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Being Induced Tomorrow
Asked by J.C. from New York
on May 27, 2009
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I'm going to be induced tomorrow night if baby is a no show today.. Just wanted to hear some comparisons between natural labor and pitosin labor. I was also induced w...
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- Hi J. God bless you with a smooth delivery. There is really no need to compare. NO two births are the same. Just relax and know that you are in good hands, trusting ...
- hi J., I have to be honest and say that the pitocin is awful! I had it with my son and was in excruciating pain. I of course wanted the epidural so if that's someth...
- I was induced with all of my kids (at 36 weeks 2 days for both my single daughter and my twin boys). As long as you get an epidural, I didn't see how it was any worse...
Ideas to Induce Labor Safely?
Asked by S.C. from Seattle
on March 9, 2009
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I am due 3/6-3/11 according to my Dr. My lmp due date is 3/11. We have two boy's and the whole family is anxious to see this little girl. Any ideas to get things movin...
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- If you are really to go, many things can help... sex, nipple stimulation, fresh parsley, vigorous walking, etc. If you are not ready to go, then no matter what you try...
- Take 5 deep breaths (5 seconds in through the nose and 5 seconds out through the mouth--letting your abdomen rise and your ribs spread as much as possible). Then chil...
- Acupuncture and chiropractic! There are certain nerves and medians that correspond with the uterus. If you're in Lynnwood or Seattle let me know if you need any recomm...
Homeopathy/Caullophylum To Induce Labor?
Asked by S.L. from San Francisco
on September 5, 2008
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Hello,
I am 6 days past my due date and my OB is talking about inducing labor using pitocin if another week goes by. I just finished with 2 sessions of acupuncture th...
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- I was two weeks late with both my boys and had to be induced with pitocin, because I never even started labor AND my amniotic fluid had all leaked out with both boys. ...
- I was in the same situation as you are - the acupuncture helped, but did not totally induce. I tried some herbs that my acupuncturist gave me - don't know what they we...
- The good news is that your cramping is most likely contractions, labor. I personally tried everything from black cohosh and evening primrose to spicy food. I was induc...
Induction Didnt Take???
Asked by A.H. from Lima
on November 16, 2008
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I was induced on Friday November 14 at 6am and was on pitocin for 11 hours straight and all it did was make me have contractions. I didnt dialate anymore than I alread...
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- I was induced with my daughter and it didn't take. I wound up having to have a c-section, but that's because I was pre-eclamptic. My former sister in law had a failed ...
- I have never been induced....was scheduled for the doctor to break my water to induce but wasn't needed when the time came. I tried everything like you to go into labo...
- I was induced with my son four years ago. It didn't work. They finally decided to take him when he went into distress. The doctor said I would probably never have g...
2 Questions
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on July 23, 2007
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i want to know if anyone knows from personal experience if a bigger baby that's developed a week ahead of schedule comes earlier or about the same time as others or if...
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- Dont go by what the weight on the sono says. It is usually wrong one way or the other. One of mine was a pound heavy and one was a pound light. Unless you are havin...
- C., They usually will not induce befor 39 or 40 weeks because the lungs are the last thing to develop and you do not want a baby with a breathing problem. The size of ...
- Everyone is different. I'm 4'11 and about 130 lbs at 9 months pregnant, and I still had an 8.7 lbs baby (he was 4 days overdue, and also ahead of schedule). So, re...
My Doctor Wants to Induce Me a Week Early.
Asked by L.S. from New York
on June 8, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My doctor wants to induce me a week early, I was all for it at the time we spoke about it, but after doing some research I am having second thoughts. My do...
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- I was induced 1 day early because the sonograms were showing that the baby was gaining weight very quickly and the doctors, knowing that I wanted to do a vaginal birth...
- Just because your first was nine days early does not mean thhis one will be. If you live very far from a hospital and you are really worried you would not make it,...
- I was induced with my first because for some reason they measured my baby and thought that she was 10lbs at 36weeks. They suggested that I have a c section but I was ...
Need an OB/GYN Who Will Induce at 37 Weeks Due to Big Babies!
Asked by S.W. from Phoenix
on February 10, 2009
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Hi. My 1st son was born 6 weeks early, and weighed 6 lbs 12 oz, which would have put him at 10 1/2 lbs if gone to term. My second was 2 weeks and 5 days early, and we...
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- Hi S., I can't help with the OB/GYN, but just wanted to let you know I understand about the big babies! I always laugh when I hear a mom say she had a "big" baby and ...
- Hi S.! My boys weren't quite as large as yours but I had c-sections at 38 weeks and mine were healthy as well. My first son was 9.5 and my second was 8.13. Also my ...
- S.- unfortunately this may not be your physician so much as it may be the hospital protocol...i know at the hospital where i work in labor and delivery physicians can...
Concerned over Friends Choice
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on January 8, 2009
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A woman who's kids I watch is having her fourth c-section soon. Her baby is not due until the second week of February. Her doctor planned her c-section the week prio...
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- Just read this question...just one more thought, I did not read the responses so sorry if I repeat someone. Find the info on the internet, print it and leave it wit...
- Send her a link to that news thing, and then leave it alone. At least then you will have the peace of mind that you tried, but the choice is still hers. Just pray that...
- You are a great friend to be concerned for her baby but I have learned over my years that when someone like your friend has their minds made up there is nothing you ca...
Fetal Demise
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on November 28, 2008
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I need help making a horrible decision. On Wednesday, I went in for my 20 week prenatal visit to discover that my baby had died. Now I have to decide if I want to indu...
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- Hello A., I am sorry that I don't have any advice or words of wisdom for you. I just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers as you go through this most challeng...
- A., Your loss is probably more than I can imagine. I have a very close friend who had a baby die at 40 weeks gestation. She opted for a c section. I think it's s...
- I am so sorry for your loss! May God Bless you and yours!
Past My Due Date - HELP
Asked by R.A. from New York
on May 19, 2008
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I am 2 days past my due date and could possibly be pregnant for another 2 weeks. I am looking for ways of encouraging my soon to be son to come out. I tried caster o...
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- Hi R., I was 9 days late with my son. And for a first time mom that's a LONG time! I'm not an expert, but what actually worked for me was a stretch that my chiropr...
- When I was pregnant and went for a massage- the masseuse avoided a certain spot on my ankles/heel area b/c she said it made labor come on. I asked my obgyn about it a...
- Hi R., Congratulations!!! When I was pregnant I went for a Mommy Massage and went into labor the next day. The woman doing the massage knew that I was in the safe zon...
