2006-07-31 08:31:44 · 19 answers · asked by freaky_tat_tisha 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The only person who should be making dilation decisions is your doctor, though it certainly wouldn't hurt to ask them about it.
2006-07-31 08:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
nothing is wrong you are supp. to be pregnant till you are 40 weeks and every pregnancy is different with my first son i didn't dilate i started to contract first normally when it is your first baby it is not a easy as a women with 3 kids my doctor had to put something on my cervix to make me dilate i was in labor 3 days with my first baby and with my second i was 2 cent. dilated when i was only 7 month be glad that hasn't happened to you ..i had my doctor induce me he sent me to the doctor that night and about 3 in the morning he was going to start to induce well at 9pm about 2 hrs after i arrived at the hosp. i went to take a bath in some warm water and it made me go into labor so i didn't even have to get induced and the baby was born at 9:15 in the morning i asked him how much he thinks the baby would weigh and he said oh about 6 lbs and when it came out and they weighed him he was 8 and a half pounds ..the doctors wont induce you unless they think that they should if u are anything like me when i was pregnant i had alot of pains so i was ready for him to come out well good luck hope everything works out fine and you have a healthy baby maybe a girl i ended up with 2 boys
2006-07-31 16:40:23 · answer #2 · answered by cutietraci87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not panic... Your doctor knows what (s)he is doing. If they feel that the baby is ready to come out, (they would know this by the size) they might induce... but don't be surprised if they want to wait until 42 weeks to induce. the 40 week mark is just an estimate... it could be anywhere from 37 - 42 weeks, and as long as you and the baby are doing fine there is no need to induce before 42 weeks...
It would not hurt to bring the idea up to the doctor, and see what there response is.
2006-07-31 16:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by jacscallin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A due date is just an educated guess based upon your last menstrual cycle. It's normal for people to have their babies two weeks either "early" or "late". If there is a concern, your doctor would know. I was ten days over my due date for my first, 2 weeks early for my 2nd, and three days early for my last.
Talk to your doc and ask about inducing. Usually, if the baby is healthy and there are no health issues, they will induce at 39 weeks. Most will induce if you go past 2 weeks of your due date.
2006-07-31 15:38:05 · answer #4 · answered by Hestia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally the doc won''t induce until you are 40 weeks, sometimes 42 weeks, or if you are really big. I would wait. Your doc knows what to do. I'm sure you want that baby out, but it will be ok if the baby is in you alittle longer. You could dialate tomarrow. Take alot of walks, that helps. Have sex with your husband. !
2006-07-31 15:45:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to know is to ask your doctor. Unless you have a midwife or alternative doctor..they usually will contact you to induce you. You're not even 40 weeks yet and most doctors wait 2 weeks after your due date before they induce you.
2006-07-31 15:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by PrincessBajic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know pregnancy can be uncomfortable, but you have been wanting to do this since you were 34 weeks. The baby is better inside than outside until around 40 weeks. You are close, but you aren't late, so why mess with Mother Nature? Your doc will let you know at the next visit, I bet.
2006-07-31 15:38:23 · answer #7 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at this point, you're probably having weekly pre-natal exams. and don't be impatient. it is best that the baby comes out when the baby is ready. you could go 42 weeks before you should be worried. 40 weeks is the accepted AVERAGE gestation period.
inducing labor increases the chance that you will have to have a c-section. a c-section is an OPERATION and there is more risk to your health than a vaginal delivery, so continue to research all your options!
2006-07-31 15:38:27 · answer #8 · answered by adrienne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you shouldn't ask to be induced unless there is a problem. You just aren't ready yet. No worries, if you don't dilate, your doctor can give you a c-section so fast.
Plus being induced isn't a guarantee you'll dilate.
2006-07-31 15:44:00 · answer #9 · answered by acholtz@verizon.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gestation is 40 weeks its okay some people are often late especially if you found out about your pregnacy when you were more than 4 months ............ I would talk to your doctor about setting up a planned induction its easier plus he might suggest it if you havnt dialated by next week.
2006-07-31 15:39:38 · answer #10 · answered by chrystalpppl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think theres anything wrong, baby will come when he or she is ready, besides they let u go even 2 weeks after ur due date, after that they'll induce it with all kinds of things, try sex
2006-07-31 15:35:14 · answer #11 · answered by sourgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋