Questioni am 34.5 weeks pregnant. this is my 3rd child my youngest is 13 months old. i was at the hospital last night because i was having contractions that were 2 minutes apart, then they went to 1 minute apart, after walking around for 2 hours. but anyway, when i got there they checked me and said i was cm 90% effaced and -1. after all that walking and having bad contractions i didn't change at all. do you think that labor is going to happen soon? i lost my mucous plug 2 weeks ago. is there anything i can do to start labor? does having sex start up contractions? i haven't had any more contractions since they sent me home last night. i have read that nipple stimulation works to start labor. is that true? thank you for your time ands helpful answers.
AnswerHi Brooke :)
I beleive I answered a question from your sister about your condintion :)
I really do beleive that you experienced a false labour. It can be very confusing, because it does resemble the real thing. However, given that you didnt have changes, and it did stop, this does indicate a false alarm.
When you lose your mucous plug, this can be an indicator of the the onset of labour. Some ladies lose their plugs, and start labour within 24 hours. Others, wait 2-4 weeks. So there is no way to know exactly when you are going to start. Loss of the plug just indicates the changes taking place in your body.
Nipple stimulation, intercourse and walking can bring on labour. However, as I said to your sister, I highly reccomend against it. You are only 34 weeks right now. Full term pregnancies are considered at 37 weeks. Right now, your baby's lungs are not developed. Its a little to soon to be wanting this baby out All though I completely understand why some want them out, the discomorts can be brutal!!
hope this answers your question, and thanks for writing.
-Kristy
