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The Onset of Labor
I was only in labor for 3 hours from the time they broke my water to the final push, .... signs of labor mucus plug · the first signs of labor ...
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- it is different for everyone. My broke and it poured out but I had not had a single contraction. Others they break it on the delivery table. When it gets to that point...
- Hi B.! When I was pregnant with my son ( now 20 months), my water broke but it took me a few hours to realize it. That night I was up every two hours using the bathr...
- Hi there B.! I just wanted to let you know, that you will deffinetly know when you water brakes. It is a big gush of what feels like water. It feels like you peed yo...
Soflt Stools Before Labor?
Sometimes, this could be a sign of labor coming on. .... Since this is the first time you are logging in to Mamapedia with Facebook Connect, please provide ...
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- Sometimes, this could be a sign of labor coming on. Your body will try to clean itself out - so to say- before you go into labor. How long it lasts is different. For...
- I too am 37 weeks. I am 1cm and 60%. I started having some loose stools two days ago. Yesterday and so far today, I'm having a lot more "crampy" feelings and some l...
- Hi K., I had loose stools starting at 37 weeks and it lasted until I gave birth at 39 weeks. I was 4 cm dilated and 90% effaced for those 2 weeks as well. Best...
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 ...
Braxton Hicks Contractions or Preterm Labor?
With my first I was having contractions (thought they were Braxton Hicks) for about ... It's good that you aren't having any other signs of preterm labor. ...
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- I had braxton hicks contractions throughout my last pregnancy. In the end, I almost didn't make it to the hospital to deliver my baby. A few more red lights and I wo...
- I would definitely call your doctor. I started have Braxton Hick at 6 weeks that were so severe I had to pull over while driving. My doctor said that they don't call...
- I had braxton Hicks with my 3rd child. I drank a couple of glasses of water and then laid on my left side for a half hour. They seemed to go away until i was 17 day...
When Did Labor Start After Stopping 17P And/or Procardia (Nifedipine)?
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- Hi D. ~ There's no way to know how soon someone will go into labor after starting their meds. Everyone's different. I've seen women have all kinds of pre-term labor...
- hey D. congrat on the new baby on the way.i went in to labor two five day with all four of mine after stopping meds all four of my girl were early 32 33 34 and 36 wee...
- It completely depends on the circumstances. I was dx'd with pre-term contraxs during one of my pregnancies but didn't end up having the baby until 40wks...turns out...
Ways to Naturally Induce Labor to Avoid 2Nd C Section
Sep 18, 2009 ... Hi i have three kids the first two i had to be induced and were four .... if you get to 42 weeks and still have no signs of labor and the ...
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- i would avoid vaginal exams entirely! therefore not putting you on a time schedule, it is quite common to not be dilating yet, you're not due! relax and enjoy this l...
- Please be careful with trying to induce labor after a C-section. There is a reason your doctor won't do it. It's dangerous. What was the reason for your prior C...
- Hi N., All I did was walking and have sex with my husband to induce labor.
Mucous Plug
Were you induced the first time? My Plug did the same thing for a week but then .... Signs of Labor Before the Big Day? Yes? No? Yesterday Was My 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...
Need Help with Some Symptoms I Am Having at 37 Weeks!!!
Sounds like the start of labor - contact your care provider - but don't panic... labor, especially for first time moms, takes hours (at least!). ...
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- Call your doctor!! I'm not sure, but I think I had heard the one time that your pubic bone is in two pieces and it moves a little to let the baby's head drop. So that ...
- I would make a phone call to your doctor. Good luck. :)
- I am not an expert and I also didn't labor because of breech position but some women experience bowel issues/diarrhea prior to labor. You are at term so you can delive...
Pressure
However, with my first one it was a sign of preterm labor so it might not be a bad idea just to doulbe check with your doctor. Good luck and congratulations ...
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- Sounds normal to me. I had lots of pressure all over the place toward the end of all of my pregnancies. My last one was the worst. Lots of pubic pressure and round ...
- oh honey...i'm right there with you! i'm at 38 weeks right now and i can promise the pressure will only get more noticeable! everyone tells me "oh you're all baby!" wh...
- I started feeling this way at 36 wks too. It just means that the baby is really low and you close to delivering. I delivered at 40 wks and so I guess I felt that way...
Braxton Hicks Contractions
If you start showing any signs of pre-term labor then you should definitely .... Since this is the first time you are logging in to Mamapedia with Facebook ...
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- I am due at the same time as you, with a girl as well. I have a lot of contractions everyday. I was even having a contraction during the ultrasound at 18 weeks. I w...
- Also pregnant with my second, 25 weeks and also due in June, I also have been having Braxton Hicks contractions since about week 20. I am planning on discussing them ...
- Totally normal. That is what I was told with all three of mine. I started feeling them in various stregths at about fifteen weeks. I would still talk to your mw whe...
