Four Key Responses by Moms-to-be of Multiples to Possibility of Pre-Term Labor

• Try to prevent it from happening in first place
• Maintain early and adequate weight gain so that if babies are born early, they will be supported by highest birth weight possible
• Respond to specific problems and warning signals
• Try to interrupt pre-term labor once it begins and prevent a second occurrence




• What Might Happen After Signs of Pre-Term Labor
  • Bed rest
  • Home fetal monitors to track uterine activity
  • Cervical stitch to support incompetent cervix
  • Much more frequent doctor's care and testing
  • Administering of Tocolytic drugs, steroids and other medications to stop pre-term labor