To Tatiana --
Roughly half of the group of women who experience preterm labor will go on to have a preterm baby. No medications will hold off preterm labor for more than a short period. Bedrest does not avert preterm birth either. In other words, if you are in the half destined to deliver preterm, you can't do much about it. On the other hand, it would not hurt to take it easy as much as you can and reduce stress in your life as much as possible. For example, if you work standing, such as at a cash register, request a chair. Try to get more rest. Get help, if you can, with household chores and responsibilities and let things go that are not essential.
As for staying hydrated, while it is true that dehydration can be a problem, especially in summer, overhydration can also be a problem with intake of large amounts of liquids, although it is less of a concern if you are drinking fluids with electrolytes in them and not pure water. Ask your care provider how much you should be drinking.
The good news is that if worst comes to worst and the baby comes early, you are already past the point where there is real anxiety about an otherwise healthy baby's chances for survival and ultimate well-being.
-- Henci |