preterm labor

  • Preterm Labor

    Because a preterm birth can affect your child for years to come, it is important that you are aware of the signs and symptoms of preterm labor so you can identify preterm labor as early as possible and help prolong your pregnancy. Read "Preterm Labor" to learn more.

  • Preterm Labor Symptoms?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am about 20 weeks along and so far everything had been normal until this weekend. On Friday morning I woke up with a lot of back pain and just didn't feel well. The back pain went away as the day went on, although I have continued to just feel a little "off."

  • Is It Okay to Use Blue Cohosh? Follow up

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Oh, I am at 37 weeks now. I haven't gone against advice and have been on terbutaline for 10 weeks, now not taking it any longer. I have been having contractions 10-15 minutes apart for a week now and no one will do anything to help me out, so I was thinking of trying blue cohosh now that I'm at this point. Would it still be a bad idea?

  • Incompetent Cervix

    What causes incompetent cervix? How is it treated? Are there risks to a cerclage? Learn these answers as a mom shares her experiences and research.

  • Trouble Getting Pregnant

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Do Certain Foods Cause Contractions?

    After I eat any kind of carbohydrate I get really strong contractions and stomach pains. Is this okay?

  • Common Complications in Multiple Pregnancy

    Of all multiples, twins normally face the fewest medical problems and complications. Each additional baby a woman carries at one time increases the possibility of developing complications.

  • Why Don't I Feel Movement?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Preventing Premature Births

    While some risk factors for premature delivery are beyond our control, prenatal care and lifestyles changes can help some women lower their risk of having a premature delivery. Find out how you can give your little one the best chances of being full term.

  • Symptoms of ICP

    Please keep in mind that some itching is normal in pregnancy. ICP itching is usually distinguished by the fact that a woman will itch all over her entire body.

  • Incompetent Cervix

    What causes incompetent cervix? How is it treated? Are there risks to a cerclage? Learn these answers as a mom shares her experiences and research.

  • Common Complications in Multiple Pregnancy

    Of all multiples, twins normally face the fewest medical problems and complications. Each additional baby a woman carries at one time increases the possibility of developing complications.

  • Preterm Labor Symptoms?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am about 20 weeks along and so far everything had been normal until this weekend. On Friday morning I woke up with a lot of back pain and just didn't feel well. The back pain went away as the day went on, although I have continued to just feel a little "off."

  • Changes During Weeks 17 - 20

    Your baby's head, arms, legs, and body are now fully formed. At 20 weeks, he weighs about 1 pound and is about 7 ½ inches in length. His movement will become increasingly noticeable to you.

  • Preterm Labor

    Because a preterm birth can affect your child for years to come, it is important that you are aware of the signs and symptoms of preterm labor so you can identify preterm labor as early as possible and help prolong your pregnancy. Read "Preterm Labor" to learn more.

  • The Marie Chronicles -- Entry 14

    Update: Marie had her twins! As we wait for the birth story, here is the happy news! Heather was born at 4:18 p.m., weighing 3 pounds, 12 ounces, and is 16 1/2 inches long, with apgars of 8 and 9. Hannah was born at 4:19 pm, weighing in at 4 pounds even, and is 16 1/4 inches long with apgars of 8 and 9.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 39

    What a scary day for me! But I took it in stride considering I went to another stressful appointment with the final on-call doctor without my husband.

  • Preventing Premature Births

    While some risk factors for premature delivery are beyond our control, prenatal care and lifestyles changes can help some women lower their risk of having a premature delivery. Find out how you can give your little one the best chances of being full term.

  • Preterm Labor

    Babies born prior to 37 weeks of pregnancy may experience various problems due to incomplete growth and development. They may experience problems of varying severity depending on their development.

  • Symptoms of ICP

    Please keep in mind that some itching is normal in pregnancy. ICP itching is usually distinguished by the fact that a woman will itch all over her entire body.

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