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Re: 36 weeks with long latent phase

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 19 May 2002 22:30:29 -0500 (CDT)


At Sat, 18 May 2002, Beth wrote: >
>I am currently 36 weeks and have been having strong contractions
>regularly over the past two weeks. I am only dilated to 1 and about 20%
>effaced. Is there anything that I can do to speed things up? I am
>miserable and my husband and two children are suffering as much if not
>more than I am. My contractions are fairly strong and last about 1/2 a
>minute to 1 minute each and they are about 8 to 10 minutes apart. Please
>any advice to cause progression is appreciated.
>
>--
>BCourtney
>

The prostaglandins in semen can soften the cervix and possible lead to cervical dilation in combination with your contractions

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Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC
Sugar Land, TX

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.

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**Thank you for understanding :).**




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