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Signs You Will Go Into Labor Early
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How do you send yourself into early labor?
BAD IDEA!: Trying to make yourself go into labor is a bad idea. The last thing to grow up is the baby's lungs so it is important not to deliver much before your due date anyway. Even when labor is induced in the hospital, it is very important to monitor the baby. Trying to induce your own labor - by any means - could hurt or even kill your baby. ...Read more
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Premature (Definition)
Very premature is a condition in which a baby is delivered between 28 and 31 weeks' gestation. Depending on how premature, how sick, and how lucky or unlucky a baby is, he can get brain problems, cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness, developmental problems, learning disabilities, severe lung diseases, infection and loss of some intestines, etc... Babies who are only moderately premature usually ...Read more
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Does 50% effaced mean you will go into labor soon?
Effacement: Effacement is a term that describes how thin your cervix feels. Your doctor will determine the effacement when he or she checks your cervix. 50% means that it is approximately halfway thinned out, which is more favorable for a vaginal delivery. Good luck! ...Read more
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How likely is someone to go into labor early?
Varies by country: The incidence of preterm labor varies by country. Even in the US it varies widely by race and socioeconomics. Overall the rate is about 11% delivering less than 37 weeks. ...Read more
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Does intense pelvic pain and pressure mean you will go into labor early?
Possibly: You should definitely see your OB doctor for this symptom. ...Read more
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How many days can you keep having irregular contractions until you go into real labor?
Indeterminate: How far alomg are you. Many women get braxton hicks contractions which are not labor. Discuss with your OB. ...Read more
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What can make you go into labor at 33 - 34 weeks?
Infections: An undiagnosed infection most commonly a urinary tract infection can initiate premature labor. The second most common cause is premature rupture of the membranes. Thirdly, trauma to the pregnancy due to a mother's existing medical illness untreated. Fourthly, a lack of oxygen transfer from the mother (hypoxia). Finally, there are some unknown initiators of premature labor. ...Read more
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If I go into labor pre-term, which specialists will come to the delivery?
Ob/peds/anesthesia?: If you are close to due date and there has been no complication during pregnancy, the the OB will be sufficient mostly, if there are complications for the baby (detected on monitor or very early pre-term), there may be a neonatal pediatrician present and if there are problems with pain or need for operation, you may have an anesthesiologist readily available. ...Read more
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What makes you go into labor at 33-34 weeks?
Several things: Trauma, infections, family history, poor nutrition. genetic malformations, ruptured membranes and drug use are only a few of the many things that can trigger early labor. ...Read more
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Does losing mucus plug mean labor will soon follow or is it possible that several weeks could go by before going into active labor?
Sooner than later: Labor should start after losing mucus plug. Time varies, but will not be several weekw. ...Read more
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What can make you go in labor at 34 weeks?
Dont do it: Your baby is not ready at 34 weeks. It can die from lung disease. The lungs are not mature or nearly ready to handle life outside of the womb. Please do not do anything to stimulate early labor at this point. ...Read more
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How can you tell if you go into labor before your water breaks?
Contractions: Bonnie, If you develop contractions every 3-5 minutes, or start having clear fluid leakage, you may be in early labor. Call your OB or go to the ER. Hope this helps! ...Read more
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How can I progress labor during pregnancy at home?
Early Labor: You need to be patient. Maybe take a walk, warm bath and a light meal. Labor takes time . Eventually the contractions will be consistent and come closer. ...Read more
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When before you will show signs of pregnancy?
Missed period.: Not until you have actually missed your period. ...Read more
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How early can you have pregnancy signs that ob can see?
Depends: But your OB can diagnose pregnancy with a blood test beofre the time of your missed period and I do a Progesterone level also as a high progetserone is good, a low Progesterone is bad and your OB should be able to see a sac in the uterus at 5 weeks, and a htbeat at 6 1/2 weeks. ...Read more
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How long do braxton hicks contractions last before you actually go into labor?
Varies : Some have braxton hicks others don't. It is not related to going into labor. Some feel them all the time for months. Some never. ...Read more
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How long after you lose your mucous plug do you go into labor?
Mucous plug: There is not a definite time frame related to the loss of the cervical mucous plug and labor. I have had patients that lost there plug at 35 weeks and didn't deliver until 40 weeks. I would focus more on regularity of contractions, vaginal spotting, and rupture of your fluid to help you guide whether you may be getting close to more active labor. ...Read more
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What happens if i go into preterm labor?
Depends: If you act quickly and do not rupture your membranes, the doc can stop your labor with meds and give baby more time to develop. If you do nothing, you will go into labor early and likely end up with a baby in intensive care. ...Read more
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Can chemo in early childhood make you go through puberty slower?
Yes.: It depends on the type of chemo (and dose) given, as well as the age and sex of the patient. If someone had radiation as part of their therapy, this can affect puberty also. For a nice summary, see: http://www.Hopkinsmedicine.Org/gynecology_obstetrics/specialty_areas/fertility_services/fertility_preservation/risks_of_infertilty.Html. ...Read more
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How early do they try to stop preterm labor?
About 22+ weeks: After 22+ weeks of gestation many ob's will attempt to use tocolytics to stop labor, especially if the mother has had repeat pregnancy losses. Viability of a live fetus however is dependant upon the nicu of the hospital and its' care until the fetal lungs are mature enough to breathe and survive once pre-term delivery occurs. ...Read more
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What happens if a baby miscarriages at 25 weeks? Will the mother go thru labor? Will a birth/death certificate be issued?
Yes to both: It may take some time for labor to ensue, so most people are induced. There is a birth certificate that will be completed. ...Read more
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