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help..

im 40 weeks today & 5cm dilated, do you think my doctor would induce me ? id rather so because im so miserable.. is there any option i can have an induction my choice?
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so would it be a good idea to head to the hospital?
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I would start walking a lot. (Power walk if possible). It will help you progress faster than normal and is a healthy way to help.
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my doctor just keeps telling me to stay home until contractions are 5-7 minutes apart..I maybe got 3 hours of sleep lastnight because of the pain.. I don't get it.
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My doctor broke my water at 5cm because I was in pain and he wanted to speed up labor
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but ive been 3cm for 3 weeks also.. it's taking forever lol
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I think they haven't mentioned inducing to you because you are progressing on your own. You half way there don't be surprised if you go into labor within the next days
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Ur birth plan ur choice they most likely will because ur 5 cm but if they won't demand it. Thats ur right as a patient ur birth plan.
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