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Do It Yourself Labor Induction
I went in to induce labor and I started all by myself. Good luck. ... Sure enough I went into labor a few hours later (2 weeks early). ... It may work wonders for you, but be prepared if it doesn't that you don't get disappointed. ...
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- Sex. The prostaglandins in semen help soften the cervix and cause contractions. Funny that what gets you perggers can also help to get you un-preggers. Good luc...
- The only thing I really know about is walking as much as possible. I am very small boned and I told my doctors, up front, not to put me through unnecessary torture i...
- I don't have a suggestion per say. But, visit ivillage.com. When I was pregnant I belonged to a group on there that was all due the same month. And I think there are l...
2Nd Labor Experience?
Sep 19, 2009 ... Couldn't get his big head around the bone. I was too tired. .... late at night not early in the morning, but I couldn't go home until Saturday. .... My first labor was awesome-contractions started after I had the doctors ...
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- As many other commented, my second labor was easier and faster. First labor: 6 hours of light contractions at home, 3 hours of heavy contractions + transitioning at t...
- Ah, yes, one definitely can't assume the two labors are going to be the same. My first delivery was absolutely great-- in an out-of-hospital birthing center, and while...
- Congratulations on your imminent arrival! I'm due in 4 weeks with my third. My first labor was about 15 hours, and I pushed for about an hour. I had no pain meds or in...
Braxton Hicks Contractions or Preterm Labor?
I would call your Docotr now and get in to make sure all is well. ... I started Braxton Hicks at about 22 or 23 weeks with my second child as well. ... until i was 17 days away from my due date. lol the little guy wanted to come early. ...
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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...
How Soon Do You Think I Am?
He scheduled me to get induced on that Thursday, but didn't think I would make it til then. ... there he didn't need to give me any meds to get the labor started further. .... My first was induced 4 days early because of preeclampsia. ...
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- M., If you are not due until Oct 7 I would not try and rush anything. I'm sure you are uncomfortable and would like to be a Mommy ASAP, but the longer you can wait...
- H M.! First...a little about me. I am a SAHM to 3 kids...11 yrs (in Nov), 8, and 3 (this month). My first was induced 4 days early because of preeclampsia. The sec...
- I was 1 cent for over a month with my first child. He was even low enough for the doctor to feel the head. I hate to tell you this, but you probably still have some ...
How to Get Her to Sleep Longer!
Teething could be an issue I started my daughter on home made mashed yams when she was 4 months old ..... how to get your period early · baby sleep patterns ...
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- Hi B., I have 2 kids, age 1 and 2 and both went through this at this age due to the fact that they were teething. They did it again at 7 or 8 months. Try getting ...
- hi B. i am going through the exact same thing right now. my son is 9 days away from being 4 months and from 2 1/2 months slept 7 hours at night until about a week ago...
- check out sleep topics, just last month there was a post very simmilar to yours. My daughter would wake every 2 hours until she was 3 so that she could nurse. I ended ...
Fetal Fibronectin Test (For Pre-term Labor) Was It Accurate?
Apr 12, 2009 ... Ask a question, get advice from millions of moms .... things and could not get it stopped so they admitted me to hospital and started me on the med. ... It's funny she kept trying to come early and then when it was safe, ...
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- I did have the test done and it showed I would have a premie but all they did with me was to put me in the hospital and give me steriod shots to strengthen her lungs a...
- HI - That test is really standard and just gives an indication on early delivery...doesn't give the exact day. I'm assuming if it is positive he'll do what is reaso...
- Ok it was like 25 years ago and did not know they still used that drug for pre-term labor. They did not do any test to see if I might go into labor if I stopped takin...
Is It Possible to Leak Amniotic Fluid Started at 30 Weeks?
My son was born 7 1/2 weeks early. There is so much that the doctors can do if you go in early. .... If it is amniotic fluid they may want to induce labor. ... I would get checked by the OB. Because from what I understand, ...
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- L., I would get checked by the OB. Because from what I understand, once the sac ruptures you should deliver within 24 hours for risk of infection. Yes it is possible...
- Hi... I am a stay at home mom of 3 girls too lol and preggo with my 4th! I think if it is a constant wetness even if it is a little at a time....I think it could be y...
- yes it is possible to leak amniotic fluid and it is something to seek medical advice on. to the question about peeing on yourself that could be true too. i know with w...
Group B Strep
This is waaaaay too early for you to be checked for this Yes it is no big ... as possible once labor started with the 2nd because the antibiotics need to ...
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- I just read the responses. I tested positive with two of my three pregnancies. My doctor gave antibiotics during labor and delivery for all three because I had teste...
- Seconding what everyone else has already said, this is very common and not to worry. I tested positive with my 2nd pregnancy. Because my first labor had been very qu...
- This is waaaaay too early for you to be checked for this. Yes, it is no big deal. Putting you on antibiotics now is completely unecessary. Very common for women to hav...
Seeking Pregnancy Stories
Here is my labor storymy one and only I experienced a great pregnancy I never ... for the worst as soon as labor started The day I went into labor was one ...
38 Wks and 5 Days!!
I am currently pregnant with my second baby! my first was 2 wks early so we ... Walking is great for your mood and also to get labor started if your body is ...
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- I understand your frustration. My first two children were two weeks early and my third, although I started having regualr contractions about a month before her due da...
- Do you have anyone who can take you out someplace? Your mom maybe? Someone who can help with your son and get you two out of the house? Sounds like you are going stir ...
- i have a 3 month and a 3 y.o. and let me just say that you should spend this time enjoying your older kid, because i am sure you know you will be expecting a lot more ...
