PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: Preemies

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Re: Preemies

From: Alicia (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 21:18:41 -0600 (CST)

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Lindsay, I am 25 weeks and started having preterm labor last week. I've been on bedrest for a few weeks already because my cervix was too soft and starting to shorten. Last Thursday, my doctor put me on half-doses of brethine because my cervix was open a fingertip and the contractions weren't going away. I see my doctor again tomorrow and if my cervix has changed at all, I have to go on full bedrest and full doses of brethine (I couldn't start out with full doses because it sped my heartrate up above 120). I will also get a steriod shot just incase. I think that at this point in your pregnancy, the lungs are pretty much developed but a steriod shot probably wouldn't hurt. Like you I am young, only 19. I left the forum last month because a few women gave me a hard time but since I'm on bedrest I have nothing better to do. Good luck with everything, keep us all posted on what happens. I know exactly how scared you are. I'll keep you and the baby (and your husband!) in my prayers.

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>At Wed, 5 Feb 2003, Lindsay wrote:
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>>I am due March 23, 2003. The nurse i talked to today said that i need
>>to take the brethine atleast until i am 36 weeks. I am 33weeks and 3
>>days today. By the time i see my doc next week i will be 4 days away
>>from 35 weeks. I just dont want to risk hurting my baby. They havent
>>given me a shot to help with her lungs. Will they if i ask? They havent
>>even mentioned it! Should i ask?
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Alicia
due May 18th

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