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Induced Labor
Read all 12 responses: "Hello ladies, I am 34 1/2 weeks pregnant now. ... I was not dilated or effaced, and am pretty sure she had not dropped either. ...
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- Why the amnio? Technically 37 weeks is considered full term. Specially with IVF, the embryo is already a week or so when they transfer. I had IVF, and at 3 weeks my wa...
- You know what .. the baby has to come out one way or another :) .... The most important thing is a healthy baby.. so stop the worrying .. you cant force yourself preg...
- I was induced for my first (8 hours of labor after I was given pitocin) and my second, my water broke but nothing happened... 6 hours later I took black cohosh and blu...
Stripping Membranes and Changes Before Labor
I'm right with you, I am 38 weeks pregnant. Last week I was 3cm, however, .... at 6:30 pm, I was dilated 6 cm, fully effaced, my water had not broke, ...
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- I was 37 weeks pregnant with my second and was having a lot of discharge one day and my husband finally insisted on me going to the hospital to get looked at to make s...
- I had the doctor strip my membranes and it hurt but not terribly but it did not work. I still had to be induced 2 weeks later. It will not hurt anything to have them...
- I had my membranes stripped with my 1st one...she came 24 hours later! I asked my dr. to do it with my 2nd one too...but I was asking too early! :) I would recommen...
Stage 2 Placenta at 34 Weeks
I ended up being put on bed rest at 37 weeks and induced at 38 weeks. ... whole time wondering if I was going to stay pregnant long enough to hold my baby. ... If you are not feeling the contractions and your not dilating then I really ...
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- I just had a baby in December with almost same problem. They were so worried they took him c-section at 37 weeks but he was only charting growth wise at 35 weeks. Good...
- I would really consider getting a second opinion. Tributaline is nasty stuff and can cause a ton of other issues. If you are not feeling the contractions and your not ...
- Hi K., Congrats on your first baby! I don't have any experience in your situation but I can offer you some advice that I live by. Stay on top of what is going on, writ...
Am I Being Selfish Requesting an Induction?
Read all 5 responses: "I am 36 1/2 weeks pregnant and dilated to a 4 already. ... this baby at home! as soon as I hit 38 weeks I am DONE being pregnant! ...
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- I don't see what the big deal is, since you could have your baby on your own (without induction)at 38 weeks, anyway. And who knows, you just might... Would they be ups...
- I would be completely straightforward with your in-laws. Explain that you understand that they might be upset if you intentionally deliver when they're out of town bu...
- I'm guessing your in-laws made their plans knowing that you were pregnant. After 36 weeks it could happen anytime, so I say if they aren't there for the big day. Oh, ...
Breech Baby at 38 Weeks
I'll be 38 weeks tomorrow and at my doctor appointment yesterday. ... Despite ALL of my efforts, the baby did not turn. I went 41 weeks and gave in to a C- section. .... 38 weeks pregnant and they did it only because I pressure them a lot, .... about 5 days prior to my due date, my dr. checked me for dilation since ...
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- Hello! I had this same situation when I was going to be a first time mom. I went out in my garden one day and pulled weeds on my hands and knees. When I went back t...
- Hi J., Has your doctor mentioned trying to turn the baby? I have seen this be very effective as long as the baby is not too big and you have enough fluid. I have he...
- Hi J., My first son did the same thing. He was head down one week, then breach the next week. All of our appts were with the doctor, so there was no error...my ba...
What Should I Do?
i have had a friend who was dilated to a 4 for a few weeks before going into ... of benefits to getting a massage while pregnant It can help you relax which ...
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- I am not sure what kind of a financial situation you are in, but have you considered bed rest? And does your dr know your past history? I would think that if you had...
- Hi A., Congratulations on your little one coming soon! My last couple of weeks, I made a point to RELAX as much as possible. Many little naps, warm baths, trashy n...
- Is this the same doctor that delivered your other two? Try to keep your stress level down, keep your feet up, and eat lots of green grapes! The are almost all water,...
Pros and Cons of Being Induced.
If you are not dilated yet at that point I would recomend NOT getting induced ... but my doctor thought that 38 weeks was long enough to be pregnant with ...
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- I chose not to be induced for either of my children. I always felt that I would rather not schedule my children's births but let them come naturally. However, when I...
- If you had your first child with no problems and there does not appear to be any problems with this pregnancy I don't think that I would let the doctor schedule to ind...
- Unless there's a GOOD reason (and one elevated blood sugar out of three, doesn't that bad to me) I would assume the baby will come out when its ready! Induction is pr...
1 Centimeter and Bag of Waters *Felt*?
37 weeks is not too early, now i had my daughter at 39 weeks that wasn't early, anything that is .... Seeking Advice 38 Weeks Pregnant and No Contractions ...
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- It's not unusual to go at this time.....37 weeks is actually full-term. I had my daughter at 36 weeks (I was induced becasue I became pre-eclamptic), and I went into ...
- That same thing happened with my first one and I had him at 37 weeks and 3 days and he was perfectly fine. He was 6 pounds and 1 ounce and now he is a happy healthy 3 ...
- I had my daughter right on her delivery date but I had labor pains for 3 days. When I got to the hospital I was 4 cent. Many babies are born before their due date and ...
Pending Labor
I am tring everything I can to encourage labor now that I am 38 weeks. .... I am 32 weeks pregnant with number 2 and I am as ready as you are (maybe not ...
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- DISCLAIMER: This is nasty and might not work. Here's what my friend did: (see how dodgy that sounds already??!) a "mid-wife cocktail". OJ + castor oil. Chug it dow...
- Dear K., I am so sympathetic to what you are going through. My daughter was 12 days late and I literally tried just about anything you can imagine to get things mo...
- I am 32 weeks pregnant with number 2 and I am as ready as you are (maybe not quite as ready as you are) It sounds like you are well on your way. But you are only 50% ...
Inducing Labor
I'm now 37 weeks (dilated to 2 cm) and impatient. :S ... I was induced with my daughter at 39 weeks. Doctors typically will not induce you ... I am pregnant with my fourth child, the first two I induced, the third came ... you are having with your doctor and see about being induced at the hospital after 38 weeks. ...
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- My mom was induced 4 times and then the doctor had to break her water for my sister to be born! I guess it all depends on when the baby is ready! Good luck!
- Are you just 36 weeks now? No way would I attempt to induce at 36 weeks without a solid medical reason. The last weeks are tough, but hang in there!
- Hi Monica_ with my second child my husband gave me about a 20 minute hard foot rub all over my feet and calves. 15mins later my water broke. A messaga theripist said...
