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Re: Definition of light activity - 4-5 cm dilated at 35 weeks

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Nov 2002 20:20:27 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 14 Nov 2002, Jill wrote: >
>I have searched the archives and didn't find an answer to my question. I
>have a history of pprom and delivery at 28 weeks. I am now 35 weeks. On
>a regular OB visit 2 days ago, I was 4-5 cm dilated and 70% effaced.
>Doctors monitored me for an hour, then sent me home with instructions to
>limit myself to "light activity" and call if I am leaking amniotic fluid
>or blood, or if contractions are painful. Can you give me better idea
>of what activities I should not be doing? I am home with a 2-year old so
>it is difficult for me to just lie in bed. Do I need to ask for help? I
>don't have any relatives that close by. Thank you for this forum, it
>has helped me many times.
>
>--
>Dr. M,
>
>Thank you for the quick response.
>
>Do you think that it is reasonable for me to request an earlier appointment with my doctor?
>

Lie in bed and play with your son and see your Dr. in less than 2 weeks.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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