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Re: 27 weeker with gestational DM and premature contractionsFrom: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 20 Mar 2003 06:33:49 -0600 (CST)
At Wed, 19 Mar 2003, Tina wrote: > >I am about 27 and 1/2 weeks pregnant, recently diagnosed with GDM and >will start NPH qPM today. I also started having regular contractions >since 3 days ago, as much as 9 per hour. I was seen at L&D last Mon. >and my cervix was closed and long so I was sent home. Saw a >perinatologist today who confirmed that my cervix is closed by >transvaginal U/S and have started me on Nifedipine 10 mg q4h. Said that >I was having preterm contractions but not preterm labor. He also said >that I could go back to work, but I work 8-10 hour days and am on my >feet a lot. I am very concerned about this and am wondering if I should >be put on time off/disability??? Your Doctor can answer this question. I don't know enough about you to do so.
Will the nifedipine prevent preterm
>labor? No, but it might stop some of the contractions.
>
-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG **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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