im 36 weeks. i was having contractions a little too early. they took a fetal fibernectin test. it came back positive. so now there is a chance that i will be having this baby in the next 2 weeks. so they gave me 2 shots of steroids so the babies lungs will grow faster and ive been taking brethine. ok so now its been 2 weeks and i just stopped taking it 2 days ago. im having contractions that are 5 to 10 minutes apart. and this has been going on for 2 hours. i was at the doctors 4 days ago and she said that i was 3 to 4 cm dilated and about 70% effaced. this is my second pregnancy. my first was a month early because my bag had riped. they had to induce labor. i also have been having alot of back pain. anway so what should i do
2007-01-15 13:00:18 · 20 answers · asked by shannonlynn719 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
GO TO THE HOSPITAL NOW. If it's really important they'll take care of you no matter what they have to do. If it's not then you'll go back home again feeling better because there's nothing to worry about.
2007-01-15 13:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by juivoinie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you go to the hospitol, try drinking a few glasses of water and lying on your side, if these are true labor contractions, they will not slow down, they will get worse. Or if you are sitting then try standing and walking and if the pain only gets worse, call the doctor or just go straight to the hospitol! Good luck!
2007-01-15 21:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by jule9104 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to the hospital. You shouldn't wait since this is your second pregnancy. They say that every child you have you 1/2 your labor time. Also call your doctor's office.
2007-01-15 21:05:35 · answer #3 · answered by elprez14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
five to ten minutes apart sounds like you are getting close to active labor. If they get any shorter between contractions, or they become more regular at 5 minute intervals, I would go to the hospital. I might go anyways, just because there are contractions.
2007-01-15 21:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by makin_the_same_mistakes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call labor and delivery and ask. Most likely they will want you to come and monitor the contractions. WIth it being the second baby it can happen fast!
2007-01-15 21:04:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jenni C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given the circumstances I would surely go to the hospital immediately. Good luck and Godbless
2007-01-15 21:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by micg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should i certainly would!!! especially seein as your contractions are so close together! go to the hospital or even ring the maternity ward explain to them whats goin and they take it from there. if you have any concerns or anything then certainly go to the hopstial Good Luck & Congrats!!!!
2007-01-15 21:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would call the mid wife she will come out and examin you and tell what is going on if it is labour she might be how to stop it but if you have dialated abit more than the other day she might say you need to go into hospital
good luck
2007-01-15 21:07:01 · answer #8 · answered by Joanne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER as soon as possible. Congratulations on your baby, by the way.
2007-01-15 21:11:45 · answer #9 · answered by →sugarwuss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, you should go in. any contractions that are about 10mins apart for one hour is real labor
2007-01-15 21:08:15 · answer #10 · answered by Lil' Miss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋