I am at the end of my 32nd week of pregnancy and I am 1cm dilated. I had to go to the hospital two nights ago because I started having contraction upon contraction and had to have a shot to stop me from having my baby. However, when I was checked then I wasnt dilated, the next day is when I dilated. How long do you think I will be able to hold that, do you normally progress fast after you start to dilate. I've also heard that once you hit 34 weeks that the doc. wont stop labor. How would I get him to stop it if it starts? because I want my baby to stay in there so he can get as healthy as possible. Sorry I am new at this and was just wondering.
2006-09-08 05:51:49 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I am currently 38 weeks pregnant and have been dilated at 1.5-2 cm and 70% effaced for a month now. So if you are like me, then you should be fine. I have also been having contractions for about a month, but no labor. Now I am at the point where I just want to go into labor and now it isn't happening! I hope your baby holds on and good luck :)
2006-09-08 06:58:20 · answer #1 · answered by JuJuButton 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about the 34 weeks thing, but I would say to be on bed rest as long a possible to make sure that your baby doesn't come out before its ready to. the doctors can't stop it if your too dilated so if you start having contractions again or have any other weird pain then i suggest that you go to the hospital as soon as u can. Good luck!
2006-09-08 14:17:07 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs. Floyd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can stay dilated for weeks, and if the baby is born it will just as healthy,they don't stop it because 34 weeks is basically full term. Maybe just a little smaller. If you had your baby at 34 weeks it would be fine. I was dilated and effaced for a few weeks with my son.
2006-09-08 13:19:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could be there for an hour, maybe 2 days, it all depends on you and the baby. My advice is to breath through the contractions and don't scream, when it wants to be born let it, you'll be relieved once it is out.
I always go really fast after 5 cm dialation, just don't scream or get an epidural if you need it. I surely never used them because I don't want any needles in my spine, i just went all natural.
Good Luck!
2006-09-08 13:52:26 · answer #4 · answered by fatiima 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The speed of dilation will vary siginificantly women to women. If you are 32w, and dilated, you are officially classified as having pre-term labor. You should be bedrested. And they should give you oral meds to take at home as well. It is after 36 weeks that they don't do anything to stop your contractions anymore, not 34 weeks.
If your doc hasn't give you meds or put on bedrest, call him back. That was irresponsible.
2006-09-08 13:18:47 · answer #5 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well carrying a singleton you normally dont have as much risk of pre-term labor but, it is always is possible. In your case your are a high candidate. It is possible your baby could come anytime. I would suggest reading up on Pre-term labor. I know it is a scary factor but, if your baby was born now there is a good chance it would end up in the NICU for weeks. Please check into it and good luck!
2006-09-08 12:59:26 · answer #6 · answered by baby_gurl_3778 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know the thought of delivering early is scary, but you may have to nd your baby should be just fine as long as you have been healthy throughout your pregnacy my sister delivered at 30 weeks and 3 days and her son is fine he didnt even have to stay in the hospital. So have faith and be prepared.
2006-09-08 12:58:47 · answer #7 · answered by awesome_chick2009 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different. Some go right away. Others linger. Just keep your doctor abreast of your progress and hold on. It's going to be a bumpy ride.
2006-09-08 12:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by limgrn_maria 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well that is true once you have reached 34 weeks they will not stop it.....so u need to take it easy and relax don't walk a lot because that helps progress labor........
2006-09-08 12:58:09 · answer #9 · answered by I dont trust no Bush but my own. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-08 13:31:11 · answer #10 · answered by manuel j 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋