and no have intercorse or do strenous activities, and no heavy lifting, My son is 17 pounds and I have to take care of him 24/7 and having an infant is a lot of work. I can stop having sex(sorry for my DH), and not doing any strenous activity, but I need to take care of my son, I try to be even more careful now, but he is getting hevier and hevier by the day. Does anyone had a similar expirience? What are the chances of miscarrying or having a premmie baby? Please keep us in your prayer, my DH and I are freaking out.
2006-09-01 14:09:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I had partial previa in my first pregnancy, and was told that it often corrects itself as the placenta grows, and that I shouldn't worry about it. They'd just keep an eye on it.
Tell your doctor about your son and your childcare situation, and he/she will advise you if you really have to stop lifting him. I'm betting that they'll tell you that you should lift him as little as possible and really listen to your body, which is different than "no heavy lifting."
I don't know how old your son is or what your daily routine is like, but perhaps you can modify it a bit so that he can do more things for himself? (Obviously he can't put himself in his car seat or lift himself into or out of his crib or the tub, though...)
Don't listen to the poster who wrote that you'd likely miscarry. People with previa deliver (via C-section) healthy babies every day. Likewise, ignore the lunatic telling you to ignore your doctor's advice and skip your prenatal appoinments.
But do discuss your concerns with your doctor. With a little luck, you'll be diagnosed later in your pregnancy with partial previa or no previa at all. And, if not, you'll probably still do just fine.
2006-09-01 15:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never actually experienced placenta previa, but a friend of mine has and I have read alot about it. To my understanding this could actually change as placenta's tends to move up the further your pregnancy develops. In case it doesn't you will have to have a c-section, but women have this daily. Taking extra care is the best advise for now as there isn't much more you can do. Do take in mind that if the placenta stays this way that you will probably carry the baby low and this can cause strain on your sciatic nerve, so starting early with light exercises is probably advisable. The correlation between premmie babies and placenta previa is just a statistic, in my girlfriends case she was overdue, had a non complicated pregnancy and c-section.Try not to worry too much as it will probably be fine. Good luck to you
2006-09-01 21:21:35 · answer #2 · answered by Caro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had 2 friends who went through this...in both of their cases the situation did not correct itself, but they absolutely had to take it easy...please don't listen to the person who suggested you do some light exercising...one of my friends is a personal trainer/bodybuilder and she was told to completely lay off the exercise for the entire pregnancy. You definitely need to be careful lifting heavy objects (your son) so you do need to find some way for someone to assist you, especially as you get closer to your due date and your son gets heavier. Chances are, you won't go all the way to 40 weeks, but they obviously want you to get as close to it as possible, otherwise you can miscarry/have a premature baby. Perhaps there's a neighbor/friend/relative who you can work something out with if daycare is not an option. I'm not sure how old your son is. but I would try an exersaucer, johnny jumper, walker, anything to keep him occupied so you don't have to carry him all day. Take it slow and easy and good luck!
2006-09-01 23:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by becka55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest taking it as easy as you can. Between family and friends, I am sure you can take a lot of the "lifting duty" of your kiddo off of your hands. Perhaps hire an in-home helper or an afternoon baby sitter to give you a hand with things. Accept all offers of help as they come and try to schedule your day so that any help you do get works out for the best of your family. Resting is important so your body can do what it needs to do for this pregnancy. Reguardless of what your final decision on things is, just rest as much as you can and take care of yourself and BOTH of your kiddos.
Congrats and best wishes!
=)
2006-09-01 22:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by mandabear3121 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You doctor gave you those instructions for a reason. A placenta previa that does not resolve is a c-section. It is important for you to take it easy now, in the hopes that the previa will resolve itself. Please try to get help with caring for your big boy during this time...
2006-09-02 02:51:46 · answer #5 · answered by Shanan D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I can remember from my Doctor. Placentia previa is quite common earlier on - the placentia will grow up as your baby grows. The real time to assess this condition is when you are almost due. By that time everything should be where it should be. Hope that helps - ask your Dr.
2006-09-01 21:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by wenboo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dominican4ever,
Heres my answer this and I already put this on 2 other questions so far.
Don't even read the other posters or doctors or nurses or any others in healthcare field as well above or below here and their answers because they are definetly wrong for sure. The reason why is because medical birth hasn't been around since the beginning of time and has been here for since medival, spl times as I think. Personally, I'm not for this kind of birth, but when it is truly a medical necessary and not made up to medical necessary and scaring you and your family, friends, and etc. I'm not even milant as well as holadoc referred me to, but just wanted to you to aware of traditional birth as well. I know I haven't been pregnant or give birth yet, but that will happen in the future. Since ever subscribing to Mothering Magazines and like how I see things now from the past. Also, I volunteer in Maternity Department at the local hospital by me, so I see, and etc there as well. I recommed you don't show up for your the rest of doctor's appointments or don't consult the doctor or its office or the hospital either pre regisation or admission test or the section, and so on. Definetly don't listen to your dh or any of your family or friends or doctor or others . Definetly get a midwife that's isn't mainstream or stuff like that. Also, please try to breastfeed afterwards because it's it much more better then formula. Think thats it and good luck with it.
2006-09-01 21:30:00 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica A 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Have you considered putting your son in daycare until you are able to care for him again? If your doctor told you to take it easy you should be listening, especially since your baby's health depends on it. Maybe think about daycare - your husband can drop him off and pick him up or have you thought about a relative that could help out?
Maybe one of the grandmothers could take care of him?
2006-09-01 21:13:25 · answer #8 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Everyones experience is different. I had to go on bedrest for a few weeks, but then the condition corrected itself and that often does happen.... so maybe you will be lucky too.
2006-09-01 21:12:28 · answer #9 · answered by kitty.hicks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
~~will keep you in prayer, maybe if you let them know at your church that you need help, some of the ladies can take turns coming over and helping you watch after your son... it don't cost to ask~~
2006-09-01 21:15:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋