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Early Stages of Labor
I had another friend who had labor like this. She didn't actually go into real labor until she was 6cm. After she got to the hospital, it only took like 3 ...
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- Being that you lost you mucus plug it can take up to 2 weeks for you to go into actual labor but it does not ness have to be that long, it can happen at anytime. Ilost...
- Hi J., Hugs to you! As an ALACE birth assistant, I can tell you that you are experiencing Prodromal Labor. This is where your body is doing everything it needs to...
- unfournately there is no way to tell how long this can go on my sister in law was in labor for like a week and a half with my neice and it was her fourth too. you just...
Natural Labor Induction Techniques
I'm on baby number three and I really want to go into labor on my own and avoid a second c-section. I was induced with my first two so I have never went ...
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- I was also induced with my first and remember walking and walking trying to make her come natural and that didn't work. I also tried intercourse which didn't work. But...
- i used caster oil with my daughter with blue cohosh (pre-packaged drops from health food store)I think caster oil has a science, which most people don't realize. I too...
- With my last pregnancy I was trying to avoid a c-section also and did a membrane sweep at my doctors office at 38 weeks but that was early because I had preeclamsia an...
Due on Friday and No Signs of Labor
I did worry that I could go into labor before the due date. I was 3cm for 2 weeks and 4cm for 1 week, some contractions, but not strong enough either. ...
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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...
Bringing on Labor to Be Induced or Wait It Out!
I was induced with my baby because I worked up until I delivered and I desperatly did not want to go into labor in my classroom in front of all 22 of my ...
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- I heard that if you have relations with your other half then that will help if your body is ready for labor. About, inducing, if you are still able to do things and n...
- Hi J.: I just had my first child on Nov. 6, 2006. My due date was on Nov. 4th , but I started to experience slight labor pains. They did not get too intense, but ...
- Sad to say but if your body isn't ready to give birth then the things that bring on labor at home (like primrose oil, etc) will not work. Just take this time to enj...
Mucous Plug
Some ppl lose their plug several weeks b-4 labor. There is really no telling when you will go into labor. For my 1st child I was 60% effaced & like 1 or 2 ...
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- Congratulations on your next arrival. When I had my bloody show I went to the hospital and I was three centimeters so they kept me, but they did induce and once they ...
- Hi L. M, Labor can start at any time now. It can be today, tomorrow or 2weeks from now.. Could even be longer! You being dilated at 2cm is a good sign. As you know a...
- usually after your bloody show you can expect labor to start within two weeks. A great web site for all the questions and emails with info is whattoexpect.com and www...
To Induce or Not?
Do this about 2-3 times a day until you go into labor. It sounds like your dr wants you to deliver on a day that is convenient for HIM and not you or baby. ...
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- I would say not to be pressured into something you don't want/is not medically necessary. The size of the baby is a total guess anyway! I was told my first was going...
- I know you're nervous, but if the doctor is recommending to induce then you should do it. Even his nurse is saying that he doesn't do this often. I do not believe in...
- Article for you: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/65090.php Maternity Care Analysis Finds Danger Of Routine Birth Interventions Main Category: Women's Heal...
Is It Safe to Have Sex After You Lose Your Mucous Plug
They said it is safe to have sex unless my water breaks or starts to leak. They said at this point it would probably help me to go into labor. ...
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- Good morning A.. No honey it isn't safe to have relations at this time. You could introduce bacteria into your system and possibly cause your baby problems. That, ...
- I would try to be as careful as possible since this is the third pregnancy but first child. I would would contact my obgyn. ASAP!!!
- there is supposed to be a small amount of blood in it. and i think you should not have intercourse it will cause an infection. you may be going in to labor soon also i...
Natural Labor Induction
It kinda scared me when I went into labor. I was wondering if I should have ... to see if the baby to handle the trip if I were to go into labor at home. ...
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- When I was like 36 or 37 weeks my dr had to do a stress test (b/c I lived so far from the hospital) to see if the baby to handle the trip if I were to go into labor at...
- Someone told me eating pork. I don't know if it works
- Be patient and wait for God's timing, cause it is perfect and always on time. Keep yourself busy and walk, walk and walk some more. That is really the best thing. Goo...
Fetal Fibronectin Test (For Pre-term Labor) Was It Accurate?
Apr 12, 2009 ... He also gave me the Fetal Fibronectin test which he is claiming will tell him if I will go into labor in the next few weeks. ...
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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...
To Induce or Not to Induce
Could be you have not gone into labor yet because your baby is not in the .... go with your gut on this personally i see no reason to induce if all signs ...
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- Please trust your body!!! It knows how to grow a baby and it knows when your baby has cooked long enough. It sounds like you've done the tests and everything is FINE...
- T. i was induced with my daughter a week before my due date because she was really big and my doctor was afraid to let me go any longer. I was induced on a monday and ...
- Hi T.! I am a labor doula and know how you feel! Many of my clients have gone through this. A few things you can do to bring on labor is nipple stimulation, sex, cu...
