|
Re: PREGNANCY: 36 and 2 days pregnant 5-6 cm dilated
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:44:50 -0600 (CST)
Kristen
I agree with you. I have no advice other than be ready to go at a
moments notice, and if you rupture your membranes, get to the hospital
immediately or you will have the baby at home. It is too late in
pregnancy to switch doctors...Dr. von Almen
At Tue, 20 Jan 2009, Kara wrote:
>
>I went to my OBGYN on the 15th of Jan. because of contractions that
>were not so much painful as unconfortable and they seemed to have a
>pattern but some were alot more mild that others. When he checked my
>cervix I was 3 cm and 60% effaced. He told me to go home and go to L&D
>if the contractions got painful or if I couldn't walk or talk through
>them and he also stated that there was nothing he could to help my abor
>since I was still preterm. I go home and go about my normal business. I
>go to L&D because I was having very strong contractions that were going
>on for about 2 hours this is on the 17th of Jan. They checked me I was
>now 4 cm and 70% effaced and they said baby was very low. They took
>urin samples and called the doctor on call, which is not my doctor and I
>have never seen him, he said to treat me for a UTI even though I had a
>culture in my doctors office and my urine thta night came back fine, and
>to give me something for the pain(it made me pass out)My contractions
>got less strong but still coming at the same time rate 3-5 minutes. They
>wanted to keep me till the mouring but I insisted on going home. I went
>to my OB appt the 19th of Jan. my doctor said I was almost 5 cm and 80%
>effaced and there was nothing he could do for the constant contractions
>I was having till I was full term.(let me add that I am not dehydrated
>the check evertime and my urine is like almost clear) and same rules
>apply go to L&D if the contractions get worse. Well later that night
>they were so bad I was huffing and puffing and it terible pain. Could
>not walk or talk through them. I went to L&D they admitted me my
>contractions were BIG about a minute long 2-4 minutes apart and I
>noticed the number on the moniter got to the highest like mid 70's
>peaking. They checked me I was almost 6 cm. They monitered me all
>night and when the doctor checked me in the moring and I was the same 6
>cm he sent me home. I feel very uneasy with being home 6 cm dilated
>with constant contractions that are obviously doing something to me. I
>don't know what to do my doctor says there is nothing he can do and I am
>scared to be home and have expressed this to him. I need some addvice.
>I have no problems with this pregnancy and my lst labor I went in at
>5:30 am 2 cm and had my baby in my arms at 10:04am. I am very scared
>that I will have my baby at home.
>
>--
>36 weeks 2 days
>and very scared
>Kristen
>
--
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.
** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time
constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.
|
|
![[ Women's Health Forum ]](http://www.obgyn.net/images_women/wh-forum.gif)