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37 Weeks Pregnant with a Bad Case of Diarrhea
I am curious if anyone else had diarrhea or anything similiar before going into labor. This is my 2nd pregnancy but unfortunately, last time I delivered at ...
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- Hi, I think that can be true that you can have diarrhea before going into labor. Either way, you should drink tons of water because you don't want to have a baby now o...
- Hi Tiffani, maybe this will help you! One thing you don't need at this point is diarrhea!! I do a type of energetic work called the Yuen Method (my instructor's web...
- Hi Tiffany, usually the 'diarrhea' of labor is not on going and is not usually watery, just loose plus most often in conjunction with contractions. I think this is pr...
Childbirth and Head Cold
I am sure they will give me a mask to where when I am holding her. I am mostly concerned aboput being even more uncomfortable during labor and delivery. ...
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- Hi-- Just wondering why you have to be induced? In a natural state your body wouldn't go into labor if it couldn't handle it. Forcing labor may not go well if you...
- I was extremely ill before my daughter's birth. I followed the doctor's advice and still got sicker each day, ended up w/ pneumonia. Three days before she was born (o...
- Hi D.! I am a birth doula and childbirth educator. I am wondering if it might be wiser to wait and go into natural labor - and have the chance to get over your head ...
My GBS Came Out Positive and I Am Due in 16 Days This Is 2Nd Pregnancy!!!!
Aug 11, 2009 ... I know they have to give me antibiotics when I am in labor but I am still scared that it will not work and my baby can end up sick. ...
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- I had it with my second pregnancy also, I delivered her at home and she was fine. We did try to administer the IV antibiotics but after 2 tries and trying to hold sti...
- you don't need to have c.section because you are positive for GBS .GBS is fairly common in pregnant women(10 to 35%). Yet, very few babies actually become sick from GB...
- I have 6 kids, with the first I was negative, #2 poitive, they don't test after that...because the positive it can come and go and they did not want to take chances......
Inducing Labor at 35 1/2 Weeks?
Read all 45 responses: "Hi all, My sister is pregnant with twins, and her due date is 9/16/09. Her doctor told her that they will be inducing her at 35 1/2 ...
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- Hi J.. I think the best thing would be for your sister to get a better understanding of why her doctor would choose to induce her that early. It's interesting the do...
- Hi J., I must say I am surprised she is being induced unless her physician thinks there is a good reason - High BP, one of the twins has stopped growing etc. It i...
- Hi J.. Are your sister's twins in different sacs, or in a single sac? I'm not an OB, but I've read that twins in the same sac should not go longer than 35 weeks, as ...
Braxton Hicks Contractions or Preterm Labor?
Read all 21 responses: "I am at 23 weeks and I have been having what I would call Braxton Hicks contractions all day long today. This is my 2nd pregnancy so ...
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- I had braxton hicks contractions throughout my last pregnancy. In the end, I almost didn't make it to the hospital to deliver my baby. A few more red lights and I wo...
- I would definitely call your doctor. I started have Braxton Hick at 6 weeks that were so severe I had to pull over while driving. My doctor said that they don't call...
- I had braxton Hicks with my 3rd child. I drank a couple of glasses of water and then laid on my left side for a half hour. They seemed to go away until i was 17 day...
Epidural and Other Pain Medications for Labor
Read all 8 responses: "My husband and I are expecting our first child in May. We recently took a childbirth class and learned about the pros and cons of ...
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- After enduring 6 hours of horrible back labor with my first, I got the epidural. Labor and delivery were fine with no complications. With the second and third, I go...
- Hi T., Good for you for thinking outside the box and wondering what these drugs are doing to your new baby. Sure, there are people who swear by them. I had an emerg...
- Hi T., I just recently delivered my 2nd baby with an epidural, and I wouldn't do it any other way. It made me very comfortable, and I had no complications. Best w...
Bumper Pads for Cribs
Apr 19, 2009 ... Hi I am a labor/delivery and mother/baby nurse, and we tell all of our moms who are going home after delivery not to use bumper pads. ...
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- Hi I am a labor/delivery and mother/baby nurse, and we tell all of our moms who are going home after delivery not to use bumper pads. This is a more recent recommenda...
- I think in the stores they do that mainly for display. The quilted, thick bumper pads are never a good idea! What I actually have for my son now is a breathable crib...
- Hi M., I am unsure of the answer to your question but if you decide to use the bumper pads. I have one that is sports themed for a boy. Its is mostly blue with little ...
Go in Labor NATURALLY!!! Help
Read all 9 responses: "So I am only a few days over my due date but I am so ready to have this little man. I have been doing a TON of walking and also ...
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- I am two weeks from my due date with my fourth child. My first was 6 days late, my other two induced on their due dates. I tried just about everything that wasn't da...
- I agree with everyone that said have SEX! It works. Besides it is fun and helps the hubby for the "wait".
- Have your husband hook you up with a prenatal chiropractor and let him work on your lower back. Take laxatives!
Ideas to Help Labor Along
Ideas to Help Labor Along. I am trying to be very patience waiting for our little one to arrive. I got excited when we went to our doctor's appointment last ...
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- HI N.! I am sorry to say that you could go a very long time dilated to 1cm. I was dilated to one for 3 weeks and was 12 days overdue. I actually think it's pointles...
- N. - you can be dilated at one or even two for weeks before delivering. The best thing you could do right now is walk ... walk ... walk ... walk! It's great for you ...
- Well N., I scrubbed the floor on my hands and knees. Lost the mucus plug and labor started. A friend of mine said 3 out 5 her labors got jump started this way. Hey,...
When Did Labor Start After Stopping 17P And/or Procardia (Nifedipine)?
Read all 6 responses: "Hello! Just wondering if anyone has ever been on 17P and/ or Procardia (Nifedipine) and how long did it take you to go into labor ...
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- Hi D. ~ There's no way to know how soon someone will go into labor after starting their meds. Everyone's different. I've seen women have all kinds of pre-term labor...
- hey D. congrat on the new baby on the way.i went in to labor two five day with all four of mine after stopping meds all four of my girl were early 32 33 34 and 36 wee...
- It completely depends on the circumstances. I was dx'd with pre-term contraxs during one of my pregnancies but didn't end up having the baby until 40wks...turns out...
