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Waters just broken. .. What now?

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mustardtomango · 15/10/2013 04:28

So we've done nct and read the books, but um... Not theyve gone, what do we do? Grin

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BillyGoatintheBuff · 15/10/2013 04:35

how many weeks are you?

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Merrilymerrilymerrily · 15/10/2013 04:35

It was hours between when my waters broke and when it was time to go to the hospital. Call your hospital / midwife to give them a heads up, start to monitor any contractions and try and get some sleep. Not long until you have a shiny new baby!

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BillyGoatintheBuff · 15/10/2013 04:36

I'd say you could call your midwife, if you are concerned, or wait until a reasonable time in the morning and call them.

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Bearandcub · 15/10/2013 04:37

Ring your midwife unit or hospital. They will check it is your waters and how your cervix is.

Wear a maternity pad and note how many you get through in an hour.

Labour may start naturally or you may need induction.

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mustardtomango · 15/10/2013 04:40

I'm 37+2, no contractions yet so lying back in bed with a pad on... Thought might be calling hospital unnecessarily at this stage? Was clear and no pains...

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Bearandcub · 15/10/2013 04:43

Ringing the midwife allows them the opportunity to record when your waters broke and assess your and baby's health. If you haven't started labour naturally within 72 hours you may need to be induced. This can be 24 or 48 hours dependent on the hospital policy.

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mustardtomango · 15/10/2013 04:51

Thanks bear, just calling...

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piratecat · 15/10/2013 04:54

what lovely news. my cat woke me up and i was just getting a cuppa.
xSmile

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mustardtomango · 15/10/2013 05:04

Thank you pirate! Had the mostly lovely lady on the phone, said we should go in and get checked out so they'll can confirm everything. Dh is now in the shower singing Smile

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Editededition · 15/10/2013 05:46

ooooooh ...... live thread ?!?!?!?

Keep posting Grin
and good luck!!!

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UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea · 15/10/2013 05:47

Good luck!

Just to warn you it may still take a while. My waters broke at 3 pm on a Saturday and contractions didn't start properly until 9 pm Sunday night. DD was born 3 pm Monday afternoon.

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jessandalfie · 15/10/2013 07:30

Good luck how did you get on at the hosp? Have things progressed any x

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WhenSheWasBadSheWasExhausted · 15/10/2013 07:32

How exciting, best of luck.

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mustardtomango · 15/10/2013 07:39

Edited - yes live! Grin
Just got home, contractions 3 in 10 mind but only 1cm dilated... They seemed happy but said better to wait at home and then return at 4cm (how I'm to tell I'm not sure)
Still, it's all progress! Figure will call when it ramps up. Now - to distract...
Thanks for all the messages, I love this community x

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terilou87 · 15/10/2013 07:45

Oooh good luck mustard. X

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Excited2meetmyprincess · 15/10/2013 07:57

Good luck!! Hope all progresses quickly for u xx

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jessandalfie · 15/10/2013 07:58

How exciting you will have your lovely baby soon good luck and keep posting :)

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Editededition · 15/10/2013 07:58

Aww... glad all is OK, and so pleased you have come back to 'share'

I recommend lots of pottering about!
Keep posting ('cos you obviously have nothing else to think about, but MN Grin )

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LadyFlumpalot · 15/10/2013 08:05

Eeeee new and tiny baby on the way! Grin

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TrueToYou · 15/10/2013 08:10

Ooh how exciting! All the best to you x

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Hooleywhipper · 15/10/2013 08:14

I'm in the keep upright & moving gang! Easier said than done I know. Good luck OP. so so so excited for you xx

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GreenGiant3 · 15/10/2013 09:13

How amazing! So excited for you OP and very envious!! Not long now until you meet your bundle of joy.

Good luck and congratulations EnvyThanks

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FortyFacedFuckers · 15/10/2013 09:22

Oh congratulations hope it all goes well for you. Grin

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PistachioTruffle · 15/10/2013 10:28

Congratulations OP! Hope all goes well and you're snuggling a tiny baby soon Grin

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Locketjuice · 15/10/2013 10:30

Ohhhh good luck xx Smile

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