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Mucous Plug
I have no idea about mucous plugs but I went into preterm labor at 25 weeks. DO NOT PANIC, but as they .... Sign up now to personalize your experience here. ...
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- I have no idea about mucous plugs but I went into preterm labor at 25 weeks. DO NOT PANIC, but as they say here, go to the hospital. It could be nothing, it could brin...
- I also lost my mucus plug at around the same time as you. I think I was 26 weeks. Did you have a lot of bleeding. I went to the ER and had to stay in the hospital. ...
- Hi K., I don't want to belittle anyone else's experience, but please don't stress out about it. As mentioned previously, you can make and lose several mucous plug...
Contractions Have Slowed Down
It was soooo hard but being that I had gone into preterm labor at 25 weeks and ... Signs of Labor Before the Big Day? Yes? No? Yesterday Was My Due Date. :) ...
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- Hi G.: Congrats on your son and soon-to-arrive daughter. My advice, such as it is, is obviously predicated on everything being fine with your baby in utero, with no si...
- Oh you poor thing... I actually experienced something very similar. I labored for 5 DAYS!! I started my strong labor contractions on Tuesday late afternoon and had t...
- When I had my 7 month old, I woke up with contractions at 5 in the morning 5 days after my due date. This went on for 10 hours, pretty consistent contractions, maybe 5...
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 ...
Nursing While Pregnant
Unless you have preterm labor signs, there is no risk to you or the baby to continue nursing your 1st born. Do be thoughtful in planning out a well-balanced ...
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- My OB told me the body naturally weans your current baby when you become pregnant and it begins to prepare for your next baby. This has proven to be true with me. I am...
- My suggestion is think about how far apart you really want your children to be. I had a son in feb of last year breastfed for 9 months and suddenly could not breastfee...
- My experience: I nursed my first little one through my second pregnancy. During the first 12 weeks, my nipples were sooooo painfully sensitive, but nursing was so im...
Seeking Other Moms Tested for GBS (Group B Strep)
I went into labor 2 months early and while stopping my labor, a neo-natal specialist finally thought to ..... preterm labor causes · signs symptoms of labor ...
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- I had that when i delivered my son now 4 and he turned out wonderful. Just make sure to tell them that as soon as you get to the hospital when you are in labor so they...
- Hi H., This is very common in women, as long as your doctor knows about it everything will be ok. Here is some information for you. I hope it helps. ...
- H.... I have not read any other responses to your query, so I apologize if this is duplicate info! GBS is a naturally ocurring bacteria in 25-40% of women. It is NOT...
What Should I Do?
I have had 3 preterm deliveries1 35.5 weeks and 2 36.5 weeks With my last .... high when I was in labor for me it was the sign I was actually in labor since ...
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- I am not sure what kind of a financial situation you are in, but have you considered bed rest? And does your dr know your past history? I would think that if you had...
- Hi A., Congratulations on your little one coming soon! My last couple of weeks, I made a point to RELAX as much as possible. Many little naps, warm baths, trashy n...
- Is this the same doctor that delivered your other two? Try to keep your stress level down, keep your feet up, and eat lots of green grapes! The are almost all water,...
Advice or Tips on Carrying Twins to 36 Wks
Also get your teeth cleaned and checked for any signs of gingivitis, this can also cause preterm labor. These tips are actually great for any pregnancy but ...
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- Congrats K.! I have 4 month old twin boys after trying for 3+ years. We finally conceived with IVF. I had a great pregnancy overall. I did go into pre term labor at...
- I have two sets of twins. The first was a relatively easy pregnancy, considering it was twins. I carried them 36 weeks, and worked until 8;30 the night before delive...
- My mom went to almost 41 weeks with her twins (they induced) about 14.5 years ago. She ate REALLY well - she even ate liver i think? Nasty stuff. She was always eating...
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. ...
Bedrest
Don't know the particulars of your pre-term labor but... Water is a GREAT relaxer when it comes to .... Signs of Premature Labor and Now Bedrest- Help! ...
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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 ...
Preganancy Complications
I went into pre-term labor at 28 weeks. I was also put on bed rest and not allowed to even shower ..... Signs of Premature Labor and Now Bedrest- Help! ...
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- I too was on bed rest from 24 weeks on (pregnant with twins). I went into early labor and was put on brethine (sp?) You are already 32 weeks and you don't have much ...
- I had diabetes when I was pregnant with my son. It was by no means equal to what you are going through. And I don't by any means try to understand what you are going...
- Hi M., I was put on bed rest at 26 weeks. I ended up in the hospital for two months and was only allowed to shower every other day! I went on to have healthy full t...
