I started having intense & frequent BH on 8/11 (32wks), the baby dropped to a 0 station as well. I was placed in L&D and put on bedrest with no sex and oral terb to control them. I've been seen weekly up until this week. Now, I'm back to work part time, docs are hoping for the baby to hold out, but don't want to interfere. Next appt isn't for another 2 wks.
I've lost my mucus plug over the course of the last several days. Yesterday it was heavy with pink striping. The same day the discharge started I had menstrual-like cramping kick in as well as losing 2lb.
I've heard dif. lengths you can go w/o mucus plug, but everything put together has me thinking in the next several weeks. Unfortunately, I'm early. The Dr. knows about my plug, but I have an FFN that says I should be fine until 35wks, and after that the baby is in much better shape.
Any online resources or personal stories to help me analyze this would be greatly appreciated.
2006-08-25 05:57:16 · 6 answers · asked by thoughtfulwind 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Erika - Thankfully, I had the steroid shots as well b/c of everything going on. I had them done week 32, which is a sweet relief at this point.
2006-08-25 07:09:39 · update #1
Passing a mucus plug is a sign that your cervix is dilating and your body is starting to prepare for birth. Labor could be hours, days, or even weeks away as the cervix gradually opens over time.
2006-08-25 06:51:48 · answer #1 · answered by mememe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could stay the same for weeks, You may be best just staying on bedrest though to push off labor for a while yet. Glad to hear that the doc knows about your mucus plug, that is important since it was tinged pink.
I'm sitting 100% with 1 cm dilation for 4 weeks now. You really would be fine if the baby came now, may have a week of NICU but should be fine. I had steroid shots at 30 weeks because I was so early.
2006-08-25 06:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by Ericka K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh definite toddler is on its way. I had my 1st toddler at 38 a million/2 weeks for dont freak out. I say you have approximately in keeping with risk 2 days left and the cramps are mild hard artwork pains. Thats the way hard artwork start up yet of direction you comprehend in the experience that your water breaks its for particular time. sturdy luck Mommie
2016-09-29 23:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. I lost my mucus plug and three days later went into labor. Good luck!
2006-08-25 06:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a mother of 3 im no expert but once the plug is gone u are susceptible to infection and delivery is pending
2006-08-25 06:07:21 · answer #5 · answered by susan b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your doctor know you are having contractions? You may think they are false labor, but how do you know for sure? Call your doctor!
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2006-08-25 06:03:33 · answer #6 · answered by Nani 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋