What to expect

Question

So I’m 37 weeks with my second baby. I was induced at 38 weeks so I’m wondering what I should expect between 38 weeks and delivery? I would like to labor at home as long as possible before going into the hospital. When do I absolutely have to go in? What should I watch for to suggest labor? How long should contractions be and how long between? Any other advice is greatly appreciated! 
TIA 💞

Answer

Go in if you throw up, pee blood and/or water breaks.

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I would go after at least an hour of consistent contractions lasting about a minute long and five minutes apart that don’t go away no matter what you do. Watch and see if they start to get more intense too, not just tightening. They’ll want to see contractions consistently happening and progression before they’re going to admit you. Of course if you do have a lot of bleeding or you feel a gush of water that fills pads quickly you should also go in. Throwing up and being nauseated can be common symptoms towards the end regardless of labor.

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I would def go in when contractions are 5 minutes apart and last a minute or longer each time. Depends on how far away you are from the hospital too. Make sure your bags are all packed and ask for a birthing ball when you get there if you don’t have one!

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