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Preterm Labor
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on August 12, 2010
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Did any of you moms have preterm labor contractions? If so, is there anything you think helped?
My FFN came back negative. I am currently taking an oral med (ni...
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- I had early contractions and was also put on bed rest and medication. My Dr. told me to drink a gallon of water a day at minimum, to keep them under control. It reall...
- S., I had preterm labor starting at 24 weeks with my first son. I made it to 37 weeks. It was really tough being in bed all that time, but I was trying hard to save ...
- How many weeks are you? I am 33 weeks and have had preterm labor for about 4 weeks now. I was also put on a medication to stop or help ease the contractions. I was als...
Preterm Labor and Lovenox.
Asked by A.B. from Allentown
on February 9, 2010
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Is there a risk of going into preterm labor because of lovenox, heparin or low dose aspirin? I'm 22 weeks, feeling braxton hicks contractions on a daily basis and have...
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- My sister took lavanox her whole pregnancy then switched to heparin. She delievered right on schedule. Why are you concerned with preterm labor? Just because of the...
- talk to your doctor or midwife before taking any medications. You many want to consider some non-medical options too, such as accupuncture, massage and chiropractor...
- i dont know if theres a risk of preterm labor but i wouldnt be using heparin being it is a clotting agent. that just seems dangerous.
Preterm Labor and Precipitous Birth
Asked by A.P. from Wausau
on April 25, 2007
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When I was pregnant with my son I went into preterm labor twice. Once at 26 weeks and again at 31 weeks. The doctors stopped labor both times with drugs and hydratio...
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- The human body is a miraculous thing. You said your son was born with a congenital defect. Possibly your body was telling you this with preterm labor. Nature's surviva...
- First off congrats! I too was terrified of having mine at home. I have 5 and my longest labor was 5 hours. My 4th baby the labor was 2 hours and I was all ready but...
- I just had my second child I had alot of problems with both pregnancies. Needless to say they couldn't stop my preterm labor. My daughters where both born around 30 ...
Pre-term Labor???
Asked by J.G. from Rapid City
on December 1, 2009
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This is my second pregnancy. My first pregnancy was twins & I went into pre-term labor at 32 weeks. They were able to stop the contractions & I was on bed rest for a ...
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- I was so worried with both of my pregnancies that I wouldn't know when I was going into real labor, even with the second one..and I knew what real labor felt like from...
- You probably should check with them; I don't know whether preterm labor is something that tends to happen again and again. But...I had some serious contractions with m...
- Are you hydrated enough? I have 3 boys and I noticed with each pregnancy, I needed more and more fluid (a ridiculous amount actually) My Dr. actually told me I should...
Preterm Labor.. Encouraging Stories.
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on January 5, 2012
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My cousin is 27 weeks pregnant with her first baby. She has been in the hospital since Monday with preterm labor. Today they have to take her off of the meds to stop t...
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- Read what Dawn said carefully. Print it out and give it to your cousin! The computer was my life saver during bed rest. Almost 5 weeks and I went from working ful...
- I've known a few women in the same situation and the baby was fine! Three pounds, 8 oz., is very encouraging!! The only advice I can give is for her to understand th...
- I was on bed rest for preterm labor (but not that early) and had a healthy baby. Mine started at 32 weeks. I was on bed rest for 4 and then my water broke at 36 week...
Preterm Labor and Contractions
Asked by J.R. from Portland
on May 4, 2011
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At 25 weeks, I went into labor. Although we were able to stop the labor, I still contract very easily. I can't seem to be up for more than five minutes without pain in...
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- You described my last pregnancy to a T. Whatever you do, DON'T push it! Even though you're probably losing your mind and want to do business as usual anyway. Aft...
- I wish I had an answer for you but i don't. I am sorry to hear that this pregnancy is so rough for you. I hope you find the answers you need and that you make it ful...
- (((HUGS))) It's frustrating on bedrest. There is so much you want to do and you can't. If you have a laptop, head online. Use the time to get in touch with friends and...
BH, Preterm Labor, or Nothing at All???
Asked by S.B. from Savannah
on April 8, 2010
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I'm nervous again. I was checked for preterm labor about a month or so ago because I was having cramping (like menstral cramping). They checked me and everything was p...
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- Hi S., Congratulations on getting to 33 weeks. That is wonderful, considering you are being "monitored" for pre-term labor. You just need 4 more weeks - so think ...
- Sounds like BH but I would call the doctor just in case. They may want to see you. If they stop and come back every few hours, that is why I think it's BH. Drink lots ...
- I would call them. Make sure you are well hydrated and lay down....see if they stop. I had these types of cramps with my daughter and they said I was dehydrated whic...
Procardia - for Preterm Labor
Asked by E.B. from Miami
on September 24, 2010
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On my last post i wrote that i was on bedrest due to contractions. Even though some of the moms were a little harsh about me having my older boys birthday party i com...
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- Hi E. - I read about the side effects of Procardia, commonly prescribed for preterm contractions on another website, which were posted by an RN. She describes the fol...
- I took the Procardia in the hospital on bedrest. I don't know how far along you are, but the goal is to stay pregnant as long as you can. I did not have any side eff...
- I took it whille pg for many months, and a couple after my son was born. He is 5 and fine. Take it!! My Dad also took it for his heart. The dosages were very di...
Braxton Hicks Contractions or Preterm Labor?
Asked by H. from Provo
on October 31, 2007
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I am at 23 weeks and I have been having what I would call Braxton Hicks contractions all day long today. This is my 2nd pregnancy so I kinda know what is what but thi...
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- I had braxton hicks contractions throughout my last pregnancy. In the end, I almost didn't make it to the hospital to deliver my baby. A few more red lights and I wo...
- I would definitely call your doctor. I started have Braxton Hick at 6 weeks that were so severe I had to pull over while driving. My doctor said that they don't call...
- I had braxton Hicks with my 3rd child. I drank a couple of glasses of water and then laid on my left side for a half hour. They seemed to go away until i was 17 day...
Irritated with Preterm Labor (Warning Maybe TMI)
Asked by D.G. from Jacksonville
on January 27, 2011
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I've been dealing with preterm labor for 3 weeks. It's actually worring me because I don't know what's normal and what's not anymore. I'm 32 weeks now and since 29 wee...
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- I had mostly back labor so I didn't realize I was "in labor" with my first one. The seems like a lot of discharge. Talk to your doctor.
- I was on procardia for high blood pressure when I was pregnant. I didn't know it was also used for preterm labor. If you have high blood pressure, that could be the ca...
- I would head right on over to the hospital. None of that seems normal to me. I've only had one and I'm preggo with #2, so I'm no expert. You will always rather be safe...
