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Q: Is Premature Labor Hereditary?
asked by: dandygirl18 on November 17th, 2004
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I was born at 31 weeks and I was just curious if anyone knew if that is hereditary??
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Tazzy D
replied on November 17th, 2004
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The dr told me that it wasnt so I dont know. I wasnt born early nor was the father and both sons where you got me Confused
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dandygirl18
replied on November 17th, 2004
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Well I was 31 weeks and my husband was 43 weeks lol. I just don't want to go into labor til after 34 weeks. Im kinda scared about premature labor. My doctor keeps monitoring me. I get to go to the doctor next week (i will be 30 weeks) and he will probably gimme a sonogram I am so anxious lol. Hope to hear back from ya
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Tazzy D
replied on November 17th, 2004
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You will be fine dont worry my son was born at 28 wks 2lbs 11oz and the other one at 32 wks 3lbs 12oz
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dandygirl18
replied on November 17th, 2004
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Thanks a little confidence booster Smile. I am new here and not talked to much lol. Just a lil fear...Were both your kids healthy and all?
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mommax3
replied on November 17th, 2004
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I was born early, but my mom was a smoker back then Shocked
i think it depends on the circumstances of why you were a premie, I was 2 mon early, but my babies are always full term
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Tazzy D
replied on November 17th, 2004
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They where both in the hospital for a while james 2 months and zachary 1 month. They are healthy as day and a joy to have. It was a big scare for us though something I dont wish on anyone

i think the hardest part was having to go home with no baby.
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dandygirl18
replied on November 17th, 2004
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I have a lot of stress right now in my life and my friend says premature labor can be brought on by stress. I hope not. I want a full term baby I only have 77 days to go Smile
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bluebubble888
replied on November 18th, 2004
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I've heard that alot of stress can trigger into labor, im not quite sure though. I would just take it as easy as possible and try to relax and enjoy!!
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Ixannahsmom
replied on November 18th, 2004
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Yes it can be hereditary. That is why when you go to the doc they ask if anyone in your family has experienced pre-mature labor. However, I don't think it's a given that you will go into labor early just because your mom g-ma or whoever did but I think they just take more precautions if that were the case testing you more often fro pre-term labor and all that good stuff. They do with me because my brother and I and my sisters all came early I went into early labor with my daughter and was put on bed rest at 6 months but she came on her due date.
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dandygirl18
replied on November 18th, 2004
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Thanks for the help guys.
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