High Risk OB questions... Please help?

Question

I have my first appointment with my high risk ob and I need help with what questions to ask. I lost my baby at almost 20 weeks 4 months ago due to her umbilical cord being wrapped around her neck 3 times. I have undergone gentetics and chromisional test with my husband and they have came back negative and we were given the ok to try again, so now i'm 11 weeks pregnant and seeing a high risk doctor. I have a list of questions to ask about this pregnancy and how he plans to watch over it but I feel i'm leaving some out, any ideas or advic e?

I'm seeing a high risk ob beacuse I have several losses before at 6-10 weeks. This is my 6th pregnancy with only 1 living child

Answer 1

Well, I was seeing a high risk but I had a different problem. It doesnt seem like you need to see a high risk. Why would you do all those tests if you know the reason of the loss?
I dont realy know what to advice you since it was by chance that that happened to your baby. What did the genetic tests have to do with the cord ?

You could ask about the chances that the same thing will happen again, how early are they able to notice the cord in the neck, how often do you need to go for an USound, if that happens, how early can they take the baby safely out?

I know, you get paranoid if that happened to you once, but the chances are it wont happen again, and the fact that you are doing your best by going to a high risk it will make you feel better .

Answer 2

I am sorry about your loss, I had two miscarriages before this pregnancy and I am currently seeing a "high risk" doctor- a perinatal doctor. From the beginning I have had to go every two weeks, sometimes three depending on how things were going but mostly two weeks. They do a sonogram once a month until week 29, they check for any physical abnormal growths that indictate any birth defects (down syndrome- thickness at nape of the neck, shorter than normal arms and legs), the check your babies digestion (whether he is actually digesting food and any abnormalities in the stomach), heart (via an ECO for congenitive heart disease), anything that would be a sign for something serious. And each time I have a sono they light up the umbilical cord to make sure not only where it is but that it's functioning properly. Starting at 29 weeks I started going weekly (not like the normal ob which is every two weeks and then weekly after 36). And I have a sonogram weekly and I will be starting non stress tests also. All of this you should ask whether or not you will be receiving. You get sick of the trips to the doctor (TRUST ME), but it's welcomed when you get a chance to see your baby and you get to make sure there is nothing wrong with your child. I always think it's partially a blessing to have a high risk becuase most people only get to see their babies once or twice throughout the pregnancy that is covered by insurance, but we get to see our bundles over and over and actually SEE their growth throughout the entire pregnancy and insurance covers each and every visit and sonogram. Good luck sweetie, it's hard not to think about loosing after you've already experienced a loss, but it gets easier as pregnany goes along.

Answer 3

I don't know what questions that you are asking so it is hard for me to say....
My daughter had some medical issues at birth that caused her to have to have surgery. When we went in I had a whole list of questions and the Dr was more than willing to answer them. The "high risk" DR is there for you and your baby. If further down the line they should be able to answer any questions that you might have over the phone. Have faith, that is all that you can do. I am very sorry for your loss!

Answer 4

I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my baby girl on Aug 11th at 21 weeks due to Incompetent Cervix, and we are waiting 6 months to try again. The good thing about cord related infant deaths, is that is it rare according to research I have done, so it is not likely to occur with this pregnancy. Ask them how many ultra sounds you will be allowed, ask about the 3-D scans to check the cord. Good luck with your pregnancy.

Answer 5

Ask questions like what kind of diet to have? Or things you can or cannot do how long can you be on your feet at times.and at what time in the pregnancy you can have a stress test and a amniosintis drawing some fluid from the womb to run some test.

Answer 6

I lost a baby shortly after birth at 33 weeks. i think any questions you may ask are very appropriate because you would naturally be nervous. Be sure to ask what exactly they will do to help you feel more comfortable this time around. Ask about non stress tests weekly??? This will just help reassure you.

Answer 7

The wrapping of a cord is an act of fate and I see no reason to think it will happen again.

Answer 8

i grew to become into 35 once I have been given pregnant with my final toddler (my 5th). I grew to become 36 the month after he grew to become into born. I remember the nurse asserting at my first appointment that i may well be seen progressed maternal age, yet they under no circumstances mentioned i grew to become into intense danger and that they under no circumstances dealt with me as intense danger. I observed midwives in the process my being pregnant and easily had one ultrasound and not one of the finding out executed to look for genetic problems.