Tips to avoid PTL??

[Ky-Momma]

I am pregnant with number four, due in July, and have had three preemies.  Not horribly early, but the last two were in the NICU for a couple weeks.  35wks, 32wks, then 34wks.  I am 15wks tomorrow and already having a TON of BH contractions.  My OB has already given me Procardia (though we she doesn't want me taking it yet) and Mag. Ox., which I am supposed to be taking if the contractions come too close and too often.

I am wondering if anyone has any "natural" suggestions for dealing with contractions and PTL.  I am careful to drink lots of water and rest as much as possible.

[Lousli]

Has your OB suggested the weekly progesterone shots?  They have really been shown to help decrease the chances of ptl.

[ElizabethE]

She was hoping for natural ideas.

[nia82]

Vitamin D3

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100501013417.htm

[Kokopelli-mana]

If you're anemic it could lead to preterm labor. I recently upped my iron and D3 intake to prevent ptl myself.

[nia82]

Good point... I was anemic with DS and on some pills that didn't help. This time I took FLoradix when my bloodwork came back low on iron/HB. Not only did I carry her nearly to 40 weeks, I also bled super little. With DS I bled forever.

[XanaduMama]

I would also get checked for bacterial vaginosis, yeast, and perhaps GBS, all of which can trigger preterm labor. I don't know about the mag ox prescription, but perhaps some supplemental magnesium (we take Natural Calm) would help too? Vitamin C can strengthen your amniotic sac as well--just in case.