WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2000: Re: 1st baby was premature

Re: 1st baby was premature

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 13 Jan 2000 20:41:59 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 12 Jan 2000, Nancy wrote: >
>With my first pregnancy I had bacterial vaginosis treated with Flagyl at
>32 weeks. I was put on bedrest 33 to 35 weeks due to contractions
>treated with oral terbutiline. At 35 1/2 weeks I had the stress of my
>father dying and
>I delived 6 days later (my water broke) at 36 1/2 weeks.
>
>Am I at much higher risk of preterm labor than the average woman with my
>next pregnancy?

PTL (preterm labor) is a predisposing factor for future PTL, so the answer is yes.

>I know BV and stress can lead to preterm labor. So, I
>am hoping if I am infection and stress free I can go to term. What is
>your opinion?...
>(I know it can't be scientific.)
>

BV is a known predisposing factor for PTL as well. Stress has been questioned but studies are inconclusive.

>--
>Many Thanks, Nancy
>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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