DIAGNOSIS FOR UNUSUAL PREGNANCIES

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First Pregnancy: I had limited spotting at 22 weeks. The doctor did an exam and found out I was 40% effaced. I was under a great deal of stress at the time. I was put on bedrest and magnesium tablets and over the next few weeks continued to efface and dialate. At 37 weeks I was taken off of the magnesium and ended up carring to full term. I had a healthy 7lb 11oz baby. Second Pregnancy: I was monitored by my doctor beginning at 24 weeks. I was not effacing or dialating. At 27 weeks totally unexpectedly, my water broke. I was admitted to the hospital, given a shot of steroids and did not go into labor until nearly 3 weeks later. I had my second child at 30 weeks. He is now three years old and healthy. Tests were done in the hospital for infection. None were found.

I would like your opinion on whether the problems in the pregnancies were related or isolated cases and if I could expect a recurrence in a future pregnancy. I would also like to know where I can read some of the research on PROM. There was some speculation when I was in the hospital that my mother might have been given a drug when she was in labor with me that might be the cause of my preterm labor. Can you tell me more about this drug and its effects?

Thanks for your input.

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