Posts by mirandamiranda

Hi again, thanks for your replies! The heart rate has been normal all night and this morning too. The OB is still recommending induction because that is what the perinatologist they consulted yesterday said. But he also suggested I could...

I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge or resources regarding the possible risk factors of a low baseline fetal heart rate in late pregnancy. I am 40 weeks 3 days and the baby's heart rate has been normal until now. Today it was down...

I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge or resources regarding the possible risk factors of a low baseline fetal heart rate in late pregnancy. I am 40 weeks 3 days and the baby's heart rate has been normal until now. Today it was down...

I am with all of you ladies on this one... My others were all early, I am now 4 hours from going the longest I have in any pregnancy, and I am definitely feeling impatient in a way I have not before!   And what is going on...

I just wanted to add a tip that I have found really useful (when I manage to do it...). Instead of constantly criticizing (don't do this, stop that, etc) it can be very productive to come up with a positive approach. So at the table, you...

I just want to say how sorry I am about what happened to you. Violation of informed consent and of patient confidentiality are very big issues, and you are in no way over-reacting - and that is without your own personal past trauma and...

Congratulations from here too! So glad it all went well, if somewhat intensely... Enjoy your little one!

Congratulations! Best wishes for your labour and birth.

I have had two kinds of non-labour contractions in pregnancy, and I have never been sure which (if either) counts as BH. Most commonly I have a strong tightening of my uterus, not painful but uncomfortable as it feels like there is a...

I would agree with the poster who said it feels easier the second time around. I had twins after a singleton and it was STILL easier! I think you are just more accustomed to having your time/attention/energy drained by another person so...