While there is no way to stop preterm labor once it has begun, there are some methods that can be used to prevent early delivery or slow contractions.

Preterm (early) delivery before 39 weeks can't always be prevented. But taking care of yourself is also the best way to take care of your baby.

5 Ways to Prevent Early Labor · 1. See your doctor early and often · 2. Prevent infection · 3. Protect your baby's health and well‑being · 4. Take care of your body.

Tocolytics: This medication stops contractions for up to 48 hours to delay preterm birth. · Magnesium sulfate: This medication is given through an IV to help ...

You will need a caesarean section to deliver your baby when you are around 37–39 weeks pregnant. This is because the stitch will prevent the cervix from opening ...

8 февр. 2022 г. · If you're having contractions that you think might be a symptom of preterm labor, try walking, resting or changing positions. This might stop ...

Lie down tilted towards your left side; this may slow down or stop signs and symptoms. Avoid lying flat on your back; this may cause contractions to increase.

Treatment to Delay or Stop Labor Depending on your symptoms and the baby's gestational age, your doctor may prescribe medication to delay or stop preterm labor.

If your pre-term labour is planned or unplanned or if your waters have broken prematurely, you may be offered steroid injections. You'll be offered immediate ...

If your waters break, or you start contractions before 37 weeks of pregnancy, call your midwife, doctor or hospital immediately (at any time of day or night).