Labor & Delivery
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What Does Labor Feel Like?
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on October 1, 2010
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What does labor feel like? How do you know when it's time to go to the hospital?
So... Ever since my doctor told me on Monday that I was 2cm dilated, I've been more...
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- With my first pregnancy I also wondered how I'd know I was in labor and everyone would tell me I would just know (as many of the ladies below said also) and they were ...
- You will definitely notice a difference in the contractions and time. My first started out around 4 pm with mild cramping and by 11 pm the cramping/tightening abdomen ...
- It feels tight....and strong. Very hard to explain...but you do get a feeling, and then you will know! ~Do not let the nurses on the phone dictate anything to y...
Pre-labor Dilation?
Asked by J.B. from Charlotte
on April 4, 2009
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Hi Ladies...I am almost 38 weeks pregnant with my second child and am dilated to 4 cm and 80% effaced. The doctor said the baby is low, but didn't say an exact statio...
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- Hi J., I've been through labor three times and each time was different. I would say to go with your own instincts and if you feel you are really ready, then go to ...
- Hi J., Congrats on your second blessing. I actually had preterm labor with my second and was dialated 1.5 cm at 31 weeks. I made it all the way to 39 weeks (on modifi...
- With my 6 year old, I was 3cm and 100% effaced for 2 weeks or more before I went into labor. With my 12mo old, I was 4.5cm and 70% effaced for 3 weeks prior. The OB ...
Pain Meds. for Labor- What Did You Like?
Asked by S.D. from Fort Collins
on January 9, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I would love a buncha information from you all on what everyone used to relieve the pain of labor (other then an epidural).
I am hoping to do a totally ...
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- It looks like you have a lot of responses!! Congrats, this is such an exciting time!! I don't have any experience with the TENS unit, but I can speak from my experienc...
- I have had four kids. All epidural free. But I did have (I don't know the name) but I was told it was like an extra strength dose of Ibuprofen. It just took the edg...
- Ahhh pain meds. The problem with planning for pain meds. is that you have no idea how intense the pain may or may not be. Me, I screamed when I felt my hip bones pus...
Procardia - for Preterm Labor
Asked by E.B. from Miami
on September 24, 2010
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On my last post i wrote that i was on bedrest due to contractions. Even though some of the moms were a little harsh about me having my older boys birthday party i com...
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- Hi E. - I read about the side effects of Procardia, commonly prescribed for preterm contractions on another website, which were posted by an RN. She describes the fol...
- I took the Procardia in the hospital on bedrest. I don't know how far along you are, but the goal is to stay pregnant as long as you can. I did not have any side eff...
- I took it whille pg for many months, and a couple after my son was born. He is 5 and fine. Take it!! My Dad also took it for his heart. The dosages were very di...
Scheduled C-section with Labor
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on August 7, 2009
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Has anyone went into labor when they had a scheduled c-section? What happened?
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- We have quite a few patients who go into labor before scheduled repeat sections where I work. Often they will have a vaginal delivery if things are progressing well. ...
- My sister scheduled a c-section for her 2nd baby after having a c-section with the first. The entire pregnancy was a planned c-section until she went into labor a week...
- My friend's water broke 10 days prior to her scheduled C-section. She went to the hospital and they did the c-section shortly after she arrived. Good luck to you!
Enema During Labor
Asked by C.M. from San Francisco
on March 18, 2008
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I really am having anxiety about having a bm during delivery. I've never had an enema, and have read that there are really no benefits to having one before childbirth....
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- You definitely won't care in labor and delivery, and you shouldn't either! Try to keep in mind that the professionals see this all the time and it's really part of th...
- I can relate to your anxiety. I had it too before I gave birth to my amazing daughter. Believe me, though, during labor you will be way too focused on other things t...
- I've had 6 children and had enemas with the first 3. With my first two (now 17 &18) it was SOP and I hated it! With my third it was an option and they thought it wou...
Swelling After Delivery
Asked by S.R. from San Antonio
on May 28, 2009
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I gave birth 1 week ago to my daughter, and afterwards, my nurse noticed that my feet were slightly swollen, but she said it was no big deal. Yesterday I noticed that...
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- Honey, you definitely need to call your doctor first thing this morning. This could be a leak from the epidural puncture. Good luck to you and keep us updated.
- I had the numbness in my arms and overall swelling. Also had an epidural and pain on my left side. Come to think of it, it was my left arm that had all the numbness....
- I would check with the anesthesiologist as well. Call the hospital, L&D and ask to speak with the anesthesiologist. I recall them telling me to call them after my sp...
Any Moms Have Normal Delivery After C-section?
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on February 9, 2010
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Last year when I had my son I "had" to have a c-section because he did not drop fast enough for the doctor's due date. As much as I love my son and am grateful that he...
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- I was given the choice when I had my second. The Dr told me it depended WHY the first on ended in a C-section. If the issues were baby-related, then it's more likely...
- Every birth should be considered on an individual basis. It is entirely possible to have a VBAC - for a while there was a big push to have VBACs - but with OB liabilit...
- The reason the number of VBAC's (Vaginal Birth After C-sections) are low is because Doctor's are too afraid of being sued if there were any complications. I know at l...
How to Say Nicely "NO WAY in __ ARE YOU GOING to BE in the DELIVERY ROOM!!"
Asked by G.B. from Baton Rouge
on February 19, 2010
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I'm pregnant w/ baby #4 - with baby #1 I was generous and allowed my mom and MIL in the room along with my hubby. After that experience I said no more MIL! She crit...
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- I would tell you to tell her that the hospital's new policy (due to H1N1) is that you are only allowed two people to be with you in the delivery room. But if she's te...
- Hi G., What a pickle! Hurt feelings are going to be present no matter how you broach the topic. So you'll need to handle this delicately but firm. Is this going ...
- This is going to be difficult any way you slice it. She is not going to see the fairness in you having your mother there and not letting her be there. I think you sh...
What Was Your Experience with Getting an Epidural During Delivery? Did It Work?
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on June 19, 2010
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I had my first baby almost 2 years ago. My water broke at 7am and I went to the hostpital right away. By 4pm I decided I was ready for the epidural. The first injectio...
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- My epidural was absolutely wonderful. I was not numb but there was no pain at all. I felt pressure, I felt movement, I wanted to push and was able to do so. I got t...
- I had a spinal for 3 of my C-Sections and they were okay. I had to have an epidural for my last C-Section because I needed to be in surgery longer because of adhesion...
- I gave birth 9 1/2 months ago and luckily my epidural totally worked. I requested for more after I felt that it was wearing off right before I started pushing. I h...
