Statistics on the world are such that 20 out of 100 premature babies have congenital malformations. The main reason is that in such children the vital organs simply do not have time to fully develop. In this case, preserving the pregnancy will give the future baby a chance to maximize the growth in the womb.
When is it necessary?
Even if you feel fine and nothing disturbs you, and your gynecologist prescribes hospitalization, in order to protect yourself from an unforeseen situation - better agree. In the hospital, at least you will always be in front of the specialists, and they will have all the necessary equipment at their disposal. You will be provided with everything you need - a full-fledged bed rest, emergency help in the event of an unforeseen situation.
If the threat of premature birth is low, you can be ordered to stay in the day hospital only, where you will be provided with the necessary care and a good rest during the day, and permission to return home in the evening. In a 24-hour in-patient clinic they are going to be saved at more serious threats of miscarriage, or to those mothers who suffer from diseases that affect the course of pregnancy.
What do they do to save?
It depends on the reason for your delivery to the hospital. The doctor should immediately assess the degree of threat to the fetus and make up a plan for you personally to continue your pregnancy. The main thing in this business is to trust your doctor and not to doubt his competence. However, this does not mean that you should be shy about discussing your appointments. In the end, you yourself assess the risk and benefit of using a particular procedure or drug.
Usually, during pregnancy, the use of drugs is generally not recommended. How are things at the hospital? Here their use is justified only if their final benefit exceeds the degree of possible risks. In other words, when the child simply dies without medicines, it is better to take them, without looking at the possible side effect. The doctor will tell you about how great the ratio of possible harm and potential benefits. But the decision will always be yours.
Under what conditions do they save?
Depending on the degree of severity of the condition and the indications, the pregnant woman may stay for 2-3 days (if this is preparation for the planned cesarean) up to 40 weeks, if there are serious diseases. Usually this is a rarity, but cases when a woman is pregnant during the entire pregnancy period are found. This occurs if a woman has congenital heart disease, kidney failure, or a severe form of diabetes mellitus.
Here are the main reasons why a doctor can recommend a woman to go to hospital for preservation:
- late toxicosis
- chronic diseases
- danger of rhesus-conflict
- arterial hypertension
- some forms of diabetes mellitus
- presence of isthmico-cervical insufficiency
- hormonal disorders
- placenta previa
- "dropsy of pregnant women" or gestiosis
- miscarriage in the past
- physical injuries
- age over 35 years
- the presence of multiple pregnancies
What do you need to save ?
You will need to take with you to the hospital: a passport, bed linen, dishes, a bathrobe, a clean towel, a night gown, a change of underwear, slippers (home and rubber for the shower), a pair of socks, personal hygiene items (toothpaste and brush, comb, soap, toilet paper). You can also take to read a book, a magazine or even bring a laptop, if you are sure of its safety. Usually, hospital personnel are not responsible for valuables.
Remember that to keep the pregnancy and ensure its normal flow in your power. Listen to yourself and contact your doctor in a timely manner.