Re: 1st labor induced - 4 1/2 hrs total

• Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
• Next message: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD: "Re: discharge and temps"
• Previous message: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD: "Re: Effects of x-rays on sperm just before fertilizing egg"
• In reply to: jane-marie: "1st labor induced - 4 1/2 hrs total"

I would discuss this issue with your physician. Most docs are sensitive to this issue and will begin checking your cervix at 37-38 weeks. If the cervix is favorable and a patient lives a distance from the hospital, and further, has a history of rapid labors, most will allow induction at the appropriate time.

Regarding the nipple stim issue. This is NEVER safe in an unmonitored situation. I have seen fetal distress develop from nipple stim done in a controlled environment. Unless you want problems, leave those nipples alone at this point... Lynn

--
Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

• Next message: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD: "Re: discharge and temps"
• Previous message: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD: "Re: Effects of x-rays on sperm just before fertilizing egg"
• In reply to: jane-marie: "1st labor induced - 4 1/2 hrs total"