Week 37 - What's Going On In There?

Made 1 cm progress to be dilated to 2 cm, and the baby has dropped further to -2 station. Dr. McGuirk was able to feel his head, and continues to observe the baby is very low. At this point, the baby is full term and can get moving on along anytime. If he doesn't, we'll be serving him eviction papers at week 39. We'll discuss scheduling the induction at my 38 week appointment.

When your doctor cheerfully suggests that 'hopping in the bathtub for a soak' will make you 'forget all about those pregnancy aches and pains', try not to murder him where he stands. Calmly remind him that you don't hop much these days, and that the combination of not being able to see your feet plus a deep slippery tub make for a very dangerous situation. Also share with him that if a bath could truly remedy what ails you, there aren't many bathtubs at work where you experience the brunt of aforementioned pain. The suggestion that women who are 9 months pregnant ought to be navigating a bathtub for pain relief is a preposterous notion bordering on irresponsible. Allowing your OB to live after he's made a comment like this is a true testament to your character, be proud of yourself, you are a better person for it.

I've begun to drink Organic Raspberry Leaf tea. It is a caffeine free herbal tea that has been shown to strengthen and tone the uterus, preparing it for more effective contractions. Many midwives encourage their patients to drink this tea their entire pregnancy.

Dilation: 2 cms
Effacement: 80%
Station: -2
Baby's Position: Head Down
Baby's Estimated Weight: 6 lbs