In medical practice, birth is considered premature, starting from the 28th week of pregnancy. Born on this term, the child has a great chance of survival, especially in modern medicine.
The difficulties are due to the fact that during this period the woman is not yet ready for childbirth: her ancestral ways are not ready, labor will be weak, which can lead to bleeding and tearing of the cervix .
The threat of premature delivery at 28 weeks
In the risk zone are women who previously had spontaneous abortions, miscarriages, if its uterus is of an abnormal anatomical shape, if there is an ICI (ischemic-cervical insufficiency).
The problem may be the presence of inflammations and infections of the reproductive system, as well as chronic diseases of the kidney, urinary tract, thyroid, heart, hormonal disorders.
Sometimes premature birth at 28-29 weeks are due to a multiple pregnancy, which causes overgrowth of the uterus. Births in the early term often occur due to stress, intense feelings, excessive physical exertion, falls, various mechanical injuries in the abdomen. One should be extremely cautious and try to stay cool in a good mood to avoid such troubles as premature birth at 6 months.
Symptoms of premature birth
If you are experiencing the following signs for a period of 27-28 weeks, you should immediately call your doctor. Probably, the birth can still be stopped and the pregnancy can be kept until a more suitable time.
So, among the symptoms of premature birth:
- Stretching pains in the lower abdomen and in the lower back;
- sensations of heaviness in the lower abdomen, pressure on the bladder and vagina;
- leakage of fluid from the genitals;
- Cramping pains, petrification of the abdomen - a hard abdomen ;
- cessation of fetal movements.
What can be done?
If the doctor determines that there is no damage to the bladder, he will try to stop the labor activity. Probably, you will have to lie down to keep in the department, where you will be prescribed medications - antispasmodics, soothing, hormones. Depending on the situation, you can be sent home or left for a while in the hospital.
Of course, it is necessary to abandon sexual relations, physical activity and stress until the end of pregnancy. If the cause of premature birth in the ICI, you will put a special ring on the cervix, which will hold the fetus in the uterus.