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3Rd Pregnancy - Having Contractions Every 4 Min
Asked by S.W. from Fort Smith
on June 19, 2008
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I had asked a question on here about my inner legs aching when I was 31 weeks pregnant. That has been about 4 1/2 weeks now. I am 35 weeks now and will be 36 on the 23...
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- Hello D'Anne, I didn't have this happen to me, but it did happen to my sister. She lived 30 mins away from the hospital and was having contractions as well...My young...
- I had tons of contractions with my third child. Sometimes they were 2 minutes apart and lasted for a long time. The contractions started in mid to late October and I...
- Hi D'Anne, My sons are older now, but I remember those pregnancy days all too well. For my third, I had pains in my legs as well from the pressure on my nerves. I a...
Pregnancy Issues
Asked by T.S. from Buffalo
on October 10, 2008
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Hello, I have a question that maybe someone else has experienced. I am 29 yrs old and 30 weeks pregnant with my 4th child and have been experiencing alot of braxton h...
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- I agree with Lorraine B. Drink more water (up to a gallon a day they recommend) and tell your dr. so you can go for a non stress test to make sure everything is okay.
- Hi T., I had the most Braxton Hicks with our 3rd...maybe it happens more and more with each pregnancy?? Enjoy that baby - I'd love a 4th - good for you! J.
- T., Each pregnancy is different. With my 4th baby I too had alot of Braxton Hicks. More than the other pregnancies. Usually they would subside with change. If you a...
Epidurals...
Asked by J.S. from Memphis
on January 8, 2008
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I was wondering whether or not you ladies had an epidural during your delivery and what your recommendations are. My mother did not have one with me, but did with my y...
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- J., I did have an epidural with my little girl in 2006. Like yourself, I was 20 years old, and I got lots of input from others about whether to go natural or not. Anyw...
- Sometimes it just depends on how YOU feel at the TIME. I wanted an epidural-free delivery both times. First time around, I had been in labor for 40 hours before they w...
- Hi J., Not to long ago I was in the same boat you are in now. I have a 6month old son. You read books (what to except when your excepting) ect.. you listen to oth...
2-3 Cm Dilated- Can I Hold off on Going into Labor?
Asked by S.D. from Portland
on August 19, 2009
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I am 32 weeks pregnant with twins and have had one baby. Just found out that I am 2-3 cm dilated, but have had no real contractions. Has anyone been in this situation ...
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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...
Multipul Miscarriages at 8 weeks...seeking Answers Before I Try Again.
Asked by T.P. from Lexington
on July 1, 2010
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I have had 4 miscarriages, lost 5 (possibly 6, I believe 2 were twin pregnancies) babies over the last 5 years, all at 8 weeks gestation. I have had a full genetic and...
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- I have this same issue. I have researched and researched and I believe I have a luteal phase defect, which is basically a hormonal communication issue between the pit...
- You can create progesterone naturally by taking raw virgin coconut oil by mouth 2-3 x a day. ALso peole report Iodine to normalize the thyroid.
- Can 'they' tell if clotting may be an issue? I am factor V Leiden and have problems with clotting. A blood thinner may help. I start blood thnners around 5 weeks. ...
Third Baby, Dilated to 3 Cm Since Monday. Getting a Little Frustrated.
Asked by C.D. from Austin
on December 23, 2011
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Maybe I just need encouragement? I thought for sure I'd have my baby by now, on Monday morning at my OB appt I was 3cm dilated and 50% effaced. With this being my th...
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- What's the due date? I was dilated to 3 with my 1st at 34 weeks and delivered at 42 (induced). Dilated 3-4 cm with my second and third for at least a week each. Partia...
- Ugh :( I feel your pain...with my 2nd I was dilated to a 3-4 for 4 weeks. I thought I was going to go insane (maybe I did...that would explain a lot). Sex can help ...
- I feel for you. I was 3 weeks early with my first. So with my second I figured I would be early, esp since at 36 weeks I was 4 cm and 50% effaced. Nope, I stayed th...
Labor That Didnt Go as Planned..
Asked by N.E. from Honolulu
on July 13, 2008
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Hi. I am 8 months post partum and still think about my labor all the time. I went through Bradley, did the whole 9 yards for a natural birth-and honestly loved every s...
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- Hello, Both of my boys had to be induced. It was not ideal for me (I think many moms prefer unassisted labor). However, they arrived safe and sound and I am most g...
- Like most of the others mothers, my labor was a far from my plan as could be. After 48 hours of intense labor and two hours of pushing, I was forced into a c-section ...
- I'm so sorry to hear that you're experience wasn't what you thought it would be. The truth is, I've had 3 children and each of their labors and delivery were. Just r...
Pain at 20 Weeks
Asked by E.H. from Seattle
on October 17, 2007
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I was just wondering if cramping pain during pregnancy is something normal after a previous pregnancy in which i had a c-section. my baby is 13 1/2 months old and i a...
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- I think its normal after c/s myself. I had to have c/s with my first son and with my second who is now a year I had alot of cramping to the point of going in every few...
- E., first congratulations! I had 3 C-sections with my first being complicated. With my second pregnancy I had alot of sharp pains, mostly caused by scar tissue, but ...
- Have you spoke with your doctor? They might be able to give you an insight to what is happening. You could be having pain for many reasons, the c-section, pregancy too...
How Did Your Labor Start?
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on February 11, 2011
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TOTALLY out of curiosity:
How did your labor start? For example, did you begin to dilate and then X amount of time later go into labor? Did your water break befor...
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- With my first, I dilated to 3cm about 4 weeks before my due date. I had constant Braxton Hicks contractions from 30 weeks on and lost my mucus plug every few days afte...
- My first was a very long, hard, drug free (not by choice but medically wasn't able to have epi due to blood thinners I have to take) 56 hour labor with slow dilation. ...
- I was 3 cm dilated and 100% effaced for A MONTH before my water finally broke and I got to deliver my son (I am very impatient... Mother nature was playing evil tricks...
2Cm Dilated... How Much Longer
Asked by S.A. from St. Louis
on November 21, 2009
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OK moms, My doc says I am 2 cm dil and 60% effaced. However, I am only 36 weeks. How much longer? What have been your experiences?
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- Hi S.! At 37 weeks I went to my doctor and was 50% effaced and 1 cm dilated. He told me he'll see me in a few days or few weeks. Well he saw me the next day! I think ...
- I was at 3 cm for 4 weeks and almost 95% effaced at the 4 week appt.
- I was dialated to a 1 for two days and dialated to a 3 for a week and dialated to a 4 for a week until my doctor induced me after I begged and pleaded with her. Since ...
