What a Positive Test Result Means A positive test result means
your body is leaking fetal fibronectin, a sign that your body
may be getting ready to deliver. There is an increased chance
that your baby is going to arrive early — but not everyone with
a positive test result delivers early. The test can be repeated
as often as every two weeks to monitor your ongoing risk.
Developing a plan of action Knowing this information will help
you and your doctor prepare for a possible preterm birth, and
take appropriate steps to help manage your pregnancy. Depending
on what week of pregnancy you are in, some recommendations your
doctor may suggest include: - Limiting activities - Reducing
stress - Bed rest - Finding and treating any undiagnosed
infection(s) - Watching for cervical changes that would signal
onset of labor - Consulting with a high-risk pregnancy
specialist - Tocolytic drugs, which are used to alleviate
preterm contractions - Corticosteroids, which may aid in your
baby's lung development - Monitoring for o