Question 1

i am pregnant very close to delivery 38 weeks and feeling lower back pain stomach cramps as well as cramps in the thighs with numbness ?

Accepted Answer

Back pain/38 weeks: At 38 weeks, the fetus "drops" to a lower place in the birth canal, causing more pressure on the lower back and sciatic nerves which in turn will cause thigh cramps.  This will resolve with delivery, but resting on left or right side may relieve the numbness in your legs and cramps on the opposite side.

Question 2

38 weeks feeling contractions occassionally how long til delivery?

Accepted Answer

Cn not predict that: Could be later today could be a few weeks, i tell my pts, to call if the contractions are 5 -6 minutes apart for 2 hours in a row or if they hurt bad enough that u want something for pain or if your water breaks, or if u are worried the baby is not moving, and i rec u do not go past your due date , ideal time to deliver is 39-40 weeks, induction is safe easy and effective my pts want induction.

Question 3

i've gained 38 pounds and am 38 weeks pregnant and am under 18. how much weight will i lose once delivery is over from alumanatic  fluid etc?

Accepted Answer

Varies: You can expect to lose the weight of the baby plus one or two pounds from the placenta and amniotic fluid. You will urinate off some of the retained water present in your feet and sof tissue. The rest will depend on your diet and activity level.

Question 4

i just had a stillbirth delivery at 38 weeks, first pregnancy , no know cause. how long should i wait to get pregnant again?

Accepted Answer

Give it some time: Speak to your obstetrician and make sure that all aspects have been evaluated for the stillbirth. If there was a compromise in the umbilical cord that may potentially give an answer. Also chromosomal evaluation may be helpful along with familial thrombophilia clotting studies. Allow yourself and your partner to grieve the death of the child before jumping into the next pregnancy. Make sure that all potential causes have been evaluated before attempting another pregnancy. I personally would have my patient waited at least 4 to 6 months before trying again.

Question 5

im 38 weeks pregnant and the doctor at labor and delivery prescribed  hydrocodon 5-500 to me because of pain... is that safe? need another opinion

Accepted Answer

Category C: It is a category c drug animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.   While this may sound bad, most of the meds in pregnancy fall in this category.  Hydrocodone is generally considered safe.

Question 6

hi,i am 38 weeks pregnant and diagnosed with yeast infection,can it effect the baby (normal delivery if i go into labour before my medication ends?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the baby is delivered naturally the yeast could put the newborn at risk. I think your OB/GYN should address this question. Good luck

Question 7

i am now 38 weeks of pregnancy,feeling frequent lower abdominal pain and urgency in passing urine and motion.is it sign for upcoming delivery?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The pelvic pressure may be coming from "lightening" or a drop into the pelvis by the baby indicating labor may begin soon. You need to time the "abdominal pains" and if they occur at an interval of 5 minutes or less regularly call your OB MD.

Question 8

i am 37 weeks pregnant. i have diabetics.my baby weighng 2.8 kg.doctor suggest me dilivery a baby within 5 days.is it fine if i dilivery befr 38 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If your baby has good weight and seems fully grown,  37 weeks is probably really 38 .  The estimated date of confinement is always an approximate date. There is a two-week window of acceptable error before and after your edc that is still considered full-term. Congratulations, good luck, jp.

Question 9

can i b induced at 38 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Induced: Yes, but that that is a decision between you and your obstetrician.

Question 10

how often do baby have to move at 38 weeks?

Accepted Answer

10 times in  2hours : Generally the baby,s movements seem to slow down by 38weeks due to less space  ,and less amniotic fluid , to move around in,    but many obstetricians advice the mother to count the movements for about 2 hrs  Normally the mother would feel  at least    10 kicks or so . However , if the mother notes a significant change in movements , she should be checked by the doctor.

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I am pregnant very close to delivery 38 weeks and feeling lower back pain stomach cramps as well as cramps in the thighs with numbness ?

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38 weeks feeling contractions occassionally how long til delivery?

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I've gained 38 pounds and am 38 weeks pregnant and am under 18. how much weight will i lose once delivery is over from alumanatic fluid etc?

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I just had a stillbirth delivery at 38 weeks, first pregnancy , no know cause. how long should i wait to get pregnant again?

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Im 38 weeks pregnant and the doctor at labor and delivery prescribed hydrocodon 5-500 to me because of pain... is that safe? need another opinion

A member asked:

Hi,i am 38 weeks pregnant and diagnosed with yeast infection,can it effect the baby (normal delivery if i go into labour before my medication ends?

A member asked:

I am now 38 weeks of pregnancy,feeling frequent lower abdominal pain and urgency in passing urine and motion.is it sign for upcoming delivery?

A member asked:

I am 37 weeks pregnant. i have diabetics.my baby weighng 2.8 kg.doctor suggest me dilivery a baby within 5 days.is it fine if i dilivery befr 38 weeks?

A member asked:

Can i b induced at 38 weeks?

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How often do baby have to move at 38 weeks?

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