Antibiotics to Delay Premature Baby Birth?

Use of antibitoik to delay the birth of premature babies to invite controversy among the experts in the UK. Some researchers found that these practices can cause effects that are harmful for the baby to term.

Contra Opinions

According to them, the harmful effects include disorders Cerebral Palsy (CP) - namely the balance and motor disorders, as well as defects in hearing and vision. These disturbances are not only attacking the baby shortly after birth, but also most likely to take place until he was adult.

The discussion was raised in England after membludaknya prescribing antibiotics to pregnant women who have not broken ketubannya, with intent to delay the birth of premature babies. In fact, these antibiotics should not be given routinely, especially if the pregnant woman does not have an infection and water ketubannya still not broken.


Pro Opinion

According to those who say that giving antibiotics to pregnant women is safe, one reason is that research conducted by the Medical Research Council (MRC) for 7 years.

They have examined a number of 3196 children whose mothers are given antibiotics (erythromycin or co-amoxiclav) during pregnancy. Both types of antibiotics is believed to treat primary infection that can cause the mother gave birth to her baby prematurely.

The conclusion?

If indeed the mother is diagnosed with an infection that can cause premature birth, the MRC said that it is okay to give him antibiotics, because it is expected to help save lives.

But clearly, if you are a mother ... avoid the indiscriminate use of antibiotics while pregnant and is always consult with your gynecologist what kind of antibiotics are safe for your content!

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