last april when i was 17 weeks pregnant i lost the baby ...i passed it and the doctor said it was breathing when he came out, i dont understand?stillbirth?spontaneous abortion? he/she was still alive until he/she was "expelled"...please help
2006-06-11 18:48:17 · 14 answers · asked by carlsfancee 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
dont miscarriages usually occur early on, why did this happen so late (2nd trimester?)
2006-06-11 19:11:03 · update #1
I think at that point in pregnancy it is still considered spontaneous abortion(miscarriage) as opposed to a stillbirth because at 17 weeks there is no chance of survival outside of the womb. Even though the baby was breathing for a few moments,it wasn't enough.
I am so sorry for your loss.
2006-06-11 18:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's considered a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) because the fetus is not viable until at least 20 weeks. The Dr. will usually do nothing to stop preterm labor before this point because it posses a larger risk that benefit, and if the fetus is born there is nothing they can do before the 20 weeks. After the 20 weeks they can give medication to stop preterm contractions. The longer the baby is able to stay inutero the better chance of survival.
I know it is horrible to loose a baby that far along but, it happens. Sorry. I hope this helps a little.
2006-06-24 10:51:09 · answer #2 · answered by miss_nursie_nurse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would be considered a spontaneous abortion aka miscarriage. It is rare for a 17 wk baby to breath, but even if they do their lungs are so poorly developed at this point that they collapse and even if they didn't the baby would not be able to breath well enough to live, even with the best intervention. Also at 17 wks. most other organ systems are still underdeveloped. There is no record of a baby that young surviving.
Most women are able to have a full term pregnancy following SA.
I am very sorry for your loss.
-Gary RN
2006-06-24 09:39:08 · answer #3 · answered by noitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a child miscarries it usually means that there is some medical reason ( usually that the baby is sick and would not live) I was pregnant with my second set of twins and lost one of the baby's at 8 weeks, she had a hole in the heart and would not have lived so it was best for her to have gone when she did, this however don't make the pain any less. Try to be calm stress on you will not make either you or a baby feel better. And remember just because it happened once doesn't mean it will happen again. The pain of the loss of a child will never go away but in time you will learn of better ways of dealing with the grief. All the best to you and yours. Try not to stress and enjoy each day you have.
2006-06-23 03:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by nightlight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your story may be very sad. I'm just about at 38 weeks now and about to have my first baby, and i just can't suppose now not being ready to elevate her. So, i understand how a lot you're keen on Angel, and how coronary heart breaking it's to lose her. Nevertheless, you are actually given a hazard to have a healthful child, you will have to include that. I am definite Angel would wish you to be comfortable and if she had been here at present, she would had been so excited to have a little bit brother or sister for your family. Nobody can ever exchange her, so do not believe responsible. The love and excitement you consider for your new little one doesn't substitute the one you have got for Angel, it can be a mom's love, you are certain and have the right to suppose that way. You've got every right to be glad. I additionally wish to add that I misplaced a brother when he was only 6 hours historical. He was a blue little one and my mother never had a danger to preserve him or be there for his funeral. This was once earlier than she had me, and it was once very difficult for her to have misplaced a what might were healthy child. She was once equipped to manage through this and that i even told my dad and mom that if I were to have a boy, i would title it after my brother. Like what the relaxation of the females's response, i might propose that you simply speak with your OB/GYN and let her understand how you're feeling, he/she shall be ready to aid you a little more about your main issue. Don't let this pregnancy go you up, just be glad that quickly you can be in a position to hold him/her to your hands and look up to Angel and say, this is your new little one brother/sister!
2016-08-08 22:05:43 · answer #5 · answered by gadis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend had a miscarriage at 18 weeks and he was breathing for over an hour. It is still considered a miscarriage because it is under 20 weeks and there isn't really anything they can do. I wouldn't worry about it if you are pregnant now because it might cause you alot stress. I had my daughter at 29 weeks and lost her 6 weeks later. Just be careful and if you have any concerns about it make sure you talk to your doctor about your concerns. Have faith. Good luck.
2006-06-21 17:49:24 · answer #6 · answered by angelic_love77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
17 weeks is a bit late, but definitely not unheard of. My wife had one at 16 weeks. It means that the fetus was just not viable and would not have survived in any case.
Be hopeful and optimistic for the future. Don't assume that history repeats itself.
2006-06-19 15:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by at_window 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry to hear that i just lost my baby 2 months ago April 20,2006 i was 23 weeks with my first BABY BOY who is the LOVE of My life MY sweetheart i had he cried i did not hear him because i had to have a c-section they put me sleep he leave for only 40 minutes and I'm pregnant again i had sex twice before my six was up i think that I'm pregnant because i haven't my cycle in a month yet if you won't some to talk t o you can email me shay03@bellsouth.net or shay0420@yahoo.com please e-mail me
2006-06-21 12:27:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its known to happen in most cases. in alot of women, it has been medically proven that most first pregnancies can end in miscarriage, still birth or death at anypoint of the pregnancy because most womans bodies arent equipped to having children. i was preganant and i misscarried just a few weeks ago, in the begining of the month as a matter of fact, and that was my first pregnancy and i cryied my eyes out when i found out and the doctors still dont know what happened to the baby. dont worry that much about it because if you stress out about it now, it can kill the baby that your carrying, so dont worry about it, just make sure your ob knows about it and get plenty of prenatel care.
2006-06-25 16:52:33 · answer #9 · answered by Silver Rose Tiger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had two miscarriage's and now she has a baby boy 9 months old and is expecting her 2nd child she is 9 weeks.
I think your new baby will be ok.
2006-06-24 08:33:57 · answer #10 · answered by HastyBabe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋