Hello everyone - Just a question.

My DW is about 28 weeks with triplets and are trying everything possible for the prevention of preterm labor. One thing that the doc meationed was to take Magnesium oxide 3 x a day. She said you can get this over the counter.

Has any tried taking Magnesium oxide? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Yes, I tried it,but unfortunately it didn't work for me. I needed something stronger/prescription to keep me from contracting. But it can't hurt! Good Luck!



Karen - proud mother to spontaneous triplet boys:
Ethan,Dylan,& Parker
3/24/03
33weeks, 4 days

Karen - blessed wife to Paul,
Proud mom to spontaneous boys
3/24/03
God is soooo good!

I began taking it during my ivf cycle, as it was recommended to keep the uterus from contracting. I continued taking it during my entire pregnancy, I actually switched to a combo pill calcium/magnesium/zinc
calcuium - for obvious reasons and zinc to prevent infections, strep B,urinary tract, etc.. and the magnesium for keeping my uterus in check.. I never had any PTL. Delivered my trio at 34 weeks, no complications..

p.s. I actually recommended to a friend who was carrying a singleton, and experiencing early contractions, she took it and it seemed to calm her uterus considerably, she went on to deliver at 40 weeks.

Good Luck...

Lisa mom to Melanie(23)
Guillermo,Jonathan,William (2)

Lisa mom to Melanie(28)
Guillermo,Jonathan,William(10.9.01 @34 weeks)