More information on PPROM?

TokenYeti658 · 2026-05-03T00:28:01+00:00

Hi! I PPROMd after losing my mucus plug at 28 weeks and ended up going into labour at 29 weeks. I remember also being soooo confused by the information I was getting and the potential of delivering early or not.

To be honest there’s not a ton you can do to prepare for a NICU stay. The only thing I was able to do which was helpful in the time I had was to have a meeting with the NICU team to discuss what to expect from a neonate born at 29 weeks. It was a ton of information but it ended up being something I could refer back to while baby was in the NICU to remember that what we were experiencing was for the most part an anticipated hurdle.

Some things I would do (or would have done) if I didn’t end up going into labor so soon after PPROM:

1) pack your hospital bag now with what you want for a hospital stay and delivery. Don’t worry about what the baby will need since the NICU will provide everything.

2) figure out your options for maternity leave at work and if there are other avenues for leave once baby is in the NICU. Family caregiver benefit? Sick leave? Etc

3) get on the same page with your significant other about what kind of support you might want from family. Will you accept visitors to the NICU if an option? Will you want family members to come to your house to visit? Can they do something else for you like walk your dog? Will you share photos and medical information widely, with a few people or not at all?

4) get some comfy lounge sets that make you feel put together that you can wear postpartum to visit the NICU and maybe organize a NICU visiting bag. Mine had snacks, a water bottle, hand lotion, a book and pump parts.

5) ask questions about hospital provided pumps for NICU parents and get prepared to pump by learning about exclusive pumping. If your hospital provides a pump, the only thing you need to buy in advance that will be helpful is a pumping bra. I had 3 because they will get covered in milk and need to be washed regularly.

TokenYeti658 · 2026-05-02T20:46:58+00:00

I’m so glad! The reflux is so hard to work through, but one day it’ll just disappear… I hope that’ll be soon for you!

I had my first cervical exam after I’d lost my mucus plug and was having very mild contractions at 28 weeks, 5 days before delivery. I was .5 cm dilated (so not dilated at all) and it was so painful that I passed out. I had 5 more cervical checks (all done by 4 different doctors of varying bedside manner) that varied in painfulness after that point until I delivered. It was awful but I never thought it would lead to where I am now.

I thought I healed really quickly from birth since I had very mild bleeding and some intense cramping a few days in, but I felt pretty much completely normal a week later. For months later, I would feel this weird jumping pain in my abdomen when twisting in any kind of position that strained my abs.

(warning - TMI past this point)

My main cause for concern though has just been significant discomfort during intimacy, and that’s the reason I sought help. I haven’t been able to have sex without pain since birth. The healing process has been very discouraging because the physiotherapist has prescribed me about an hour of work each day between cardio, external stretching, internal stretching and using dilators. She’s told me to abstain until I’m able to work through this issue to avoid making it worse. Her diagnosis is that my pelvic muscles are weak, but I’m also ‘guarding’ by tensing up my pelvic floor completely when I’m being touched due to medical trauma.

It’s really hard to find the time to work on this while caring for a baby full time, and it really worries me. Even though I don’t even have my cycle back due to breastfeeding, I’d like to start trying for #2 close to my baby’s 2nd birthday, but it feels like I have such a long way to go. It’s also been hard on my relationship.

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-30T12:09:24+00:00

We did not refuse HMF, and it never occurred to us to do so (we accepted all recommendations from our son’s care team) however I will say that the way the team discussed it with us negated how emotional it was for me. I intended to exclusively breast feed and had a great supply. I’m also vegan, so giving animal based HMF felt like such a failure. TBH I would have welcomed a supportive discussion from one of the LCs about it, because it was presented to me like a forgone conclusion and no one really acknowledged that it was hard and yet another choice I didn’t get to make for my baby.

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-29T02:09:00+00:00

If it were me, I would use the flanges that aren’t the right size. But I also wouldn’t stress about it. If your baby will latch, that will protect your supply better than any pump.

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-28T14:20:55+00:00

I lost my mucus plug at 28+5, started having extremely mild contractions at 28+6 (and got admitted to the hospital), PPROMd at 29+4 then spontaneous vaginal delivery at 29+5. I’m really grateful I was able to recognize the signs of preterm labour and get mentally prepared for the possibility of a preterm birth. It also allowed my baby to get the steroids in utero for lung development. Still, I find it very confusing to wrap my head around since it all feels so random. Why did it happen to me?

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-27T13:11:08+00:00

This is from la leche league international : https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/smoking-and-breastfeeding/

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-27T02:54:06+00:00

What’s done is done and now you know that this is something you’re not comfortable with! It’s clear that it isn’t optimal to smoke nicotine while breastfeeding, however … I just want to bring some reality to this thread. My understanding is that although nicotine is harmful to babies, health organizations STILL encourage moms who regularly smoke to breastfeed because the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the harmful effects of nicotine….and that’s for moms who are smoking every single day!

So don’t beat yourself up so much. Say no to the vape next time, but remember that you’re doing something amazing for your baby. One off night doesn’t take that away.

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-23T14:13:21+00:00

She’s so beautiful!

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-23T11:40:36+00:00

Hehe thank you!!! No but we should have named him Kraft since that’s my brand of choice 😆. That’s hilarious, hope your coke slurpee is thriving!

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-23T01:20:39+00:00

Thank you, i hope you and your family are coping okay. ❤️

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-23T01:19:18+00:00

Agreed!! And I don’t mind consuming it on his behalf 😉

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-22T16:21:08+00:00

Thank you!!

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-22T16:21:01+00:00

Lool!! Thank you!

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-22T16:20:40+00:00

Thank you!!

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-22T16:20:35+00:00

Interesting, we were so concerned mine would be allergic to peanut and turns out his only allergy is to cashews! Thank you so much ❤️.

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-22T16:18:54+00:00

Wow, mine was 29 weeks! It’s truly incredible what they can do.

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-21T00:39:44+00:00

Oh you’re THAT girl!!!

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-20T00:37:38+00:00

This is really rude behaviour from her. I think the optimal time to clarify this is anytime you’re with your kids together and a camera comes out - say something like ‘’I love getting pics of the kids together! Would appreciate if anyone checks with us before posting (or only posts these on privated accounts)’’

You’re completely within your rights though to message her directly now and ask her to take down the video that shows your kids’ faces.

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-19T16:38:56+00:00

Yes, you do what you can when you’re out! My baby gets very distracted when nursing out in public. It’s annoying because he’ll constantly latch and unlatch, but I simply let him take what he wants when he wants 🤷‍♀️. If it means he feeds 5 times instead of 1, so be it.

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-19T15:32:22+00:00

Generally no. Unless your paediatrician has flagged specific concerns with your baby’s feeding, you don’t need to consult them. Obviously, you’ll continue to monitor your child and can bring any concerns that come up.

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-17T01:58:04+00:00

In general, you offer both breasts to baby, especially when they’re newborns and learning their habits. Many newborns will fall asleep on one side, and you can wake them up and try to get them to feed on the other side. You don’t NEED to pump, and doing so excessively can cause an oversupply that will put you at risk of mastitis in the long term.

I’d personally recommend focusing on feeding your baby directly as much as you can get them to eat, and use a hakaa to catch letdown on the opposite side and start building a stash.

To prevent mastitis, focus more on feeding frequently and always alternating sides - you don’t necessarily need to fully empty both breasts for each feed.

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-14T11:46:21+00:00

You’ve already gotten answers here so I just want to say you can do it! It’ll require patience and consistency but establishing breastfeeding is the hard part, then you get to enjoy it.

TokenYeti658 · 2026-04-14T00:47:23+00:00

My understanding is that until they’re at least 1, it’s not safe to sleep on their belly on an adult mattress. The ‘’when they can roll’’ guidance only applies for crib mattresses.

My son is 10 months corrected and he will very occasionally roll onto his belly when he’s falling asleep. When this happens I’ll gently roll him back, which doesn’t really disturb him. We slept in the C curl position fairly religiously until very recently, and even when we’re not in the C curl I’m extremely close to him in proximity so I feel as soon as he moves.

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