Due Date & Labor
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Bringing on Labor to Be Induced or Wait It Out!
Asked by J.J. from Houston
on November 25, 2006
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Anyone have any advice on how to bring on labor! Also should I be induced this week or wait it out! I am full term!
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- I heard that if you have relations with your other half then that will help if your body is ready for labor. About, inducing, if you are still able to do things and n...
- Hi J.: I just had my first child on Nov. 6, 2006. My due date was on Nov. 4th , but I started to experience slight labor pains. They did not get too intense, but ...
- Sad to say but if your body isn't ready to give birth then the things that bring on labor at home (like primrose oil, etc) will not work. Just take this time to enj...
Due to Deliver Any Day - but I Keep Losing Weight!
Asked by K.C. from Barnstable
on July 13, 2007
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I'm due to deliver July 18th. I have toddler at home, she's 2 yrs and 9 months. My first pregnancy I had gestational diabetes, controlled throughout with diet alone....
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- My sister-in-law lost weight at times with her pregnancies too. She'd put on a bit, taper, lose, and the cycle would continue. Overall, she probably gained about 12 ...
- K. - I had Gest. Diabetes for both my pregnancies. My first pregnancy, I was diagnosed w/ Gest. Diab. at 28 weeks after usual Glucola test. I lost 20 lbs. in my ...
- Congratulations! I also had gestational diabetes. Lost weight during my pregnancy, I weighed less after delivering than before I started. I am almost 12 weeks now, ...
Labor Induction
Asked by A.K. from New York
on July 31, 2006
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Hello....My due date is August 4th but my doctor is wanting to induce me already. I want to hear from anyone who has been induced since I have read and been told that...
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- A., I was induced in January and it was just a long process. They started the induction on Sunday night and I didn't have M. daughter until Tuesday morning. They kep...
- Hi A., my name is K. and I am 39 yrs. old and a mother of 2 girls. I had my first baby at 36 yrs old and I was induced it was not fun. I was in induced labor for 12 hr...
- Hi A., I had a little girl in March, and though my water began leaking on it's own, 12 hours later I still wasn't having anything but very mild contractions. So th...
Suggestions for 'Natural' Labor Induction
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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Hello Ladies, I have a friend who is a week overdue and is being told that if she doesn't got into labor soon on her own, then they will induce her, etc... But, she's ...
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- My mom, 38 years ago, and a friend of mine used castor oil. The friend used it all 4 pregnancies-she made shakes with it. Good luck!
- Hi ~ All I know is I was overdue with my first(2 weeks) and I did everything ... it wasn't until I washed the floor on my hands and knees that I went into laber. I wen...
- Chiropractic adjustment, accupressure, massage, sex, nipple/clitoral stimulation, eating spicy foods, eating eggplant, drinking 2 ounces of castor oil every 2 hours is...
Advice to Put Me into Labor!!!
Asked by J.H. from Sioux City
on April 27, 2009
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I am almost 38 weeks and need some advice to get me into labor. I am ready for this baby to come out!!
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- I hate to tell you but you can try all the wives tales in the world and it doesn't work. babies come when they want to. I was 9 days late with my 1st and tried EVERY...
- J., I know you are ready for the baby to come out but you have to remember you have two more weeks at least before the baby is ready to come out. You don't want your...
- I'd be carefully whatever you do! I was in the same boat and was desperate - tried a few things my 39th week and they did work, however my son (who was head down) was ...
How Do I Get to the Hospital When in Labor?
Asked by K.J. from New York
on June 1, 2008
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I realize this is a few days late (I was due 2 days ago), but it occurs to me that I don't have a good plan for getting to the hospital when I go into labor. I kind o...
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- I took a CAB, just hailed it and it was late at night - also I had to go home and then get another cab again the 2nd time in the middle of the night. It worked out per...
- Dear K., I think a car service will be fine unless you have a high risk pregnancy. But if I were you I would give your doctor a call since you are past your due da...
- I'd make a call to the ambulette service as soon as possible. They often have a wait time that can be up to 4 hours. They might be able to do better than that in you...
2Nd Labor Experience?
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on September 12, 2009
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I am due in 6 weeks and curious what other mamas second labor was like. I realize everyone's experiences are very different but I'd love any tips. I have a 3 year old....
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- As many other commented, my second labor was easier and faster. First labor: 6 hours of light contractions at home, 3 hours of heavy contractions + transitioning at t...
- Ah, yes, one definitely can't assume the two labors are going to be the same. My first delivery was absolutely great-- in an out-of-hospital birthing center, and while...
- Congratulations on your imminent arrival! I'm due in 4 weeks with my third. My first labor was about 15 hours, and I pushed for about an hour. I had no pain meds or in...
2Nd Time Labor
Asked by J.T. from Sheboygan
on October 26, 2010
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I'm pregnant with my 2nd baby (6 months along) and I have an 18 month old son. I'm just wondering, for you 2nd time moms, did you bring your first along? Do you think ...
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- I brought my three and a half year old son with as we don't have family close by either. It worked out fine. Since your son is fairly young and if your husband may n...
- i understand where you are coming from. my oldest was 4yrs at the time i had my second son. we had NO family close by 2+hrs one way was the closest. we lived 20 miles ...
- Definitely line up a sitter or friend to watch your son. Consider doing trial runs with a new babysitter now to build familiarity and trust. There will be no one to ca...
Just for Fun! How Did You Know You Were in Labor?
Asked by E.R. from Los Angeles
on March 1, 2011
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My friend just gave birth to her baby girl in a car! She said she just had back pain (back labor) and barely any contractions. Lo and behold before she knew it, she ne...
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- With my 1st, I went to the doctor because I had being leaking for a couple hours. While wating my water broke and they send me to an emergency c-section for risk of in...
- I was clueless with my first. I wasn't feeling most of my contractions and those I did feel I thought were Braxton Hicks. They weren't regular and weren't very uncomfo...
- I WISH I had delivered in the car! Haha! My labor with my first was 72 hours. It was horrible. A friend of mine actually delivered her baby in the car too! It must...
Inducing Labor by Rupturing My Membranes
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on October 26, 2010
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At my 40 week appointment today I was told that I am 3 cm dilated and 90% effaced (At 36 weeks I was 2 cm dilated and 75%). My doctor stripped my membranes again (She ...
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- Sex, walking, and nipple stimulation are the only 3 things that I know of that have helped myself and friends finally go into labor in the 40-42nd week .... Do all 3, ...
- I was induced with all 3 of my kids and I LOVED it!! My kids are now 7, 3, and 5mos. They were all great experiences! The pitocin can be a bit rough when they first...
- I had my membranes stripped with my son 3 days before my due date and i actually had him on my due date. i went in to get induced with my daughter on my due date with ...
