Happened about 24 hours ago, baby's heartbeat still fine.
2006-12-20 17:27:22 · 9 answers · asked by Micky 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
They can treat her with antibiotics, give her medication to stop labor (even if she isn't having contractions they will probably give mag sulfate) and give her steriod shots for the lungs. But at this point if she develops an infection complications can arise. That is a really tough situation. I'm so sorry.
Hopefully they will can get the baby further along so that it will be able to survive outside the womb, at 17 weeks surviving isn't possible in most cases. Hopefully they can keep her pregnant longer through intervention. And there is always the possibility she is a little further along in the pregnancy than they thought and in these cases days older can help.
. Be prepared to support your son and daughter in law in case. But don't bring up the negative side, they have probably already heard it and additional stress will not help the situation.
There is always a rush of relatives to come and support the mother. But visitors will tire her out, she needs all her strength for the baby. You need to be the watch dog. Speak to her, limit visitors who she is up to seeing to just a few minutes. If you have trouble controlling the visits speak to a nurse, they will assist you. Don't worry about hurting people's feelings, just say the doctor wants her to limit all visits or she's had her limit of visits for the day. Tell people that she is very tired and weak and so only 2 minutes. But her husband needs to be there it will make all the difference, often they let him stay in the room, even long term. If he needs a break, just be there to hold her hand or sit with her. She will talk if she is up to it.
She should be seen by a perinatologist not just a ob/gyn. She needs someone who specializes and is aggressive with treatment. These are the same type of doctors that treat large multiples like quads and can even operate. If sealing the womb is possible they will know. I have enclosed the link which also has referrals. These doctors are the best and can even operate on unborn children. She will have to spend the rest of the pregnancy in the hospital in the antipartum ward. It is no fun. Be sure to do everything you can to help her through this time. It is scary and frustrating for all.
They have a little fountain type thing now that is inserted into the vagina and into the uterous to help keep the fluid around the baby. And her own body will keep producing fluid but it will leak unless they can find a way to patch it. Most people are not aware the body changes the fluid on a regular basis. So there will be some natural hydration. If they can patch her bag of water they won't use the fountain and nature will refill the bag. But if it can't be repaired this is a great way to keep fluid around the baby, it feel very odd though!
God Bless!
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www.perinatology.com is a great site. You can find a perinatology group referral. If one isn't in the area and her doctor isn't aggressive you may want to consider a lifeflight if these doctors agree to treat her.
Mother of 4, having spent a lot of time in antipartum myself
2006-12-20 21:45:39 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be APBT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive worked with a Er for awhile as a CNA.. Do you know for sure if the water has broken or is she just getting discharge? I had went into early labor with my daughter & though my water had broke right along with it, but I just sat on the tolite peeing for 10 mins. How embarracing. The baby blocked my bladder with her head so everytime she moved id pee and pee and pee.. Well, they stopped me with magnisuim sulfate. And usually labor dont accure till 23 weeks. If her water has broke they will not be able to stop the labor because of the risk of infection now if she still has her ammiontic sac and shes got a small leak then they will be able to save baby most likely. Theyd put her on anti boitics..This happens alot.. But, I hope its nothing to worry about & I wish the baby luck Just pray for her and the baby.. It helps.. Sometimes its not what you think it is..
2006-12-20 17:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the amniotic sac is still relatively intact, they may try an amnioinfusion in order to try to replace the fluid. But at 17 weeks you do not have a viable infant (it cant survive if delivered), and now that the sac has either broken or ruptured she is running the risk of an infection, which is a serious complication. So she may be given antibiotics as well.
2006-12-20 17:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by michalakd 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They might be able to do an amnioinfusion, depending on how badly ruptured the bag of water is, how quick she got treatment, how baby is coping, etc. She's far too early for the baby to be viable if labor progresses. I'm so sorry.
2006-12-20 23:59:16 · answer #4 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well they will try to do all they can, it is iffy and a babys lungs dont fully form until about 28 weeks. I hope everything works out for your family.
2006-12-20 17:31:12 · answer #5 · answered by Shadow Kat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four months? That is too early. I have never heard of anything that could save a baby that early.
2006-12-20 17:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by Chula 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get to Er and quick. One with a good maternity unit. And one that will at least try...
2006-12-20 17:29:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
emergency room and fast!!!
2006-12-20 17:35:07 · answer #8 · answered by Arizona A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
doesn;t sound good,,,,ask her dr
2006-12-20 17:45:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋