Question for 17p ladies

LilredmommaC · May 2014

Lurker here with a quick question For those of you taking 17p injections: are you also on bed rest? I am 30 weeks 2 days. Been on 17p since 17 weeks (history of a 33 wheeler and 34.5 weeker). Ultrasound at 30 weeks shows baby head down and against cervix. I haven't done the 17 p shots before so I have no clue if it's normal to still be having so many contractions? They are never in a pattern. My work is very concerned (healthcare field) and keep asking why I'm not on bedrest. Would love to hear any others experiences. Thanks!

ThereBeDragons · May 2014

I was placed on bed rest while taking my p17 shots, but I also had an emergent cerclage with severe cervical funneling starting before viability.

You will want to ask your doctor what an acceptable number of contractions is- I had braxton hicks frequently but no real contractions until my water broke at 36+4.

KISSIES · May 2014

I'm currently 24 weeks and had 29 weekers. High risk dr still wanted me on shots because I had bleeding d/t low progesterone into 2nd trimester this time. My water broke in my 28th week last time. Since beginning of second trimester I would get alot of braxton hicks with activity. Make sure you are drinking enough water. My ob says she's not concerned unless my contractions are regular measureable or bloody show etc. involved. Wish you best of luck. I'm also in health field and people that are unaware of the medication always surprised I'm not on bedrest as well. Best of luck to you!

hdchafin · May 2014

I just finished my shots, and havent been on best rest this pregnancy. I had bh from very early on, and sometimes real contractions sprinkled in just to keep things interesting. It was worst right before time for my shot and several hours after I took it. My ob told me not to worry unless I had more than 4 an hour, and at 32/34 weeks he said that 6 an hour I should call in. Drink lots of water and rest when you can. Good luck!

bluebird0521 · May 2014

I have been on 17P injections since 16 weeks. I wasn't placed on bed rest until my cervix shortened to 1.8cm (25 weeks). My baby has been head down and against my cervix since 20 weeks, that doesn't mean you need to be on bed rest. Your doctor will put you on bed rest if your cervix is shortening and you are at risk of delivering. It is also normal for you to be having contractions around now, they are most likely BH. My MFM said the rule of thumb is that if they are 4 or less per hour you are fine.

If you notice you are contracting a lot you need to try increasing your water intake. You need to be drinking at least 64 ounces per day, preferably more.

MinaE01 · May 2014

I was on the p17 shots from weeks 17-35. I was never placed on bedrest because there was no need. The doctor monitored my cervix to make sure it didn't shorten early. It was discovered that I was dilated at 33w, so I had an fFn. It came back negative, so I avoided bed rest.

If your doctor doesn't think you need it, then that's a good thing!

takmjs · May 2014

@bluebird1109‌, how did they know your cervix shortened at 25 weeks? Did you have a cerclage, or just the prog. shots?

LilredmommaC · May 2014

Thanks for the input ladies!

bluebird0521 · May 2014

takmjs said:

@bluebird1109‌, how did they know your cervix shortened at 25 weeks? Did you have a cerclage, or just the prog. shots?

@takmjs -- I have been getting bi-weekly ultrasounds with my MFM since 16 weeks and my initial measurement was 5.2cm. I did not have a cerclage, just the progesterone shots. MFM decided not to do a preventative because there wasn't enough evidence to support it. Then, when it shortened enough to need an emergency cerclage it was too late. Any future pregnancies I will have the cerclage because I am now on bedrest with a 0.8cm cervical measurement. I have lost a lot of cervix over the course of the pregnancy.

JackieP1023 · May 2014

I did the 17p shots from week 20-35. I also had a preventative cerclage at 13w. I was never officially on bedrest, but took it easy from 15weeks until my induction (at 39w because of GD).

Wally3 · May 2014

I was on p17 at 16 weeks. Started having regular contractions at 32 weeks went to L&D and had them stopped 3 times - tributaline, mag, tributaline. Was on modified bedrest. Had ds at 39 weeks.

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