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Pregnancy (Expert Forum)
using nifedical
Answered by
Elaine Brown, MD - Pregnancy, Gynecology
Elaine Brown, MD - BLOG
Billings - MT
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using nifedical
by healed7, Mar 20, 2009 12:01PM
My cervex is dilated to 1 1/2 and have been having really strong contractions. He put me on nifedical to stop the contractions and my question is...Will I continue to dilate even though i'm on the medicine or do contractions and dilating go hand in hand?
Doctor's Answer
by Elaine Brown, MD, Mar 20, 2009 02:37PM
, Mar 20, 2009 02:37PMTo: healed7
Hi!
USUALLY contractions cause dilation. That is most commonly the way it works, although some people can dilate without contractions, and others won't dilate even with the strongest contractions. The nifedical should slow down the contractions, or at least make them milder. It may give you headaches or make you retain water. Depending on how far along you are though, it could be pretty important to keep them stopped, so follow your doctor's good advice. Congratulations in advance.
Dr B
USUALLY contractions cause dilation. That is most commonly the way it works, although some people can dilate without contractions, and others won't dilate even with the strongest contractions. The nifedical should slow down the contractions, or at least make them milder. It may give you headaches or make you retain water. Depending on how far along you are though, it could be pretty important to keep them stopped, so follow your doctor's good advice. Congratulations in advance.
Dr B
Member Comments (2)
by healed7, Mar 21, 2009 11:04AM
To: Elaine Brown, MD
Thank you for taking to to answer. That was very helpful. I am only 35 weeks as of yesterday and just don't want her to come to early! Be blessed!
