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I am in my 39th week of pregnancy. It's my first pregnancy, target scan and 31st week sonograpghy were normal. NO BP, Diabetes, thyroid etc. 2 weeks before my 1st gynac told me through ultrasound that baby growth was lagging behind by 3 weeks (mean age 35 weeks) . At the same day, we consulted 2nd Gynac and she told me nothing to worry about as bab

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My suggestion, please follow the advice of that Gynaecologist whose advice you find easy to accept. ...  Read More

I think the baby may be trying to already come because i think hes already flipping, im only because 30 weeks. Last night my lower stomach started hurting but the night before i didnt get any sleep from 12-230am. I am having sharp and excruciating pains starting to wrap around to my lower back, im not feeling him move anywhere but below my belly bu

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Hi, its just 30 weeks, so chances r less. What u r feeling is uteribe contraction which are observed in third trimester but not enough to get baby out. What u can do is visit ur doctor let him check n ...  Read More

Hello doc. Pls help. Three days before my gynaec performed membrane sweep twice . She told I'll go into labor within two days. Bt til now no pain or contractions. And I oly get brown lumps . Am v worried wot to do now. Here in South Chennai it's a cyclone alert too. Soo shud I visit gynaec or shud I wait

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If you are having brown discharge means some pain is there Better consult to gynaecologist and get examined by doctor.Suppose any dilatation is there she will accelerate the labour pain. ...  Read More

I have 2 question. (1) In which week of pregnancy does the pain of labor typically start? (2) I am at 33th week. How does it feel or understand a labor pain. How to recognize it ?

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There is no specific week can happen at any point of time Preterm labour is also a known phenomenon Episodic contractions 3 in 10 minutes lasting about 40 sec ...  Read More

Idk if I'm getting sick or if I'm going into labor I'm 36weeks I've been going to the bathroom all day my hips hurt and feel like baby is in my hips I'm hot and dizzy and I'm nausea and vomiting like crazy baby has been hard all day and no contractions unless I get in the tub and then they get bad but when I get out and lay down my stomach just get

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Hi, you are 36 weeks now and you are one more week far to have full term baby....dont worry mild contractions now are normal which will not be continous , periodic, will not last longer and will not b ...  Read More

Is castord oil ok to us to induce labor. Im 40 weeks and tired of being pregnant. Nothing has happened other than a few labor pains last weeks and the feeling of my cycle trying to come on. But No other signs of labor. I talked with peoole that used it and was told it worked.

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Hi, you need induction of labour by Gyn/obs. Using Pitucin drip at medical centre/ clinic. Pl. Don't endanger your Fetus using vaguely​ Castor oil or Syp.Ergot. ...  Read More

In pregnancy do we feel slight pains in lower abdomen in first trimester. Or we don't feel any pain.

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Please connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

My wife is 32 weeks pregnant, she told some times she have a pain in belly button,abdomen and white discharge coming. is it normal or she is close to labor or preterm labor.

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I am in my 39th week. and i ve tried everything naturally to induce labor pains, which includes squatting walking and consuming dates, pineapples etc. but no sign of labor pain. i don't want to get induced or end up c section. and i ve to hurry too as my baby is almost 3.5 kgs. what can i do? TIA

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Consult your Gynaecologist ...  Read More

My wife have 33 weeks pregnancy, today she feel pain in abdominal and sense some pressure in abdominal. is it normal or labor related pains.

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Do not take any risk consult doctor as soon as possible. It may be pain due to other reason. But dont take chance at least allow pregnancy to cross 34 weeks. Consult doctor. ...  Read More

I am 37 weeks pregnant and I am due to be induced for delivery tomorrow. My amniotic fluid is less. Are induced labor safe? Can i also take epidural? Or shall I go for c section?

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Good afternoon. Need to check up about baby position. Cervical score and then we can discuss about plan for delivery ...  Read More

Hi, My revised EDD is Aug 26th. Doctor asked me to get admitted on 26th morning if I don't get pain , water leak , bleeding before that. Cervix was checked on 37th week. Cervix is soft and os closed. Yesterday doctor confirmed head is fixed in pelvic bone. I have attached yesterday scan findings. What to expect in induced labor ?. Is it okay or sh

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Yes ..you can get admitted on 26th and can go for induction.. induction is giving you drugs so that you get your labour pains . ...  Read More

I'm 28 weeks pregnant and my cervix measures 2.9 cms at 28 weeks of pregnancy. Am I at a risk of preterm labor . This is my first pregnancy age 30

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Im 19 weeks pregnant. Weight 105kgs. No health problems. Anamolly scan normal. Cervix measures 3.1cm. I get pelvic dull achy pressure from lower abdomen to pubis area. Is it normal or a sign of premature labor.. if yes, how to prevent it

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It's a normal pressure symptom of pregnancy ...  Read More

Being co-erced by mother in law to take castor oil to induce labor as 39 weeks pregnant. Is it at all harmful to the baby ?

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No not at all. Even doctors recommend it for induction of labour ...  Read More

Im 11 weeks 5days pregnant and i have always been fat all my life. Currently im 100kgs. I have started eating healthy. Will my obesity cause problems in baby or will i go in labor before 9 months? I have no health problems. Age 30

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Women with overweight and obesity has an increased risk of preterm birth. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I am currently 33w+4 pregnant with high chance of pre term delivery. I was diagnosed with an insufficient cervix in 26w and funnelling which is now only 0.5cm left. I have an Arabin pessary. Amniotic sac is bulging through the funnelling .I had a small leak in 27w which is stopped after that.Cervix is dilated a bit ,doctors are not

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You should be in the hospital till you have a safe delivery. The membranes can rupture any moment and it may be too late to reach the hospital. ...  Read More

What are the signs of labor pain and how can I tell it apart from other types of pain ? this is because, pain could also be caused by gas, acidity, or other reasons. I don't want to go to the doctor every time I have any pain, but I also don't want to miss the onset of labor. So can you please advice how labor pain feels and how to distinguish it

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I am 38 weeks pregnant, are there any natural tips to induce labor? Like climbing stairs abd walking?

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Hi Sir / Madam, I am 39 weeks pregnant. Dec 17 is my due date. Baby is in cephalic position.Last week I had internal examination and doctor said cervix is not opened. And doctor told to wait till dec 16 for natural pain. If I dint get pain they asked to go for induced labor. Baby is 3kg and AFI is around 10. Kindly suggest can I wait for pain to s

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U need to admit at 40 weeks for induction of labour Induction of labour does hv a chance of failure n u may end up in a cesarean but waiting beyond 40 weeks may prove detrimental in view of muconium ...  Read More

I am 23 weeks pregnant (this is my first pregnancy), my celvix length as per tiffa scan done on my 22 week is 2.7cm, please advise if it is fine or do i need any treatment for this?? I'm experiencing sudden pain like being stabbed by a pointy object while the baby is moving near the lower part. Please advise on this?

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I am 39 weeks 2 days pregnant. Lmp 23/12/21. Calculated edd is 29 sept and according to scan is 26 Sept. Everything else being normal should I go for inducing labour pain or can wait for few days to start labor pain naturally.

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If everything is normal then you should wait for 5 more days. You should go for induction of labour on 29 September. ...  Read More

My due date is 30 July..On 7 July my cervix is 2 cm dilated... Today also dilation is 2cm only... Is there any way to induce labor? Is sex safe during this time? I have read that sex can induce labor... But my cervix is 2cm open so sex is safe or not ?.

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I am 38 weeks 3 days pregnant(normal conception) , my gynecologist suggested to eat papaya and pine apple for inducing labor, i and my mother were shocked , they were actually suggested to avoid, is this good idea?! Are there any problems to me or baby if I do so? Please don't reply consult me need more details etc etc .

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The raw papaya has abortifacient components in it and has detrimental effects if taken in first trimester.... The ripe papaya is good for health if you eat also no harm to baby....coz the pregnancy is ...  Read More

Hi doctor Cervical cerclage done on 27th. Week of pregnancy and now I'm in 36 week 3 days, my doctor planning to induce after 37 week which will be on next week by removing stitch , already my cervix length is in 0.9mm and u shaped funnelling,. Internal os opened, in this case , how long my labor will take!? And how can i prepare myself for normal

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Hi, I am 39 weeks pregnant with second baby. PV os opened by 1 finger, no labor pain started. Having gestational diabetes but under control. Baby weight was 2900 grams in ultrasound last week. Doctor suggested to induce labor pain tomorrow. Is it fine?

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Yes it’s fine ...  Read More

I am 41 week pregnant with LMP due date and ultrasound EDD 6 June. There are no labor till know last ultrasound show my baby position cheplic what can I do.

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Pleased get admitted to hospital for induction of labor ...  Read More

Gd aftrnun... I'm in 39 week 2 days of pregnancy and I didn't feel any labor pains and this is my first pregnancy.Is it normal or not!?? I feel lower abdomen pain rarely and lower back pain what this indicates and I didn't feel any discharge...plz help me.

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If there are no complications then you can wait for 1 more week... Daily fetal movement count should be done.. If you report any decrease in movement report to your doctor urgently.. Get a biophysical ...  Read More

My wife is 37 weeks 2 days pregnant. And for us it appears like baby is still just below the chest. We feel like Lightening(baby dropping down) didn't happen yet. This is first pregnancy to her. When lightening might happen? After lightening when pains starts? We have doctor appointment on Thursday what more we have to ask? At 34 weeks fundal he

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In first pregnancy the head gets fixed anytime til 40weeks...there some signs like increased frequency or urine...decreased fundal height etc which help to predict however they are not very precise Th ...  Read More

How much severe labor time take time to start? I m 38th week pregnant and sign of spotting and cramps like menses exist. How much these sign take time ,

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It is better to consult a gynaecologist personally rather then online as she can examine and tell you every thing. ...  Read More

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