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To Induce or Not?
Now, I have been up on my reading and on all the "lists" of reasons to induce these are not on there, unless you are 1 or 2 weeks past your due date. ...
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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...
Past My Due Date - HELP
Read all 8 responses: "I am 2 days past my due date and could possibly be pregnant ... Then lean forward but not so far as your heel comes off the ground. ...
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- Hi R., I was 9 days late with my son. And for a first time mom that's a LONG time! I'm not an expert, but what actually worked for me was a stretch that my chiropr...
- When I was pregnant and went for a massage- the masseuse avoided a certain spot on my ankles/heel area b/c she said it made labor come on. I asked my obgyn about it a...
- Hi R., Congratulations!!! When I was pregnant I went for a Mommy Massage and went into labor the next day. The woman doing the massage knew that I was in the safe zon...
How Do I Get to the Hospital When in Labor?
But if I were you I would give your doctor a call since you are past your due date just to make sure everything if fine. When I start having contractions on ...
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- I took a CAB, just hailed it and it was late at night - also I had to go home and then get another cab again the 2nd time in the middle of the night. It worked out per...
- Dear K., I think a car service will be fine unless you have a high risk pregnancy. But if I were you I would give your doctor a call since you are past your due da...
- I'd make a call to the ambulette service as soon as possible. They often have a wait time that can be up to 4 hours. They might be able to do better than that in you...
Vbac
To go a week past your due date is totally normal and doesn't always mean you can't have the baby vaginaly. It depends on how you are built inside too. ...
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- Good for you and good for your OB for supporting your decision. I teach prenatal yoga and there are exercises you can do to help open things up and get the baby in the...
- My sister-in-law had her first child by c-section, the last 4 were vaginal. She had no problems at all (didn't have meds with any of the last 4 either.) I just wouldn'...
- I had a VBAC last July at Kaiser. You need to check with your hospital and insurance, not all carriers will perform Vbacs. I would never recommend a c-section to a...
Inducing Labor
If you are having a healthy pregnancy, with no risk to your or the babies health , it isn't going to hurt to go past your due date. Just tell them you do not ...
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- Oww. That sounds painful. From what I know, episiotomies are not directly related to being induced. It is about your body, the doctor or midwife with you, the baby's...
- I agree with what most of the others are saying. You're not techincally "overdue" until 42 weeks. Unless there's a problem, there is no reason to induce you. After ...
- I am so sorry to hear everything you have been through. I am a firm believer the birth process was meant to offer empowerment to bring the mom up to a place to mother...
Baby Is 11 Days past Due Date
However, be sure that your friend is checked after 14 days past the due date for any distress in the baby or her own system. ...
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- My 2nd child was 10 days past due. I stopped feeling movement, so they did a stress test, and there wasn't much amniotic fluid lest, so I was induced. and it was the...
- I say do alot of walking! And alot of praying! I'm surprised that her dr. midwife or who ever isn't insisting that she be induced. I've heard alot about if you go over...
- The best thing to do is to research the risk of Pitocin and the risk of overworking the Placenta. I had an all natural birth with the exception of use of Pitocin ...
Pros and Cons of Being Induced.
If you are not dilated yet at that point I would recomend NOT getting induced until you are past your due date. I have heard lots of stories of C-sections ...
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- I chose not to be induced for either of my children. I always felt that I would rather not schedule my children's births but let them come naturally. However, when I...
- If you had your first child with no problems and there does not appear to be any problems with this pregnancy I don't think that I would let the doctor schedule to ind...
- Unless there's a GOOD reason (and one elevated blood sugar out of three, doesn't that bad to me) I would assume the baby will come out when its ready! Induction is pr...
Advice on Labor Induction
If you and your baby are healthy, going past your due date a little bit is no big deal. Unless your OB was in the room when your baby was conceived there's ...
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- You're getting a TON of replies! :) Use what is best for you & your baby. I myself had my first baby induced, and will never, EVER recommend that to anyone. It was h...
- Take in all the advice, talk with your doctor, read what you can find....and then make the best decision for you. Every woman and every pregnancy are different. You ...
- As so many women have told you, there is usually no reason to be induced other than the convenience for your doctor. That's just practicing bad medicine. Your risk o...
HELP! GBS Positive Test and past of Fissure - Would You Have C Section?
I would verify with your doc to make sure that the c-section isn't recommended, but I am sure you will be .... free home pregnancy test · past your due date ...
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- A. ~ Hi, I'm an OB nurse, so I hope this helps! First of all, relax. We've been testing and treating for GBS for about 10 years. Some women have it, some don't. I...
- I understand your fears. I have the same history you have. Most people will probably assume your major fear is the GBS. Yes, you want your child to be healthy-I am ...
- Why take chances? A planned c-section is not as bad as an emergency. I've had an emergency c-section, a vaginal birth, and a planned c-section. I'll take the planned...
Past Due Date - Suggestions/Referrals?
Read all 9 responses: "I'm about 5 days past my due date (first time mom to be! ... You are so right about your body and your baby knowing what to do -- but ...
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- Hi S., If you're near Northbrook, I'd highly recommend Lilo Schuster. She's a chiropractor with lots of experience with pregnancy, delivery and babies. She also h...
- Most first timers are 1-2 weeks late. Some people say to eat spicy food or go for a walk........a woman we know swears by eggplant parmasan.........Good Luck!
- Have you tried nipple stimulation or eating pineapple (so I have heard about that one). Goodl luck.
