How far along are you? If you are not at least 37 weeks along, please remain on bed rest and drink LOTS and LOTS of water. Dehydration can trigger contractions. If you normally drink 8 glasses of water a day-- double the amount.
You will be getting up to go to the bathroom but it's very important that you stay hydrated. It will also help prevent urinary tract infections which can be common in pregnancy and can also cause contractions.
If you begin experiencing contractions that are less than 5 minutes apart and get progressively worse and not better, please return to L&D.
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Hi Anonymous,
How far along are you? If you are not at least 37 weeks along, please remain on bed rest and drink LOTS and LOTS of water. Dehydration can trigger contractions. If you normally drink 8 glasses of water a day-- double the amount.
You will be getting up to go to the bathroom but it's very important that you stay hydrated. It will also help prevent urinary tract infections which can be common in pregnancy and can also cause contractions.
If you begin experiencing contractions that are less than 5 minutes apart and get progressively worse and not better, please return to L&D.
Please keep us posted,
Rosa
November 7, 2011 - 8:25amThis Comment
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