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"Stripping the Membranes" to Start Labor
Asked by C.K. from Minneapolis
on January 5, 2009
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My son just turned 1 year old, and I have been reflecting back on my labor & delivery. I have a few questions about "stripping the membranes" (also sometimes called "...
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- I had my membranes stripped with my first son, but I was 2 weeks late. Even with sex and other things I tried to get labor started, it never did. I had to be induced w...
- Usually stripping membranes doesn't induce labor because it isn't the natural order of things. Naturally the baby would release a hormone that begins contractions and...
- I had it done with both of my kids. It put me into labor with my second but not with my first. And my water didn't break they had to break it for me. I think no mat...
Inducing Labor
Asked by M.B. from Tampa
on June 30, 2009
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My dr suggested at 38 weeks they could "strip my membrane" to help induce labor. Has anyone ever done this? My husband and think we should do it, what can it hurt? O...
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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...
Membrane Stripping
Asked by A.C. from Dayton
on June 30, 2009
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I had an appointment with my midwife today and she suggested that next week they strip my membranes. I'm currently 38 weeks. I looked it up online and feel I know what...
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- I had this done twice - once at 40 weeks and once at 41 weeks - it didn't work at all and I ended up being induced at 42 weeks. It was uncomfortable and strange but n...
- Both my children the doctor stripped my membrane. With the second probably not so necessary as I was sort of already in labor. Not comfy. Sort of a not-so-pleasant ...
- it doesn't really work unless you are already starting into labor anyway....... don't do it this early. and don't induce labor just because you/they are impatient to g...
Breastpump Accessories
Asked by L.H. from Denver
on March 20, 2008
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hi, i have a medela pump in style that is missing some of the accessories/parts, i.e., tubing, breastshields, container, membrane, valve, container stand,etc. would a...
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- Go to Bosom Buddies right off of County Line and Yosemite in the little mall across the street from Barnes & Noble. They will have everything you need. All you need ...
- I order all of my breastpump stuff online because it is MUCH cheaper. I've used the following company in the past and they've had very good customer service http:/...
- I believe that you can order individual parts from the Medela website. They probably also have an 800 number where you could get answers about what you need.
Preemie Again?
Asked by B.H. from St. Cloud
on June 7, 2009
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Baby #1 was a preemie due to premature rupture of membranes at 31 weeks. I must ahve had a high leak because it leaked for at least five days before a small gush that ...
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- Congrats on your new pregnancy. Having 1 preemie does not mean any other babies will be premature. I had babies born at (in order) 23 wks, 34 wks, 26 wks, (then m/c ...
- Congrats! My 1st was born at 34 weeks (5lb 14 oz) to to premature rupture of the membranes and they don't know why. Labor was 16 hours from rupture to birth. She is...
- I'm not sure what your chances are of delivering early this time, as I'm not sure what caused it the first time. However, if you are interested in natural ways to hel...
Ruptured Membrane (Water Broke)
Asked by K.F. from Milwaukee
on April 9, 2009
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Hi-
This is actually a request for one of my closest friends. She is pregnant with twins, and two weeks ago (at 21 weeks) one of her waters ruptured. It sounds like ...
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- I personally don't have any response my 1st DD my membranes ruptured at 34 weeks but I delivered, and she spent 9 days in the NICU. Please try the website: www.shar...
- My water broke and resealed at 30 weeks. It took two weeks to get the fluid levels back to the right level, but it all worked out great. However, if her water is gon...
- K., This can turn out well. I have known two people that this happened to and both gave birth to babies who ended up fine in the end. It's a long uphill battle, h...
What Medela Spare Parts to Buy?
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on March 16, 2009
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I am moving overseas and want to buy spare parts for my Medela InStyle pump just in case I need them and they aren't available for sale in my new country. Any advice ...
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- These days you can get just about anything on ebay (even new parts)with shipping all over the world. I would check and see if spare parts are available and maybe buy ...
- I believe that the membranes need to be replaced every 3 months. I would also buy spare tubing and a set or two of the little yellow pieces that the membranes snap ont...
- I've bought spare parts on ebay and on this website: http://mybreastpump.com/medelareplacementpartspage.html I had the pump in style. I do have to say I needed spa...
Stripping the Membranes
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on February 26, 2009
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My doctor wants to strip my membranes next week. I'll be 40 weeks. Ok, does this hurt? I've heard that it does. My mother in law told me it hurt worse than the lab...
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- I had it done with my first child, and even though the doctor told me she was going to do it (I was being induced the next day) I didn't feel a thing. I did loose the...
- Hi N.! I just had this done last June, and it took 4 days after for me to go into labor. Does it hurt? It depends on how much your doctor does. My doctor really separa...
- Hi there. I had it done with my son. I can't say that it was comfortable by any means, but I didn't even cry. I said ouch a few times. The best way for me to descr...
Stripping the Membranes
Asked by K.M. from Colorado Springs
on July 30, 2008
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Has anybody ever had their membranes "stipped" to bring on labor? I have heard it hurts, but I want to know
1. Does it work?
2. Has any one experienced any complic...
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- Yes I have had this done a couple times. It has worked but took different amounts of time to work each time. I did not have any complications or infections with mine, ...
- Hi K., I had it done when I was 38 weeks pregnant with my son. It was a bit uncomfortable, but not too bad. I went into labor the next day...I am a fan! Good luck!
- I had it done. It didn't hurt at all. And it worked. I was dialated to 3 cm when it was done and I was 37 1/2 weeks too. I went into labor 2 days later.
Stripping of Membranes Advice!
Asked by S.D. from Detroit
on December 9, 2008
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Hi mom's!!!
I am due to have my second baby on December 26th and my doctor said she can start stripping my membranes so that I am not in the hospital for x-mas. Ha...
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- S. It's been over 30 years ago but I had my membranes stripped for my second daughter. I had no luck what so ever. I ended up going almost a month over.She was due on...
- Due to a medical condition on my part, both of my daughters were induced. For the first one the doctor stripped my membranes the day before it was scheduled. The day...
- I have talked to MANY women who swear by the stripping. They say it started labor for them within 24 hours. My doctor has stripped my membranes 4 times (and each tim...
