I went in for a stress test as the last two nights I have been getting contractions for hours and hours that are spaced from 1-2 minutes apart lasting 30-50 seconds. They do grow in intensity and baby girls movement has slowed so we went in just to be safe. Dr said I've definitely got regular contractions happening and she doesn't want to shut it down. She says I'm a week from term (I'm 36 wks) and the contractions combined with my weight loss are good indicators that she will be here soon. She said to get a yoga ball and bounce and just ride it out til she's here. With that said I'm left curious how many other docs out there are or have let women go early and given tips such as bouncing on yoga balls to help the process. I don't fear that it's too early, I'm dilated to a 2 and at my weekly appt Monday I was at a 0. So my body is making this happen, just seems odd that she won't shut it down since so many dr's these days are dead set on 40 wks.
Re: Just left Dr........
As agm0616 said above at 36 weeks although technically pre term the odds are very much in yours and your babies favor. Trust your body and your doctor. BUT Ask questions if you are uncomfortable. You and your doc are a team and should be on the same page about what is happening.