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Advice - Stripping My Membranes
Asked by T.H. from St. Louis
on January 28, 2008
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I'm 38 weeks pregant and very uncomfortable (obviously). Has anyone had their membranes stripped? Would you advise for or against it? Just curious. Thanks.
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- I had my membranes stripped when I was about 38 weeks. It is very uncomfortable to have done. I mean, you don't need pain medication or anything, but having anything...
- Do not do it. Tought it out. Stay strong. Hang in there. Wait for your labor to start... naturally.
- i second what renee said. i had it done with my second child at 37-38 weeks and it didn't do anything. the doc told me that it may or may not so i wasn't surprised t...
Induced Labor Vrs Natural
Asked by B.S. from Reno
on December 12, 2007
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My first son was a natural birth and about two hours from 4cm to birth...and I do mean no drugs or anything involved, but I'm schedlued to be induced with my second at...
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- I've had 3. My first came on her on, but both my boys were stubborn and had to be induced. I didn't notice more pain with the induction. It's a baby coming it, it's go...
- Hi my name is E. I had my first child with the help of induction and no meds either and my second child all natural too with no induction. I have to say with being ind...
- I was induced with all three for different reasons. The first was not suppose to be induced, but she was early and I was bleeding so first they tried to stop labor. We...
Help
Asked by B.M. from Charlotte
on July 30, 2007
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i am 38 and a half weeks pregnant and am miserable. it is so hot and i have trouble sleeping either because i cant get comfortable or feel like i have to pee constantl...
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- Baby will come when it's ready.taking Castor oil is very dangerous as it can cause the baby to have a bowel movement(meconium) in utero Have you tried intercourse an...
- Hi, B.. Wow..you have your hands (and belly) full! I am currently 30 wks. preggers (with a 42 week belly). I do whatever I can to get to a pool whenever possible. Not ...
- I have heard that castor oil does nothing more than produce terrible intestinal cramps that make you want to curl up in a ball and cry and nothing else. Try raspberry...
Seeking Stories from Those of You Who Delivered at 36 Wks, Planned or Unplanned
Asked by P.B. from Dallas
on March 11, 2008
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Hi,
I'm trying this post again because it was apparently pulled and I don't know why.
This pregancy has been rough. I've posted a couple times about the issues b...
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- Hi, P.! I am right there with you on the complications of a pregnancy!! :) Both my boys tried to come early...the 1st one was due May 5, and I went into labor the 1...
- Hi, I delivered my triplets at 36 wks 2 days and all are happy healthy 3 year olds!! I had the lung test done (which was weird but not really painful at all) and...
- PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR PREEMIE'S :) Hi P., I just joined Mamasource so this is a late response to your request... I had a c-section at 35 weeks due to high-risk pregnanc...
Stripping the Membranes
Asked by G.S. from Lexington
on June 30, 2008
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I was writing to ask any of the moms if when you were pregnant if your doctor "stripped your membranes? I am 39 weeks pregnant and my doctor doesn't want me to go past...
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- I have not had that procedure done. However I went to a midwife who recommended evening primrose oil after 37 weeks. Take 1000mg orally and insert 500mg vaginally ...
- Why does your doctor not want you to go past your due date? The due date is supposed to be the median point for a safe delivery- anywhere between 38 and 42 weeks is no...
- Hi G.! I am a stay at home mom and a stong believer in waiting on the Lord's Timing. I don't want you to think I am out there on this, but it does concern me. I wou...
Contractions/ Braxton Hicks
Asked by L.H. from Salt Lake City
on October 24, 2008
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Ok this is my first post, but maybe you all can help. I am 33 weeks pregnant for my first time and I am so confused about what contractions feel. A week or so ago I ha...
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- Congratulations! You've had a lot of good responses. I think you're having contractions but you'll KNOW when you're in labor. At least I did. With my first I had BH co...
- FYI, that test is not a for sure either way. I had very close contractions, at 32 weeks however, they were not intense and didn't get painful. I was told that I was ...
- Well I am no expert, but with my baby, I felt something weird with the first contraction. It didn't hurt, it was just oh, wow that felt different. When I went to the b...
How Can I Talk My Dr into Induction??
Asked by S.M. from Tampa
on May 29, 2007
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So I am officially overdue now. only by a day or two..but seriously ladies I've had it. I can't sleep and can barely walk because of all the pain in my thighs. I ha...
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- S., First off congratulations! Your Dr may not be inducing you because youre body isn't ready. I had to get induced at 38 weeks because I had preclampsia and my bod...
- If there is no medical reason to wait, tell him you want to schedule it NOW! he really shoudln't fight you on this, so I hope he doesn't (If you are ready). I was in...
- Take some castor oil it worked for me and I went 5 days early. Good luck
Just a Little Worried If Anybody Can Help
Asked by A.S. from Philadelphia
on February 22, 2007
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ok i'm am 31 weeks and i experencing some pain i'm curious about. ok no. 1 is there is so much pressure down there is that normal. also when i sit down and get back u...
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- I had the same problem with my 1st. I was told it was just because his head was so far down there... They told me not to fear the baby wouldn't just fall out!! I was...
- I would go see a doctor just to be safe. Something may be going on that you need to be on bedrest for the remainder of your pregnancy.
- A., Are you sure your dates are correct for your due date? Also, I don't know how many children you have but I am pregnant with number 6 and with my last couple I ...
How Do You Relax and Enjoy You Pregnancy After a Loss
Asked by G.K. from Chicago
on October 24, 2008
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Hi Mamas! I need your help again. I just found out that I am pregnant. It is VERY early in the pregnancy, a lot earlier than most people would find out since I am s...
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- G., Thank you for posting your response. I just miscarried in Septmeber, at 16weeks and had to deliver. Our doctor just cleared us to start trying again, and like y...
- So sorry for your loss. I had the same experience in May 07. I have also gone thru IUI, though my loss baby was not a result of IUI. I think the best advice I was g...
- I haven't been there and done that, but there is a terrific forum of women in your exact position at: http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?f=156 B...
Inducing Labor
Asked by D.A. from San Francisco
on February 17, 2008
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I really do not want to be induced. Is it totally my choice? What if my doctor pressures me about it?
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- D., As a medical professional, I can unequivocally state that doctors will induce even if it is not medically necessary. Medical research shows that yes, there are t...
- Hi D., When I was just at my due date with my second child, my doctor suggested induction. I was so completely miserable (and huge) that I agreed even though there...
- Hi D., I believe it is totally your *informed* choice. Are you clear why your doc is pressuring you? If its about being "late," you can decide to trust your body a...
