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Inducing Labor
My dr suggested at 38 weeks they could "strip my membrane" to help induce ..... If your body isn't preparing on its own, stripping the membrane will NOT ...
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- I never got that done.... What happened with me was i got induced 5 days after my due date with the potocin and ened up getting a c section after like a day with the m...
- Yes, my membrane was stripped twice with my son. It was first done at thirty-eight weeks. I had prelabor (firm, noticeable Braxton Hicks contractions that would last a...
- No way! It could hurt! Your body isn't ready, your baby isn't ready. both of my children were inductions in the middle of my 40th week. Both times my Dr. did it be...
How Do I Induce My Own Labor
You can ask to have your doctor strip your membranes. ..... are going well so they have no reason to induce other than your own discomfort if you complain. ...
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- There's a whole list of things you can do at: http://www.bestdoulas.com/induction.pdf Since you have children, you can take them to the park and swing on a swing...
- after my due date came and went, the next evening i took a teaspoonful of castor oil and began labor several hours later. it was an easy labor, great delivery and hea...
- I am a doula and childbirth educator. If you aren't even at your due date, don't wear yourself out trying to bring on contractions. The average pregnancy length for ...
Advice on Labor Induction
Again, take all the advice in and make your own decision, but I recommend: ...... I'd go the route of having your OB strip the membranes first though... let ...
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- You're getting a TON of replies! :) Use what is best for you & your baby. I myself had my first baby induced, and will never, EVER recommend that to anyone. It was h...
- Take in all the advice, talk with your doctor, read what you can find....and then make the best decision for you. Every woman and every pregnancy are different. You ...
- As so many women have told you, there is usually no reason to be induced other than the convenience for your doctor. That's just practicing bad medicine. Your risk o...
Suggestions for 'Natural' Labor Induction
Hi L tell your friend to be patient Babies come when they are ready and trying to induce on her own could be dangerous Gentle walking is always good but do ...
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- My mom, 38 years ago, and a friend of mine used castor oil. The friend used it all 4 pregnancies-she made shakes with it. Good luck!
- Hi ~ All I know is I was overdue with my first(2 weeks) and I did everything ... it wasn't until I washed the floor on my hands and knees that I went into laber. I wen...
- Chiropractic adjustment, accupressure, massage, sex, nipple/clitoral stimulation, eating spicy foods, eating eggplant, drinking 2 ounces of castor oil every 2 hours is...
To Induce or Not to Induce
My friend had her doc strip her membranes with both of her kids and this .... Beth added this item : Your own mother (grandma to your babe) that you can ...
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- Please trust your body!!! It knows how to grow a baby and it knows when your baby has cooked long enough. It sounds like you've done the tests and everything is FINE...
- T. i was induced with my daughter a week before my due date because she was really big and my doctor was afraid to let me go any longer. I was induced on a monday and ...
- Hi T.! I am a labor doula and know how you feel! Many of my clients have gone through this. A few things you can do to bring on labor is nipple stimulation, sex, cu...
Labor Induction
Of course, letting your labor progress naturally is best for you and your baby .... My doctor tried to strip my membranes and all that to start labor..even ...
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- three of my four babies were inductions. they are 6, 4, 3 and 10 months. so these were using recent medical options. i did not have any problems at all! and by the tim...
- I was induced with my second child and the only bad side effect was the contractions were much much stronger and hurt very bad. I had an epidural put in place earlier ...
- I was induced with my first child but only because she was 2 weeks late...my doctor would not induce any earlier because of possible problems...I would think long and ...
Grand Mother Needs Help to Answer a Question & Get Some Advice
Not everyone has a bowel movement every day Your granddaughter should certainly be ..... Is It Ever Okay to Leave Your Kid in the Car at the Gas StationATM ...
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- Well I would say to push the fluids, like water and juice. Apple juice will cause diarrhea. Maybe some fresh fruits, some dried prunes or raisins, and apricots. Contac...
- B., there's an old recipe that I used when my boys were young and I still use it to this day.It is good for vomiting, diarrhea(or the opposite)My husband's grandma gav...
- We had these issues with my daughter and my niece. I would start by adding as much fiber as possible. Juice is not a good source of fiber, go for the actual fruit, not...
Stripping Membranes
Asked by T.M. from Albuquerque
on March 11, 2008
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I went to my midwife today and she mentioned we could strip my membranes on my next visit. I have been on bedrest since I was 34 weeks pregnant, and I will be 37 weeks...
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- I personally had a horrible experience when my membranes were stripped. Not only did it not work at all, but it was the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. I swe...
- I did it and it worked had healthy baby boy 1 week early
- Hi T., Stripping membrane should be a painless procedure. the idea is that the separation of membrane from the uterine wall, will cause a localized chemical reaction ...
Stripping the Membranes
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on February 26, 2009
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My doctor wants to strip my membranes next week. I'll be 40 weeks. Ok, does this hurt? I've heard that it does. My mother in law told me it hurt worse than the lab...
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- I had it done with my first child, and even though the doctor told me she was going to do it (I was being induced the next day) I didn't feel a thing. I did loose the...
- Hi N.! I just had this done last June, and it took 4 days after for me to go into labor. Does it hurt? It depends on how much your doctor does. My doctor really separa...
- Hi there. I had it done with my son. I can't say that it was comfortable by any means, but I didn't even cry. I said ouch a few times. The best way for me to descr...
Stripping the Membranes?
Asked by S.M. from Washington DC
on October 18, 2008
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Yesterday I went in and the doc said that she wants try strip my membranes next week to help move things along. The plan is that i have an ultrasound scheduled and if...
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- I have had it done with two of my pregnancies, and I hated it! It was really uncomfortable, but I had been on bedrest with both and was almost completely effaced, so t...
- What's the rush?!! :) When are you due?
- Hi S. my name is Neka I live about 15min or so from the base I have a 13-1/2, 7 &2yr old. I believe my membranes were stripped when I was pregnant w/ my son. From what...
