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Seeking Excellent Pediatric Opthamologist
I don't know where you live, but I take my children to Premier Eye Care, and they see Dr. Kolton-she .... how do you dilate · eye clinic · ophthalmologists ...
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- We go to Dr. Leonard at Premier Eye Care in Barrington. SHe is great, but you have to make an appointment way in advance.
- Hi J., I don't know where you live, but I take my children to Premier Eye Care, and they see Dr. Kolton-she is fantastic with the kids. There is an office in Barring...
- I second Premier Eye care. Dr Kolton is great. My son has had amblyopia and strasbismus from birth and has seen a few pediatric ophthalmologists in his past. He enj...
Advice About Induction
So far, the doctor has said I am not dilated at all. I went in for a NST (stress test) on the ... I sure feel for you. I don't know what to tell you to do. ...
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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...
1 Cm at 34 Weeks
... currently I am 1 cm dilated. I have a very stressful job and really do not know what to do. ... I am 34 weeks pregnant and currently I am 1 cm dilated. ... Just try not to worry and relax being stressed won't help you or your baby. ...
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- Every pregnancy is different, I would take a deep breath and relax because that is not going to help you or the baby. I know its hard to because you just want the baby...
- I wouldn't worry about it. With my daughter I was 10 cm and fully afaced for almost 2 months. I just had my second child and with him I was 5 cm for 3 weeks and when I...
- I wouldn't worry too much. I was dialated 1cm for a little more than 1 1/2 months. Just take what ever advice your doctor gives you. Everything you will be fine.
Braxton Hicks - What Do They Feel Like?
So - I thought I'd ask here: What do they feel like? What can I expect? ... No worries though because you can be dilated to 2-3 for weeks before actual ...
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- They can hurt or be a little uncomfortable or not. Basically what to expect is that you have a tightening or hard spot on your belly - it kind of feels like the baby ...
- I had braxton hicks w/ both of my pregnancies. (Later w/ my first and earlier w/ my second). It's the wierdest feeling. It kind of feels like your stomach gets real...
- I haven't read the other responses, but I'm sure they are filled with how the real ones last longer, and are more intense, etc. You will know the difference when the ...
Has Anyone Been Induced by Getting the "Balloon" Inserted to Help with Dilation?
I don't think it was so much to help dilate faster or more so that they ... They don't know your story and it's none of their business what you do for you ...
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- My daughter recently had this done and the only problem that she experienced was that it did not "fall out" as they said it would. She was at an 8 when they finally d...
- Hi, I was there when my Best friend had it done with her first son. It was not painful for her at all, just a little uncomfortable and it may take a while to dialate y...
- I don't know about the balloon, but to only get to 3 or 4 doesn't seem worth it. I was 3 cm dialated walking around from my 38 week appt. No big deal... what worked fo...
Seeking Information on Vbac's and an OBGYN Willing to Perform a VBAC
Do you know of a doctor willing to perform a VBAC and has at least a 75% success . ... If you dilated and pushed and the baby didn't descend then I would not ...
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- I tried for a vbac w/ my 2nd. Because of the 1st csection, I wasn't able to get induced, since the med causes stronger contractions. With many attempts to bring on con...
- Wow, you are getting some horror stories on here! Many women have successful VBACs every day! I would suggest you call the certified nurse midwives at Bethany that was...
- Natural childbirth does not make you strong or capable. It can be very painful and many women need epidurals. I wanted to have natural childbirth twice and ended up ...
Speeding up Labor
... contractions The more contractions you have the more you dilate Good luck and hope you have .... How Much Do You Tip Your NannyDaycare for the Holidays ...
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- I am 3 days older as a result of castor oil. When I was pregnant with my first, my doctor was planning to leave on vacation. I was within a few days of my due date. H...
- There is a pressure point/massage spot on the back of your leg, just above your ankle. By massaging this, it makes the uterus contract. Google 'massage or pressure poi...
- If you do try the caster oil, chase it with orange juice. It will cut the awful oil taste. And I also agree that you may feel 100 weeks pregnant but you don't want t...
Should I Wait for the Induction?
I've been 1cm dilated and 50% effaced for the past 4 weeks! ... Do what you feel is best for you. Everyone has their own appinion, so don't feel pressured. ...
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- My advice is to discuss it with your doctor and pick what you are most comfortable with. Both my children were induced - one at 41 weeks and one at 40 weeks. I had...
- I would say do what feels right to you. But as in my case, make sure to pay close attention to the baby's movements as you get over-due. I was just over 40 weeks and a...
- I was given the choice to wait as long as I needed to. I was 13 days past due. My doctor told me that anything after 42 weeks can be dangerous (the placenta starts t...
3Rd Pregnancy - Having Contractions Every 4 Min
With my second daughter my water broke at 35 weeks and I dilated very slowly to a 3cm when ... You do not want to have this baby now.You are only 35 weeks, ...
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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...
False Labor or Something Else?
Do you think it merits contacting my doctor? Being a nurse, you'd think I ... I dilated to 6 at home feeling like I was having really bad cramps with my son ...
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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...
