter.com/ She and her baby son had a wonderful dr...

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Q: I Had a C-section the First Time Around - Will Have to Have It This Time Too.    —Virginia Beach, VA

"I had a c-section the first pregnancy because of the small size and shape of my pelvic bones(can't tell by looking at..."

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It is much better and safer for you and the baby to schedule it and not wait for nature. If it is scheduled then things are controlled and they don't have to rush you...

Hi, I don't know the whole situation, but I think I would find another doctor or even a midwife. Midwives have to practice under doctors, so if you really couldn't...

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Q: Walking Epidural Anyone?    —South Bend, IN

"Hi Moms. My question is: Have any of you ever had an ultra low dose or "walking epidural" with any of your labor & d..."

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I have not heard of the walking epidural. I've had 4 deliveries. All were vaginal. The first two were with epidurals. The first was marvelous. The second did not st...

Not sure about a walking one, but am definitely a fan of the epidural. Not only did it relieve the pain instantly, but it dialated me from 3-10 cm in 3 1/2 hours beca...

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Q: Dilated to 3Cm... What Does This Mean?    —Dickinson, ND

"I just found out yesterday that I am dilated to 3cm and am not due for another 2 weeks. Have any of you moms experien..."

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i dont know. i have only one, and i dialated very early starting in week 35. i was up to 4 1/2 cms at 38 weeks, and she wouldnt let me go home, and my son was born a s...

I was 4 cm and 70% effaced for over a week...Baby was a couple days late. My doctor told me impending labor didn't really have anything to do with dilation, the effac...

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Q: Seeking Pregnant Moms Who Recommend Ob Gyns Who Deliver at Northside Hospital    —Kennesaw, GA

"I am wanting to talk to pregnant or recent moms in my community of Marietta,Woodstock,Kennesaw or Acworth Areas"

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Dr. Jeffrey Marcus of North Atlanta Women's Specialists is great. Everyone at his office is wonderful. He has an office in Marietta off Johnson Ferry Road and one at...

I recommend Dr. Bret Lewis at Northside/Northpoint OB/GYN. Offices next to Northpoint Hospital and in the Alpharetta Area. He is fantastic and the other Drs. in the ...

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