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Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Basically due to heaviness in the stomach, your doctor would have suspected preterm labour.
However, that is not an indication for admission to a hospital.
Am sure there are some other factors.
Did he mention anything on internal examination - such as looseness of the
cervix or dilatation of the cervix.
Also, an
ultrasound scan should be done for women who complain of such pain and if the cervical length and dilatation is alright, there is no immediate need of admission.
Betnesol should be taken in case preterm delivery occurs, to increase chances of survival of the baby.
There are no major side effects of the
steroid, as your wife is not diabetic, and the benefits to the baby are more than the side effects.
No, given the history and precautions advised to you, it is not advisable to travel right now.
Is there any emergency ?
How does she plan to travel - by what mode of conveyance ?
Also, can you upload the doctor's diagnosis, clinical findings, sheet on which the findings are detailed or a scan - any workup that will let me know why the doctor insisted on admission.
Regarding precautions , ask her to rest as much as possible, getting up only to use the washroom and for a bath.
Avoid working or standing for
prolonged periods.
Do not lift heavy weight.
Avoid sexual intercourse.
Avoid
stress or tension of any kind.
All the best
Please write back with more details.
Take care.