Pre-term Labor: Infant
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Information on Pre-term Labor the Second Time Around
Asked by L.M. from Los Angeles
on August 22, 2008
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We are in the process of thinking about having another child. With my son I went into pre-term labor at 28 weeks. Since he was fine they left him but for 10 weeks it...
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- I am currently pregnant with my second. after finding out I was pregnant the first thing I did was voice my concern about having pre term labor a second time. I went...
- Hi L., I had an amniotic fluid leak at 34 weeks with my son. I was admitted into Perinatal and went into labor 2 days later. My son was a preemie, in the NICU for...
- I had surgery while pregnant with my first child, and had to be medicated throughout the pregnancy to prevent pre-term labor. Absolutely no problem with baby #2--not ...
Pre Term Labor
Asked by C.D. from Chicago
on January 15, 2008
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If anyone is taking Hydroxyprogestrone shots, would you happen to know some of the signs that are not normal? This is my first yr with them and my doctor wants to stop...
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- I am not familiar with that shot, but my doctor told me 2 weeks overdue is usually when they will induce you. Being a little late is always better than early! Good l...
- I get the injections on a weekly basis. I too was told that my last injection would occur at my 36th week depending on my condition (dialated or having contractions). ...
- I had steroid shots when I went into labor early. They were given to develop my babies lungs faster incase I delivered too early (I went into labor at 30 weeks). I was...
Fetal Fibronectin Test (For Pre-term Labor) Was It Accurate?
Asked by K.F. from Dallas
on April 11, 2009
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I am 31 weeks pregnant and having contractions so my doctor has put me on Tributaline to stop the contractions. He also gave me the Fetal Fibronectin test which he is ...
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- I did have the test done and it showed I would have a premie but all they did with me was to put me in the hospital and give me steriod shots to strengthen her lungs a...
- HI - That test is really standard and just gives an indication on early delivery...doesn't give the exact day. I'm assuming if it is positive he'll do what is reaso...
- Ok it was like 25 years ago and did not know they still used that drug for pre-term labor. They did not do any test to see if I might go into labor if I stopped takin...
Pre-term Labor or Just Normal Pregnancy Stuff?
Asked by A.G. from Pocatello
on March 19, 2011
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I am just starting week 35 of my 3rd pregnancy and I guess I just want to make sure this is normal. I got sick on Thursday with some kind of bug. I had loss of appetit...
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- A., I urge you to go to the doctor's office and have him/her check you. It's great that you are only 2 weeks away from being technically full-term, but you are still ...
- My daughter is due March 30. Three weeks ago she caught a bug that sounds similar to yours and began having cramps and contractions and serious fatique. Her midwife ...
- You can always put in a call to an "ask a nurse" kind of thing or call your OB/GYN etc. They can be called, anytime outside of normal office hours. Via the physician e...
Gestational Diabetes and Pre-term Labor
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on August 20, 2010
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Does or has anyone had both at the same time? I am a few days shy of 35 weeks and I was diagnosed a week or so ago with gestational diabetes. It seems my diet has cont...
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- I had gestational diabetes but never any issue with preterm labor. I was three days past my due day and they decided to induce me. Tell the doctor how you feel and the...
- Looks like doc might need a little time off himself. Is it actually the doctor who is giving the run around or others on the staff? I am sure this is not making you fe...
- I'm sorry, I'm surely not understanding this. You are having preterm labor, on meds to keep the contractions away, but they are talking about inducing you? That does...
Pre-term Labor and Bedrest
Asked by A.G. from Tucson
on February 10, 2008
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Hello ladies!
I am currently 27 weeks with boy, girl fraternal twins. I was taken to the ER the other night due to major contractions @ 3 mins. apart, not painful b...
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- http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/bedrest/a/pregbedrest.htm HI A., I am a mother of 4 and had to go on bed rest for the last 6 weeks of my 2nd pregnancy. It is hard bu...
- Yes, bedrest does help stop the contraction. I'm now at about 35 weeks pregnant but when I was 5 months I also was in the hospital for contractions. If you go there ...
- I competely agree that bedrest helps. I was on bedrest from 30 weeks until the delivery of my first daughter. I ws allowed to go out once a week though :) just to lunc...
Pre-term Labor Took Our Daughter, NOW They Say We Missed Insurance Enrollment!
Asked by J.L. from Grand Rapids
on November 9, 2010
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I was pregnant with twins, and due to complications from the twin pregnancy I went into pre-term labor at 24 weeks. We lost Isabella to still-birth, and Phoebe made it...
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- It's been many years since I worked in HR, but agree with Abbie in that regardless of subsequent enrollment, coverage for the first 30 days is automatic. Call them ...
- Sounds like AAA is not listening to you and doesn't give a flip about PEOPLE - they're trying to do everything by the book and forgetting that this is someone's LIFE t...
- the medical bills that piled from day 1 to day 30 are automatically covered by your insurance. so we're only talking about 10 days (day 30 to 40), but you should not h...
Pre Term Contractions
Asked by C.G. from Los Angeles
on March 14, 2009
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Hello,
I was in the hospital for a weekend a couple weeks ago with preterm contractions. They were coming every 3 minutes and it was really scary. I was only 24 week...
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- Hi C., I am a birth doula and I had a client with similar things. She was on home bedrest at 16 weeks, as well as being on terbutaline. I thought you would like to ...
- Hi, C., I, too, had pre-term contractions. I spent 7 months in bed, flat on my back, and was forced to drink LOTS of water. Several other people mentioned drink...
- Boy!! Have I ever been in your situation. I was pregnant and on bedrest for preterm labor, on Terbutaline for almost 2 years straight. The first was born on May 20, 20...
Pre Term Pregnancy
Asked by M.I. from Seattle
on November 21, 2010
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I went into labor at 23 weeks pregnant and my baby didnt live. Im dealing with deppresion and dont know what to do. everything triggers my emotions especially the fact...
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- I am very sorry for your loss. Please see your OB or a midwife about this! Your health care provider can refer you to a pregnancy loss support group in your area and ...
- I am so sorry for your loss. Get some professional help. If your doctor recommends anti-depressants, that is okay, but do the talk therapy too. Don't just take a pill ...
- I'm really sorry that happened to you! How long ago did it happen? Please understand that it's perfectly normal to feel sad and depressed over a death like this for a ...
When Did Labor Start After Stopping 17P And/or Procardia (Nifedipine)?
Asked by D.B. from Grand Rapids
on July 5, 2009
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Hello! Just wondering if anyone has ever been on 17P and/or Procardia (Nifedipine) and how long did it take you to go into labor after stopping the meds? I am currentl...
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- Hi D. ~ There's no way to know how soon someone will go into labor after starting their meds. Everyone's different. I've seen women have all kinds of pre-term labor...
- hey D. congrat on the new baby on the way.i went in to labor two five day with all four of mine after stopping meds all four of my girl were early 32 33 34 and 36 wee...
- It completely depends on the circumstances. I was dx'd with pre-term contraxs during one of my pregnancies but didn't end up having the baby until 40wks...turns out...
