Archive for the 'pre-term' Category

does anybody know the symptoms of pre-term labour?

I am 30 weeks and i’ve had horrid backache and nausea.
Contractions (your abdomen tightens like a fist) every 10 minutes or more often
# Change in vaginal discharge (leaking fluid or bleeding from your vagina)
# Pelvic pressure—the feeling that your baby is pushing down
# Low, dull backache
# Cramps that feel like your period
# Abdominal cramps with [...]

does anyone else taking procardia for pre term labor have any fears about the medication.?

im taking procardia for pre term labor and it gives me the worst side effects everything i read about it says pregnant women should only take this medication with great concern. and there are so many dangers of this why would they give it to me?
Take a few minutes and google the things that can [...]

What are the normal ranges of bilirubin in a pre-term baby born at 35 weeks.?

I have a newborn that was born at 35 weeks and the doctors are concerned over the level of bilirubin in his system. He started at 175 and went to 152 and they started light therapy but now his level is at 252. My wife and I are very concerned and the doctors do not [...]

How did pre term labour start for you?

Just wanting to reassure myself really. I am 32 weeks and 6 days pregnant with baby 2 and have not felt right for past few days. Had some pink spotting 2 days ago and since then been having more painfull braxton hicks and back pain for past 2 days. Also started feeling nausea today.
Braxton hicks [...]

What are the consequences of pre-term born baby with a low birth weight?

Pre-term babies with low birth weight
Because they are born too soon, many of their biological systems, such as those involving the lungs and liver, are not developed enough to work property on their own. This can result in jaundice or breathing difficulties after they are born.
Although biological immaturity is the main concern in caring for [...]

Does needing a wee all the time all day a sign of pre-term labour?

I am 30 weeks pregnant and all day i’ve been needing a wee. I know its a pregnancy thing but i’ve not experienced this through my pregnancy. I have had lots of pressure in the pubic area and my back is achy. I’ve stabbing pains either side of my tummy. I’ve got wind [...]

Is it true once you have a pre term baby you always will?

Is it true that if you have a baby early , your next baby will be even earlier?? my son is three years old and when i was pregnant with him my water broke at 37 weeks. Now i am 34 weeks pregnant and very paranoid about having this one early.. or even earlier then [...]

i am at risk for pre-term labor and bout 3 nights ago i had very sharp pain like menstrual cramps.?

i am 37 weeks pregnant.the cramps went away but were those contractions,cuz my doctor said that it would be maybe my menatrual period would come back is that true?
i went to my obgyn 2 days later and he told me that it would be normal that my period would come back now but that can’t [...]

Is it Pre-term labor starting or it this normal?

my stomach keeps getting hard on and off keep having low dull back pain and baby is balling up should I be worried or is this normal I know it sounds like braxton hicks but my stomach gets hard and stays like that for about 5 mins and off again? Please help.
Im 30 weeks and [...]

Can untreated infection cause pre-term labour? 29weeks?

I’m 28 weeks pregnant. I saw my doctor on Thursday because I was bleeding and he said that my cervix was irritated and I might have an infection. The spotting has been happening for a couple weeks. I’m going to see my doctor next week. So if it is an infection can it cause pre-term [...]