my last doct appt was last week. i was 2cm dilated 50% effaced and had my membranes stripped for the second time and when the contractions come my stomache is getting WAY tighter and not it hurts but not like h*ll yet. but they do hurt worst than period cramps when they come. they come often but im not screaming my head off tho. should i go to the hospital or just wait tll my next appt on the 16th? when i contract i have to kinda stop talking and or stop walking they make me very uncomfy when they do come what should i do? is this false labor or am i getting ready to go in labor? ADVISE PLEASE. SERIOUS ONLY!
2007-01-14 05:46:16 · 27 answers · asked by proud mommy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You need to call your doctor IMMEDIATELY. You will not be screaming your head off...that's not the indicator of true labor. If you cannot contact your doctor, go to the hospital. Start timing your contractions and see if they are getting closer together...Congratulations! You are about to become a mommy!!!
2007-01-14 05:50:12 · answer #1 · answered by just browsin 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unless this is your third baby, DO NOT go to the hospital. There is no emergency; you might not even be in labor.
Take a nice, calming breath. Get yourself some water, gingerale, or juice.
Now, lie on your side and time the contractions for at least an hour. Take little sips of juice while you lie there.
If the contractions are 5 minutes apart, CALL your doctor or midwife. Talk it over with her, and she will help you decide whether it is time to go or not.
If the contractions are not at least 5 minutes apart then wait it out. Take a nap, if you can. If you can't, then get yourself moving -- walk, get in the shower, etc.
Keep drinking!
Never just go to the hospital without calling them. They will want to talk to you first, and be ready for you when you get there.
Good Luck!!!
2007-01-14 14:33:49 · answer #2 · answered by who me? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happened to me. Walk around, eat something, or dink something. If they keep coming and become more frequent and don't go away after a few hours then you know you need to go to hospital. You don't want to arrive at the hospital and have them send you home and what not. You want to make sure you're in labor when you arrive. You also don't want to be in a hospital bed for hours on end having contractions and waiting to dilate. You want to be in a comfortable setting, such as your home. Just relax. Time your contractions and if they don't go away and become more frequent then its time to go to the hospital. Good Luck!!
2007-01-14 13:53:58 · answer #3 · answered by Shannon 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like the real thing to me. My doctor's advice was to go to the hospital when my contractions were so intense that I couldn't talk through them and they were 3-5 min apart. It wouldn't hurt to have someone take you to the hospital just to make sure, though. Best of luck.
2007-01-14 13:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in labor. Call your doctor and let him know. Most doctors don't want you to come to the hospital until the contractions are between 2-5 minutes apart.
If you want to speed things up a bit; don't lay down. When you lay down, you are working against gravity. I know the hospitals have you get in bed and lay down, but if you sit up, or walk around, it will go quicker.
Congratulations on your baby.
2007-01-14 13:51:32 · answer #5 · answered by jmiller 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should probably go to the hospital to get checked. If everything is okay then good but you sound as if you may be begining labor. They will help you to feel comfortable and they will be able to monitor then for you. Good Luck...
2007-01-14 13:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by mommy of two 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor NOW!! You are in LABOR He may tell you to get to the hospital now or wait till they are 5 minutes apart~ He/She knows whats best!! they didn't discuss this when they stripped you?? Yikes Congrats Mommy!
2007-01-14 14:00:29 · answer #7 · answered by NIKIPASS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to get to the hospital before the contractions hurt like hell. If you haven't all ready, call your hospital and tell them you're coming in because it sounds like you're ready to go!
Good luck!
2007-01-14 13:51:48 · answer #8 · answered by CatTech 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh yes your in labour if you cant walk or talk through them you are deff in labour they wont be that painfull to start with your prob in early stages of labour they will start getting stronger if your worried phone your labour ward up and tell them they might ask you to come in or stay at home till there closer together good luck
2007-01-14 13:58:50 · answer #9 · answered by nicole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be due today so go to the hospital and check. Good Luck.
2007-01-14 13:53:56 · answer #10 · answered by GUESS GIRL 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋