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Re: dialation and laborFrom: Tara (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 19 May 1999 10:55:49 -0500 (CDT)
At Tue, 18 May 1999, William F. von Almen, II, MD wrote: > >At Sun, 16 May 1999, cara wrote: >> >>how soon before a woman gives birth does she start to dialate? >>(on the average) i've been 60% effaced and 1 cm dialated >>since my 31st week, i'm 33 now and i am at risk for premature >>labor. is this dialation and effacement any prediction of when >>i'll give birth? thank you >> >>-- >>cara >> >Cara >You have not given us all that much info to go on, but I would say, >based on your post, that I would be very careful these next 3 weeks. I >would get as much bedrest as possible, stay hydrated, avoid sex and >exercise (including lifting). Ask your ob if he wants you to see him >more often, and if he wants you on any meds due to your risk of pre term >labor. This next few weeks is crucial. Remember, 'womb rent is much >cheaper than NICU rent'. Good Luck > >-- >William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG >Editorial Board, OB/GYN.NET Pregnancy and Birth >New Orleans, La. > >The above comments are for educational purposes only. > The only thing you really can do is do dishes and laundry that is what my cousin did when she was in false labor for 3 weeks. But you should let your doctor know that you have been in labor and see what he wants to do about it.
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