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Re: PREGNANCY: confused about preterm labor
From: Kris (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:08:58 -0600 (CST)
Thank you for your reply. He did rule out bladder infection, but not
yeast. In fact, he gave me prescription for Gynazole-1. Is it possible
for yeast to cause contractions? Is it common (considered safe) to use
Gynazole during pregnancy?
At Tue, 18 Dec 2007, Pat Sonnenstuhl wrote:
>
>These are pretty common procedures when dealing with preterm labor
>issues. If the Fibronectin was negative, this is a hopeful sign. It is
>also possible this is a normal exam for you who've had one somewhat
>early birth. Look carefully at stress and continue with bedrest and
>sexual rest for a few more weeks. You might just be someone who has
>lots of contractions that really don't go anywhere. I assume infection
>has been ruled out also.
>I have cared for many women with similar stories that go onto at least
>37 weeks and do just fine. Focus your attention on helping your baby
>grow these next few weeks.
>
> At Tue, 18 Dec 2007, Kris wrote:
>>
>>(2nd pregnancy - delivered 1st at 37w4d.) At my 30 week appointment I
>>expressed a concern about the frequency of BH contractions. After
>>checking, my OB said I was "very effaced", 1 cm and he felt "a lot of
>>pressure". He immediately sent me to the hospital where I was monitored
>>and given medication to stop contractions. The medication didn't seem
>>to effect the contractions at all. FFN test came back negative and I
>>was sent home. 1 week later... no cervical changes, however, OB still
>>wants to re-check FFN and monitor my contractions every week.
>>
>>I am just trying to make sense of all this. Of course, my OB has me a
>>bit concerned. Is being effaced, even without substantial dilation,
>>usually treated so seriously? How could I become "very effaced" without
>>having real contractions? What is the likelihood I will go full term
>>without further medication? I'm not looking for actual statistics, just
>>personal experience. Is my OB just being extremely cautious, or should
>>I be concerned?
>
>--
>Pat Sonnenstuhl, CNM, CHT
>
>Hypnosis for Healing and HypnoFertility Therapy
>http://home.comcast.net/~prebirthhealth/hypnosisforhealing.htm
>http://home.comcast.net/~prebirthhealth/birthcounseling.htm
>
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