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What Does Bed Rest Really Mean?
I was placed on bed rest for a week, then told to take it easy, after experiencing Preterm contractions due to dehydration and "over doing it. ...
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- I know a lot of moms on bed rest hire help if no family member is available. They only get up to go to the rest room. Some one usually brings them their meals. I ...
- Hi, I was on complete bed rest for 10 weeks. It meant that I could only get out of bed to shower and go to the rest room. Since I could not do stairs I had to stay wi...
- Hey! I was put on bed rest after going into preterm labor with my son at 33 weeks. My situation was a little diffrent form yours, I was actually in labor and dialating...
When Did Labor Start After Stopping 17P And/or Procardia (Nifedipine)?
Next question: 17P Alpha Hydroxyprogesterone Shots to Prevent Preterm labor.... done It? Help Me ... Baby #2-Contractions at 31 Weeks. ...
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- Hi D. ~ There's no way to know how soon someone will go into labor after starting their meds. Everyone's different. I've seen women have all kinds of pre-term labor...
- hey D. congrat on the new baby on the way.i went in to labor two five day with all four of mine after stopping meds all four of my girl were early 32 33 34 and 36 wee...
- It completely depends on the circumstances. I was dx'd with pre-term contraxs during one of my pregnancies but didn't end up having the baby until 40wks...turns out...
2-3 Cm Dilated- Can I Hold off on Going into Labor?
I was 3 cm dilated and having regular contractions for three weeks and I still needed to be induced at 38 weeks (my doctor ..... Pre Term Contractions ...
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- With all 3 of my pregnancies I was dilated 2-4 cm and went full term. The last 2 or 3 months I was in 'prelabor'. With my middle child I lost my mucus plug, dilated to...
- I think you are at the hands of nature. I did not have twins, but I was a t 3 cm for almost 4 weeks wehn my son was born a week late. At that point I was like yeah any...
- Short answer: yes. But, you need help from you doctor or midwife. Are you getting regular prenatal care? I am 33 weeks pregnant with twins and have an almost 20 mon...
Pre-Labor @ 26 Weeks
It was to my surprise when the nurse said I was having contractions..." ... A lot of people start preterm labor in the summer becuase of the heat here, ...
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- Your post sounds almost exactly like something I would have posted with my first daughter. from 22 weeks on I was on bedrest, taking meds everyday to keep contractions...
- My best friend has spent the last 3 months of her pregnancy on bed rest due to prelabor. she still has contractions all day long and even says they are painful. She'...
- Wow! My heart really went out to you when I was reading your message. I have a three month old and spent the last 6 weeks of my pregnancy on moderate bedrest. I don...
Braxton Hick Contractions - NON-STOP
Hi T. - Braxton Hicks contractions can be pretty strong and can go on for some time without being "true" .... Braxton Hicks Contractions or Preterm Labor? ...
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- It must be tough to watch her all the time... but if you have seen 2 doctors and received the same response, I would think that they know what is going on. That said,...
- Well, unfortunately, they are pretty normal, so you shouldn't worry so much. Make sure she is plenty hydrated (this can cause contractions). They may be uncomfortable,...
- T., I remember I started getting contractions midway through my third trimester. Coupled with back pain it felt like I had a tight belt wrapped around my lower body. ...
Bedrest
Water is a GREAT relaxer when it comes to preterm contractions. Take a nice bath (depending on how severe your bed rest is) and DRINK that water. ...
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- T. I have been in your shoes two times. The first time my son was almost 2 when I was put on bed rest and the second time my son was 3.5 and my daughter was 18 months....
- I have never been placed on bed rest but I hope you have help! That would be hard. I have 3 kids and with my 3rd had some early contractions and I just prayed never to...
- I was put on bed rest for 4 months with my 2nd. I would suggest knitting, or something to do with your hands. This requires that you focus on the task at hand and not ...
Seeking Advice 38 Weeks Pregnant and No Contractions
I don't think it is unusual at all to not feel contractions. You may be having them without realizing them. I was in the opposite situation. I had preterm ...
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- I think your pretty normal. At 38 1/2 weeks with twins (I thought they were never coming) they decided to induce me because I had be come pre-eclamptic. I had NO contr...
- Let nature take it's course and just enjoy these last couple weeks before the baby comes (easier said than done, I know b/c I am 35 1/2 weeks along!). Anyway, studies ...
- I am 34 weeks with my second and have had TONS of Braxton Hicks contractions. However, with my first I never, ever had a single one and thought that I was abnormal!!!...
Braxton-Hicks Contractions
I had pretty consistant "braxton hicks" contractions from about 34 wks till i ... get into his office asap to make sure you are not starting preterm labor. ...
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- Same thing happened in my second pregnancy and they said that the baby was moving too much and causing contractions so they put me on a low dose sleeping pill to get t...
- All the suggestions given are great and hopefully you have contacted your provider by now,just want to add that BH contractions are sporadic tightening of the uterine ...
- I had them quite often in the last couple of months of pregnancy, on and off daily. There were also nights when I would have them every 5 minutes for hours. My OB sa...
Braxton Hicks Contractions
The Braxton Hicks contractions are what dialated me for my first baby. .... Cramps & Braxton Hicks.. Preterm Labor?? 12 · Braxton Hicks Contractions ...
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- Stay well hydrated. Braxton Hicks can be a sign of dehydration..why we get muscle cramps if we exercise dehydrated, it is the same thing. Drink 2L of water and see i...
- You know what is normal and what isn't. If you feel something is not right, go to the doctor. It will ease your mind. You are putting a lot of stress on you and you...
- I'm sure you are fine. Not to be an alarmist but... I would get checked out. My so-called "Braxton Hicks" were actually contractions that were 3 minutes apart, at 30 ...
Braxton Hicks Contractions
I'm 26 weeks pregnant and get braxton hicks contractions ALL the time. .... I was expecting twins and was terrified of pre-term labor so I was concerned as ...
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- I am due at the same time as you, with a girl as well. I have a lot of contractions everyday. I was even having a contraction during the ultrasound at 18 weeks. I w...
- Also pregnant with my second, 25 weeks and also due in June, I also have been having Braxton Hicks contractions since about week 20. I am planning on discussing them ...
- Totally normal. That is what I was told with all three of mine. I started feeling them in various stregths at about fifteen weeks. I would still talk to your mw whe...
