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Caroline
Hi,
I'm so confused right now! I always went to a midwife practice in my neighborhood. Every time I went there, everything was perfect, couldn't be better, tip-top.. everything super! (both for mom and baby). This midwife works in a hospital where I absolutely do NOT want to give birth! It's cold and clinical and extremely medical! For example, you're only allowed to give birth sitting in a chair on your back or side, other positions are not possible!
So I visited a midwife practice that collaborates with a hospital focusing on as natural as possible birth, in whatever way you prefer (bathtub, stool, bed...). When the midwife measured my belly she said hmm, are you sure you're 32 weeks? Your belly is more like 34 weeks. Then she said my blood pressure was really too high and I had to go to the hospital for monitoring right away. After a while, everything stabilized again. The hospital also made an appointment with their own doctor because I would have to switch doctors if I want to give birth at the other hospital.
Today I went there. My blood pressure was too high again, my urine contained too much sugar even though I hadn't eaten any sugar today, I suddenly had to give blood to check if I have pregnancy-induced hypertension, they prescribed me an injection because I'm A-negative (my doctor said I should only get that after giving birth), and he thought I should be retested for asthma and start using my inhaler again because I'm wheezing!
I'm really shaken up now.. With my old doctor there was never anything wrong, she just said to get a flu shot because I'm so short of breath, and now suddenly I'm getting a long list of "problems"..
I'm so confused right now! I always went to a midwife practice in my neighborhood. Every time I went there, everything was perfect, couldn't be better, tip-top.. everything super! (both for mom and baby). This midwife works in a hospital where I absolutely do NOT want to give birth! It's cold and clinical and extremely medical! For example, you're only allowed to give birth sitting in a chair on your back or side, other positions are not possible!
So I visited a midwife practice that collaborates with a hospital focusing on as natural as possible birth, in whatever way you prefer (bathtub, stool, bed...). When the midwife measured my belly she said hmm, are you sure you're 32 weeks? Your belly is more like 34 weeks. Then she said my blood pressure was really too high and I had to go to the hospital for monitoring right away. After a while, everything stabilized again. The hospital also made an appointment with their own doctor because I would have to switch doctors if I want to give birth at the other hospital.
Today I went there. My blood pressure was too high again, my urine contained too much sugar even though I hadn't eaten any sugar today, I suddenly had to give blood to check if I have pregnancy-induced hypertension, they prescribed me an injection because I'm A-negative (my doctor said I should only get that after giving birth), and he thought I should be retested for asthma and start using my inhaler again because I'm wheezing!
I'm really shaken up now.. With my old doctor there was never anything wrong, she just said to get a flu shot because I'm so short of breath, and now suddenly I'm getting a long list of "problems"..
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Anneke Guest #2
What a stress if that happens!
High blood pressure is a sign of pre-eclampsia, but it can also just be high blood pressure. Especially if you're worried.
If your belly is too big, that's a sign of gestational diabetes.
Both are serious enough to keep a close eye on, so it's really good that the OB is on top of it. Luckily, by monitoring closely, they can minimize the risks for you.
Unfortunately, I know all about it: 2x HELLP and 1x diabetes in 2 pregnancies. But as it usually goes, everything turned out fine for me too, and I gave birth at 40 weeks both times. -
Anne #3
Hi Caroline,
I can imagine you were pretty shocked and are feeling all over the place. It’s not nice when “experts” contradict each other, especially during pregnancy. You’re already dealing with all those hormones, so this definitely takes a toll on you.
As Anneke mentioned, it’s good that they’re keeping a close eye on you now. Better safe than sorry, right? From my own experience, I can say the care in the hospital is really good. I was there myself at the end of September, and they really keep everything well monitored. That’s certainly comforting for you and your baby.
Sending you lots of strength, girl!!!
Love,
Anne -
Caroline started this #4
Olivia-Anna,
Wow, seriously.. that’s quite a scary story
. Good thing you were transferred to another hospital!
At the private practice I used to go to, they always checked my blood pressure, weight, and urine. They also made me do a sugar test and asked me twice during the whole term to have a blood test done. Everything was fine each time, so I never worried. She only thought I should get a flu shot because my resistance might be much lower than average due to the shortness of breath. She said there’s a higher chance you’d need to be hospitalized if you can’t fight off the flu properly. (Better to prevent than to cure)
When I went to the midwife center, I was so shocked! Suddenly, things were NOT okay and I had to go straight to the monitor!? It was really confusing.. but today (two days later), I was told again that my blood pressure was too high and I had to have blood taken to check if I had pregnancy-induced hypertension. Luckily, the test was negative! But the OB-GYN at the hospital said he needs to keep a close eye on it. He also thinks I should get my lungs checked because I used to need asthma medication in the past (which hasn’t been necessary in recent years). He wants to make sure I can go through the delivery healthy and well.
After the call from the OB-GYN saying my blood is fine after all, I’m a bit reassured. But it was really terrifying! You think everything’s tip-top and then suddenly you’re the center of attention..
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