Makena 17 ohp ?

Question

Has Anyone else been offered that or have taken it? It’s a shot you get every week starting at 17 weeks to prevent preterm labor they offer it to moms who have had a baby before 37 weeks.  I read up on it and a major flag I seen was that it can increase miscarriage. If anyone here has received it before can you give me a little insight about it ?

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I am a nurse who actually gives these infusions. I’ve given them to mothers who have had several early labors (and some losses)
The medication made a huge difference and they went full term. It is better your baby makes it past 36 weeks for lung development. Benefit outweighs the risk.

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My water broke at 21 weeks with my first pregnancy and it was the most heartbreaking experience. We lost him a few weeks later after trying everything to keep the pregnancy. With my second we started the 17p shots at 16 weeks until 36 weeks. I delivered him at 38.5 and he is perfectly healthy. I will also be getting them this time around. It was definitely worth it!

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I will start at 16 weeks. I’ve had a 35 weeker and two 37 weekers. All started labor around 30 weeks though

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No, and I am sincerely against anything injected during pregnancy as none are entirely safe! While I contract and dilate early, I haven’t delivered early though, so there’s that!! I would look into alternative options before that though!

Makena 17 ohp ?

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