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Braxton Hicks ???
Oct 6, 2009 ... My NP said they can be a sign of dehydration and told me to drink 2 ... It could be pre-term labor in which you must be followed closely. ...
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- This happened with my second as well. I had Braxton Hicks on and off for the entire last trimester and daily for the last two weeks. In the last two weeks I'd contra...
- Hi am the mom of 5 and also a birth doula. I would probably call my doc this morning and get checked for a bladder infection first off. It could be nothing more than t...
- Sure, they can come and go (or not) at any time for any length of time. The easiest way to figure out if they are labor is to drink a huge glass of water then take a ...
Strange Discharge.
... except for a change in discharge, and have been linked to preterm labor. ... It may be very normal discharge or possibly a concerning sign which needs ...
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- I agree give your Dr. a call and see what they say. I was high risk with my children so I would call about anything that i was not sure of. Congratulations!!! Babies a...
- Hi C., I am a labor & delivery nurse . It may be bacterial vaginosis and needs to be treated.Your mucous plug is not usually yellowish. you also need to tell them i...
- Hi C., and congratulations! I would call your doctor. You'll feel better, and you won't have to guess what it was, or if it was something you should worry about. ...
Inducing Labor
Although I "rushed" with both my babies, I had been in preterm labor for .... Most doctors will not induce if your body is not showing the signs of labor. ...
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- It depends on how early. Most doctors will not induce too early unless there is a medical reason. All of my kids were induced. The earliest was a week early, the ot...
- Dear M., I have read the other postings and know that you got a lot of good advice. If you have a good doctor he will not induce a delivery without a medical necessi...
- I was induced early for one of my children for timing reasons (my doctor was going to out of town on and for 2 weeks after my due date) and had no side effects. Pitoc...
Pre-labor Dilation?
I actually had preterm labor with my second and was dialated 1.5 cm at 31 weeks. ... when it is ready you will see the signs your OB tells you to look for. ...
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- Hi J., I've been through labor three times and each time was different. I would say to go with your own instincts and if you feel you are really ready, then go to ...
- Hi J., Congrats on your second blessing. I actually had preterm labor with my second and was dialated 1.5 cm at 31 weeks. I made it all the way to 39 weeks (on modifi...
- With my 6 year old, I was 3cm and 100% effaced for 2 weeks or more before I went into labor. With my 12mo old, I was 4.5cm and 70% effaced for 3 weeks prior. The OB ...
Braxton Hicks Contractions
They are normal, and some say a good sign that labor will be quick. My labor started with a really bad back ..... how to go into labor · preterm labor signs ...
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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 ...
Packing
I am 31 weeeks and have mine packed, i did it over the weekend. With my daughter I started showing signs of preterm labor at 32 weeks so i wanted to be ...
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- You should have packed your bag the very second that you thought you conceived!! ;-) winka winka Good luck on the birth of your baby!
- I am 31 weeeks and have mine packed, i did it over the weekend. With my daughter I started showing signs of preterm labor at 32 weeks so i wanted to be prepared this time
- The Sooner The Better! And its FUN!! My mom bought me a BEAUTIFUL hospital bag that matched my diaper bag. It was the envy of all the nurses. I now use it for my d...
Questions About Inducing Labor
I was induced at 36 1/2 wks due to high blood pressure and somewhat preterm labor for the second time. I had lost my plug at 32 wks, on a Tuesday night. ...
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- Hello H., I was induced with my first baby. The doctor thought I was 2 weeks over due. Delivery was normal compared to my second who came right on her due date. Labor ...
- I had a C-section at 37 weeks. My baby girl was perfect, lungs fully developed. My blood pressure was extremely high. C-section is definately the way to go.
- Hi H.. Congrats to you! I have been a doula for over ten years and have lots of birth experience. Inductions can be hard on you mentally because it is forced. Yet, ...
Carrying Second Baby Low
If she does examine you and says there are no early warning signs of labor, at least you will be able to stop worrying so much. Also, possibly an ultrasound ...
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- All babies are carried different from the other. My first was really high the whole time, my second was always really low. I dont think it is a big deal, and just beca...
- Only time to get concerned is if you are feeling serious "pressure" down below, contractions close together (not the mild squeezing/tightening sensations of Braxton-Hi...
- Whatever you do don't expect since your carrying low they are "getting into position". I thought forsure I would have my 2nd early. I was carrying low, she was head ...
How Fast Will Labor for 2Nd Baby Be Compared to 1St?
By the time you go you should be only 36 weeks, and we don't want you to go into labor then. Anything before 37 weeks is considered pre-term labor. ...
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- From what I've read, every single labor/child delivered is different and you cannot really know ahead of time what to expect. In two weeks you'll be 36 weeks so if yo...
- I was specifically told that it can take longer because your body is already used to having been in labor. I started dialating sooner with my second, but I think labor...
- I have heared it said that the 2nd is faster than the 1st. In my case it was way true. My 1st took about 8 hrs. from first contraction to being out. My second, way fas...
Twin Pregnancy Questions
I was put on bed rest at 5 months and then was kept on high alert b/c I was showing signs of gestational diabetes and preterm labor. I ended up delivering ...
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- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I too have twins through IVF and know what a great gift this is!!! I gave birth Oct 2006 at over 37 weeks! I spotted at week nine and that was t...
- Hi, J., Congratulations! My fraternal twin daughters are almost 16 months now, and every day brings amazing moments (also challenging ones, but the wonderful ones out...
- Please find a twin group wherever you live. He is a website to check out and put your zipcode in to get info on a wonderful group of moms that have lived it and can b...
