Leaking fluid

Should I go to the hospital or wait till my contractions start? I’m 39+4.
Don’t want to be send home but also don’t want to wait too long ☹️

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I’d recommend going to the hospital had this happen to me Saturday and my doctor told me to go in because they didn’t want me to be leaking fluid for too long without labor starting

thank you! How did everything go for you?

Everything was good! turns out it wasn’t my water that broke but my doctor had me go in just to be sure and they just monitored me for a bit.

that’s great! Thank you for sharing!

Usually when your water breaks or you’re leaking they want you in right away!

My doctor told me I could labor at home for 6 hours after my water broke. Maybe call your OB?

it’s too late to call and it’s been more than 6 hours. I’m finally starting to get some contractions so I’m going to go in.

Ah, I assumed they had an on call person. I think I’d go to hospital too at this point!

I’m glad you’re going in, it’s usually not good to wait after water breaks due to possible infection

that’s what I heard too. Hopefully everything is fine, we’ll see 😬

All the best wishes mama

thank you!

Update? 🤞🏻

Had my baby boy this morning!!! So glad I went in!!

Yayyyyy congratulations!!!

thank you!!

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