A: Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is a narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine commonly used to treat moderate to severe pain, bone pain, dental pain, and migraines. Hydromorphone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Do not drink alcohol.
The initial routine prenatal visit should occur between 6 and 8 wk gestation. Follow-up visits should occur at about 4-wk intervals until 28 wk, at 2-wk intervals from 28 to 36 wk, and weekly thereafter until delivery. Prenatal care includes screening for disorders, taking measures to reduce fetal and maternal risks, and counseling.
Women with the condition must be alerted to the full extent of risks, including the increased likelihood of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy within the first trimester. They should also be informed that their pregnancy will warrant âincreased monitoring by ultrasound scans, and greater vigilance to identify potential complications such as bleeding and preterm delivery,â Saraswat said.