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How Long Labor Take Having Dilation And Effacing At 2cm And 50%?

Hi I m 40wks and 2d pregnant. I ve been in pre-labor since at least 37wks - increase in braxton hicks, a mucous plug fell out and a week later another one fell out, which was 2 weeks ago and lately i ve had a lot of mucous discharge that is turning more watery - i had my fluid checked on Tuesday and it was 9, increased swelling - BP 100/60 on Tuesday, increased facial swelling, diarrhea past 3 days, nausea and dry heaving last 2 days, decrease in appetite, I ve been dilating and effacing for the past 4 weeks and was checked 2 weeks ago at 2-2.5 cm and 50%, also she said she can feel the baby s head, increasing pelvic pain, mild menstrual type cramps, mild back pain, my weight has stayed the same for 2 wks and now my face is breaking out... please tell me labor is coming soon, as in tonight!
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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Hi, Thanks for writing.. I understand your concern..
You are in the process of labour. Since you are having lower AFI and also crossed dates, it would be advisable to accelerate the labour process by giving oxytocin drips/ prostagladin gel as recommended by your doctor. Rest everything seems to be ok. Keep a check on the baby movements.. Hope I have answered your query. Good day
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How Long Labor Take Having Dilation And Effacing At 2cm And 50%?

Hi, Thanks for writing.. I understand your concern.. You are in the process of labour. Since you are having lower AFI and also crossed dates, it would be advisable to accelerate the labour process by giving oxytocin drips/ prostagladin gel as recommended by your doctor. Rest everything seems to be ok. Keep a check on the baby movements.. Hope I have answered your query. Good day