QuestionQUESTION: i believe ive lst my mucous plug one day before my due date it was tinged brown and clear so im guessing it was it.. i am now 3 days past my due date and still the baby hasnt dropped and contractyions come and go do you think theres something wrong and i might need to be induced?
ANSWER: It sound like you may have just lost a piece of it rather than the whole thing, however as I don't know how big the piece was, it is hard to tell. If you have had an uncomplicated pregnancy and all other signs look good, just let the baby take its time. If your water hasn't broken yet, there shouldn't be an issue. It sounds like your body is preparing for labor. Due dates are called EDD (estimated date of delivery) for a reason- because it's just an estimate. Some babies have longer gestation rates than others. In addition, if you aren't entirely sure of when exactly you conceived or your periods were irregular, the EDD may off because of that as well. It sounds to me that you are experiencing what is perfectly normal as the body prepares for childbirth. Your body knows what it's doing! =)
Please let me know if I can help you with anything else.
Best wishes!
Helen =)
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QUESTION: my cousin is about 3 months pregnant and she didnt know untill then now while she was 3 months she went to sixflags and rode on some rides do you think this can affect her babys health and in what ways?
AnswerI would be more worried about whether or not your cousin was taking vitamins and her folic acid intake than a roller coaster or two. =) Before three months, the embryo is very tiny and nestled into the endometrial lining. Cells are still dividing. The biggest risk so early in the pregnancy would be miscarriage. The reason the rides advise pregnant women not to ride them are because of the changing gravitational forces and elevated heart-rate caused by these rides. The higher gravitational force can cause premature rupture of the membranes as well as possible separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. The elevated heartrate could bring about premature labor as well.
Good prenatal care is a must. Encourage your cousin to speak with a doctor or midwife as soon as possible so they can have a good idea of where she is in her pregnancy and if everything is progressing as it should be.
Best wishes!
Helen =)
