Question 1

is os tightening required after a premature delivery, y is so?

Accepted Answer

Incompetent cervix: There are women who lose pregnancies when a  weak cervix allows the fetus & support structures to "fall out"mid pregnancy. If this occurs multiple times, one treatment that can strengthen the cervical os is a "circlage" , basically a temporary band like structure that is placed by the OB  during pregnancy to be removed when delivery time approaches. Close OB followup is important.

Question 2

is there any problem with premature delivery at 36 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Not commonly.: Late preterm birth such as the one you inquire about at 36 weeks has increased risks for neonatal morbidities such as difficulty eating, breathing, infection and death - but only slightly compared to full term (39-40 weeks) births. Most 36 weekers go home with mom within 2-3 days of life and do just fine.

Question 3

does deep cleaning of teeth increase the risk for premature delivery of a baby?

Accepted Answer

NO: It has no relation to teeth cleaning.

Question 4

is having ultrasound scan twice or thrice in 8th month of pregnency harmful for baby and mother? can it lead to premature delivery?

Accepted Answer

No: This technoloogy has been evaluated over the years and found to be harmless to a developing fetus.There is no proven linkage to premature labor or premature birth.

Question 5

have doctors seen whether or not covid19 virus causes problems in second or third trimester pregnancies, such as premature delivery?

Accepted Answer

See CDC website: I am unaware of any such reports. You've asked several good questions about COVID-19. For the latest information, see the CDC website, which is excellent and provides frequent updates in nearly real time; new developments are posted very quickly. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Question 6

what are the tests for preterm delivery?

Accepted Answer

Several: Fetal test strip will evaluate the fetus and determine stress. Transabdominal stress testing can evaluate presence or absence of uterine contractions.

Question 7

how can you make sure you don't get preterm delivery?

Accepted Answer

There isn't any way: You cannot prevent premature delivery.  There are medications which can delay delivery for about 48 hours, but none have been shown to be effective for delaying delivery longer than that.  There is a medication (a form of the hormone progesterone) which is sometimes given to pregnant women who have had a previous premature baby, which seems to reduce the risk of it happening again.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: preterm delivery?

Accepted Answer

Preterm birth: A preterm delivery is defined as any delivery of a newborn less than 37 weeks gestation completed.

Question 9

can preterm delivery manifest malignant symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Preterm labor can manifest as hellp syndrome which result in hypertension, headaches, filtration defects of the kidneys, visual defects. If untreated can result in stroke or fetal demise.

Question 10

what is the treatment for preterm delivery?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Bed rest, smooth muscle relaxant medications and sometimes beta blockers plus ongoing surveillance usually in house.

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