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Is There A Chance Where The Second Delivery Will Be Premature As The First One ?
Hi, I m 6 weeks pregnant with my second baby, my first was born at 26 weeks for no apparent reason and spent 11 weeks in hospital with various problem I m terrified of another premature baby what s the chances this could happen again I have a good medical history
Thu, 24 Feb 2011
Hi,
There are chances of another premature delivery and it also depends on why the first delivery was premature.If there is is any incompetance of the cervix etc then it can be managed.
There are chances of another premature delivery and it also depends on why the first delivery was premature.If there is is any incompetance of the cervix etc then it can be managed.
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