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How Long Until Labor?
Read all 7 responses: "Hello, I am 29 years old and pregnant with my 4th child. I went to the hospital at 30 weeks with cramping/contractions, ...
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- Hi T. The good news is it won't be more than 6 weeks right? I went into labor at 18 weeks, hospital, mag drip, or all kinds of things. From then on I was in labor....
- Both of my girls were early - I was due 3/5 w/my oldest and started w/preterm labor on 1/3 - she was born right @ 36 wks and was fine - my youngest was due 12/14 & I b...
- When I was pregnant with my daughter I went into labor at 31 weeks. At that time they told me I was fully dialated fully afaced. They gave me shots to help her breeath...
Pre Term Labor
Read all 5 responses: "If anyone is taking Hydroxyprogestrone shots, would you happen to know some of the signs that are not normal?
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- I am not familiar with that shot, but my doctor told me 2 weeks overdue is usually when they will induce you. Being a little late is always better than early! Good l...
- I get the injections on a weekly basis. I too was told that my last injection would occur at my 36th week depending on my condition (dialated or having contractions). ...
- I had steroid shots when I went into labor early. They were given to develop my babies lungs faster incase I delivered too early (I went into labor at 30 weeks). I was...
Good Labor and Delivery Books for Future Dad
Read all 12 responses: "I am trying to find a good book for my husband to study up on before our first child is born. I have had a lot of education on ...
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- The "What to Expect" series has a book just for dads that is pretty good. That being said, I think you should still go to the classes together. You can find one that...
- L., I recommend "The BIrth Book" by Doctor Sears. It's great. Also, if you are planning or thinking about a natural birth, there is a GREAT class at Blooma (an am...
- I'll second Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and add "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin. The Birth Partner really helps your hubby learn what he'll need to do during lab...
Fetal Fibronectin Test (For Pre-term Labor) Was It Accurate?
Apr 12, 2009 ... Read all 6 responses: "I am 31 weeks pregnant and having contractions so my doctor has put me on Tributaline to stop the contractions.
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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...
Do It Yourself Labor Induction
Read all 15 responses: "Hi - I'm pregnant with baby #3, who is due July 20 ish of this year. Anyone had any success or experience with do it yourself labor ...
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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...
Inducing Labor
Read all 18 responses: "Help!! I want this baby out now. My first daughter was born at 36 weeks (5 lbs.4 oz.), so of course, I expected this one early too.
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- My mom was induced 4 times and then the doctor had to break her water for my sister to be born! I guess it all depends on when the baby is ready! Good luck!
- Are you just 36 weeks now? No way would I attempt to induce at 36 weeks without a solid medical reason. The last weeks are tough, but hang in there!
- Hi Monica_ with my second child my husband gave me about a 20 minute hard foot rub all over my feet and calves. 15mins later my water broke. A messaga theripist said...
Shawnee Mission Labor and Delivery
Read all 6 responses: "I am looking for thoughts and opinions on Shawnee Mission Hospital Labor and Recovery. How does it compare to St. Luke's South?"
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- I had 2 babies at SMMC and had good experiences with both. That said, my best friend delivered 2 at SLS and had good with hers as well. I think both are reputable. Yo...
- I've delivered 2 of my 4 children at SMMC and the most recent was just 1 year ago. I've also had a D&C outpatient at SMMC for a miscarriage. They are still under const...
- I delivered my son at SM in 2003 - we were very pleased with the hospital and the staff. In fact, my doctor preferred SM over SLS, just because there was a more exper...
Pre-term Labor and Bedrest
Read all 16 responses: "Hello ladies! I am currently 27 weeks with boy, girl fraternal twins. I was taken to the ER the other night due to major ...
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- http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/bedrest/a/pregbedrest.htm HI A., I am a mother of 4 and had to go on bed rest for the last 6 weeks of my 2nd pregnancy. It is hard bu...
- Yes, bedrest does help stop the contraction. I'm now at about 35 weeks pregnant but when I was 5 months I also was in the hospital for contractions. If you go there ...
- I competely agree that bedrest helps. I was on bedrest from 30 weeks until the delivery of my first daughter. I ws allowed to go out once a week though :) just to lunc...
Foods That Induce Labor
Read all 20 responses: "I am wondering if anyone has tried any of the so called labor inducing foods (pineapple, eggplant parmesan, licorice, rapsberry tea, ...
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- I have heard of people that have tried many things in the past, but I think that when the baby is ready to come it will come & not a minute before. Good luck anyway, I...
- Nothing works. The baby is going to come when you it is ready. Inducing labor is NOT GOOD unless medically necessary. Sorry!
- I heard that egg plant can possibly induce labor, but honestly your baby girl will come when she's ready. Most babies do not come on the weekend, since we all know th...
Labor and Delivery @ Kaiser
Read all 16 responses: "Does anyone have any experience in labor and delivery at Kaiser? I delivered my first baby at Irvine Regional because Kaiser ...
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- I, too, had a wonderful experience delivering my baby at Kaiser. My baby came so fast that our car was still in the loading zone when he was born! But I digress, the...
- Hi T.. My baby was born at Kaiser Lakeview five months ago and I really liked the attention given to us. My baby was all the time with me in my own room. Congratula...
- Hi T., I had an emergency c-section at the Lakeview hospital. The nurses were wonderful. I had a really bad time with my delivery and one nurse sat and held my ha...
