Contraction in 40 weeks : why do people ask questions like: am i prego? i have unprotected sex all the time an i've missed my period 4 months in a row, what do i do or i spilled boiling water all over my dog, now he won't walk, is he ok? or my car is making this crazy noise, is it broke? how about this one.. i'm having contractions and i'm 40 weeks pregnant, could i be having a baby?? my word, i can't answer these and most of the time you need professional help from someone who can SEE what's goin on get offffff th

Contraction in 40 weeks : took castor oil at 3pm yesterday and i had to run to the bathroom like 3 times && had really bad diarrhea && was having contractions since i took it. Then at like 11:40pm lat night i went in the bathroom again & i only went a little bit but i was having really bad cramps i wiped after i pee'd and there was blood from my vagina (bloody show) im guessing. So i went to the hospital at 12am and i was having contractions and i told her i was bleeding so she checked me to see if i had dilated any bu

Contraction in 40 weeks : i took castor oil at 3pm yesterday and i had to run to the bathroom like 3 times && had really bad diarrhea && was having contractions since i took it. Then at like 11:40pm lat night i went in the bathroom again & i only went a little bit but i was having really bad cramps i wiped after i pee'd and there was blood from my vagina (bloody show) im guessing. So i went to the hospital at 12am and i was having contractions and i told her i was bleeding so she checked me to see if i had dilated any

Contraction in 40 weeks : i took castor oil at 3pm and i had to run to the bathroom like 3 times && had really bad diarrhea && was having contractions since i took it. Then at like 11:40pm i went in the bathroom again & i only went a little bit but i was having really bad cramps i wiped after i pee'd and there was blood from my vagina (bloody show) im guessing. So i went to the hospital at 12am and i was having contractions and i told her i was bleeding so she checked me to see if i had dilated any but i was still 2cm

Contraction in 40 weeks : I am 40 weeks pregnant with my first child and when I am induced on Thursday I will be 4 days past my due date. What can I expect when I am induced? I know they will give me an IV to jump start my contractions but I am veryy nervous about this, will I start to feel them almost immeditely? And how much pain do they let you go through before giving you an epidural? If anyone can walk me through the process just to ease my mind I would really appreciate it!! And please no rude answers, I really h

Contraction in 40 weeks : I've heard both ways. Is it true that I shouldn't take baths anymore???? I am 40 weeks +3 days and last week was only dialated 1 cm and 75% effaced. I've had alot of bh contractions and baths usually are the only thing to make me feel better, its just soothing to lie on my side in warm (not HOT water) . I usually put epsome salt in it since I have so much swelling.

Contraction in 40 weeks : I am 40 weeks pregnant today, and I have been having some really uncomfortable back pain that starts and stop..... not consistent enough for me to time, but when they do come, they are really painful, some what like menstrual cramps. Does this mean I'm in labor?? I know contractions normally start in your back, but is this really a true sign that I'm in labor?? Plz help.... Thank for your advice!!

Contraction in 40 weeks : I am 40 weeks and 2 days pregnant...I started having some irregular contractions low in my back that wrap around my waist and somewhat down my top thighs...then also when it happens I get huge gob's of mucus plug streaked with brown coming out....I'm going nuts will this child come out soon?????

Contraction in 40 weeks : Baby's head is not even fully engaged. Last week I had irregular contractions only for them to stop. Having twinges today though and a weird sensation down below. Is it normal for the babies head to not be fully engaged? Is there anything I can do to move it down, I do not have a birthing ball though as my cousin recommended that to me. Also what will happen if the babys head is still not fully engaged by the time i go into labour? Also is there any other methods to bring on labour so far

Contraction in 40 weeks : I am 40 weeks pregnant, and today I've been having some pretty uncomfortable contractions, they started to get more frequent in the early evening. How do I know when I'm in labor? Because whats happening is that my uterus is hardening up and it hurts so bad that I need to squeeze my husbands hand, and sit still for about 1 min or so. And today I've been leaking milk from my breasts, more than I've ever leaked before. Is that a sign that I am going to be going into labor soon? Do I need to be i

Contraction in 40 weeks : My wife is 38 weeks +2days pregnant. She isn't dialated at all and only had a few Braxton Hick contractions. I know you can never predict when a baby is going to come, but I kinda get the feeling she is going to go past 40 weeks. What are the cons of chemically inducing labor and what are some ways to naturally give nature a push?

Contraction in 40 weeks : Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do to help the process. I am not even having hardly any contractions. I need some suggestions!

Contraction in 40 weeks : I am 38 w 1 d pregnant and I am sooo uncomfortable. I have suffered from braxton hicks contractions since I was 16 weeks pregnant and now they are so painful and uncomfortable. The BH will last for hours and be regular only to go away as fast as they came on. I dont sleep hardly at all anymore. Stealing a nap in the afternoon is basically all I get except for the on again off again 45 minute cycles I get at night due to the BH and being so uncomfortable. I had the flu this week, even though I

Contraction in 40 weeks : I'm 40 weeks and 5 days pregnant. I've been dilated at a 1 for 3 weeks now. I'm 100% effaced. I had an appointment today [just an hour ago] where my dr stripped my membranes... If I don't go into labor before Monday. I'm being induced Monday at 5:30am. She said they are going to give me a pill first & then 4 hours later if nothing is still happening they are going to give me pitocin. She said there is only a 50% chance that the induction will work... she said it might just make me have co

Contraction in 40 weeks : ok,so i'm 40 wks/4 days today.i've been having pretty strong false contractions going on 2 weeks now.i was told the last time i went in to labor and delievery with what they called false labor that i am deffinately 4+cm dilated, well over 50% efaced and the baby is at a -2 station,but my water hasn't broken and my contractions although when i am having them are very rough they say that they are not regular or hard enough to be considered active labor and to come back when they are.but i am con

Contraction in 40 weeks : Please help me as I am getting realy frustrated, two weeks ago i got cramps every ten mins for an hour, then went away, this continued on off for two days but never progressed. Was checked at Hospital no dialation.I then got totaly irregular cramps that have continued every day "period type" for an hour or less,then nothing.And get back ache,always. Last Friday had a pretty good show, loads of thick "snotty" like stuff when cleaning after toilet. Hospital asked me to come in but no contractio

Contraction in 40 weeks : I am 40 weeks pregnant, not due til March 31st. Just today I started to have really bad back pain as I was cleaning and walking around, It starts in the lower back just above the waist and shoots around to the stomach, I don't think they are contractions, then again I could be wrong..... has n e one experienced this pain b4?? Can you tell me what it means.... can labor be sooner than I think?? I have a doctor's appt. 2 morrow, should I be worried?? plz. help!! Thanks in advance:)

Contraction in 40 weeks : This is my third pregnancy and I am ready for this baby to come out. But I know he isn't ready yet. But anywyas. My doctor told me he was a big baby. My youngest right now was 3 weeks early and almost 9 pounds. So Im worried this baby will be bigger.... I haved been nesting for the past 2 weeks, having contractions but they never add up to anything. Do you think I will have this baby before my 40 week mark? And also what are ways to help safely induce labor naturally when the time comes?

Contraction in 40 weeks : What should I do if first I have 10 min. between two contractions, then 7 minutes between the next two, but then 9 minutes till the next one, but they are really painful and last about 35 seconds. (feels like terrible menstrual cramps). I was at the docs this morning, when they were coming only every 20-25 minutes and I was only 1cm dilated, and 80% effaced. Do they have to be exactly the same minutes apart from each other each time? I was induced with my first baby so I never had to go thr

Contraction in 40 weeks : Ok well I went into labor 2 days ago and my contractions were 4 min apart. I am only 1cm and 40% I lost my mucus plug 1 week ago. They went ahead and gave me a shot off steroids and IV fluids along with antibiotics. They can not give me the meds to stop labor cause I have a heart problem. With this all happening do you think that I will have my son soon and how long do you think it will be and what do you think that the problems and or issues with my son will be?

Contraction in 40 weeks : Ahhh.. I'm 40 weeks pregnant + 2 days... it was really depressing this weekend watching my due date go by... and still no baby! As of Friday.. I'm 100% effaced and only 1cm dilated. For the last month or two.. I've been having CRAZY BH contractions.. some of them make me double over.. but the past couple days... not many BH contractions... [This is my first child] Tell me your pregnant stories.. anyone else efface to 100% but hardly any dilation?: /

Contraction in 40 weeks : im 40 weeks plus 2 days pregnant,and for the past couple of hours been suffering from period type pains,these dont hurt all that much just uncomfortable,and my back has recently started to hurt.Fed up too so maybe im thinking every little twinge is contractions!!! eek x

Contraction in 40 weeks : I am 40 weeks and 3 days....the last two nights/evenings ive had BH contractions, period like cramping and just an overall feeling of blah. I also have increased mucousy discharge...(havent officially lost the plug yet)...can i be starting labor at night time and then it goes away? im so ready for this baby to be out! its my first...anyone else experienced this?

Contraction in 40 weeks : Happy easter! I am officially one day over my due date! I have noticed an increase this morning in discharge..but(tmi) its not watery...more mucousy but clear. I havent lost my mucous plug...and my baby girl has not dropped at all! I have BH contractions at night....is labor going to come on its own.????

Contraction in 40 weeks : I am over 80% effaced, full term (I'll be at 40 weeks in a few days), but I'm not dialating and my contractions are completley random. I'm ordinarily a very energetic person, but I'm always so tired, and therefore, miserable. I've continued to stay as active as possible throughout my pregnancy, though. Is the end in sight?

Contraction in 40 weeks : i am going to be 40 weeks pregnant tomorrow. and i am not sure if what i am feeling is contractions or not. the last time i went to the doctor he said i was only 1cm diliated and 85% effaced. and there was no change from the recent weeks. i have noticed myself having to get up more and use the bathroom, and i have felt constant tap in my lower area but not all the time just every once in a while. i dont know exactly what it is. but every once in a while my stomach will kinda of feel like its

Contraction in 40 weeks : i am 40 weeks today and two days ago i thought i lost my mucus plug, i saw some snot looking stuff in the toilet and had some mucusy discharge after...but it is now fluid and clear and i have to wear a pad to keep it from leaking through my pants. It isnt a continuous flow however, a little will squirt out here and i'll sit down and feel some come out or stand up and feel it. I did go to the doctor and they told me it was not amniotic fluid...but it has been about 2 days and hasnt stopped yet.

Contraction in 40 weeks : Im gonna be 40 weeks on the 23rd....Did you have increased vaginal discharge before labor?? I had membranes swept last tuesday and this passed tuesday! I lost my mucous plug a few weeks ago!! After the first sweep I had some bloody show lasted just til the end of the day...at this weeks sweep I bled a lot like a period....It went away before the day was over. Yesterday afternoon starting getting some cramping very light, with some brown mucous and brown small clots....and today... Ive been up

Contraction in 40 weeks : Did you try this?? I will be 40 weeks in 2 days, I'm going to try a small dose as Ive been dilating now to 3 cm and 85% effaced. With contractions about every 20 minutes for the passed weekish!! I dont need negative remarks....I just want experience??

Contraction in 40 weeks : I have had a rough pregnancy..been to the ER 13 times with gallbladder attacks and kidney infections..i have to take antibiotics everyday and was put on a low fat diet consisting of only 40 grams of fat a day..so because of all this i have only gained 8 pounds..i went to a doc appointment on monday and my doc checked me and i was 3 cm dialated and 75% efaced..after i left i noticed i was bleeding pretty heavily..so i waited until that night and went in and she said it was the bloody show (mucu

Contraction in 40 weeks : Ok so this has got to be my 100th question on pregnancy,lol All day today i have felt really sick and everytime i walk i get tons of pelvic pressure and a slight pain on the inside of my leg, i have been in and out of the washroom at least 50 times(no joke) and everytime i lay down i have really bad braxton hicks contractions. If i switch positions the uncomfortable feeling from the contraction goes away but only temorarily but then comes back, i have also had period like cramps and when i me

Contraction in 40 weeks : I had sweep thursday and was 2-3cm dilated had show etc.. had contractions last night but died down I have tried everything and once you have show you can't have sex is this true? I'm so fed up everytime I feel I'm going into labour it all stops and he such a big baby he weighed 7lb 7oz at 36 weeks scan, so around 9lb 7oz now but consultant thinks it okay to go another 10 days and have 10lb plus baby! What can I do!!!! I also have 2 year and 4 year old and getting soo tired, feel sorry for t

Contraction in 40 weeks : I just got back from my doctors because I thought my bag of waters were leaking. He did two tests and said one was positive but the more advanced one was negitive. He said I could have a small tear and its just not enough to show up on the advanced test. He told me I am 2cm dilated (three days ago I was only 1cm) and 50% effaced. He told me to check my temp at least 3 times a day because if it goes up they will induce me because of a possible infection (because of the leak), And to time contra

Contraction in 40 weeks : At 35 weeks pregnant I have began experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions (I never felt them b4) and significantly increased baby movement in my lower abdomen for 2-3 days. Could this be a sign of impending labor or just the regular process as you get closer to 40 weeks? I havent passed any sign of my mucus plug and now the BH which were strong for a couple days are/haved decreas(ed)ing in frequency and intensity. My baby movement is normal. I'm totally confused about what was happening or

Contraction in 40 weeks : I'm 40 weeks pregnant and I went to the hospital two nights ago with lower back pain and cramping, my contractions are 3 mins apart but my cervix hasen't soften up enough and i'm only dilated 1.50 centimeters what can I do to speed up the process up?

Contraction in 40 weeks : So, tommarow is my due date which makes it 40 weeks. At my last appointment I was only about 1cm. All week I have been cramping but no contractions. I tried walking and everything nothing seems to be working. Monday I have another appointment can I be induced. Does anyone think labor will start soon? What are your stories, advice, or anything. This is my first so I really don't know what to expect any information you have to offer would be wonderful. I don't want to go over my due date it bot

Contraction in 40 weeks : right now 38 weeks 5 days.i am already dilated 3-4 cm. and 40% efaced..i'm having regular contractions, every 5-10 min apart,,but they are not very intense at all,just slightly uncomfortable,,and my membranes are still in tact..i did lose the rest of my mucus plug today though..my husband said that a guy he works with's wife jsut had a baby about 2 months ago and that she didn't have not 1 really hard intense contraction at all during labor,and didn't even know she was in labor until she went

Contraction in 40 weeks : its only a little bit of blood.. but now my stomach is starting to hurt.. kinda like contractions

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Contraction in 40 weeks : i am 38 weeks and 4 days.i had my weekly app. yest. where my doc. checked me and also stripped my membranes.while checking me he told me that i was a very good 3+ dilated and that i deffinately would not last until the weekend,he was so confident that he sent a copy of my file to take to the hospital with me when i had to go.so i came home,and sure enough about 2-3 hours later my contractions started,,they were 5 min apart, and very intense,so we drove 45 min. to our naval hospital.(hubby in n

Contraction in 40 weeks : Ok, I know this is going to seem silly, since I am going to the doctor tommorrow anyway as I am past my due date and plan on asking this to him (I go 2x a week, mind you) but I wanted to see if anyone else happened to have this happen to them.... So yesterday I woke up with contractions, I've been having strong Braxton Hicks for the better part of the last month to the point I thought that they were real, so I ignored the first few.. (just to be sure they were real) until I noticed that they

Contraction in 40 weeks : 40 weeks pregnant had a membrane sweep today, lost some mucus plug and been having mild to medium contractions every 5-10 minutes for the past hour and a half lasting bout 30 seconds due to be sectioned on thursday, any ideas how long and is this definatly labour, thanks x had 2 previous labours but was induced with the needle so never experienced the build up got a bit stronger, closer together and longer, then when i got up this morning after a few hours sleep very irregular, think i will j

Contraction in 40 weeks : my sister in law is 40 weeks pregnant, she went to the doctors 2 weeks ago and they said the babys head was 3 quatres of the way engaged, since then all she has had is pelvic pressure and back pain, no contractions or waters breaking. from experiencess does anyone think she will come soon, or will she have to be induced? thanks

Contraction in 40 weeks : Im 40 weeks today, but had contractions on friday but disappeared after 5 hours!! i had a membrane sweep yesterday but does this work and how long after did you go in to labour??? by the way this is my second.

Contraction in 40 weeks : it wasnt contractions i dont think because it was constant like a stomach ache, and my belly felt hard where the baby was.. i couldnt get comftable.. has anyone else had this?

Contraction in 40 weeks : Any ideas? I'm 2 days overdue. No contractions besides painless BH. I just started sweating and was sort of dizzy and my hands were shaking. It lasted about 20 minutes.

Contraction in 40 weeks : Im 40 weeks 2 days pregnant. As of last week I was 80% effaced, the baby's head is "very low," and 1cm dilated. I have been having Braxton Hicks contractions for months, and they always occur as just a hardening of my stomach, mostly up high, with maybe a bit of pressure, but no pain or real discomfort. I have never had a "real" contraction with pain or cramping. Last night, I was awoken by a contraction unlike anything I've felt. I was leaning on my back (by accident) and I woke up to an I

Contraction in 40 weeks : Hi all,can i just have some advice,im 40 weeks pregnant and the baby is laying in back to back position its causing some painful braxton hicks contractions and lower back pain.Im suffering with symphsis pubis dysfunction so its causing me a lot of discomfort. Im seeing my consultant on Friday for a sweep do you think there is anything i should be asking him with regards to induction. Thanks in advance..

Contraction in 40 weeks : my wife is 40 weeks pregnant today. last monday the doc said she was 80% effaced but not dilated. for the past few days she been getting tight and hard on the top part of her stomach. but today the are coming more frequently. she also started spotting. are these real contractions. oh there is no pain she says. but when her stomach gets hard she has a hard time breathing.

Contraction in 40 weeks : Hello, This is my first child, and I've had a "flawless," pregnancy, up until my due date on the 7th this last week. Since then my Mid-wives have given me an exercise to do, squats, apparently my baby isn't low enough into my pelvis, I'm dialated 2 cm, and was at 50% effaced, and softening. I've done the squats as often as I can for the past day now including today and have had what feels like extreme pressure down there now. Is there any way I can check at home how low the baby is? I've t