Premature labor Flashcards
1
Q
premature labor is labor that occurs between___ to ___ weeks
A
20 - 37
2
Q
what is the treatment for premature labor?
A
stop it with tocolytics like mag sulfate and brethine (terbutaline) to stop the contractions by relaxing the uterus.
3
Q
why would mommy get an IM injection of betamethasone?
A
to stimulate maturation of the baby’s lungs in case of preterm labor
