Preterm delivery at 34 weeks gestation

Each future mother, being in an excellent position, worries about the health and life of her future baby. The woman initially gives herself an installation to take care of herself, fulfill all the prescriptions of the treating gynecologist and report the pregnancy before the due date. Unfortunately, despite prevention, the right way of life and adherence to recommendations, there are cases when the pregnancy ends before the deadline. For example, it sometimes happens that delivery occurs at week 34.

What is premature birth?

The birth of a child up to 37 weeks is considered premature. After this conditional feature, pregnancy can be considered complete. And the child in most cases is born fully developed and healthy. Children who were born before the 37th week (lower threshold - 28) with a weight of 1000 to 2500 kg, are considered premature. This is the data before 1993. After the All-Russian Health Organization, a new lower level of preterm infants was introduced, which are subject to resuscitation intervention - 500 g. And if such a child survives within a week after birth, then such births are called premature. The weight of the fruit can be extremely low.

Premature birth at 34 weeks of pregnancy is not so terrible, as, for example, on the 28th. Usually the child by this time already has a weight of about 2200 grams, its growth reaches 43-45 cm. It is developed and, most likely, after birth will breathe on its own - there will be no need for resuscitation. Also by this time the child takes the position in which he will move along the maternity canal. The mother's body is preparing for the forthcoming birth, there are training fights. But, despite the seemingly satisfactory facts for the birth, 34 weeks is not enough time for a full-fledged birth.

Causes of premature birth

Births at week 34 may be due to various causes. They largely depend on the state of health of the future mother, external factors, lifestyle, as well as on the genetic changes in the fetus. The main causes of premature birth are as follows:

• Infections and pathologies of the cervix and uterus as a whole.
• Multiparty. Often this pregnancy is given birth before the deadline.
• Polyhydramnios.
• Endocrine disorders.
• Diseases of organs and systems of the mother's body - cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and others.
• Malformations in the fetus, including genetic diseases.
• Catarrhal and inflammatory processes during pregnancy.
• Bad habits - smoking, alcohol, drugs.
• Accommodation in the zone of ecological disaster.
• Heavy working conditions.
• Psychological experiences, stress.
• Injuries received during pregnancy.

Signs of premature birth

At this time (34 weeks) the body of the pregnant woman begins to prepare for childbirth. There are "false" or, as they are called, "training" fights. A pregnant woman can feel unpleasant, even painful sensations in the lumbar region, sacrum, and pelvis. And also in the abdomen. If these symptoms do not cause special inconveniences and do not have a constant and growing character, you can not worry much.

If there is aching pain in the abdominal region, which does not go on for a long time and is not removed with ancillary drugs, or if the unstable contractile movements in the uterus become regular, it is worthwhile to see a doctor. If you do not stop these symptoms, then you can have a delivery for 34 weeks.

Treatment for the threat of premature birth

Suppose a woman has a threat of premature birth: 34 weeks - an incomplete period, so it is clear that the future mother is worried. Do not panic ahead of time. The threat does not necessarily turn into childbirth. At this time, it is quite possible to conduct successful treatment and keep the pregnancy. First of all, the girl needs to provide complete peace and bed rest. And, of course, call an ambulance. For the continuation of pregnancy followed by mandatory hospitalization. Before the arrival of physicians you can drink the simplest soothing - motherwort, valerian. And simple antispasmodic. For example, "No-shpu" ("Drotaverin"). After hospitalization, if there is a possibility of maintaining pregnancy, the doctor will prescribe the necessary drugs. Most often, these are medicines to relieve the tone of the uterus, sedatives.

But, if premature birth at 34-35 weeks has already begun, it is quite possible that they will not be stopped. Especially if the amniotic fluid has passed away. Since at this time the child, though not yet matured to the standard parameters, but quite viable. Most often, he does not even need resuscitation. In extreme cases, to prepare the baby's lungs for independent breathing, a hormonal drug will be introduced. Here we are talking about a purely individual approach.

Peculiarities of preterm labor

Most often premature births on terms close to natural, pass without special excesses. But the distinctive feature is the reduction of the time of the process itself. Premature births often go much faster than usual. If there is any serious pathology or an emergency situation, then a caesarean section is performed. Last time for anesthesia epidural or spinal anesthesia is used. More rarely and for special indications - general anesthesia. To conduct the natural course of labor, anesthesia or usual painkillers for oral administration are also used. Continuous monitoring of the mother and child is also necessary.

Consequences of premature birth for a child

Preterm delivery at week 34 for the baby has lesser consequences than at earlier times. At this stage, the fetus is developed enough to start to fully live. Most often, a child born on this term has already developed a system of breathing, as well as digestive organs. The problem arises only with a small weight. If he is not critical, then the child is in the hospital with his mother. If there are problems with the weight of the baby can be transferred to the department of pathology of newborns. Also, as with any other pronounced deviations from the health and development of crumbs. In general, a premature baby on terms after 34 weeks with complete care and nutrition quickly overtakes the development of full-term children.

The consequences of preterm labor for the mother

For a woman in labor, preterm delivery at week 34 is not particularly dangerous. They practically do not differ from the usual process on time. With earlier births, the number of discontinuities decreases, both internal and external. The only thing that should be paid close attention is the causes of premature birth. Having found out and subsequently eliminated them, similar risks are prevented in the following pregnancies. The second time, it is necessary to pay special attention to precisely the time at which the threat or premature birth occurred the previous time.

Preventing premature birth

Take care of a healthy and full pregnancy is better in advance. After all, it is well known that it is better to prevent any harmful consequences than to reap sad fruits. It is advisable to plan pregnancy in advance. During this, it is necessary to abandon bad habits, heavy loads, psychological experiences. It is necessary to undergo a complete examination of both the organism as a whole and the reproductive system. And this applies not only to the future mother, but also to the father. If there were any chronic diseases or problems of genetic origin in the family, mandatory specialist consultation is necessary. Also, during planning and during pregnancy, it is necessary to avoid contact with infectious patients, comply with all prescriptions of doctors, undergo scheduled examinations.

Of course, not every case and situation can be foreseen. But there are plenty of possibilities when deliveries at week 34 can be prevented. Or to do so that they caused minimal damage to the health of the mother and child. For this it is necessary to protect yourself, not to neglect medical aid and, in general, to be responsive to the health of the unborn child.