17p and effects on fetus
monkeynus - 04:27pm Feb 2, 2010 ESTI delivered my son at 32 weeks. I had no signs of preterm labor (PIH diagnosed at 30weeks). Went into the hospital with some abdominal pain and found out I was dilated to 6, he was born 2 hours later. He luckily only spent 20 days in the NICU and is now a happy, healthy, and fiesty 3 year old. I am now 9 weeks pregnant with #2. I am currently taking prometrium until 12 weeks and then the Dr said we might do a cerclage, 17p, or a combination. I have not been diagnosed with IC and the Drs are unsure what triggered my preterm labor. I am concerned about the 17p shots and the effects on the fetus. I have found a lot of info on the effects to the mother and the benefits of prolonging pregnancy but nothing on the risk to the baby. I was hoping some of you women that have had the 17p shots can tell me if your child has had any genital problems or other abnormalities from this. I need to make a decision whether or not I will try the 17p. Thanks in advance for your help = )
Peasinapod
- Feb 3, 2010 6:22 pm
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Momma of Sky - now 6 (32 weeker), Will - 4 years old (37 weeks) and Adalynn - 21 months (37 weeks) and Ian (38 weeks) |
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Jackie, you always come through on this for me! Thanks 
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KHolley
- Feb 3, 2010 9:12 am
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Welcome to Share. Your story sounds so similar to mine. My daughter was born at 34 weeks and there is no reason that they can find. When I got pregnant with my son, my doctor suggested the 17p shots and I jumped at the chance. I figured that anything that I could do to prolong the pregnancy would outweigh any of the side effects that I could find doing research. I was able to make it to 36 weeks and no NICU with my son. I am now part of a patient advisory council on the 17p shots. It is going to be approved by the FDA soon. I would recommend it to everyone that is able to take it. Please contact me if you have any questions, I would love to help.
Katie
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