pre term labor

[melyork29]

34 weeks today. Went to the hospital Thurs. Night BC I was having contractions. Got hooked up to the monitor, and sure enough it was contractions. Not consistent and they checked to see if I was dilated, and I wasn't. I had 10 contractions yesterday. But, they weren't consistent. What are the odds of me going into full blown labor sooner than my due date? I'm a 2nd time mother, planned c section...

[kimmyy93]

I went into the hospital at 32 weeks having contractions every 2-3 minutes I was 50% effaced but only a finger tip dilated they gave me medicine to stop it and gave me steroid shots just in case baby came early but i have finally made it to 37 weeks (:

[melyork29]

Yea we thought dehydration would be it but they told me when they tested my urine that I was basically completely hydrated.... O the joys of pregnancy lol

[lcsukas04]

I am 35 weeks and went into hospital yesterday because I was having intense cramps  and tightness in my upper belly.. Called doctor n told me to go in since my firsr one (my 8 year old) was premature I could be going into preterm labor.. They checked my cervix n I am dialated 1 centimeter n had irregular contractions. Tuesday I went to doctor but wasn't dialated but baby head is down.. But I am dehydrated and dehydration causes cramping n contractions.. But as of right now not going into preterm labor.. Hoping my little one stays in until 37 weeks which is consider full term  :-) good luck I am too on bed rest until I see my doctor next week..

[melyork29]

Thank you ladies! I think 37 or 38 weeks is considered full term

[brit_tany]

Even if ur contractions arent consistent u can still dilate i was on labor and didnt kno because i wasnt having contractions but i felt a pinch in my side and i just wamted to check on it and i was 8 cm so yes u can dilate with out having then just stay in the bed and get alot of rest

[hippobaby]

I had the same thing happen to me last week and they said it was contractions and sent me home and did nothing :(

[loveontop2014]

FTM: how many weeks do you have to be until you are no longer considered preterm labor?

[melyork29]

Even if my contractions are not consistent could I still dilate?

[melyork29]

Well, the hospital put me on bed rest and declared me "preterm labor" :(

[sprmom87]

If you aren't dialating then its possible to not go preterm...if you start dialating your dr will more than likely move your csec date.

[jasmin620]

I had the same thing happen to me with my second baby the contractions would come and go and i wasnt dilated as well but i made it past my due date by a week i guess its but our bodies preparing for laber.

[HERBEAUTY_XOX]

i had contractions the other day but i didbt call my doc or anything i just stayed in bed. :/ btw first baby , im 29 weeks and 4 days.

[melyork29]

O and I have had somewhat diarrhea 3 days prior to feeling contractions. (I know TMI) but apparently its normal BC your body is getting ready

[melyork29]

Tightening everywhere, not just in one spot of my belly, low and mid back pain, cramping ( like a period cramp but worse), sore hips ( feels bruised ), headache, and a tad bit of nausea. But all that at once lol

[HERBEAUTY_XOX]

How do contractions feel??