Question 1

39weeks preg. no dilation but baby is positioned and i am thinned/effaced. more discharge. contractions not close. what are chances of water breaking?

Accepted Answer

If you were my pt: And were 39 weeks and have an effaced cervix and are having irregular contractions i would bring you in and rupture your membranes and start pitocin, (oxytocin) if necessary which it may not be abd get u in active labor, ideal time to deliver is 39-40 weeks , and you will be uncomfortable and have a hard time sleeping with contractions going on, at 39 weeks the baby is better off outside than in!

Question 2

with my first my water broke during early labor, was having strong contractions but only 1cm dilated. i'm hoping to avoid arom again. what are the chances of my water breaking on it's own again during labor?

Accepted Answer

AROM in labor ?'s: Artificial rupture of membranes is usually done to stimulate labor, but also of course occurs naturally in most instances during the course of labor.  It is not necessarily going to diminish the progress of labor or cause harm to the fetus if there is good application of the presenting fetal part to the internal cervical opening, preventing prolapse of the cord.

Question 3

39wks. baby positioned, effaced but not dilated. can't sleep, contractions are irregular yet strong/crampy . whats chance of labor or water breaking?

Accepted Answer

Very good.  I'd say: you've rounded third and are very close to crossing home plate.   Prepare.

Question 4

pre term labour: is it true that if water breaks before contractions, than its less likely you will have pre term labour in future? or still at risk?

Accepted Answer

Still at risk: Water breakage before contractions in pregnancy is more likely to produce early labor not less. Future pregnancies are likely to cause early delivery as well with a cervix that is incompetent.

Question 5

i'm 38 weeks & 6 days , dilated 4cm since last wed, lost my mucous plug too , no contractions only bad back pain can doc break my water or induced me ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Can:  yes.  Should:  maybe.  

Most conscientious obstetricians do not induce a woman electively (just for convenience) before 39 weeks.  If this is your first pregnancy, and your cervix is not favorable, then inducting you now would increase your risk of cesarean section for failure to get into labor.  A favorable cervix is not only dilated, but thin, soft, forward, and with baby's head low.

Question 6

if my waters break after 37 weeks & contractions don't start immediately, & there has been no complications in my pregnancy nor is baby "too big". is it necessary for the gynaecologist to induce my labour?can you wait for labor to naturally progress?

Accepted Answer

It may be ok,: But concerns about increasing risk of infection, causing harm to you or baby, are the reasons we tend to recommend induction sooner.

Question 7

labor water breaking i see the baby head out

Accepted Answer

By : By the date of this post about a week has gone by. I hope you and baby are well. 
I am responding to this question so anyone with a similar situation can benefit.
If you are pregnant and your water breaks go to the hospital immediately or call 911 if you need assistance.
If your water breaks and you feel fetal parts, call 911 immediately, and call for help from anyone that can come to your aid quickly. A 911 operator can talk to whoever is with you or they can talk to you if you are alone. They will give you step by step instructions until the paramedics arrive.
Take good care.

Question 8

please help me as i have been experiencing some yellowish discharge and have a white pungent smelly water breaking. what could this be? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Infection: It appears that you have a vaginal bacterial infection called bacterial vaginitis (vaginosis). This is easily treatable with antibiotics. See your doctor.

Question 9

what is rupture of membranes, is that the water breaking?

Accepted Answer

Yes: but it can be a gush or a slow leak the slow leaks are prone to infections so see your gyn if you are leaking

Question 10

38wks/4days preg. baby is completely low, i'm all thinned out (effaced) but not at all dilated. what are the chances of water breaking or labor asap?

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable: As frustrating as it is - there is still no way for us to accurately predict when labor will begin. Most women don't 'break their water' until they are further along in labor.  Your cervix is off to a good start, but can't help with the predicting.

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39weeks preg. no dilation but baby is positioned and i am thinned/effaced. more discharge. contractions not close. what are chances of water breaking?

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With my first my water broke during early labor, was having strong contractions but only 1cm dilated. i'm hoping to avoid arom again. what are the chances of my water breaking on it's own again during labor?

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39wks. baby positioned, effaced but not dilated. can't sleep, contractions are irregular yet strong/crampy . whats chance of labor or water breaking?

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Pre term labour: is it true that if water breaks before contractions, than its less likely you will have pre term labour in future? or still at risk?

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I'm 38 weeks & 6 days , dilated 4cm since last wed, lost my mucous plug too , no contractions only bad back pain can doc break my water or induced me ?

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If my waters break after 37 weeks & contractions don't start immediately, & there has been no complications in my pregnancy nor is baby "too big". is it necessary for the gynaecologist to induce my labour?can you wait for labor to naturally progress?

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Labor water breaking i see the baby head out

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Please help me as i have been experiencing some yellowish discharge and have a white pungent smelly water breaking. what could this be? thank you.

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What is rupture of membranes, is that the water breaking?

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38wks/4days preg. baby is completely low, i'm all thinned out (effaced) but not at all dilated. what are the chances of water breaking or labor asap?

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