I'm 38 weeks and 1 day pregnant. I was at the doctor yesterday and I was 2-3 centimeters dilated but not effaced. Off and on all day I have been having contractions. Nothing that takes my breath away or anything. My back is killing me. I feel dizzy off and on. I just don't want to go to the hospital is my water hasn't broke because I don't want to be laying around the hospital forever. What should I do? I took a walk earlier, sex doesn't work. I drank castor oil last week and it didn't work. Should I call my doctor or just hang in there?
2007-03-27 10:19:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Most hospitals don't suggest that you come in until the contractions are about 3-5 minutes apart, and you are uncomfortable with them. I know that when I worked as a L&D nurse, the majority of ladies that came in thinking they were in labour were usually in the early stages, and we usually sent them home. This is because you can do everything at home, and can probably relax more which will help your labour progress. Most hospitals will allow you to call in and just talk to a nurse, see what they think.
2007-03-27 10:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by hart2756 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless your contractions are 5 minutes apart I would just keep walking. That is all I did the day I went into labor and it went fast. I could have told you the castor oil wouldn't work lol. Too many people make that mistake! My contractions were 4 minutes apart when I went to the hospital and my water broke after being there 2 1/2 hours. If you call the doc, they will more than likely tell you to wait until the contractions get closer together or have you come in a sit on the machines for a couple hours and send you home if no progress. I would just wait it out!
2007-03-27 10:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by MyOpinionMatters 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 18:03:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink LOTS of water, take your vitamins, and sleep as much as possible ( I know, I know... the peanut-sized bladder...). You're SOOO close and you've gotta get yourself ready for what's about to happen. I slept only about 4 hours during the 3 days I was in labor with my daughter, and that was *after* being admitted to the hospital at 1AM! If you know it's coming (and oh boy, it is!), then all I can tell you is GET READY!!
2007-03-27 10:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by Smitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be on the safe side you should call your doctor, but I wouldn't worry if your contractions aren't regular. I am 29 weeks and I have contractions all the time, it's just false labor.
2007-03-27 10:23:23 · answer #5 · answered by me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hang in there until your having regular strong contractions about 5 Min's apart and lasting about a minute, other wise they'll prob send you back home anyway.
but if your waters break go straight in to prevent infection.
good luck not long now
2007-03-27 10:23:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until your contractions are regular and 5 minutes apart.
Not everyone's water breaks before active labor. I believe only 10% actually break before active labor starts.
2007-03-27 10:23:30 · answer #7 · answered by sunshine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You dont need your water to break to be "closer"....but you do need/want contractions to be much closer together.... they should come steadily and less than 8-10 minutes apart. If they're irregular you're not fully in labor just yet.
2007-03-27 10:53:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you really want to go into labor,if you have stairs in your home then sit at the top and slide yourself slowly down,it worked for me plus i did a whole lot of walking and that made the back pain go away,hope your labor isn't to long and good luck with your new baby.
2007-03-27 10:35:31 · answer #9 · answered by gypsy d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you feel the pain begin to get unbearable go to the hospital.
You can deliver anywhere from 37-42 weeks.
Good luck and congrats.
2007-03-27 10:38:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋