Anyone have a fFN test done???

MyColonyNJ

I was in the ER this weekend.  As of right now, they "think" it is a gallbladder problem.  I was monitored at the ER.  Hearbeat was fine, no contractions

Anyway - I had to follow up with my OB today.  Well, I have been having contractions since 19 weeks.  The OB knows about this and I have been given the instructions of when to call (increased freq, duration, etc)

So, since I was monitored in the ER, I was put on the monitors today.

Well, in the short time that I was there.  I had 2 small contractions.  For me, it was the same type of contractions that I have been having for 13 weeks now.  But, she wanted to check me just in case.

She checks me and I am a little more than 1cm.  I was checked a few weeks ago and I was nothing.  So, this is new.

She will do a fFN test tomorrow to check for signs of pre-term labor.

So, I am just wondering - who has had this test done?  I know that a negative results says so much more than a positive one.  What are your experiences?

Lins610

I had a fFN test done on Saturday due to contractions, it was positive which means I have a higher chance of preterm labor but other than that they can't tell me when I'll go into labor or when I may start having regular contractions.  A negative result means no preterm labor....I hope that helps, certainly was a bit vague for me, so here I sit relaxing and taking it easy.  Good Luck! 

kaekee

Ditto above poster- I had this done after I went to the Dr following a night endless braxton hicks.  It's a simple swab of the cervix- very simple and painless.  Luckily, my results came back negative.  Unfortunately, my insurance is denying the claim for it and I am in the process of having the denial appealed.  Good luck!

I LUBBINS YOU!

I have had two done now.  They have both come back negative.   If they would have come back positive my doctor would have put me on some meds and bed rest.   There isn't much else to say...they swab and usually you get results back the next day.

timmylulu

I got one done today-not sure of the results yet, but I am hoping for a negative. ?

I am 1cm dilated and my cervix is a little soft...oh and when they hooked me up to the monitor I was having contractions 15 mins apart and couldn't feel them at all....yeah for me.?

Good luck on your test.?

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