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Asked by J.K. from Phoenix
on December 24, 2006
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ok what do contractions feel like. right now i have been feeling like i am on my period but the thing is a little sharper. i tryed sitting with my legs up or turn in a...
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- To put it realllly simply... is your belly getting hard when you have these cramps? If your belly gets hard, and it happens regularly and stays regular, or increases.....
- What you are describing sounds like contractions, if they come and go with free of pain in between that is contractions, you should not let them get as close as 7 mins...
- If you are a 34 weeks, most likely you have an irritable uterus...Have a large glass of water and lay on your left side, this helps increase blood flow to the uterus, ...
I Don't Know What to Do
Asked by S.M. from Cincinnati
on March 23, 2009
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You ladies have given me alot of good advice in the past so I figured this one deserved your insight too. I went to the dr today I am 29 weeks pregnant and have been i...
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- It is my opinion that you should follow the doctors advice and rest. Your baby is important. How would you feel if you lost the baby due to overdoing at work? I would...
- You cannot be fired for being pregnant and taking a medically necessary leave. I understand that if you have a doctors note, you are still entitled to your 12 weeks p...
- I worked at a fast food restaurant once, and broke my arm (not at work). I went and talked to the manager and told him I needed some time off, and they kept me on the...
3Rd Time Moms Out There
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on March 22, 2008
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I am currently pregnant with our third son. I have been having braxton hicks contractions during the day pretty normally now for a few weeks which is nothing I am wor...
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- I am pregnant with #5 and I experiences a lot of Contraction with my babies. I also had a lot of leg cramps so my midwife suggested I take liquid calcium because a la...
- My third came so much quicker, and earlier (3 weeks). I think with every pregnancy your body becomes more used to "what it is supposed to do" and prepares yourself a ...
- Well I would call the doctor's office and let them know whats going on. Its always a good thing to do. to me it sounds like dehydration.....lots of fluids might put a ...
40.1 Weeks Pregnant and Absolutley Miserable!
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on November 26, 2008
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Good Morning ladies! Well, another night has come and gone for me:( I am 40 weeks and 1 day over due with my 2nd little girl. I really thought for sure she would be he...
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- What a little turkey....LOL. Well, I do remember being SO uncomfortable, but that usually was a sign that she was coming in a couple of days. The fact that you are ...
- Dear B.: All of your discomfort has not been for nothing. I predict that you will have the fastest and easiest delivery ever! I was just about to go to the hospital...
- I feel for you! I was due 11th October this year and had my last midwife appt set up for the 13th. I thought that was really optimistic - my oldest daughter was born a...
38 Weeks Pregnant
Asked by J.L. from Kansas City
on August 10, 2009
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I am 38 weeks pregnant this week and was looking for advice or stories. I delivered my son at 38 weeks and everything went just fine. My water broke at work and we wen...
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- Good Morning J., Congratulations on your upcoming new little Princess. Not all 2nd children come quicker, just seems that way at times. When your contractions start co...
- Hi J.! I never understand why people have to tell pregnant women horror stories...as if we don't have enough to worry about!! I am with the poster's that have sa...
- To speed along labor or to begin labor, like, tomorrow.... pour some castor oil into a glass of your favorite drink. It is pretty stout but it worked for me. Drink i...
Labor?
Asked by E.O. from San Francisco
on December 16, 2008
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I'm 36 and pregnant for the 2nd time 8 years later. I had was induced with my son cause my blood pressure was high so never felt real contractions until the patosin k...
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- This sounds like labor to me (My youngest is 2 months, so it's still pretty fresh in my mind) See if the contractions get closer together or if they go away. If you ...
- Hi E.- You could be in labor. It's about that time if you are 36 weeks. My sister gave birth between 34 & 36 weeks (I can't quite remember) and her babies are just fi...
- It is normal. I felt them on and off for a couple of weeks before I had my daughter. I thought that I was really getting somewhere and when they checked me I had not...
How Much Longer??!!
Asked by J.T. from Knoxville
on April 24, 2007
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I am now 37 weeks pregnant with our second child. This is the same week during pregnancy that I gave birth to my daughter who is almost 3yo. I was on brethine every ...
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- http://www.lifepassages.net/NaturalInduction.html PINEAPPLE!!!!! :P
- With my son they stopped labor and he ended up coming one week later than the due date. With my daughter I was given brethine twice and she had to be induced. For so...
- NO! NO pineapple! I was dilated 3 cm for 2wks, went in and was 4cm, then saw that website and ate a whole pineapple a few days later and was 2 1/2cm the next day! I...
Early Induction with No Medical Reason
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on January 6, 2007
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At my last appt-last week-my doctor did the usual check-up (37 weeks). She then announced that she would like to have me induced at 39 weeks-which is now in ten days!...
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- Alot of the time if the doctor is not going to be avalibable on your due date or if the baby is getting to big they will schedule an induction prior to the due date. ...
- Hello J.! I was induced with Petocin at 38 weeks for no medical reason and everything came out fine (my doctor was moving to Washington the day after she induced me)....
- Unfortunately, some OBs like to induce their patients so they are not bothered by deliveries at night or on weekends. They want to deliver babies on their schedule. ...
Needing Some Reassurance When It Comes to Contractions and Dialating
Asked by J.R. from St. Louis
on March 30, 2008
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OK here is my dilemma I am 36 weeks pregnant I have been dialated at a 3 almost a 4 since i was 35 and 3/4 weeks pregnant. I just lost my plug yesterday and my doctor ...
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- Contractions do not have to be painful. You will feel your stomach hardening then gradually becoming softer. I have had 3 boys and each labor was very different. With ...
- If you didn't feel the contractions til the very end with your last one, you may be one of the lucky ones that has virtually pain-free labors. 3-4 cm with doc 2 1/2 h...
- I think that everyone is different. . . Had my first LO about a year ago . . . The day I lost my plug, my water broke about 12 hours later and 4 hours after I gave bir...
New Baby on the Way in April
Asked by J.G. from Philadelphia
on February 28, 2007
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Good morning, I'm brand new here and very excited I found this site! I have an almost 9 year old daughter and am expecting baby number 2 in August. I had a very long...
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- Hi J., Congrats and best of luck. First and most important check with the hospital and also see if there are child birth classes for sibling presence. Alot of hospital...
- Congratulations! I haven't been in the identical situation, however both my brothers were born at home and I was present for both. I was only 6 with the first one bu...
- I don't think it is such a good idea because if something goes wrong and she leaves, she will know that something is wrong and it could upset her. You don't want to ha...
