Has anyone had experience with these? Did they help prevent ptl? When did you end up delivering (versus prior ptl)? I'm leaving for vacation for 10 days in a few weeks.....can you be a little more than 7 days between shots? I'm nervous so any help is appreciated!
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I was told there is a 2 day grace period too so technically you could do it at day 9, but I wouldn't stretch it to 10.
Just bring supplies and a dose with you on vacation so you can keep on your 7 day schedule.
I had them this pregnancy in addition to a cerclage, after my son was born prematurely at 21 weeks.
Since I'm full term and the cerclage is out and I didn't have any sort of contraction until a couple of weeks ago, I'd say they worked well for me.
I haven't delivered yet (37w1d) and am not showing signs of imminent delivery, though I will say that since the cerclage was removed I've experienced a lot more contractions. My last shot was Friday and it's been calmer since then, but even so, I expect it to start picking up again by the end of the week.
You'll have to discuss with your timeline with your doctor. My peri and OB were very strict about the 7 day thing. They also said it would be possible to teach my husband to give me the shot, but ultimately, we went through home health care.
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And yes, I do believe the shots prevented ptl this time. Although it was unexplained and unexpected last time, I had no contractions (and only 1 BH) the whole time I was on the shots. Now, at 38 1/2 weeks, I'm having more of them (though not a ton).
GL!