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What Are Symptoms of Twins?
I work in Labor and Delivery in a large popular hospital in St. Louis, ... blood count was like over 10000, that was one of the signs I thought I had twins! ...
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- I am a fraternal twin. My twin brother has 3 kids and I have 2...no twins. My parents have no twin brothers or sisters, however, my grandparents on both sides had twin...
- Hi Kelly, Congrats on your pregnancy! I work in Labor and Delivery in a large popular hospital in St. Louis, so I do have some knowledge in the department of pregn...
- I'm very happy for you.You really got your chances to be prg with twins, but you have to wait for your first ultrasound.If you are 4.5 weeks now waiting an other month...
Early Stages of Labor
Read all 7 responses: "I am 37+ weeks pregnant and I started early labor symptoms a week ago. ... labor signs · pregnancy early symptoms ...
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- Being that you lost you mucus plug it can take up to 2 weeks for you to go into actual labor but it does not ness have to be that long, it can happen at anytime. Ilost...
- Hi J., Hugs to you! As an ALACE birth assistant, I can tell you that you are experiencing Prodromal Labor. This is where your body is doing everything it needs to...
- unfournately there is no way to tell how long this can go on my sister in law was in labor for like a week and a half with my neice and it was her fourth too. you just...
Pre-term Labor and Bedrest
My concern is if anyone has been on bedrest, if bedrest has proven to help stop labor, and if there is any possibility or what are other major signs that I ...
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- http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/bedrest/a/pregbedrest.htm HI A., I am a mother of 4 and had to go on bed rest for the last 6 weeks of my 2nd pregnancy. It is hard bu...
- Yes, bedrest does help stop the contraction. I'm now at about 35 weeks pregnant but when I was 5 months I also was in the hospital for contractions. If you go there ...
- I competely agree that bedrest helps. I was on bedrest from 30 weeks until the delivery of my first daughter. I ws allowed to go out once a week though :) just to lunc...
Mucous Plug
Signs of Labor Before the Big Day? Yes? No? Yesterday Was My Due Date. :) ... beginning signs of labor · how to figure out your due date ...
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- Congratulations on your next arrival. When I had my bloody show I went to the hospital and I was three centimeters so they kept me, but they did induce and once they ...
- Hi L. M, Labor can start at any time now. It can be today, tomorrow or 2weeks from now.. Could even be longer! You being dilated at 2cm is a good sign. As you know a...
- usually after your bloody show you can expect labor to start within two weeks. A great web site for all the questions and emails with info is whattoexpect.com and www...
Anyone Use 17 OH Progesterone Caproate Weekly Injections to Stop Preterm Labor?
If you are not showing any signs that you might have a preterm birth I would ... For a healthier and easier labor, you must stay between a 7.0 and 7.4. ...
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- Please do your research so you have all the information and can make a good choice for yourself and your child. You are probably too young to know about DES and Thali...
- Sweetie, I personally, would get a second opinion. I would like to hear thoughts about it from another doctor before taking the injections. I do know that if you're...
- Hi, After 4 miscarriages because of very low progesterone (the keep the uterus lining strong), I was put on progesterone pills. I had to take them 3 times a day for...
Earliest Signs of Pregnancy?
Read all 8 responses: "What is the earliest signs of pregnancy that one might have? ... first trimester pregnancy · signs of labor pregnancy · 13 pregnancy ...
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- I was nauseaus and could not stand the smell of smoke with all my pregnancies. I've had a few miscarriages. I knew that I was pregnant before i even took a pregnancy t...
- Burping has always been a very early sign for me. LOL I've also read that you might feel more wet "down there"....I know, TMI. :)
- Go purchase the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It will tell you everything you need to know to get pregnant if you don't have fertility problems. Good Luck!!!!
Mucus Plug
early labor (signs of this are what you are describing...mucous plug, contractions that aren't patterned or very "strong" yet....etc) can last ...
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- I lost mine and then almost 48hrs later I was at the hospital with labor pains.. good luck
- Hi..I was 21 when I had my daughter..I lost my plug in the shower friday night and by monday morning she was born..Althought my husband and I were intamite that sunday...
- I went into labor 2 days later when I lost it I went to the hospital thinking I was in labor. They tried to tell me it could be up to 4 weeks later. Yeah right, 2 days
Inducing Labor
If you have gone one week past your due date without any signs of impending labour, your doctor will want to closely monitor your condition. Tests include: ...
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- D., As a medical professional, I can unequivocally state that doctors will induce even if it is not medically necessary. Medical research shows that yes, there are t...
- Hi D., When I was just at my due date with my second child, my doctor suggested induction. I was so completely miserable (and huge) that I agreed even though there...
- Hi D., I believe it is totally your *informed* choice. Are you clear why your doc is pressuring you? If its about being "late," you can decide to trust your body a...
What Are the Signs?
Labor & Delivery · Life & Relationships · Books & Guides ... But what are the signs of being ready Just curious so I can start to look for those ...
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- When my now 4 year old potty trained, he still wet his overnight pull up at night but was trained during the day time. Girls areusually quicker to train than boys and ...
- I would think you would want her trained before the other one arrives. But she sounds ready. Night is harder and some do not stay dry for a long time after. But I had ...
- It sounds like your daughter is ready - those are the signs - awareness of when the events occur. And usually the kids that don't like wet diapers are easier to potty...
Inducing Labor?
I don't feel signs of giving labor any time soon. My first daughter came right on her due date (7yrs ago) and my son was 2 weeks early (6 yrs ago). ...
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- I was induced, but not until 3 days after my due date. The dr. should be able to tell by ultrasound how your placenta looks and if the baby has passed meconium (poop)....
- I would wait it out. You are seeing the doc every week now and if you go past your due date you most likely will go in a few days a week. They would/should give you ...
- M., I didn't see it said anywhere in the posts, and I have to appologize to anyone upfront if what I'm about to say offends anyone, but when I was pregnant with my ...
