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When Could Labor Be Expected After Stripping Of Cervix?
Am 28years old with my first pregnancy, was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries at 25years but my insulin and glucose levels have been normal through the pregnancy. am 38weeks and 6days pregnant, i had cervical srtipping two days ago. could by cervix be effaced by now and will labour happen soon? can i try a tablespoon of castor oil now?
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
Hallow Mumma to be,
Usually after stripping the membranes, the labour pains start within 24 hours. If they have not started even after 2 days, the stripping may not be effective and thorough. May be the stripping may have to be repeated if initiation of labour is must at this stage, otherwise wait for the labour pains to start naturally.
You may try castor oil, there is no harm in that. May be it will help to start the labour pains by emptying rectum.
Please report to your Obstetrician about the failure of the stripping.
Usually after stripping the membranes, the labour pains start within 24 hours. If they have not started even after 2 days, the stripping may not be effective and thorough. May be the stripping may have to be repeated if initiation of labour is must at this stage, otherwise wait for the labour pains to start naturally.
You may try castor oil, there is no harm in that. May be it will help to start the labour pains by emptying rectum.
Please report to your Obstetrician about the failure of the stripping.
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