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34 weeks, terrified that i am not going to carry to term,?

I am booked in for a c-section at 39 weeks 4 days but I am terrified that I am not going to make it to that date before i go into labour. I had a very bad experience with my first son, almost lost him during labour and the doctors are unwilling to risk it again. I have been having bad braxton hicks contractions and a lot of discharge. Is this a sign of pre-term labour ??

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    Dont stress, stress can naturally enduce you. Luckily you are almost to the safe zone (35 weeks). just try to rest as much as possible. And as for the hicks and discharge have your obgyn check you at your next check up or sooner if you wish. Good luck dear!

  • 1 decade ago

    Braxton-Hicks contractions are NOT a sign of pre-term labor on their own!!! Those are just "practice" contractions getting your body ready for the "real thing." I don't know exactly what kind of discharge you mean, but if you're having a lot of blood, you need to see your doctor. If it's just mucus, that's normal -- but call your doctor if it's making you nervous.

    I know this is much harder said than done, but it is SO important that you try not to worry. All that adrenaline isn't good for your body or your mind. Try to think positive thoughts. Pray or meditate. Talk to your baby and let him or her know that you are doing everything possible to make his/her entry into this world special and safe. And BELIEVE IT!!! Your body was made for this.

    And remember: if you do go into labor early, today's medical technology has made it possible for your child to be perfectly normal and healthy. 14 years ago, my little brother was born 7 weeks early and now has an incredibly high IQ and is tall and funny and "normal"! Medical technology has come a long way since then. I know you'll be fine!! You just need to make yourself believe that.

  • 1 decade ago

    In about 3 weeks you will be considered full-term, so having your baby now or in the next few weeks would be considered okay as your baby has an excellent chance of survival if born now.

    BH's and an increase in leukorrhea is normal to have in the 3rd trimester.

    Unless you are having regular contractions that increase in intensity and get closer together, bloody show or bleeding, and are dilating, you are not experiencing pre-term labour.

    Try to relax and be sure to express your concerns and feelings with your doctor at your next appointment.

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    1 decade ago

    Try not to be worried or stressed. This is just going to cause harm. The false contractions and discharge are completely normal! Just remember that if something were to happen and you did go into labor, your little one would make it. He or she would have to spend extra time in the hospital but the chance of survival is incredibly high! The two of you are going to be fine. Just try to relax :)

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  • 1 decade ago

    even if you do have in now he will be just fine!! I had my daughter at 32 weeks, she was 3lbs 6oz 17in long! She had to stay in INICU for a month but she is 3 now and giving me heck like a 3 year old is suppose to!! Braxton hicks are normal at this stage in the game, just sit back kick your feet up and try to relax as much as possible!! stress is not good for you child or your self!!! just keep it positive! and u and him will be just fine and healthy!

  • 1 decade ago

    It all just depends on your body every pregnancy is different. You need to be doing a lot of relaxing staying in bed feet propped up, nice relaxing baths and don't be stressed, i know that is hard to do but you need to try for the baby.

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