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Re: anencephaly & childbirth From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Thu, 29 Jun 2000 20:45:31 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: Achieving Pregnancy" Previous message: Amy: "Re: Amniosentesis.....????" In reply to: Natalie: "anencephaly & childbirth" At Thu, 29 Jun 2000, Natalie wrote: > >I need some advice, Please! >I am carrying a child with anencephaly. I am 39.5 weeks, the doc's have >been unsure of whether I will go into labor on my own. I have been 2cm >dilated for 3 weeks, the last visit the doctor said that I was 50% >effaced. I have had increased vaginal discharge and some contractions >but they always go away. Is there anything that I can do to help labor >progress on it's own? Not really. I am very active, walking, house work, taking care >of my two other children, etc. I still work 40 hours a week. My >husband and I having been having sex for the past few nights to see if >that does anything. It won't. I really don't want to get induced because the baby >has enough odds against her, I hope for her to live for at least a few >minutes. Any info/advice about "natural induction" thanks, Natalie There is no such thing. I am so sorry that you have this problem. It is always very tough to deal with. As your physicians have apparently told you, labor is frequently very late. This is because part of the process of the onset of labor is carried out in the fetal brain and it is not there in anencephaly. All that I can offer is "Be strong" RDB -- R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. Next message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: Achieving Pregnancy" Previous message: Amy: "Re: Amniosentesis.....????" In reply to: Natalie: "anencephaly & childbirth"

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