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Would OB stop labor at 34 weeks?

BensWifeBensWife member
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I think my water may have sprung a leak - I had a trickle down my leg.  I had some preterm labor when I was 23 weeks, but have been pretty good.  I'm just kinda watching things to see if I trickle again or start having contractions.  If my water did break and I went into labor today, do you think the OB would stop it or would he just let me go?  Just wondering.  Thanks!
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Re: Would OB stop labor at 34 weeks?

  • twh2006twh2006
    I'm sure they'd try and stop it. 34 is still awful early if you can  hold off abit.
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  • RCH151RCH151

    I think that they would NOT stop it....my water broke at 33 weeks and they said they wouldn't stop it then.  I also had a friend who had the same thing happen at 32 weeks and they didn't stop her labor either.

     Either way, I don't think you should "wait" things out...go get checked out!

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  • babystella08babystella08
    With my son my water broke at 33 weeks but it was a slow leak and they kept me in the hospital for 6 days because I never actually went into labor. They had a peri come see me and they wanted me induced at 34 weeks because they felt any longer would put me and the baby at risk. I would go to get checked right away. I wouldn't wait.
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  • Mama2MyBabiesMama2MyBabies
    My OB said anything after 32 weeks they will NOT stop. If it were just contractions then probably they would stop it, but with your water being broken the risk of Infection is high. The risk to the baby out weigh's the benefits. Call your OB.
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  • DanielsWifeDanielsWife
    I've heard that largely, no, they won't stop it at 34 weeks. Yes, the baby would be "near-term" (34-37w), but not a preemie.
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  • Surferamy31Surferamy31

    Even though this is still considered pre-term delivery they probably won't stop it.  My doctor said that they would not stop delivery at 34 weeks.  You may to give your OB a call.

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  • BrainySmurfetteBrainySmurfette

    imageDanielsWife:
    I've heard that largely, no, they won't stop it at 34 weeks. Yes, the baby would be "near-term" (34-37w), but not a preemie.

    Sorry, have to disagree here--34 weekers are preemies, late-term preemies for certain, but still premature.  The medical definition of premature is born before 37 weeks.

    Anyhow, most 34 week preemies do pretty well.  My DD didn't have any major breathing issues, she just needed some time learn to maintain body temperature and eat.  She had a 10 day NICU stay.  From what I've seen on the preemie board, some 34 weeks get out a little sooner and some later.  Most seem to be in the range of 8-14 days.

    If your doctor doesn't stop labor, your baby will most likely be OK.

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  • RCH151RCH151
    imageBrainySmurfette:

    imageDanielsWife:
    I've heard that largely, no, they won't stop it at 34 weeks. Yes, the baby would be "near-term" (34-37w), but not a preemie.

    Sorry, have to disagree here--34 weekers are preemies, late-term preemies for certain, but still premature.  The medical definition of premature is born before 37 weeks.

    Anyhow, most 34 week preemies do pretty well.  My DD didn't have any major breathing issues, she just needed some time learn to maintain body temperature and eat.  She had a 10 day NICU stay.  From what I've seen on the preemie board, some 34 weeks get out a little sooner and some later.  Most seem to be in the range of 8-14 days.

    If your doctor doesn't stop labor, your baby will most likely be OK.

     I agree...34 weeks is definitely still a preemie.  34 weekers do not leave the hospital with their mamas but don't generally have long NICU stays.  Keep us posted!

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  • Manders127Manders127
    If your water broke, you need to go in ASAP, even if it is a slow leak.  And if you did break your water at 34 weeks, they will deliver you/induce you if you are not in labour.  At 34 weeks the risk of infection is higher than the risks associated with prematurity.  Good luck!
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  • sweetpea18sweetpea18 member

    imageDanielsWife:
    I've heard that largely, no, they won't stop it at 34 weeks. Yes, the baby would be "near-term" (34-37w), but not a preemie.

    This is incorrect.  Any baby born before 36 weeks is a preemie.  If your baby was born today, there will most likely be nicu time.  My 34 weeker spent 10 days in the nicu.   

    I went into labor at 34 weeks.  They didn't stop it, but didn't do anything to progress it either.  When my bp shot up, they started the pitocin. 

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  • DanielsWifeDanielsWife
    Sorry, just going by how they explained it to us at the L&D class! Yes, I realize they would be "late term preemie," but not have nearly the amount of issues/interventions as a preemie before 34w. That's all I meant by that!
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  • Mrs.BabbsyMrs.Babbsy member
    My goal week is 34 weeks and I don't think they would stop me.
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