WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2008: Re: PREGNANCY: Cervical softening during second trimester

Re: PREGNANCY: Cervical softening during second trimester

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:20:03 -0600 (CST)

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Nancy

This is very appropriate therapy. Your metabolism should have no effect on the ibuprofen use and your baby...Dr. von Almen

At Tue, 23 Dec 2008, Nancy wrote: >
>Hi, to begin with, I had polypectomy performed during 7th week of
>pregnancy and about a month later, while coughing, I had vaginal
>bleeding (with some thick mucous). The ultrasound perfomed immediately
>could not find any cause for this bleeding and fetus was found to be
>safe.
>
>Now, I am currently in 19th week and in routine ultrasound they found
>that my cervical length is 24 mm and I was immediately put on bed rest
>and on ibuprofen 600 mgX 4 times a day. I am scheduled for follow-up
>ultrasound next weekl.I find conflicting information about safetly of
>ibuprofen on the internet and I am worried about it.
>
>This is my second pregnancy. After delivery my first baby,I found that
>I metabolize faster than normal person while on pain killer percocet and
>I had to my newborn to emergency room as she was not waking up.
>
>My question is whether the treatment course is appropriate and whether
>my metabolism rate and combination of ibupropen harm my baby in any way?
>I appreciate any input in this matter. Thank you.

-- 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. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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