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Re: predicting how future deiveries will goFrom: Angela (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 27 Apr 2000 21:09:26 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 27 Apr 2000, SHSL wrote: > >I recently had a stillbirth delivery at 21 weeks. Induced with Cytotec >(sp?). Granted it was not a "full-term" delivery, but it went very >quickly. It was my first experience with any sort of delivery. > >My question is...is this any indication of what future deliveries may be >like at 40 weeks? >Cytotec is used to induce labor, but in my experience, many women will also need Pitocin (Intravenously) to get a good strong labor pattern going. If you didn't need any Pitocin, my guess is that your body and cervix were ready for the delivery-which truly makes the difference between a successful and unsuccessful induction. As far as speed of labor, no two labors are alike-but some tend to "run in families," talk to your Mother, Sisters etc. My sister and I had very similar experiences. I am so sorry for your loss, and wish you all the best in the future. Angela Harwood, RMA, doula (DONA). >-- >SHSL >
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