PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for May, 2002: Re: 35 1/2 weeks & taking brethine

Re: 35 1/2 weeks & taking brethine

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 17 May 2002 15:49:35 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 17 May 2002, Beth wrote: >
>I just left the hospital for the second time in 3 weeks. The first time
>my cervix was not dilating at all but they gave me a brethine pill to
>stop regular contractions. Today, I left the hospital after having an
>IV for fluids, a brethine shot and a brethine pill. Upon arrival
>contractions were 3 to 5 minutes apart and moderate in strength. Dr.
>checked and said I was dilated to 1 and 10% effaced. He ordered the IV,
>bloodwork, and Urinalysis as well as a brethine shot. After 45 minutes
>the contractions were slowed to 13 to 15 minutes apart and mild. So
>they gave me a brethine pill. 2 hours later and no contractions they
>sent me home with a prescription for brethine every 6 hours. I hate the
>way this pill makes me feel and have read some bad things about it's use
>in stopping labor. If I don't take the pill I have contractions. Is 35
>1/2 weeks really to early?
>
>(This is my 3rd child.)

Personally I think that 35 weeks is not too early to have a child, but yet understand that there is a 2-3 percent risk of fetal lung immaturity. At 36 weeks is a 1 percent risk, and 37 weeks is a .1 percent risk of fetal lung maturity. Remember nobody can force you to take any medication you do not want to take, but you also understand that you take full responsibility for not taking medication, and this may lead to a prolonged stay in the nursery. In my opinion if you're having contractions and not changing your cervix then you're not in labor. But that is my opinion and not the opinion of your obstetrician.

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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**Thank you for understanding :).**

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