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Cramps & Braxton Hicks.. Preterm Labor??
Preterm Labor?? Hey Ladies.. Just curious to see if any other moms have ... I had lots of braxton hicks contractions throughout the second half of my ...
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- I had Braxton Hicks a lot near the end of my pregnancy with both kids. I would have to slow down walking and wait for the discomfort to pass several weeks before my k...
- Being 1cm at 36 weeks doesn't necessarily mean labor is coming right away. With a subsequent baby (anything after the first), it is normal to dilate a little during t...
- It is hard to tell how much longer you have. They say that false labor usually happens 1 week before you actually go into real labor. That happened to me. But every pr...
Pre Term Labor
I too was told that my last injection would occur at my 36th week depending on my condition (dialated or having contractions). I've had two pre-term ...
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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...
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 ...
Flaxseed Safe During Pregnancy?
I would ask your doctor about that one you don't want to get contractions or cause any harm to your baby or bring on preterm labor cause there are ways you ...
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- Hi J., I haven't heard that Flaxseed isn't safe. I ate Flaxseed bars and would buy Naked juice, the have one kind that's high in Omega-3. I have been taking Expecta,...
- I would ask your doctor about that one you don't want to get contractions or cause any harm to your baby or bring on preterm labor cause there are ways you can do that...
- Just a quick note - another source of Omega 3 is avocado.
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..." ... Information on Pre-term Labor the Second Time Around ... Pre Term Contractions ...
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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. ...
Anyone W/ 2 or More Kids Have Water Break Every Time?
I had my water break with my 9 yr old son two weeks early, had preterm labor with my 7yr old daughter 5 wks early .... water breaking · preterm contractions ...
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- Yep did just that with me. Plug followed by Waters at 40 +3 within 30 mins of each other. 37+1 the same. Plug then waters within 30 mins. So I was ready for No3. ...
- My water broke at 38 weeks with my first. I was totally unprepared for it and, like you, the water broke prior to contractions. They actually ended up inducing labor...
- I have 3 little boys. My water broke at 38 weeks in a store with #1 and then I had not contractions and had to have pitocin to get things started. I didn't know what...
Advice on Preterm Labor
I don't know if it helps but I was 31 weeks pregnant with twins when I went into pre-term labor. After 4 days in the hospital and shots to stop contractions ...
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- I was actually not due till the end of March. I was a full time worker and mother of a very active 4 year old, when I was put on bedrest at the end of January. I'd be...
- I echo all the other moms' responses. Your womb is the safest place for that baby. Every day you stay pregnant is an accomplishment. Just think of it this way: your...
- Hi, H.. Yes, please listen to your doctor. I know that it is really hard when you have a little one running around. Is there anyone that can come in and help yo...
2Nd Pregnancy Questions
I started going into preterm contractions from month 3 all the way to the end in both of my pregnancies. The Dr's were clueless as to the cause. ...
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- If you've just found out that you're expecting then I would get the referral soon but don't stress out too much about getting in immediately. When you contact your pri...
- If you just found out, then you have time. Let your Primary Care Physician know about your complications. If they see anything that concerns them, they will make sure ...
- I didn't have any premature labor problems, but I did have problems during labor. My second pregnancy was great, and the labor much better. Each pregnancy and labor ...
