WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: 40 WKS PG WITH NO PROGRESS

Re: 40 WKS PG WITH NO PROGRESS

From: Stormy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 14 Jan 1998 20:43:13 -0600 (CST)

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Most docs I've worked with will let you go 2 weeks over before inducing with pitocin. Since, like you say, you are sure of your dates. Docs usually want a "favorable cervix" before induction...better chances of success. The 80% effacement is good...not just need to dilate a little as well. I was induced with the last 3 of my 4 and it was actually kind of nice. I could schedule their births!

Some folks have luck with starting labor using nipple stimulation and intercourse. Have heard that semen has prostaglandins which can induce labor naturally. Never worked for me!! hehe Basically the babe will come when ready so just hang in there a couple more weeks. Be sure to pay attention to fetal movement and be sure babe remains active. If no problems are present then there is not a problem with waiting the two weeks till the time is right!

Best of luck to you and your new little one!

At Wed, 14 Jan 1998, Amanda wrote: >
>I am 40 wks pregnant and am not having any regular contractions (and
>yes, my date appears to be accurate, my fundal height is measuring a
>hefty 40). At my last prenatal apt yesterday my OB said that my cervix
>is only 80% effaced and had not started to dilate. He also said that a
>thin membrane was still covering the cervix and that this could be scar
>tissue from a LEEP procedure I had done almost 2 years ago. My OB has
>tried to strip the membranes twice and will try again tomorrow. What,
>if any, are my options? Will I be required to have a C-section? Will
>induction of labor (pitocin) do any good?

--
  Stormy, RN, BSN

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