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Anyone Had Their Membranes Stripped to Induce Labor?
No signs of labor starting any day. They did it, but it did not work. Almost 2 weeks later she had to still be induced with pitocin and something else. ...
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- I had that done once three weeks before I was due and then again three days before I was due and my sone was still a week late. It didn't work for me. All they do is r...
- I had mine stripped TWICE!!! in the same pregnancy. It hurt like hell, and didn't start my labor. That being said I have heard of it working for other women AFTER th...
- I have with both my children and went into labor 48 hours after each time. it is a little uncomfortable but i think it works really well S.
Due on Friday and No Signs of Labor
Most professional organizations do NOT encourage induction for reasons other than signs of complications because of the increased risk of labor ...
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- RELAX!!! I was two days over due with so far my one and only. She was due Feb. 13 2008 but labor didn't start till around 3 am the 14th and I didn't have her untill 2:...
- Try not to stress over it too much, I know it's hard! I felt the same way when I was waiting for my 3rd child to be born! Try to savor some 1on1 time with your 2 child...
- Why is your Dr. so dead set on when you have your baby? That is STUPID! Unless there are signs of distress or you are developing complications, there is no medical rea...
Braxton Hicks Contractions
Its no big deal and doesn't necessarily mean early labor. ... I have done on them, as long as you don't have other signs of labor, you should be alright. ...
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- I am due at the same time as you, with a girl as well. I have a lot of contractions everyday. I was even having a contraction during the ultrasound at 18 weeks. I w...
- Also pregnant with my second, 25 weeks and also due in June, I also have been having Braxton Hicks contractions since about week 20. I am planning on discussing them ...
- Totally normal. That is what I was told with all three of mine. I started feeling them in various stregths at about fifteen weeks. I would still talk to your mw whe...
3Rd Time Moms Out There
I havent had this happen so early into the third trimester before so i dont know . I did go into premature labor with my first son at just a little over ...
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- I am pregnant with #5 and I experiences a lot of Contraction with my babies. I also had a lot of leg cramps so my midwife suggested I take liquid calcium because a la...
- My third came so much quicker, and earlier (3 weeks). I think with every pregnancy your body becomes more used to "what it is supposed to do" and prepares yourself a ...
- Well I would call the doctor's office and let them know whats going on. Its always a good thing to do. to me it sounds like dehydration.....lots of fluids might put a ...
Am I Close to Delivery - or Am I Just Getting My Hopes Up
Hi K., It sounds like you are in early labor. My OB told me each labor is ... But I showed no signs of going into labor even a week before when I went in ...
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- There are so many things that you notice with the second pregnancy because you know what it feels like and especially if you're ready for it to end (I understand that ...
- Hi K., It sounds like you are in early labor. My OB told me each labor is "generally" half the time of the previous one. Sounds like your first wasn't quite ready th...
- Sounds like what I just went through 4 weeks ago with my 2nd pregnancy!! :( You are living through hell right now, and I feel so bad for you!! I had the same symptoms...
Terbutaline Kids
Due to early labor. All my kids are fine, Developed early. .... There are not any signs of autism. He does have a speech delay but this could also be ...
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- My son is 6 and I had a terbutaline pump while I was pregnant with him from about 25 weeks on. He has autism. He hasn't been vaccinated since he got his autism diagno...
- I didn't take the drug, but I did get two round of vaccines for my son and he had terrible reactions. He had similar symptoms to what John Travolta's son had. Travol...
- Hi S., I was given terbutaline while in the hospital trying not to have my twins in 1996. They have had all of their vaccinations. They are 13 and in the 8th grade no...
Inducing Labor
I've heard that doctor's will induce labor early..." ... Most doctors will not induce if your body is not showing the signs of labor. As with any pregnancy, ...
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- It depends on how early. Most doctors will not induce too early unless there is a medical reason. All of my kids were induced. The earliest was a week early, the ot...
- Dear M., I have read the other postings and know that you got a lot of good advice. If you have a good doctor he will not induce a delivery without a medical necessi...
- I was induced early for one of my children for timing reasons (my doctor was going to out of town on and for 2 weeks after my due date) and had no side effects. Pitoc...
False Labor or Something Else?
Check for other signs of labor like losing the mucus plug or breaking water. But overall it sounds normal. ... Could I Be Having Contractions This Early? ...
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- You can always call your health care provider if you have questions. It sounds like they are nothing to worry about yet since they stop. They don't sound regular eit...
- it sounds like you are having "false" labor. There is nothing false about the contractions. In fact they are probably doing some dilating for you. However, true labo...
- I remember having more at night and my OB mentioned that it's common for contractions to get going at night - just a funny FYI - in the wild it's safest for animals to...
Inducing Labor?
I don't feel signs of giving labor any time soon. My first daughter came right on her due date (7yrs ago) and my son was 2 weeks early (6 yrs ago). ...
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- I was induced, but not until 3 days after my due date. The dr. should be able to tell by ultrasound how your placenta looks and if the baby has passed meconium (poop)....
- I would wait it out. You are seeing the doc every week now and if you go past your due date you most likely will go in a few days a week. They would/should give you ...
- M., I didn't see it said anywhere in the posts, and I have to appologize to anyone upfront if what I'm about to say offends anyone, but when I was pregnant with my ...
Menstrual Cramps at 40 Weeks?
It sounds to me like you are experiencing early labor. ..... are 5 mins apart 1 minute in duration and 1 hour long that is a good sign your in active labor. ...
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- Sounds to me like your body is getting ready to have a baby!!! Everything you are experiencing is completely normal. Just try to relax, I know easier said than done! ...
- What you're feeling could be Braxton Hicks (practice contractions). Believe me, you'll know when you are in labor because the pains will get closer together and increa...
- Get to your doctor. Sounds like labor to me. God Bless.
