Im 38 weeks pregnant and right now i have abdominal and severe backpain. They are 20 min. apart. It is difficult to breathe sometimes. What should i do.
2007-09-13 19:17:06 · 16 answers · asked by shannon d 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
welcome to labour...you sound like you are still in the first phase and if they are only 20mins apart wait until they get closer together (about 5-6mins) before you go to the hospital.
I would give them a ring and tell them whats going on, don't panic, make sure someone comes to be with you like hubby, friend or mum just in case things move along quickly.
The midwives at the hospital will probably just tell you to stay put and labour at home because the likelihood of you getting send home if you go in now is pretty high.
Relax, drink lots of fluids, walk around as this and gravity helps pull baby down and speeds up labour. Don't just sit on the couch or it will take longer. Warm showers help with the pain and remember to breathe deep through contractions.
Good luck and let us know how you get on...and go call the midwives!
best of luck
2007-09-13 19:24:38 · answer #1 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't panic only go to your hospital delivery suite when your contractions are 5 mins apart and lasting 1/2 mins. IF you live to far from the hospital wait until they are 5/8 mins apart. Eat something light take a bath, pack some sandwiches keep mobile, if you are worried call the hospital for advice. Make sure you have somebody with you if you can just incase your baby decides not to wait good luck most of all enjoy and dont panic
2007-09-13 19:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by sexiebum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Best friend is 9 months along also, and I say call your doctor, and he or she will tell you what to do. You are very close to having it. But my friends doctor said when they become 3-8 minutes apart and stay consistant to go to the hospital
2007-09-13 19:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by yafathomiejt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 13:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
premature labour ?! lol ignore that comment hunni you dont need to worry from 37 weeks your classed as term which means your ready for your baby to be delivered
anytime between 37 and 42 weeks is normal as doctors can never be 100% with your due date it sound to me as though your time has come !! :) soon you will meet your baby and be a mummy :) ring your delivery suite and they will most likely tell you to come in !! dont forget your hospital bags and babbas car seat ... after the birth they wont let u leave hospital without one !!
good luck for a safe delivery !!!
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2007-09-14 02:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that you are already having labor contractions.
I suggest that you inform your doctor and prepare to go to the hospital. You may give birth anytime soon. Good luck!
2007-09-13 19:21:45 · answer #6 · answered by DR. MCVDQ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! now get off the computer and go to the hospital. GL.
2007-09-13 19:23:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the hospital - at least they can monitor you and tell whether you should be there or not - it's kinda difficult to determine over the phone
2007-09-13 19:23:37 · answer #8 · answered by Kylie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your doctor first.
if you are having contactions they usually want you to wait until they are five minutes apart.
Go on if it takes you awhile to get to the hospital though.
2007-09-13 19:20:31 · answer #9 · answered by Corbin's Mommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go Go Go!! Even if it is not labor its better to be safe! Good Luck!Go now,dont have that baby in the backseat!
2007-09-13 19:26:19 · answer #10 · answered by willandgabe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋