I have been on procardia 10mg. every 4 hours for the last 9 days. I am 32 weeks pregnant. I have went to the hospital twice in the last nine day for preterm labor. I started looking up info about procardia and found out it is a class C drug and should only be used if there is a definate need for it during pregnancy. Has anyone else used procardia during pregnancy or know someone who has? I am starting to get worried. I have had all the steroid treatments for my baby 7 days ago. Is the risk higher to stay on the meds or to have him. They said he will be fine if I have him now, they are just buying a little time. Procardia or have him at 33 weeks?
2007-03-27 06:29:24 · 1 answers · asked by li'lbit 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
If the procardia was ordered by a doctor, he obviously feels it is totally necessary. Stay on it! Babies born on time do far better than those born early and are at a much lower risk for problems that can develop after birth: ADD, ADHD, respiratory issues (including constant pneumonia and asthma), learning disabilities, etc.
I have known women who have taken procardia and their babies were fine. Allow the doctors to buy your baby some time. The time for your baby is important. Even though he would be fine if you have him now, he would be at greater risk for things to develop in his early years. He will be far better off if born closer to his real due date which is why the doctors want to buy him additional time.
2007-03-28 11:59:54 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋