I am 18 weeks pregnant ( 4 1/2 months) and I fell down the stairs in my house? I called my midwife she said go to the ER to be on the safe side. It was almost time for me to go to work and I was'nt in pain so I went to work. Now I am at work my lower back is hurting, but I don't want to sit in the ER for about 4-5 hours before they can see me. My next DR. appointment is Friday morning. HELLLPP what should I do? I already told my boss he was ok with it.
2006-07-26 12:02:52 · 12 answers · asked by 2Hott2Touch 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I fell down about 6 steps but the steps had carpet on them. Through the whole thing I was on my back I landed on my butt.
2006-07-26 12:17:34 · update #1
You should visit the ER. Your baby is probably fine but its best to be on the safe side, both for him or her and for you.
Best wishes and God bless.
2006-07-26 12:06:39 · answer #1 · answered by bobhayes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you make an appointment with your doctor? Move it up to first thing tomorrow?
Did you fall hard? What part of your body did you hit on your way down?
If you are feeling okay then you are probably okay...if you have any cramps you should go to the ER right away.
I would go if I were you, just to be safe and because that is what your midwife said to do. But if you feel fine and you have an appointment so soon, maybe you can wait it out.
Good Luck w/ the baby!
2006-07-26 12:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by az 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though everything probably is fine, you really, really need to go to the ER. I know it's an inconvenience, but you should always err on the side of safety when you're pregnant. Go to the hospital, make sure all is okay, and then you won't have to worry about it after that.
I know it's not the answer you were looking for (otherwise you'd already be at the hospital), but do what's best for your baby.
2006-07-26 12:07:37 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to your midwife for heaven's sake! She obviously knows what she's talking about. I would think that waiting 4-5 hours would be worth it for the sake of the baby. How would you feel if you didn't and something happened to the baby as a result? Go now!!
2006-07-26 12:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor's office and do what they advise you to do. You don't need to wait for your appointment on Friday, He/She might tell you to come to the office and then you wouldn't need to wait in the ER. The ER might even have a doctor see you immediately without waiting. Do something now.
2006-07-26 12:13:11 · answer #5 · answered by taurus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u love ur baby
u would go to the hospital for her
listen to ur midwife
they might even find something and fix it before its too late
please take my advice and go to the doctor. get out of work and got to the hospital right now. trust me i know what am talking about. have a beautiful baby. chao
2006-07-26 12:10:25 · answer #6 · answered by mshs200 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything could have happened during your fall -- you need to be checked out as well as that baby -- go to the ER now.
2006-07-26 12:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by steelerbhk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go just to be on the safe side...the midwife knows about these things and she is definitely right to tell you to go.
2006-07-26 12:07:01 · answer #8 · answered by Abby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER for the sake of your baby!!!
2006-07-26 12:05:19 · answer #9 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duh......go to the ER. Better to be safe than sorry.
2006-07-26 12:07:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋