I am only 31 weeks pregnent and the baby is already in position so my doctor put me on strict bed rest. How long after the baby is positioned that you usually go into labor?
2006-09-12 04:59:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
everyone is different. I was on strict bed rest when my son tried to come out at 28 weeks and ended up taking some kind of pill to stop the contractions. i had such bad side affects that i stop taking the medications and he came out at 31 weeks.. at 3 lbs. Do what the doctor say. The later he comes out, the healthier he'll be.
2006-09-12 05:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by Mz J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure why you were put on bed rest if your baby is just "in position". Are you dilated and effaced? The baby being "in position" usually means that it is head down and face down and doesn't have anything to do with actually going into labor. Labor is only determined by effacement (thinning of cervix) and dilation of the cervix. So, without that info. it is hard to predict an answer, sorry!
2006-09-12 12:03:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds very odd as it is completely normal for a baby to be in position from about midway through the second trimester. I'm not sure why you would be on bed rest now, unless the doctor also thinks the head is engaged. Even then you could easily go full term.
2006-09-12 12:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by auskan2002 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In first pregnancies, it is not unusual for baby to be in position and engaged in the seventh month. In latter pregnancies, this is not the case. There must be more than this for you to have been put on bed rest. Also, studies show that bed rest is not effective in delaying pre-term labor or birth. Good luck to you. It may be possible that your amniotic sac is bulging through the cervix. In this case, it would be quite wise to stay on bed rest to prevent pressure on the sac from causing it to rupture, increasing your chance for a cord prolapse.
2006-09-12 12:21:04 · answer #4 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bed rest usually is so that you dont start labor too early because walking around can do it...i would think that you have a feew more weeks yet...hopefully 31 weeks is early to have a baby
2006-09-12 12:03:03 · answer #5 · answered by Kristi S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think like the rest of the moms here follow orders and u should come close to full term , sounds like doc wants to play it safe.
Rest now cuz after baby is born u walk around like a zombie for awhile atleast I did LOL.....
Morgaine
2006-09-12 20:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still go to your due date... my second daughter was in position by 30 wks and by no means was labor anytime close for me. I was wishing like crazy it was though!!! I ended up having to have her induced a week early cause I just couldnt take the uncomfortableness any longer... Was so tired of walking around feeling like I was going to drop her out at any second in the middle of the market!!!
2006-09-12 12:05:57 · answer #7 · answered by Janes_Addiction 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was told to go on bed rest at 25 wks.. Never did.... Ended up having to get induced labor one day after my due date.. not saying this is going to happen to you but.. you could go anywhere from today to after your due date. it all depends on your body and that baby.. are you dilated at all?
2006-09-12 12:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont stress with my daughter i was put on bed rest about week 27 had her week 34 and 4 days...and i didnt follow the strict part although i probally should have-
2006-09-12 12:44:50 · answer #9 · answered by greeneyedmommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Im sure your doc just wants to be safe with you, So im pretty sure you'll go to your due date But it could happen at any time you know these babies come when they want. Congrats!
2006-09-12 12:10:49 · answer #10 · answered by saraidan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋