My mother is deceased and she never told me why I was born premature and I wanted to know. I was born in Sc, but donot know who my pediatrician was! Can some tell me how I can get this information. I am just curious. I don't have health issues, but I know I have bronchitis. Could it be she smoked while she carried me?
2007-05-27 00:53:21 · 11 answers · asked by stephanie b 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I have two children who were born premature. I did not smoke nor drink during my pregnancy. Sometimes there are explainations (such as an incompetent cervix) other times it is impossible to determine why. You might try to locate your deceased mother's OB/GYN for answers.
People born premature have long-lasting issues - as do both of my children. There is a website dedicated to prematurity which is http://www.prematurity.org/preemiepgs.html
I hope you are not suffering too much and that you find the information that you need.
2007-05-27 01:09:19 · answer #1 · answered by mo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know it might seem logical to blame breathing issues on smoking, but in the case of an unborn fetus, that might not be the case.
A lot of preemies and C-sections end up with breathing issues, because they're deprived of the lung-maturing hormones that are distributed during the end of pregnancy and natural labor and delivery.
Your breathing issues could be related to living in a house with a smoker, but growing in the belly of a smoker would not necessarily lead to issues with breathing, since the toxins would have been distributed through your bloodstream and not inhaled.
If you know where you were born and who her prenatal care provider was; you might possibly be able to get the medical records, I don't know what laws govern that, especially when she's not available to sign anything.
A lot of people are born prematurely and no one knows why. It could have been that the due date was calculated wrong, it could have been that you were in distress so they decided to induce or C-section before the due date, it could have been a medical problem she had, and her body decided it was safest to just allow you to be born early, it could have been you- it's the fetus who initially secretes the hormones that help labor begin. It could have been any number of things, including her smoking.
I'm wondering why it matters so much, though? Maybe just an opportunity to peek into her life a little bit, I am sorry for your loss. Good luck. Can you talk to people who knew your mother back then? Maybe they would have some insight for you.
2007-06-02 05:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to ask family members. There may not be an explanation for you being born prematurely. Often the mother smoked or drank or had health problems but sometimes babies just come early. If your mother has any family left, they could tell you if she smoked and if not the name of the doctor, at least some of the circumstances of your birth.
2007-05-27 00:58:12 · answer #3 · answered by Kuji 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was 3 months premature. He weighed 1lb 15 oz when he was born. The sac around him tore and that is why I went into labor early. He is now 14 and healthy. There could be any number of reasons why your mom went into premature labor. You could contact the hospital (if you know what one it is) and obtain your medical records. I'm just not sure why you want to know. As far as her smoking lots of women smoke and don't go into premature labor. Are you looking for someone or something to blame your bronchitis on?
2007-06-02 23:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by Angela C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get bronchitis from lots of things. I really don't think that it would be from your mother smoking when she was pregnant. You can probably find out some of you information through your regular doctor. A lot of times they carry your information on file. I would give that a shot.
2007-06-03 08:28:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have gotten some good advice. I would only add that, if you cannot get information from relative, determine where you were born, get a birth certificate, find the hospital, and get medical records. They will charge, but you may find out. Good luck.
2007-05-27 04:01:27 · answer #6 · answered by cavassi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you written to SC to get your birth certificate? Write to the capital of SC and you can get this. On the certificate, you may be able to find the Dr. who 'birthed' you. On the certificate, you may find your mother's full name, age, and place of birth. By knowing this, you can write for her death certificate, and that should have her cause of death on it.
Remember, many babies are born prematurely. My mother did not smoke, yet, I have severe bronchial asthma.
2007-06-03 04:25:52 · answer #7 · answered by laurel g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes there is no "why". My sister was born premature by two months and the doctors never figured out why.
2007-06-03 04:21:54 · answer #8 · answered by scorp5543 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most hospitals keep records. If you know which hospital you were born in, you can phone or email them with your question. Your GP might also have that info by the way
2007-06-02 17:48:45 · answer #9 · answered by Chava 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a doctors signature on the Birth Certificate?
2007-06-03 06:48:34 · answer #10 · answered by Brandysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋