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Advice About Induction
I'd say go with the induction, or ask if they would strip your membranes or something. .... 40 weeks,4 days with my first son, and 39 weeks with my second son. ... My mother was induced when she was 42 weeks pregnant with me and I was ...
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- Looks like you've gotten a lot of advice. I am 30 weeks with my second right now. I think you should keep the induction date just in case, but walk as much as you ...
- Hi, J.. I sure feel for you. I don't know what to tell you to do. I told my doctor I didn't want induced, and asked her if they would necessarily do it if I were a ...
- Hi Jen, I was induced with all three of my kids. I was induced at 41weeks, 2 days with my daughter, 40 weeks,4 days with my first son, and 39 weeks with my second s...
Dilated to 1 at 34 Weeks. Advice?
I am currently 34 weeks pregnant and dilated to 1. I am terrified I am .... In fact, I believe I delivered early because my doctor stripped my membranes. ...
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- I totally relate. With each of my kids, I've been at least 3cm dilated at 35 weeks. Each time, I went to 38-39 weeks. But, each time was about half-time for labor. ...
- Was your doctor worried? I was 1cm at 35 weeks, ended up being 11 days overdue and had 72 hours of labor including 5 hours of pushing. I too was worried about my bab...
- With my middle child, I was dialated 2-3 cm from about 35 weeks on. I ended up being induced 13 days over my due date, so being dialated really isn't a good indicatio...
Castor Oil to Induce Labor
I have always heard that castor oil works and when I was pregnant, ... My midwife told me at 39 weeks that I could do anything to help induce labor if I wanted to ..... but to help me progress she would strip my membranes every visit , ...
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- M., I don't know about Castor Oil, but I "walked" my girlfriend and myself into labor. I would just get out and walk 2-3 miles a day, at a slow pace of course and ...
- Hi M.. I have always heard that castor oil works and when I was pregnant, my midwife did advise us that it was an option, but it should be a last resort option becaus...
- I didn't try castor oil, but did try having sex (MANY times), survived the atmospheric change of Hurricane Wilma at 38 weeks, and had my membranes stripped... O-U-C-H!...
Second Child
... 2 weeks early, so I was panicing. I had the doc strip my membrane the week that I was due. .... I had my son at 39 weeks and everything was much easier. ...
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- I went into labor a week and a day early with both of my pregnancies. It is up to your body! The baby knows when to come :)...Isn't it nice that they have a mind of th...
- I was one day past my due date. I had my first baby 2 weeks early, so I was panicing. I had the doc strip my membrane the week that I was due. Most people told me th...
- I delivered my second at 34 weeks. Amazingly enough, he weighed in at a whoppin' 6 lbs. 1 oz. He was the biggest preemie in the NICU. So, I guess I'm glad I didn't ...
Am I Gonna Give Birth Soon???
Anyway, i'm 38 1/2 weeks pregnant with my second child. ... second beautiful baby girl, at home, (with the help of our talented midwife), half a week later when I was exactly 39 weeks! .... Stripping Membranes and Changes Before Labor ...
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- Well, you won't be pregnant forever, even though it feels like it now! =) My first was 2 weeks early, and so I just KNEW my second would be early too... that darned ba...
- Sounds to me like you're getting close, Mom! My nesting instinct was spread out over about 2 weeks. I also had the more frequent bowel movements in the few days befo...
- Dear S., I know how hard it is to wait. With my first baby, all I did was cry for the last week. I told my mom, "I'm probably not even pregnant...I just have a huge ...
Pros and Cons of Being Induced.
My doc wants to induce me at 39 weeks (my second pregnancy. ..... She stripped my membranes, but while doing she tore a small hole and broke my water. ...
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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...
Soflt Stools Before Labor?
Right now I am currently 37 weeks pregnant. I am almost 2 cm dilated and over 50 % effaced. I am getting induced on Oct 20th due .... Stripping the Membranes ...
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- Sometimes, this could be a sign of labor coming on. Your body will try to clean itself out - so to say- before you go into labor. How long it lasts is different. For...
- I too am 37 weeks. I am 1cm and 60%. I started having some loose stools two days ago. Yesterday and so far today, I'm having a lot more "crampy" feelings and some l...
- Hi K., I had loose stools starting at 37 weeks and it lasted until I gave birth at 39 weeks. I was 4 cm dilated and 90% effaced for those 2 weeks as well. Best...
2-3 Cm Dilated- Can I Hold off on Going into Labor?
Read all 25 responses: "I am 32 weeks pregnant with twins and have had ... She finally stripped my membranes when I was 5 cm and still not in ..... My midwife has done a lot of twin births and all of them have made it to 39-41 weeks. ...
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- With all 3 of my pregnancies I was dilated 2-4 cm and went full term. The last 2 or 3 months I was in 'prelabor'. With my middle child I lost my mucus plug, dilated to...
- I think you are at the hands of nature. I did not have twins, but I was a t 3 cm for almost 4 weeks wehn my son was born a week late. At that point I was like yeah any...
- Short answer: yes. But, you need help from you doctor or midwife. Are you getting regular prenatal care? I am 33 weeks pregnant with twins and have an almost 20 mon...
At Wits End in 39Th Week
Im 39 weeks pregnant with week 40 rapidly approaching.. i am only a fingertip dilated and ... but you could ask your doctor about membrane stripping. ...
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- I say Sex. My husband would say to use castor oil as would my mom. Seriously though, the castor oil does work, use it in orange juice.
- B., I have a friend that took 2 tablespoons of Castor Oil and went into labor about 12 hours later. Good Luck!! S.
- Have your husband give you a massage.... Take some long relaxing baths.... Do lunch with your girlfriends..... Read a good book.... OK, none of these will induce...
Spotting the Day of Missed Period
I am definatly pregnant which was confirmed by a quanative HcG test I was given yesterday. ... 5 Weeks Pregnant and Seeking Insight to What's Normal ...
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- Hey there R., I actually had a very light period for a couple days of my first pregnancy. It was fine. Same thing with my sister. Sometimes that happens to some wo...
- R., Some people will continue to have their first menses after conception. It does happen. Also, there are some rare women out there that have continued to have...
- With my third I had some spotting - it was probably around 6-8 weeks. I did call and they did an ultrasound because I was going on vacation on CO so if there were any ...
