Question 1

madam,
is it true  that if afi is high, it leads to early delivery?

Accepted Answer

It CAN: lead to premature labor and delivery. Depends on how high the AFI is and the cause of the elevated reading.

Question 2

what reasons are there for doing an early delivery at 34-36 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Complications: Conditions that may make early delivery necessary are varied. Problems with the placenta like a previa, accreta or abruption won't go until term. Previous uterine surgery affecting the main muscle part of the uterus needs to be delivered early. Low fluid or broken bag of waters, triplets or certain twins all may go early. If the mother has bad diabetes or high blood pressure, early may be better.

Question 3

1. does gestational diabetic causes c section? and early delivery (before due date)

Accepted Answer

No and Yes: Having gestational diabetes does not mean that you will have to have a cesarean section.  Lots of gestional diabetics deliver vaginally.  Important to control your blood sugar because uncontrolled diabetes can lead to large babies which do need a cesarean.  All gestational diabetics on medication typically deliver by 39 weeks or undergo induction at 39 weeks.  One week prior to one's due date.

Question 4

im currently 34weeks pregnant. due to previous complication i've received 3 doses of steroids incase of early delivery. i received the last one yesterday, since i had bad back pain goung to my stomach and im very nauseous today. could it be labour?

Accepted Answer

: Probably not. But best consult your OB

Question 5

my wife is 36 weeks pregnant. usg shows 144 bpm, cord around neck, low abdominal size, 2.2kg. are any of these causes for early delivery with cesarean section?

Accepted Answer

Not necesarily: You cite a heart rate and size in the normal range.A cord wrap is common and reason for good monitoring during labor.I have seen as many as 5 cord neck wraps in a kid eventually delivered c-section, the monitor giving ample warning to do so with good outcome. The obs i work with do stress tests if there is concern about placental blood flow before labor.If they pass ; kids growing they wait.

Question 6

if a patient wanted to be induced early to avoid a difficult delivery of a large infant, how unusual will it be to induce at less than 36 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Extremely: No doctor should consider this based on current guidelines.  You should be evaluated for causes of a large infant.  Elective delivery should not be performed prior to 39 weeks. Estimated size is not an appropriate indication for early delivery due to the inaccuracy inherent in estimating fetal weight.  Size may be considered when deciding the route of delivery.

Question 7

first time pregnant after 3 early mcs 34 yrs. is it advisable to have my hospital for delivery 1hr away. this pregnancy proceeding normal. few answers?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with doctor: Specific recommendations for individuals will need to be made one on one. In normal circumstances a one hour distance is manageable. Each case should be dealt with individually

Question 8

can i be discharge early from hospital after giving vaginal delivery  everything checks out find with my doctor and baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It sounds as though your delivery was rather uneventful.  Get with your provider about going home early.

Question 9

29 yr old 35 wks pregnant at 30 wks amniotic fluid was 18 at 35 wks amniotic fluid is 3 doctor said they may deliver early but is waiting for ultrasound on 1/29 didnt recommend anything to help should i wait for ultrasound or go to labor and delivery?

Accepted Answer

Basics: At 35 wks your infant has a 50% risk of needing NICU care which declines every day you remain pregnant. You should try to make it to 37 wks if possible unless told otherwise. The womb is usually a better environment for baby than the NICU. Clarify your status with the docs.

Question 10

gave birth normal delivery on the 29th february and had an epidural but now i struggle with terrible throbbing headaches every time i lie down or early hours of the morning and neck pain, what could be the cause and how do i resolve this... thank you?

Accepted Answer

Epidural ?'s: An epidural anesthetic involves placing a syringe into the epidural space near the spinal cord, which can cause a leak of spinal fluid, causing headaches as described. Call the OB physician and ask about his/her arranging for a "blood patch" to be put on the site of the epidural anesthesia puncture, which will significantly relieve your headaches.

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Madam, is it true that if afi is high, it leads to early delivery?

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What reasons are there for doing an early delivery at 34-36 weeks?

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1. does gestational diabetic causes c section? and early delivery (before due date)

A member asked:

Im currently 34weeks pregnant. due to previous complication i've received 3 doses of steroids incase of early delivery. i received the last one yesterday, since i had bad back pain goung to my stomach and im very nauseous today. could it be labour?

A member asked:

My wife is 36 weeks pregnant. usg shows 144 bpm, cord around neck, low abdominal size, 2.2kg. are any of these causes for early delivery with cesarean section?

A member asked:

If a patient wanted to be induced early to avoid a difficult delivery of a large infant, how unusual will it be to induce at less than 36 weeks?

A member asked:

First time pregnant after 3 early mcs 34 yrs. is it advisable to have my hospital for delivery 1hr away. this pregnancy proceeding normal. few answers?

A member asked:

Can i be discharge early from hospital after giving vaginal delivery everything checks out find with my doctor and baby?

A member asked:

29 yr old 35 wks pregnant at 30 wks amniotic fluid was 18 at 35 wks amniotic fluid is 3 doctor said they may deliver early but is waiting for ultrasound on 1/29 didnt recommend anything to help should i wait for ultrasound or go to labor and delivery?

A member asked:

Gave birth normal delivery on the 29th february and had an epidural but now i struggle with terrible throbbing headaches every time i lie down or early hours of the morning and neck pain, what could be the cause and how do i resolve this... thank you?

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