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I am 25 weeks pregnant with twin boys and high risk dr put me off due to effacing and contractions (that I can't feel). He also put me on Terbutaline every 4 hours. I am getting very discouraged so sought the opinion of my reg ob and she said I could keep working however the fear of something happening to the babies and the guilt I would feel has put me on the couch following the high risk Dr's orders.

Does anyone know if effacing can reverse with lots of bed rest? Any chances of me going back to work or is this a false hope that I have? I feel as though on bed rest I am not enjoying my pregnancy anymore and I feel I can't contribute to the daily routine.

Advice??

 

Hi there,

Effacing can reverse, it happened to me. I was 5 at 26 weeks, 2.5 at 28 weeks, and 4 at 29 weeks after a week of strict bedrest. Needless to say, I stayed put until I delivered at 37 weeks since it was working so well.

Personally, I would follow the high risk dr's orders. They deal with multiple pregnancies more often and have a better idea what to expect. That said though, if the OB said don't get out of bed, I would also comply. It's just too much to risk.

As far as contributing, you are contributing SO much to your babies by keeping them safely inside. Don't discount that for one minute! :hug:

 

Hello! I second the advice to follow the high risk doctor's orders. High risk doctors deal with pregnancies where things go wrong all the time. OB's don't have as much experience with this and are used to telling women that they just need to relax, everything will be fine. Unfortunately with a high risk pregnancy, which a twin pregnancy is, things are not always fine. With contractions and effacement, I would absolutely stay as still as you can. Every day those babies are inside of you is like 2 days in the NICU. I know that it feels like your life has ended as you just lay in bed or on the couch. But you will be doing SUCH an amazing thing for your babies and you will forget how long it felt once it's over. GL!!!

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I would also follow the advice of your high risk OB. I was also having contractions that I could not feel and was dilated to 2 at 24w. I had no idea, I was even at work that morning. Needless to say after that appt. I was on bedrest.

I am assuming your cervix is still nice and long? As far as not contributing, you are. You are doing the very best thing for those babies right now, bed rest! And that is the most important thing.

 

I definitely agree with the specialist. Twins are a whole different ballgame than a singleton pregnancy.

Welcome to the bedrest. It took me weeks to decide to join.

The worst thing was for me was the financial issues of bedrest. I went on rest at 26 weeks. That messed up our whole financial plan. Even with my disability insurance I still lose 50% of my income.

On the other hand, my family spoils me, takes care of babies and I. Actually, I think I am enjoying the pregnancy in the sense that for the 1st time in years I am not taking care of someone else. My job is to carry the babies, and be healthy for them with the help of a loving family. That is the best contribution bedresters can make.

 

Please follow the HR doc's advise. They are specialist and have more training. I know it's hard. I was on strict bedrest for 8 weeks. Every hour every day counts towards a healthier heavier baby.