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Pregnancy-induced hypertension, ruptured membranes, and prematurity

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EefGuest ·
I'm sharing this with you all...we're just not sure anymore.... I had high blood pressure from week 34 onwards, was admitted with it in week 35 and put on medication. Everything was stable and I went home after two days . That night, from Friday to Saturday, I had bleeding and some amniotic fluid. I've been admitted again since Saturday. Just got diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension , my water broke on Saturday and I have the streptococcus bacteria. Now I have too much protein in my urine. Normally they would induce labor at 37 weeks, but with a scarred cesarean section, that's a risk. They want to do the C-section only after week 37 or 38. But staying with broken membranes and hypertension can't be good either, right... I'm scared and don't know what to do anymore...

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  1. Hartje #2

    What a tense moment at the very end!
    Doctors weigh things against each other and choose the best option. So in your case, leaving it alone now is better than removing it.
    I also have GBS myself (at least I think you have group B streptococcus too?)
    I got antibiotics because I had a fever, but the little one didn't have any issues with it.
    It seems like they're keeping a close eye on you, right? Discuss these questions with your doctor tomorrow; they can surely explain it to you. We don't know the situation like they do, and I, at least, don't have the right knowledge on hand. Let yourself be reassured
    Good luck with the final stretch!

  2. Anonymous Guest #3

    Every day your little one is even slightly safer in your womb than out there is a day. As mentioned above, they weigh up the risks. And no matter how good the incubator care is at the moment, it can't compare to your uterus. So as long as the baby isn't under too much stress, they'd rather leave them in. Just assume you'll be closely monitored. Strength for the coming days, and hopefully, you'll soon have a healthy little one in your arms.

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