Not Yet Baby! Understanding Preterm Labor
from MamaDoc BabyDoc Hosted by Renda K. Knapp, M.D. & Rachel Schultz, D.O.
What happens when contractions start weeks or even months before your due date? In this MamaDoc only episode of MamaDoc BabyDoc, we're talking about preterm labor. What it is. Why it happens. And the warning signs you shouldn't ignore. How do you know if those contractions are Braxton Hicks or the real thing? When should you call your doctor or head to the hospital? How do we diagnose preterm labor, and what can we do if labor really is starting too soon? MamaDoc breaks down steroids, magnesium, medications to slow contractions, and what doctors consider when deciding whether it's safer to try to keep baby inside or prepare for an early delivery. If you're pregnant, this is one episode you'll want to hear BEFORE you need it.
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