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Re: This Has Me Worried..From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 29 Dec 2001 19:09:07 -0600 (CST)
At Sat, 29 Dec 2001, Kristy wrote: > >Amy, > >I lurk on this forum as well but saw this post. She may be >having what is called Braxton Hicks contractions (the kind that >are irregular). Has her dr diagnosed her as having >pre-eclampsia? The reason that she is on complete bed rest is >to try and keep her from going in to preterm labor. The reason >to make her wait until she actually delivers is b/c she's not in >true labor. If she were she would be having contractions that >are somewhat longer in duration. > >I have recently learned about some of this from watching shows >about pregnancy and birth on The Learning Channel and Discovery >Health. > >If she starts to have the contractions be a little more regular >or her BP starts to go even higher she needs to call her dr and >get to the L&D area right away. > >Dr. Braun, if you are reading this I hope I did ok. I'm trying >to learn as much as I can about all this b/c I am going to be >working in the Maternity Ward of one of the hospitals here in >Jacksonville that is affiliated with the University of Florida. Kristy, More than likely, she is in premature labor (I had this with 2 pregnancies). She is making cervical change, but her OB isnt doing anything to stop it. I called her (the friend of mine), a little bit ago, and she is still contracting, and they are anywhere from 2-8 minutes apart. They are very sporadic according to her. She is trying to stay of her feet and drink all the water she can possibly stand. She saw me go through premature labor, it started at 26 weeks both times. She knows how scary it is, and that is exactly how she sounds on the phone.. like I did when I started having problems. In a way, I hope she gets delivered soon. I am worried for her. She is going in tomorrow for urine and bp check. That might be the deciding factor, who knows. Anyways, I want baby to stay in.. I know with each passing day it can greatly improve babys chances and its health.
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