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Doctor insights on: Signs You Will Go Into Labor Early

Possibly: You should definitely see your OB doctor for this symptom. ...Read more

19-30% false positiv: A20%thining and 2cmdilated is not noses scarily an indication that you will deliver early. If you have not had any episodes of premature labor.you could remain this way until term provided you don't have regular contractions prior to that time. ...Read more

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

Depends: If you are between 23-34 weeks, they can give you steroids, magnesium and medications to slow your labor. After 34 weeks, not much is done to prevent you from going into labor. ...Read more

No: Not likely that it would cause any labor symptoms. But it certainly can cause hemorrhoids! ...Read more

No: However, best to correct the constipation

Check timing: If the Braxton Hicks contractions occur at shortening intervals and regularly, the risk for early labor is much higher. ...Read more

Be patient. : Every labor pattern is different. Good luck! ...Read more

Not normal but seen: Constant back pain limiting basic activities of daily living (e.g. Walking or sitting) isn't normal; not even at 40 week of pregnancy. The weight gain, the "basketball" & surge in hormone preparing pelvic bones for delivery may contribute to the problem. Constant severe activity limiting pain should be discussed with ob. C-section is considered as the condition may interfere w/ vaginal delivery. ...Read more

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

Not necessarily: Be prepared for your hospital stay however do not hold your breath. Some people require induction at 41 weeks keep track of your baby activity then check with your own doctor for his/her experience ...Read more

The week before...: The week before the due date, many women go into labor. The due date is an estimated date of delivery, but babies are very often born a few days before or a few days after their due dates (it is not very predictable exactly when the mom will go into labor). ...Read more

"Lightening": No, lightening is not something that will appear in a thunderstorm but is something that "strikes" most pregnant women at 35+ weeks- the baby dropping further down in the pelvis in preparation for impending labor within 4 weeks. So, the "labor storm" will soon follow when the "rain" (bag of waters) comes down. ...Read more

Cervical change: 3 cm dilation and 80% effacement is significant and there is a risk of labor at any time. Every additional day that you carry your baby is beneficial to the baby. It would be best for your baby is you did not deliver before 40 weeks. You should limit activity as much as possible and see your doctor frequently. If your water breaks prior to starting labor pains, go to the hospital immediately. ...Read more

Soon...maybe: Usually within 2 days is what we're taught... After doing this for over 20 years, I've learned that the wait can be much longer. If it's truly a mucous plug from cervical change & with increasing contractions; you may deliver within the week. But, remember, your baby hasn't read the same books & will come when it's ready! ;). ...Read more

Soon: There really are no guarantees. But the team is doing all they can to stimulate this naturally. ...Read more

Fetus in control.: You cannot force labor onset by yourself; in fact, we now know that the fetus decides when labor starts in most circumstanes (barring trauma, abruption, incompetent cervix). Take it easy and maintain a positive attitude — if you are near your due date labor can occur anytime now. Best of luck! ...Read more

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

Non starter: Self initiation of labor is a non-starter as there is absolutely nothing you can personally do to bring on the baby. An old adage is true in this instance, "if the apple is ripe, it will fall off the tree". ...Read more

Epidural: Get an epidural. This will take away much of the pain of labor. ...Read more

One third: About one third of women with uncomplicated pregnancies go into labor at 40 weeks (on or very close to their due date) All others go into labor anywhere between 38 and 42 weeks. ...Read more

Depends: This is very variable and personal dependent. It is depends on if it is truly elective or not. But the short answer is anywhere from a couple of hours to a couple of days. More information can be provided on a case by case basis but best to discuss with your doctor. ...Read more

Plan Ahead: You are usually not able to bring other children to the delivery suite during labor, nor would you be able to care for them and manage them. Make a plan as delivery nears to have a friend, relative, or other caregiver available and "on call" to take your children when you need to go to the hospital for delivery. ...Read more

Labor remedies: You can try having sex. The prostaglandin in semen causes some contractions. Inducing diarrhea with things like castor oil also sometimes helps. Again, diarrhea also produces prostaglandins. Walking when you have contractions may help as well. However, once more than 14 days overdue your risk of C-section and still birth start going up fairly fast, so don't wait too long ...Read more

Yes: Growing literature shows that women from many socioeconomic & cultural groups, who have high levels of psychosocial stress during pregnancy, are at significantly increased risk for shortened gestation and preterm delivery. Please don't worry about being worried -- but do take care of yourself and attend to any sources of life stress http://www.Ncbi. Nlm. Nih. Gov/pmc/articles/pmc3179976/. ...Read more

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

Be careful...: Stripping membranes can help ripen the cervix. It can also increase your risk of a uterine infection. It isn't recommended for you to do it on yourself. Best wishes. ...Read more

Not definitively: The rationale for the recommendation to have sex to induce labor is that semen contains chemicals called prostaglandings that are produced during labor and cause contractions. There is no ultimately proof, however, that their quantity in semen is sufficient to make a woman go into labor. ...Read more

That's a possibility: Sometimes Mother Nature tricks us. The estimate could be spot on or may not be. Take care. ...Read more

See below: "Back labor" refers to the pain and discomfort that laboring women experience in their lower back. Although most women will feel a degree of achiness or slight cramping in the back at some point during labor, about a quarter of all women report experiencing severe discomfort in the lower back that is most intense during contractions and often painful between contractions. ...Read more