Hi everyone

I've just found out today that my SIL has gone into pre-term labour at 33 weeks. She's gone to hospital for two days at least, and has been given an injection to stop the contractions, and another injection to mature the baby's lungs if he's born soon.

I'm so worried for her, my brother and their baby They're in the US so I can't see them. Apparently she is feeling positive, but I can tell my brother is scared.

Can anyone tell me what are the chances of all being OK if she does give birth really soon? How successful are the injections in stopping labour? Does this mean she'll have to have a caesarian? I don't know anything about premmie babies.

Any reassurances would be really appreciated. I don't know how worried I should be, at the moment I'm freaking out.

Thanks girls.

Devon
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