P17 Shots (sorry if this is a repeat question)

shegak

Has anyone taken them to help prevent preterm labor?  Did they work/help at all?

I'm starting them next week (at 16 weeks) and am hoping they do some good.  My first set of twins were born at 33 weeks, and I'd love for these twins to stay in there longer than that, if possible.  

Thanks! 

techdg26

I take them. I started having contractions at 16 w, that sent me to labor and delivery twice. Since starting the shots I haven't had a single episode. My cervix is actually thickening, I don't know if that has to do with the shots or what but they expect me to go to full term. 

farmwife

I can't really tell you if they work yet, but I started taking them at 17 weeks, I've only had two so far.  My son was born at 35 weeks, so I'm really hoping the shots help keep these two kiddos in as long as possible. 

The shots aren't bad at all.  They have to give it really slowly, as its a very thick liquid.  It burns going in, but I haven't noticed any side effects or pain after the fact.