What is progesterone?
A hormone naturally made by your body during pregnancy.
It can lower the risk of premature birth.
Have you had a premature baby before (born before the 37th week of pregnancy)?
Were you told you have a short cervix (the lower end of the womb)?
Have you had surgery on your cervix?
How do I know if I’m at risk for premature birth?
Low pre-pregnancy weight
Illegal drug use
aving a multiple pregnancy-twins, triplets, etc.
Getting pregnant less than 6 months after a miscarriage
Getting pregnant less than 18 months after giving birth
Other risk factors for having a premature birth include:
Ask your doctor, nurse or midwife about how progesterone treatment can lower the chance your baby will be born early.
What can I do?
Starting at 16 weeks and continuing until the 36th week of the pregnancy.
When to take progesterone?
A weekly shot given at home or at your doctor’s office OR
You place a suppository in your vagina every night before bed
How to take progesterone?