Re: Rupture membranes at 4cm?

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So maybe they want to keep things controlled rather thanrisk a "surprise" delivery that doesn't make it to the hospital.

Andrea

At Wed, 09 Jun 1999, Christopher wrote: >
>>I had my 36 week check today. The NP said I was dilated to 3 cm, 75%
>>effaced and that if I came in next week at 4cm, they would probably go
>>ahead and schedule a time to rupture my membranes.
>>
>>I was wondering if this was standard procedure? Is there a reason to not
>>let me dilate past 4 cm without going into labor?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Andrea
>>EDD 7/7/99
>
>Unless you are GBS positive or are relatively far from the hospital and
>they are worried about you getting there on time or you have a history of
>very fast labor, it beats me.

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