What it is: Having a baby before the 37th week of pregnancy.
Risk factors: Uterine or cervical abnormalities, recurring bladder or kidney infections, clotting disorder.
Call your doc: If you have increased vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding or spotting, increased pressure in the pelvic area, abdominal cramping.
Rx: Medication including calcium channel blockers, terbutaline drugs, steroids and synthetic progesterone help delay the delivery.
The old saying 'better late than never' is not entirely applicable while planning a baby. Doctors at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, advise that women should ideally have babies within ages 20 to 35.
The good news is that you can easily outsmart agerelated pregnancy complications if you are running a bit late. Identify the risks, report them to your doc and be safe. Be a happy, healthy post-30s mommy!
Intra-Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR)
What it is: Retardation of the baby's growth in the uterus.
Risk factors: Hypertension, anaemia, kidney disease.
Call your doc: If you are not gaining adequate weight, your abdomen looks abnormally small.
Rx: Your doc will probably suggest bed rest. Sleep in the left lateral position. Follow a high-carb, high-protein diet. Available treatment options include low-dose aspirin therapy, zinc supplementation, fi sh oil and oxygen therapy.
Risk factors: Uterine or cervical abnormalities, recurring bladder or kidney infections, clotting disorder.
Call your doc: If you have increased vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding or spotting, increased pressure in the pelvic area, abdominal cramping.
Rx: Medication including calcium channel blockers, terbutaline drugs, steroids and synthetic progesterone help delay the delivery.
The old saying 'better late than never' is not entirely applicable while planning a baby. Doctors at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, advise that women should ideally have babies within ages 20 to 35.
The good news is that you can easily outsmart agerelated pregnancy complications if you are running a bit late. Identify the risks, report them to your doc and be safe. Be a happy, healthy post-30s mommy!
Intra-Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR)
What it is: Retardation of the baby's growth in the uterus.
Risk factors: Hypertension, anaemia, kidney disease.
Call your doc: If you are not gaining adequate weight, your abdomen looks abnormally small.
Rx: Your doc will probably suggest bed rest. Sleep in the left lateral position. Follow a high-carb, high-protein diet. Available treatment options include low-dose aspirin therapy, zinc supplementation, fi sh oil and oxygen therapy.
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