Terrified - Positive amnisure and partosure - 32 weeks

jmrpinkie · 2025-12-03T17:33:16+00:00

Hi there. Just looking for some comfort really. I’m 32 weeks. I went to triage with some brown discharge. They did an exam and discharge looked normal but they did two swabs - amnisure and partosure and both have come back positive and I’m not waiting to be admitted for 48 hours which I’m in total shock of. Baby is doing all ok on checks but just looking for some positive stories I guess or peoples experience as I’m terrified

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Jolenepleasetakeawaymyman · 04/12/2025 01:51

Sorry I don’t know anything about these but wanted to just wish you all the best and I hope everything turns out well for you and the baby.

at least you are in hospital and having checks.

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jmrpinkie · 04/12/2025 01:58

Thanks for replying. Yeah it’s all pretty scary and a shock. Hopefully get some positive answers tomorrow.

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xMonochromeRainbowx · 04/12/2025 10:11

Hi, my third baby was born at 31+3, my waters broke at 31+1 and I then had a placental abruption when I was 2/3cm so needed EMCS.

She only had breathing help for 1 day and then after that only needed to learn to BF. She never had a single problem in NICU and came home at exactly 35 weeks. She's never had any health or development problems, she's 4 now and at school.

Obviously you might not even go into labour but just wanted to share a positive story if it did happen xx

ChateauMargaux · 04/12/2025 11:40

Have you got someone with you?
Ask the midwives to explain everything to you.

It is possible that bed rest can delay the onset of labour while you might be given magnesium sulphate to delay labour, steroids to help your baby's lungs develop and antibiotics to protect against infection. (Minimising internal examinations is also recommended).

At each step, ask the midwives or doctors to tell you what they advise, what the likely next steps are and what your options are. Being informed will reduce the questions you have and may reduce stress. Having soneone else with you will also help.

If your baby does arrive early, if you wish, you can ask to stay with them, as much as possible.

It is still possible that your baby may not be born soon, as the amniotic fluid could be from minor ruptures that self seal or the first layer of membranes. And while statistics can not predict what will happen in your situation, 30% of women who have positive partosure did not have their babies within 7 days. (That does not take account of other factors and does not give information about births beyond 7 days).

Wishing you and your baby all the calm you need and wishing you a host of wonderful staff around you both who will take care of you and your baby. Take each step as it comes, one at a time. Put yourself at the centre and keep all unhelpful people at a distance.

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jmrpinkie · 04/12/2025 20:05

xMonochromeRainbowx · 04/12/2025 10:11

Hi, my third baby was born at 31+3, my waters broke at 31+1 and I then had a placental abruption when I was 2/3cm so needed EMCS.

She only had breathing help for 1 day and then after that only needed to learn to BF. She never had a single problem in NICU and came home at exactly 35 weeks. She's never had any health or development problems, she's 4 now and at school.

Obviously you might not even go into labour but just wanted to share a positive story if it did happen xx

Thank you for sharing your experience. This is so useful to know. The NICU registrar came round today as of course you’d expect and it was quite overwhelming and emotional. It’s hard not to stress out. Currently on the CTG and having what I think are very strong Braxton hicks. But it’s worrying me.

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jmrpinkie · 04/12/2025 20:08

ChateauMargaux · 04/12/2025 11:40

Have you got someone with you?
Ask the midwives to explain everything to you.

It is possible that bed rest can delay the onset of labour while you might be given magnesium sulphate to delay labour, steroids to help your baby's lungs develop and antibiotics to protect against infection. (Minimising internal examinations is also recommended).

At each step, ask the midwives or doctors to tell you what they advise, what the likely next steps are and what your options are. Being informed will reduce the questions you have and may reduce stress. Having soneone else with you will also help.

If your baby does arrive early, if you wish, you can ask to stay with them, as much as possible.

It is still possible that your baby may not be born soon, as the amniotic fluid could be from minor ruptures that self seal or the first layer of membranes. And while statistics can not predict what will happen in your situation, 30% of women who have positive partosure did not have their babies within 7 days. (That does not take account of other factors and does not give information about births beyond 7 days).

Wishing you and your baby all the calm you need and wishing you a host of wonderful staff around you both who will take care of you and your baby. Take each step as it comes, one at a time. Put yourself at the centre and keep all unhelpful people at a distance.

Hello! Yes my partner has been with me as much as possible. He’s home now with my son but a short drive away.

thank you for all the information this is really useful. I’ve been given the steroids and ok antibiotics. I’m wondering how long I’ll be on them for.

I do think I need to ask more questions. It’s all a lot.

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ChateauMargaux · 05/12/2025 22:17

You might be on antibiotics for a while...

but this is what it is... if you want to chat.. message me..