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40+1 weeks pregnant..could labor be near?
ok, i went to the doctor on monday and she said i was 75% effaced and my baby is in birthing position..she also said that im not dilated yet and my cervix is still closed and up high..well i have been having lots of pressure *down there* at night and when i try to go to sleep..last night i did not get ANY sleep at all..he was moving like never before and he was putting so much pressure on me it was unbearable at some points..i also had really bad heartburn and i have had diarrhea for the past couple of days..are any of these signs or symptoms of near labor??
no but a symptom of near labour is that you are overdue! lol. baby will be here very soon its rare anybody goes to 43 weeks and if you are over 40 weeks i would say you will have had it within 14 days! Not long at all! blimey, thats close to christmas lol.
you may notice your contractions getting closer and stronger as labour approaches- dont worry about effacement and all that stuff it means nothing they dont even bother with it here in the UK...if your cervix is closed and high that generally means you have a while to go yet, but it could come down and thin out really quick, like over a day or two , so it doesnt mean you will need inducing or anything so dont panic! good luck with it all.
Prevent Heartburn And Acid Reflux
At some point in our lives we will experience Heartburn, Acid Reflux or the more severe GERD this in most cases will be due to what we eat, how we eat, poor health and other factors which will discussed shortly.
When you suffer from heartburn what is actually happening is that your stomach acid is fuming then it refluxes and enters the esophagus resulting in a burning sensation, pressure and pain in your chest.
Now when your stomach content backs up through the lower esophageal sphincter valve and enters the esophagus this is known as acid reflux and as you know is quite distasteful and unsettling.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease more commonly know as GERD is a result of the lower esophageal sphincter valve failing to work properly since it does not close the way it is supposed to. This can lead to other gastric problems that can be quite severe.
There are many OTC as well as prescription medications available to treat this condition and I'm sure you've seen more than your share of advertisements on TV, Magazines, Radio and the Internet. Though some of these work they are only a temporary solution and do not address the underlying condition of the problem.
The best way to treat the condition is to Prevent Heartburn And Acid Reflux in the first place.
There are several factors that can contribute to you getting heartburn, acid reflux and gerd, dealing with these can greatly reduce the episodes of heartburn, acid reflux and gerd.
Stress - It's a common fact that stress plays a major role in our overall health so do your best to Reduce Your Stress Levels.
Eating Fast - Stuffing your face because in a rush to go somewhere or do something effects your digestion. Take time to eat your food properly and make sure it's a balanced meal your stomach will thank you for it.
Over Eating - If you like to binge eat because you just love food stop it, your stomach has it's limits and you're forcing it to task itself if all you do is stuff your face with food.
Excessively Spicy Foods - Some of us like spicy foods, but your stomach may no feel the same way once it has to digest it. Easy up on those spices, find other healthy alternatives to add that zing to your meals.
Smoking - We all know Smoking Is Bad For You Cancer and the like... and it's also bad for your digestion.
Alcohol - Over consuming alcohol is another no no. Too much alcohol can effect your digestion so reduce your consumption of it.
Lack Of Exercise - It's important that you maintain good physical conditioning, Exercise does just that for you and can greatly help in maintaining good stomach health.
Food Triggers - Take note of the foods that trigger your heartburn and acid reflux and try to remove them from your diet.
For those of you that take OTC Medications like antacids to deal with your heartburn and acid reflux, that consuming antacids on a regular basis can also make your condition worst by making your stomach produce even more acid, and that taking such medication right before or after a meal can interfere with the stomachs digestive processes causing more problems for you down the road.
Tackle you heartburn and acid reflux early by facing the problem head on and not just putting it off until it gets to the point where you don't know what to do and you may require very serious medical intervention.
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