Pts that want to have their baby NOW!

[RN,@yourCervix]

Ok, now I know we've all taken care of pts like this......

Last noc I sent a pt home who was 36w2d......had mild cntx for a day now and was MAD at md and staff because she was sent home (didn't make any cervical change since last office visit).

I'm just getting a little fed up with 35-37 weekers coming in and wanting to be in labor &/or wanting to be induced!!..

.....because they are "tired of being pregnant....", "I want to see my baby.....", "I know a lady who had her baby early and its OK now....".....blah, blah, blah., yaddi, yaddi...

What I'm wondering is what other OB nurses tell their pts and significant others when they come like this........

I usually tell them stuff like......

"your baby and your baby's lungs really need to ripen just a few weeks more, if possible",

"yes, babys have been born early and do OK, but our closest NICU is 1hr away....do you really want to take the chance of possibly sending your baby that far?"

"The one thing that you can absolutely rely on is that......you WILL NOT be pregnant forever!!.....this baby will come!"

[July-Moonchild]

Well at least that is good news your OB said it was a fluke--hopefully the next time you will sail through uneventfully! So you didn't have any problems with your pg. with your 2.5 yr. old? Unless something changed in between (i.e. a LEEP or other procedure on your cervix) then yes, it wouldn't be IC. But for peace of mind, I would ask for frequent cervical length measurements starting at 18 weeks until 24 weeks just to be on the safe side. So sorry for your loss, again, and best of luck in the future!

Shannon

Shannon...thanks a million for the advice on the cervical checkups!! My pregnancy w/ my 2 year old was uncomplicated, although he was born w/ EA-TEF that went undiagnosed until delivery! No worries w/ that either..after his repair, it's been smooth sailing!

My OB said that we can start TTC next month, so I'm hoping that it won't be a long process, although, I didn't have any fertility issues prior..I got pregnant both times very quickly!

You have been a wealth of information..thanks so much again!! When I get pregnant, I'll stop back and let you know how it's going!!!

Lisa