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Can Previous Early Deliveries Affect The Future Pregnancy?
hi am 27 yr old female have had 4 children. 2 where born at full time with normal vaginal delivery, the last 2 where born at 26 wks gestation and 28 wks gestation. first one was my waters broke at 25 wks gestation and then was delivered by section 1 wk later as i had cord prolapse, next one i only had a yr gap between and waters broke at 27 wks then delivered by section as i had an infection. me and husband would like another child but are worried we would have another pre-term child is this likely? there has now been a 3yr gap and i am otherwise very healthy. Would u advice us against becoming pregnant again? thanks for your time
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.
I have gone through your query.
I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.
from your history , it appears to be a case of incompetent cervix. I will suggest os tightening- cervix stitch at the completion of 14 weeks, once USG confirms normalcy of the baby.
Along with that bed rest in head low position will be of help. Do not over exert once you get pregnant, specially after 20 weeks as baby weight starts rising fast after 20 weeks.
If you are keen on having one more baby please take proper care and follow all the precautions. Think positive.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you good health.
With regards
Dr Purushottam
Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.
I have gone through your query.
I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.
from your history , it appears to be a case of incompetent cervix. I will suggest os tightening- cervix stitch at the completion of 14 weeks, once USG confirms normalcy of the baby.
Along with that bed rest in head low position will be of help. Do not over exert once you get pregnant, specially after 20 weeks as baby weight starts rising fast after 20 weeks.
If you are keen on having one more baby please take proper care and follow all the precautions. Think positive.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you good health.
With regards
Dr Purushottam
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