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would you still work at 4 cm?

cgator14cgator14 member
in March 2013 Moms
Just curious as to what you ladies would do.  I'm still feeling fine, not in active labor yet with noticeable contractions. Part of me wants to try to work a few more days but I also understand labor is very close!  Opinions please!
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Re: would you still work at 4 cm?

  • doremi29doremi29 member
    With my job- no.  I work with kids all day long and am constantly on my feet, up and down, etc.  If I had a desk job or some type of job where I was able to sit alot, sure. 
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  • mommajewels87mommajewels87 member
    If you're still physically comfortable and you're not experiencing any complications, then yes. Continue to be as active as you're used to for as long as you physically can and you might see even more cervical progress which doesn't hurt anything. Remember for every cm you dilate pre-labor, that's one less cm you have to dilate while in labor. ;)
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  • MSW_721MSW_721 member
    At my 37 week appointment last week, I was "3cm going on 4". I'm having contractions that are uncomfortable but nothing too painful. I'm still doing everything that I've done before including working. I am sitting a lot for my job but sometimes I am on my feet for an hour or so at a time. Unless I'm in active labor, I'll still work and clean and chase after my toddler. Just do what you're comfortable with!

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  • Happy2BPregnantHappy2BPregnant member
    I agree with pp, if you aren't on your feet all day then perhaps.  I would of course talk to your doctor and see what he/she recommends.  Also, how close is your work from the hospital?
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  • beforesunrisebeforesunrise member
    I have a desk computer job and worked at 4cm no problem. The determiner for me was BH vs contractions and I was still only having BH so I kept going until the end to save as much time as possible for being with LO.
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  • ryan&stephaniehryan&stephanieh member
    I think yous should go for it if you still feel okay working!  Good Luck to you!!!
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  • Lariah14Lariah14 member
    I still chase my 3 year old, clean the house, do laundry, etc. I'm 4-5cm/95%. The doctor said "It could be tonight, or it could be two weeks - no way to tell." I'd keep working and save my PTO/FMLA for after the baby arrives.
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  • mae0111mae0111 member

    I've been at 5cm for 2 weeks.  I'm almost 100% effaced, baby has dropped. I'm still working, but from home. The doctor was concerned that I wouldn't make it the hour back to the hospital if active labor started at my office. 

    Good luck! 

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