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has anyone gone past 44 weeks?

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nappyaddict · 14/03/2007 14:27

my step-niece is pregnant and is almost 44 weeks pregnant. up to now she has refused induction, but is wondering is this baby ever going to come out on its own!

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nappyaddict · 15/03/2007 14:26

she has had the first lot of prostin gel, nothing as of yet. they give up to 3 lots apparently, but not sure how far apart they give them.

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lulumama · 15/03/2007 14:27

usually 6 hours apart...

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nappyaddict · 15/03/2007 14:32

ahh well she has probably had the second lot now then. what do they do if nothing happens after 3?

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lulumama · 15/03/2007 14:38

if she has dilated enough, she can have her waters broken, and if no contractions, give her synotcinon....if nothing doing, it will be another c,s , if she has had a previous c,s the hospital will be conservative in the amount of stimulation they give the uterus artificially

Mumpbump · 15/03/2007 14:39

Perhaps they might offer her an elective c-section. Do you think she'd go for that, given the choice?

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nappyaddict · 15/03/2007 14:50

yes i think she would. surely if she refuses there's more chance of complications and possibility of c section?

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nappyaddict · 15/03/2007 14:51

if elective yes, so she could be awake. it was being zonked out for hours she didn't like last time.

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Mumpbump · 15/03/2007 15:10

Well, I hope that she is offered one if the gel doesn't work! Please let us know how she gets on...

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nappyaddict · 15/03/2007 21:59

baby is on its way as we speak!!!

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JanH · 15/03/2007 22:01

Oh phew - Ive been watching this thread! Hope you'll have a birth announcement for us soon, na

EdieMcredie · 16/03/2007 08:34

Any news?

FurryFox · 16/03/2007 19:51

Bump...any news?

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nappyaddict · 17/03/2007 11:12

yes mother and baby are doing absolutely fine

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lulumama · 17/03/2007 11:54

great, glad to hear it x

Mumpbump · 20/03/2007 09:56

So pleased to hear that good news!

LadyOfTheFlowers · 20/03/2007 10:01

ah, thats great! was just about to stick my ten penneth in but no need! lol

WanderingTrolley · 20/03/2007 10:07

My friend was born at 44 weeks. Her mother refused intervention, but then she already had an 11 month old at home and didn't want them in the same school year.

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