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Induced Labor
In both cases, I had already dilated to 2 and 3cm and was mostly effaced. If your cervix isn't ready, induction is more likely to be more painful and more ...
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- Here is what I found with my labor and delivery experiences. My first was induced. I went to the hospital scared to death of pitocin because of the horror stories I ...
- Do not freak out, as with anything baby/labor related it is up to the individual, being induced doesn't mean it is going to be worse or better than a natural birth, it...
- I was induced with my one and only because I was 9 days overdue. I was in labor for 8 hours, pushed 22 minutes, and that was it. I didn't use any painkillers. I was...
Contraception
Your OB-GYN inserts the device and checks it when you get your pap each year. .... abnormal menstration · your cervix is dilating ...
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- Hi Mollie, I have had the esure contraceptive since 2003 and I have not had 1 problem, the procedure was simple, there was no pain and I was on my home after 1 hour of...
- My husband had a vascetomy in November. He was reluctant at first, but afterwards admitted it was easy and very little discomfort. You've been in the hospital giving b...
- Mollie, My husband got a vasectomy and it is awesome. Just be sure he's shooting blanks before not using any other contraception.
Mirena IUD Insertion Experience
Randi K commented 5 hours ago. How Much Do You Tip Your Nanny/Daycare for the Holidays? ... your cervix is dilating · iud removed ...
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- Insertion was not a big deal. I do not remember any pain. As I recall it was the removal that was more uncomfortable, a bit of spotting, etc.
- I had a sharp "cramp" it disipated quickly, I was lightly crampy for a few hours, the ease of mind it gives is worth it though!
- P.- I had the Mirena IUD after I had my second daughter. I was nervous about it too!! However, when they inserted it, I felt a small pinch and it was over. It was t...
Advice About Induction
So far, the doctor has said I am not dilated at all. ... So he had to push a catheter into my cervix to start opening it up, and he doubled the dose. .... If you want to email me sometime before your scheduled for induction and you'd ...
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- Looks like you've gotten a lot of advice. I am 30 weeks with my second right now. I think you should keep the induction date just in case, but walk as much as you ...
- Hi, J.. I sure feel for you. I don't know what to tell you to do. I told my doctor I didn't want induced, and asked her if they would necessarily do it if I were a ...
- Hi Jen, I was induced with all three of my kids. I was induced at 41weeks, 2 days with my daughter, 40 weeks,4 days with my first son, and 39 weeks with my second s...
Disgusting Question, sorry:S
The cervix expels this mucus discharge and begins to dilate as you approach the ninth month of your pregnancy. The mucus discharge may come out in the form ...
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- I think bloating is very normal. And the discharge may be normal too, depending on what it is. Is it brown, red or pink? Is is kindof milky? Does it smell really b...
- Every pregnancy is more fun then the last, lol I hated pregnancy and am so glad that its over for me... It is normal and just have your doctor check it out at your nex...
- Hey Cara, If you have any concerns with your pregnancy you should call your doctor as soon as possible and see if they think they need to see you. When I was pregnan...
Inducing Labor
If your cervix hasnt thinned out, they take a quarter of a pill of misoprostol and insert it into ... Vaginal prostaglandin gel - to help dilate the cervix. ...
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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...
Membrane Stripping
At my appointment this morning I was only 1cm dilated and Im due in 2 days ... had to give me the intracervix meds to help me dilate before they would look ...
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- My doctor just went right to breaking my water and it wasn't painful at all and it ensured delivery that day. I hear membrane stripping is pretty uncomfortable.
- The more active you are upright the more gravity will work for you. I didn't have this done, but I ended up nesting the day I went to the hospital. I realiezed I was...
- first off congrats on baby number 1. I know it will sound a little weird, but get a pedicure... there is a trigger point just beside your achillies tendon that i have ...
Castor Oil - Has Anyone Tried It to Induce Their Labor?
At that time I was a good 3cm dilated and 60% effaced. ... is a good way to coax your body into contracting which in turn will dialate and thin your cervix. ...
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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...
Placenta Previa
Unfortunately for your friend, placenta previa is a circumstance in which you must section ...... If the placenta covers the cervix as the cervix dilates, ...
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- S., If the placenta previa does not migrate up into the uterus, your friend will have to have a c-setion. I know that is scary, but by not having it, she puts her lif...
- I have an 8 month old daughter (born in November 2007) and I was also diagnosed with this early on in my pregnancy even in the 2nd trimester. My Dr did not seem conce...
- Do NOT deliver the baby at home! I am an OB delivery nurse so I have some first hand experience with this condition. As much as your friend may be terrified of a c-sec...
