Re: 38th week baby is still not engaged(dropped)
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 11 Feb 2003 21:09:12 -0600
Just a clarification: I was not trying to encourage a self-induction. Just
thought maybe if she were going to take something anyway- that kohash -also
spelled cohash- would be easier on her than the castor oil. One of the
cohashes taken alone (forgive me I don't know which one) will not induce
labor by itself. It will however help to "ripen" the cervix. I do agree
that it is best for baby to "cook" a little longer. Maybe there are other
concerns we aren't aware of. Heidi is right though- some babies don't drop
until just prior to labor. I know it is hard on Mom to endure. I have been
there myself. Hang in there- before you know it you will have your little
baby. The last month truly can seem like the longest. You are almost there
though. Just a little bit more to go.
Best wishes to everyone!
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Anna" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH"
<pregnancy-birth@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 8:53 PM
Subject: Re: 38th week baby is still not engaged(dropped)
> Just to second Heidi:
> You are not even at full term. Your baby, in all likelihood, isn't
> "done cooking". WHY would you want to force things?
> An induced early birth (and it's early until the baby is *ready*, and
> that's more than just lung maturity) will be hard on baby, and is way
> more likely to lead down the path to a c/s. Castor oil/cohosh don't
> make the baby drop, they induce labour. You might as well have a
> chemical induction at the hospital, but why fiddle with nature, when
> there isn't even a reason to worry for another 2 weeks at least?
> Will you consider "forcing" you child to walk, teethe, sleep through the
> night, if it seems to be "time"? (Just a rhetorical question, no
> personal attack!)
>
> Anna
>
> At Tue, 11 Feb 2003, Heidi wrote:
> >
> >As uncomfortable as the last few weeks are, I'd still wait and see what
> >happens. Some babies don't drop until it's time to deliver. As far as the
> >castor oil goes, I've never used it, (never will I know I'll gag...and
> >worse) I have heard of some women mixing it with lemonade or something to
> >that effect to minimize the taste. But as Amy said, taking castor oil can
> >leave you with abdominal cramping, and also diarrhea, which can also lead
to
> >dehydration.. Just give it some time...and good luck.
> >
> >Heidi
> >
>> >>----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Donna" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
> >To: "Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH"
> ><pregnancy-birth@mail.medispecialty.com>
> >Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 5:03 PM
> >Subject: 38th week baby is still not engaged(dropped)
> >
> >> Hi,
> >> My 38th week of pregnancy will be completed tomorrow. Today I have
gone
> >> for internal exam. OBGYN has told me that
> >> Cervix has not yet opened
> >> Baby's position is still high.
> >> she has asked me to take Castor oil two spoons a day. She also told me
> >> that I may have a difficult labor.
> >> Now my questions are
> >> 1. At what stage usually cervix will start dialting.
> >> 2. Since my cervix has not opened yet does this mean I may end up for
> >> induced labor/c-section
> >> 3. When exactly baby drops and what are the steps that can be taken
for
> >> effacement and dialtion of cervix
> >>
> >> Thanks in Advance
> >>
>
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