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test for preterm labor

Abnormal AFP Test

Read all 31 responses: "I recently got news that my AFP tests came back ... for both of my pregnancies because I have a serious preterm labor issue. ...

"Low" HCG?

I'm going in again on Friday for a second blood test to see if my HCG is rising .... I did go into preterm labor with my first too..and they tried so many ...

What Should I Do?

I have had 3 preterm deliveries1 35.5 weeks and 2 36.5 weeks With my last one my ... my blood pressure was high but only once i went into labor with my son ...

Seeking Experience and Answers with Premature Water Break at 26 Weeks

She was also on bedrest at the hospital, and went into labor at 28 weeks. It was very scary for her, .... Advice on Preterm Labor ... Fetal Fibronectin Test ...

Just Diagnosed with After Having a Positive Quad Screen

My doctors don't even do this test because of the high chance of false negatives . ... The chance of preterm labor is still a small risk but 30 week preemies ...

Seeking Moms Who Have Had an Amniocentesis

I had my first baby at 37 yrs old, and I declined having the test when my ... Turns out he didn't and the amnio caused me to go into preterm labor and I ...

Subchorionic Hemmorage/Bleed

I was never told what caused my pre-term labor at 20 weeks or what could have been .... I'm in the office twice a week with ultrasounds and stress tests. ...

Low Platelets and Factor v Leiden in Pregnancy

... however the preterm labor isnt..they are puting in a terbutaline pump in my leg to see .... You should get more than usual blood work done, urine tests, ...

Seeking Advice 38 Weeks Pregnant and No Contractions

With my first son I had pre term labor at 32 weeks and was on meds and bed .... amount of amniotic fluid and monitored the baby with the non-stress test. ...

Pregnant, Think I Have a Bladder infection....alternatives to Antibiotics?

Jun 8, 2009 ... Bladder infections can cause preterm labor when you are .... But, you can ask for a test to confirm that it is a bladder infection and not ...

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too had an abnormal afp test in 2 answers "I too had an abnormal AFP test. My odds were 1 in 77 (I think). I knew immediately ..."
low platelets and blood clotting in 2 answers "I had low platelets and blood clotting while I was pregnant with my first child."
had braxton hicks contractions in 2 answers "I never even had braxton hicks contractions."
went into labor on my due date in 2 answers "He was certain he'd see me! I went into labor on my due date."
let nature take its course in 2 answers "unless the baby is in any kind of distress, just let nature take its course."

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Abnormal AFP Test

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