Labor question?

Question

I just asked this on newborn but will ask on pregnancy, any info at all please??I was at my 36 week check up and i was told baby is roa, cephalic just inside pelvis and measures 36cm on fundus, i am now 36 weeks and 2 days, have been having braxton hicks alot, they have had me up every 2 hours in the night for the past two weeks, how long did it take for you to go into labour after hearing this?? i have also had steroid injections.x*x

Answer 1

Hi This means.....The baby is head down and your 3/5 or 4/5 engaged and you are measuring at 36 weeks, which is great. They will let you have 3 cm each way before they are concerned but you are bang on date. Don't know about labour starting, im still waiting for it to happen lol!!

Good Luck

Answer 2

I am going to assume that this is your first pregnancy which means that the process could take a little longer. I just gave birth to my son three weeks ago and I was two to three centimetres dilated with some contractions for nearly three weeks before being induced. The Braxton Hicks contractions are a good sign that your uterus is preparing itself, and if they start becoming painful, you will know that labour is fast approaching. I know that it is a difficult waiting game but believe me, it goes quickly and getting up every two hours is great practice for what is to come. Good Luck and Congratulations!

Answer 3

Braxton hicks can happen at any time during pregnancy.  Doesn't necessarily mean you will go into labor any time soon.  You could still have another 2-3 weeks if your doc isn't going to induce.  You may not even go into labor because of the steroids.  Just be patient and listen to the doc.