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Question about labor

deleted_user
deleted_user
Alright, this may be a totally stupid question, but I have to ask because I don't know! :-) I'm currently 34 weeks pg with twins. My ob has scheduled my ultrasound for May 7, however, she's not so sure I'll make it that far. At my appt last week, my cervix was still completely closed. Here's my question - can you go into labor even though your cervix is closed? Would you just experience frequent contraction?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Not sure of the right answer since I had a c-section.I think you go into real labor when you start to dilate.If your is still closed than it is probably false labor but you can start dilated anytime and it can come fast.Are both of your twins in the right position ?
deleted_user
deleted_user
No, they're breech. My c-section is scheduled for May 7, but they don't think I'll last that long.
MayberryDeb
MayberryDeb
Hi HYourk,
Are you seeing your OB every week???She will keep track but if the twins are your 1st pregnancy, you will have plenty of time (many hours) before the C-section. In my 36th week, my water broke and it took 5 hours for the contractions to start. My girls were in the right position, so after an epidural the girls came out 10 minutes apart.That was 26 yrs ago. I wish you luck and happiness on the greatest, most wonderful journey in you life.
I am here if you need any advise.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Just letting you know my C-section was scheduled too but I started feeling weird and they told me to get to the hospital and had the twins 2 hours later.I was told to call if anything happened they did not want me going into labor cause baby A was breeched and baby B would not have time to get out.My advice is call if you feel anything or you really don't know.I was told I would go to the end but ended up having them at 35 weeks.
deleted_user
deleted_user
well, you will go into labor... i think its strange that your ob said you wouldnt make it that long, your cervix has to thin and then dialate......
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