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If you are facing Premature Contractions in Pregnancy book an appointment online for Dr Neelima Mantri, one of the best gynecologist in mumbai India<br>
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Premature Contractions in Pregnancy • A normal pregnancy last about 40 weeks, but sometimes labor may begin earlier, before 37th week of pregnancy. • This happens because uterine contractions cause the cervix to open up earlier than normal. • In such the case the baby is born premature and may be at health risks. However, by knowing the symptoms of and by avoiding some of the risk factors, such a condition may be avoided. • A contraction is when the muscles of your uterus contract and as a result your abdomen hardens, as the contraction goes away your uterus becomes soft. www.drneelimamantri.com
Warning signs and symptoms of premature contractions: • More than 5 uterine contractions in an hour. • Watery fluid leaking from your vagina • Menstrual-like cramps in the lower abdomen • Backache felt below the waistline that may come and go or be constant • Pelvic pressure that feels like your baby is pushing down • Abdominal cramps may occur with or without diarrhea • Increase or change in vaginal discharge www.drneelimamantri.com
If you suffer from 1 or more of these symptoms, contact you doctor. While you wait for the help follow these steps: • Empty your bladder. • Lie down on your left side, this may slow down or stop signs and symptoms. • Avoid lying flat on your back, this may cause contractions to increase. • Drink several glasses of water, because dehydration can cause contractions. • Monitor contractions for one hour by counting the minutes from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning to the next treatment. www.drneelimamantri.com
The treatment for premature contractions include: • Magnesium Sulfate is a medication given through an IV, which may cause nausea temporarily. A large dose is given initially and then a smaller continuous dose is given for 12-24 hours or more. • Corticosteroid is a medication given 24 hours before birth to help accelerate the baby’s lung and brain maturity. • Oral medications are sometimes used to decrease the frequency of contractions, and may make women feel better. • Antibiotics • Being admitted to the hospital www.drneelimamantri.com
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Contact Us Bombay hospital and research center203, Level 2, New Wing,12, New Marine Lines,Mumbai 400020.Mon To Sat 11:00AM to 4:00 pmAppointment +91 7045115577. Sunridges Specialty Hospital Sunridges Specialty Hospital Sunflower, 17 Navyug V L Mehta Road Juhu Scheme Vile parle West Mumbai 400056. Nanavati Hospital S.V. Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai 400 056, India. Wed Fri Sat 5.00 pm to 7.00pm Appointment +91 7045115577 www.drneelimamantri.com