Question 1

how do i know im going into labor?

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You'll know: The saying "if you have to ask, then you're not in active labor" is pretty accurate.  For first time moms there is nothing to compare the experience to so it can seem confusing.  True active labor involves intense contractions that consistently come every 3 to 5 minutes.  You can't walk or talk through them.

Question 2

how do i know when i'm going into labor?

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Contractions every 5: Regular and painful contractions every 5 minutes for at least 30 minutes should prompt you to go to your maternity hospital!

Question 3

signs of going into labor include low afi?

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Sometimes.: Low afi is seen as pregnancies approach their due date and correlates strongly with the onset of true labor.

Question 4

what are signs that you are going into labor?

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Labor: Signs that labor is approaching include dilation of the cervix. Loss of the cervical mucus plug is another sign. Some dilation and loss ov the mucus plug can occur weeks before the baby actually comes.  Many women develop an increase in energy level.  Once your water breaks it is important to tell your physician. Contractions may last half a minute to a minute and a half.

Question 5

what are the top signs that im going into labor?

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A few signs...but:: You should talk to your ob, maternity nurse or midwife! so, for example: you pass the mucus plug  in your cervix; you have braxton-hicks contractions as often as once every 20 minutes (these are "practice labor pains); your water breaks--go to the hospital for delivery immediately. Other signs are subtler--you feel your baby carrying much lower down. But talk to your ob, now.

Question 6

what are the signs that i am going into labor early?

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Pain, bleeding: Some signs of early labor include bleeding, discharge, or pain.

Question 7

what can i do to help my baby get into position before going into labor?

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Nothing: The baby will position itself prior to delivery. Sometimes this dose not occur and the baby can present either feet first or horizontally. If this occurs the physician may be able to encourage the baby to change position, however, the mother usually cannot do much.

Question 8

are there ways to speed labor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sometimes OB providers will break the amniotic sac ("bag of waters") to bring on labor. Other techniques can also be used, with varying success. Or oxytocin ("pit") given in an intravenous (IV) solution can be used to increase the frequency and strength of contractions. That results in a more regular pattern of labor that may shorten the time from start of labor (regular contractions) to delivery.

Question 9

are there any ways to naturally speed.up labor?

Accepted Answer

A few: Some women swear by accupuncture, others by having intercourse.  Still others say spicy food or castor oil will bring on labor.  Another natural way would be to perform nipple stimulation, thus releasing your natural oxytocin.  Sadly, none of these methods have been proven to be 'the one' and are used anecdotaly.  Having said that, if it works, it works.

Question 10

i need to speed up my labor. i'm due may first but have to move cross country may first. i will be homeless unless my baby comes out soon. please help?

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Your doctor: Can induce you with Pitocin (oxytocin) but he might not agree with your reasons.

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