mom2agang Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 The Dr. Gave me procardia to prevent preterm labor. Has anyone taken this before? When did you go into labor? I'm 34 weeks now and I would like to make it to 37 weeks. My last 2 kiddos were born @ 35 and 34 1/2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilymax Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I've been on procardia since a preterm labor scare around 25 weeks. I still have days with lots of BH contractions, but have yet to have them regularly enough to send me back to L&D for monitoring. I also have PIH so that's probably why I've been on it so long. She wants to start weaning me off of it now that I'm getting close to the end. It's given me no side effects. Hope it works as well for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I was on it but I started it EARLY and gave birth at 34.5 weeks. So you're already so much better off. Best to you and your babe :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMominTX Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 (edited) I started Procardia at 22 weeks. I ended up delivering at 30 weeks, but DID NOT go in to labor. I ended up getting eclampsia which necessitated the early delivery. Good luck to you and lots of healthy baby vibes! Edited September 16, 2009 by TwinMominTX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemMommy Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) I took it from as early as week 10 through delivery for 3 pgs. Sigh! Can you say that I practically go into labor as soon as I am pg! BAby #1 35 weeker Baby #2 labor at 27 weeks, procardia started at 27 weeks, delivered at 37 weeks BAby #3 procardia started 22-23 weeks, delivered at 38 weeks BABay #4 procardia started at some point, delivered at 38 weeks Procardia worked so well that all 3 pgs had to be induced in order to get labor going. That's not great, but I delivered 3 healthy babies. Induction isn't all that bad, honestly. Procardia is FAR more comfortable to take that Brethine or magnesium sulfate, too! Edited September 17, 2009 by ChemMommy formatting lost when posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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