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Inducing Labor
BTW "stripping your membranes" is very different than breaking the bag of waters or "rupturing your membranes". Rupturing membranes is a very serious ...
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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...
Natural Birthing Experience at Baylor Hospital-Dallas
22 Apr 2009 ... Since you're thinking about Baylor, I have no idea who your physician or ..... strip your own membranes · Natural Childbirth Educator ...
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- V., I'm sure you will be getting a lot of responses about the hospital vs birthing center. I have not been to either. But what I wanted to say is talk with your doc...
- My friend works in L&D. Baylor is suppose to be good with natural labors but I believe they require you to be on a monitor for something like 20 min every hour so the...
- I delivered two children via natural childbirth at Baylor. If you decide to go to Baylor versus BWC, I would highly recommend you use a doula. Dr. Audrey Graham deli...
Membrane Sweeping
It's definitely not comfortable to have your membranes stripped, but you can always tell the doctor to stop if it's too much. It can start labor if you are ...
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- Hi LeAnn, Any reason they want to sweep your membranes *before* 40 weeks? You'll be maybe 38 weeks pregnant when they do this... any reason for fiddling w/ Mother...
- I had this done with my son. I didn't even know they did it until he all ready had. Yes, it CAN start labor, but it doesn't always happen in all women. I didn't lose m...
- Hi L.. My Dr did that when i was 37 weeks and my Daughter was very healthy. she was Born 2 days later. it was a lil bit uncomfortable but not that bad at all. Good luc...
Pre-labor Dilation?
If things haven't started by the time you get to your due date, maybe your care provider will strip your membranes and at least you'll know things should ...
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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 ...
Castor Oil - Has Anyone Tried It to Induce Their Labor?
so i say, try not to take the castor oil, and just be patient because it hasn't been a week since your membranes were stripped. hope that helps! ...
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- Go get a labor inducing massage and an adjustment from the chiropractor. That worked for me twice. My water broke at home that very night a week before my due date. ...
- I did castor oil, hated it! Severe cramping and horrible diarrhea. Not worth it. You are on your second pregnancy, why won't your doctor induce you? Most OB's will ind...
- I don't have any comment about castor oil, just don't know anything about it, but I used to be a massage therapist and can give you some pointers to possibly help. (A...
Non-Medicated Delivery with Induction
I know you've already had your appointment by this point, but did your doctor suggest "stripping your membranes"? I was in your same boat last year, ...
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- Congrats on the new little man in your life! I had my second child two weeks ago and chose a low dose epidural - I highly recommend. It is safer for baby and you are...
- i had a non-medicated delivery but not an induction. anyways, i thought of it this way... the pain will be over ... this too shall pass... i can do this... good luc...
- I've heard that it's incredibly painful... can't even find words for it. My contractions were double as strong with an induction as normal. I felt them through my ep...
Did My Water Break?
It is extremely important that if your water is broken that you deliver within 24 hours of rupture of membranes foe the safety of your baby. ...
Inducing Labor
We tried stripping my membrane and that didn't work. ... I believe it is totally your *informed* choice. Are you clear why your doc is pressuring you? ...
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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...
Overdue/labor Induction
Be a little persistant with your Dr.- my Dr. was overbooked for inductions and wasn't available until I would be 3 weeks .... Stripping of Membranes Advice! ...
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- I had my daughter last July and she was 3 days late, my doctor had me do a non stress test to make sure everthing was okay, and they would schedule an induction if the...
- Hi L., I went 5 days late with my first son and they did a stress test on me. The baby was fine so they just let me go. If the baby is fine I wouldn't let them indu...
- Hi L. - They let a friend of mine go about 2 weeks; but I think it all depends on how big the doctor thinks your baby is, how long they will let you go. Good Luck! J.
Evicting Baby!
I am not a big fan of stripping membranes or inducing with pitossin unless there is a good reason. Remember that you haven't even hit term yet and your baby ...
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- An experienced OB nurse could probably elaborate on these ideas I have heard of: Rubbing and pinching your nipples very hard and for a long time. I guess it get your ...
- Have a cleaning fit and buy a new maternity bra! LOL!. My first was three weeks early, I decided to change the bedroom around and clean out all the drawers and that...
- Why would you try to force your baby boy out when he's not ready? My daughter was born 8 days late--and though the doctor guessed she was about 6 lbs at 35 weeks (I fr...
