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Pregnant With Tight Abdomen. Took Steroid Injections. Advice? History Of Premature Babies

Hello I'm 27+1weeks pregnant with my 4th and for about 4days my belly keeps tensing on its own I've been hospital and they've said things am ok but still gave me steriod injections to be on save side cause I've had 2prev prem babies, I'm abit worried that if my belly carries on something will happen and I don't know what to do ort what might be causing it or what's the best thing to do
Mon, 22 Apr 2013
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With the past history of preterm deliveries and with increased uterine irritability, it looks like you are having threatened preterm labor again. You should take absolute bed rest preferably in the left lateral position, take steroids as prescribed by your doctor, get a biophysical profile and stress test if needed, use a tocolytic to relax the uterus and avoid anxiety. If in case you may have to deliver due to inevitable preterm labor, you should choose a hospital with best preterm baby care facilities. Hope this information helps you. Wish you safe motherhood.
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Pregnant With Tight Abdomen. Took Steroid Injections. Advice? History Of Premature Babies

Hi, With the past history of preterm deliveries and with increased uterine irritability, it looks like you are having threatened preterm labor again. You should take absolute bed rest preferably in the left lateral position, take steroids as prescribed by your doctor, get a biophysical profile and stress test if needed, use a tocolytic to relax the uterus and avoid anxiety. If in case you may have to deliver due to inevitable preterm labor, you should choose a hospital with best preterm baby care facilities. Hope this information helps you. Wish you safe motherhood.