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WE WERE TOLD BY THE OB THAT WE
CAN EXPECT BABY ANY TIME BEGINNING THIS WEEK. ALSO MOST OF HER FRIENDS OF
INDIAN ORIGIN TYPICALLY DELIVERED 2-3 WEEKS EARLY.
What about us?
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Several thoughts go over this
phase:
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Would Pranav come early,
on-time or delayed?
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How would she cope up her
labor? Does breathing exercise help to focus and to handle the pain?
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What is dilation? What does it
link to early and active labor?
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When would one shed off the
mucous plug? What does it indicate?
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Would the OB induce her if not
delivered by due date?
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What are the various induction
options? Natural - Castor Oil Omelet, Intercourse etc. and Medications -
Pitocin, Cytotec, etc. The detailed article at
BabyCenter is very useful.
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Getting ready for the d-day,
Packed bags for the hospital, Sent heads-up mails to colleagues and
boss, Assembled the crib, Shopped for last minute needs of the baby, Got
the car seat inspected from the local fire-station and Washed all new
baby clothes (as recommended)
We will keep waiting for the labor
to kick off... :-) |