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For your convenience, our most common customer questions are answered right here.
Not finding what you want? Reach out directly through our Contact Us page.
Some swelling of the legs and feet is normal. Excessive swelling in the hands and face are not, and you should call me immediately if you experience this. In addition, if you experience unusual headaches, you should call the office.
Sharp abdominal pain with bleeding or bright red bleeding is not normal and you must call the office immediately.
You may sense that your baby’s movements have subdued somewhat, however, what is happening is that as the baby grows, there is less room for him or her to move. Be aware of the overall patterns of movements as you progress. Please call the office if you have concerns about these patterns.
A gush of fluid from the vagina or continuous leaking should be evaluated. If you experience either, please call the office.
The onset of labor – If you experience contractions that are regular and are no more than 5 minutes apart, please call the office.
It’s always a good idea to have a suitcase packed and ready to take to the hospital … just in case. Here’s a handy checklist to help you.
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Premature labor, also called preterm labor, is labor that starts before 36 weeks of pregnancy, or more than 3 weeks before your due date. Premature labor can often be stopped if you identify it early. Premature labor is related to 70% of infant deaths due to low birthweight. A low birthweight is 5 lbs, 8oz or less.
Warning Signs
Experts do not really know the actual causes of premature labor, but some things that may put women at risk include:
What to Do
If you have one or more of these warning signs, you could be in premature labor.
You should:
When you finally do go into labor, you may feel generalized pain from time to time. This is normal. If you are uncomfortable at times, you may do any of the following:
You may begin to suffer persistent back pain. Many times the pain will be accompanied by a feeling similar to premenstrual cramps.
The appearance of a mucous discharge. It might be slightly blood-tinged. This plug blocks the cervix and its passing indicates that labor could be imminent. Even if it’s several days away, this indicates that things are moving in the right direction.
You also may begin to suffer from diarrhea.
When you finally do go into labor, you may feel generalized pain from time to time. This is normal. If you are uncomfortable at times, you may do any of the following:
You may begin to suffer persistent back pain. Many times the pain will be accompanied by a feeling similar to premenstrual cramps.
The appearance of a mucous discharge. It might be slightly blood-tinged. This plug blocks the cervix and its passing indicates that labor could be imminent. Even if it’s several days away, this indicates that things are moving in the right direction.
You also may begin to suffer from diarrhea.