Is there anything I can do to prep?

Question

Hey guys, I am 31 weeks and being kept in hospital due to PPROM rupture. He's doing ok and looks like he might stay in for the most part, taking it day by day measuring further fluid loss etc.
In your experiences what can I prepare for? My sisters midwife suggested pumping now to collect colostrum but I'm sceptical about the benefits of that? Ordering clothes and nappies?

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Absolutely do not pump now. Nipple stimulation can cause uterine contractions—that’s the opposite of what you want when you’re trying to keep baby in!!

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Hold off on nappies and clothes - they will dramatically change size over the nicu/special care time if you go at 31 weeks. We had my daughter at 32 weeks due to hellp syndrome and had a 7 week nicu/special care stay. The majority of that she spent in nappies and wraps (hospital provided both) as she ran hot. We first dressed her to come home - one year ago today! 
For the moment just try and keep your stress levels low (harder than it sounds I know) and look after yourself. I only had two days in hospital before we ended up delivering but those two days of not knowing what’s going on are difficult!

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I had my first son at 31 weeks due to short cervix and pprom. There’s not much you can do. If baby comes soon you’ll still have a very long nicu stay—about 6-8 weeks so there will be plenty of time to prep after baby arrives. No need to buy a bunch of preemie clothes, the nicu will likely provide them along with the diapers. Just focus on taking care of yourself.

Is there anything I can do to prep?

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