High Risk Moms?

Jaytee501

Just wondering who here is comsidered high risk, whether it be age or any number of factors.

I'm high risk because I'm older than 35 and I have to be on insulin throughout my pregnancy, as I was with my last (DS is 2 years old).

Just curious who else will have the extra appointments and monitoring ahead.

Roses87

I have a clotting disorder. I see a mfm and do daily injections.

Deblondie1

I'm high risk due to incompetent cervix and irritable uterus. I have a cerclage, am on modified bed rest, pelvic rest, and start 17p shots in the next week or so.

vstevens

I'm high risk - cystic hygroma found on LO at 12 weeks, suspected pelvic kidney, single artery umbilical cord...and there may be more. Waiting for test results. We'll have a lot of monitoring starting Sept. Being seen by the high risk prenatal care unit, who are all wonderful...

pennstated912

I'm high risk. I have epilepsy, endometriosis and PCOS. My anticonvulsant can cause birth defects and complications. Sequential results showed that baby is doing great.

I have a ton of appointments. Especially since they found SCHs.

aessary03

I'm high risk due to going full on eclamptic (seizure and everything) with DD .... praying to God I don't get pre-e this time.

waterlily2k2

I'm high risk. My pgcy with DS caused multiple blood clots in my brain. Almost every blood vessel in my brain leading the blood out was clotted, as well as my right carotid. 2.5 wks after I had DS I had a stroke as well as bilateral hemorrhages. There's no way I should be alive. Worst.pain.ever. So I'm on blood thinners (injection every night, boo) to help prevent it from happening again. No extra monitoring, but I'm to have a very low threshold for headaches.

Jackapatamus

High risk, septate uterus, and now age. Will start monitoring how much space lo will have after a/s. DS came at 35 weeks, and fx we go that long if not longer with this lo!

Beccijo1986

High risk because of heart valve replacement. I have to take blood thinners to prevent clotting. Had extra monitoring for first trimester and will have again for third trimester! Currently 19w3d

Maggiechina

High risk because of Lupus and age. I'm 17 weeks and already having weekly appointments. Worried about lupus related genetic heart block for the baby developing between 16-24 weeks... And then worried about Lupus Flare and systemic kidney failure for me the 6 weeks after I give birth. Hoping with close monitoring we won't need the great team of doctors I have lined up!

Halhal

High risk because we have done IVF and having twins soooo it s not that much bad... Hope for everyone the best

CassieD

High risk here too. I have type 1 diabetes with an insulin pump as well as pre-existing high blood pressure. Between my perinatalgist and my endocrinologist, there are so many appointments!

pennstated912

Kld2014 said:

High risk here too, epilepsy and on a medication that I can't be off of without having a seizure.

Hey there! What type of seizures do you have? Have you found that your MFM and Ob are well-versed in how to handle a pregnancy with epilepsy? Or has your neuro completely taken the reins?

SweetPeaKate

High risk due to HELLP syndrome @ 30 weeks with my first pregnancy.

From Wikipedia:

"HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening obstetric complication usually considered to be a variant or complication of pre-eclampsia.^[1]Both conditions usually occur during the later stages of pregnancy, or sometimes after childbirth. "HELLP" is an abbreviation of the three main features of the syndrome: Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet count.

I'm seeing an MFM for a second time and ultrasound to check on the flow of my placenta on the 27th and the growth of the baby.

bookkitten

High risk due to advanced maternal age (40).

mommygrams0730

I was told I'm "high risk" because I'm doing a vbac and there's a scar on my ute bc of my csection with my last baby. There's a possibility of ute rupture.

However reading all these responses my high risk seems very minimal compared to many others.

mrsjenni

I'm high risk because I had pre-e twice, 3 big babies (born early) and a clotting disorder.  I see MFM for level 2's and BPPs regularly and will not be allowed to go past 39 weeks.

aessary03

waterlily2k2 said:

I'm high risk. My pgcy with DS caused multiple blood clots in my brain. Almost every blood vessel in my brain leading the blood out was clotted, as well as my right carotid. 2.5 wks after I had DS I had a stroke as well as bilateral hemorrhages. There's no way I should be alive. Worst.pain.ever. So I'm on blood thinners (injection every night, boo) to help prevent it from happening again. No extra monitoring, but I'm to have a very low threshold for headaches.

Oh my! Glad you made it through.

mrsjenni

@SweetPeaKate - My BFF had HELLP with her 1st baby.  It was very scary.  I just wanted to let you know that she was perfectly fine with baby #2 and had no complications what-so-ever. I hope you experience the same

Jaytee501

We have quite a few high risk moms.

Maybe we could do a weekly check-in?

Our issues may be different (and some overlapping) but all can certainly contribute to added anxieties, plus we all likely have multiple appointments with MFM and other specialists.

A check-in (though there's a high risk board on TB; this would be our January sub-group lol) could be a place to share latest appointment news, concerns, upcoming appointments, experiences.

Good idea?

Winnieella

I'm late to the game but I'm high risk. I have NF (https://www.ctf.org/Learn-About-NF/What-Is-NF.html) and an autoimmune disorder. As well as hypermisis. 

I have appointments every 2 weeks, and will do so until the baby is born. 

karah4816

High risk because I'm having twins and have a shortened and curved cervix. I'm seeing a MFM on Tuesday to determin what the plan is from here

buckeyebride22

I'm high risk from multiple losses, a clotting disorder and gestational hypertension with DS. I see a high risk doc and MFM now that I graduated from my RE.

Jkerr924

I'm high risk because I have a didelphic uterus. I've been on bed rest then limited activity due to a hemorrhage at 12 weeks. The bleeding has gotten better and baby has always looked great on ultrasound. I'm 15 weeks now and being seen about every 2 weeks.

SweetPeaKate

@mrsjenni I know it's very possible to have a totally normal pregnancy and I love hearing stories of other women who have been HELLP free in a later pregnancy. The odds are realistically in my favor, just depends on where I fall!! I'm just keeping an open mind and remembering that my doctors are looking out for the health/growth of both me and my babe. Only time will tell

pennstated912

AMK1981 said:

Jaytee501 said:

We have quite a few high risk moms.

Maybe we could do a weekly check-in?

Our issues may be different (and some overlapping) but all can certainly contribute to added anxieties, plus we all likely have multiple appointments with MFM and other specialists.

A check-in (though there's a high risk board on TB; this would be our January sub-group lol) could be a place to share latest appointment news, concerns, upcoming appointments, experiences.

Good idea?

Great idea! I'm on board if others are.

I'd join in on this.

Taricha

High risk because of IVF twins along with spotting from SCH. I think the spotting has resolved finally. I don't think I've ever had so many ultrasounds! I think I've seen my babies every couple of weeks since they were follicles... Lol

Beccijo1986

Jaytee501 said:

We have quite a few high risk moms.

Maybe we could do a weekly check-in?

Our issues may be different (and some overlapping) but all can certainly contribute to added anxieties, plus we all likely have multiple appointments with MFM and other specialists.

A check-in (though there's a high risk board on TB; this would be our January sub-group lol) could be a place to share latest appointment news, concerns, upcoming appointments, experiences.

Good idea?

I'd join in on this, great idea!

PrincessSillyPutty

HIgh risk because of a connective tissue disorder, endometriosis, POTS and PCOS. 

pennstated912

Kld2014 said:

pennstated912 said:

Kld2014 said:

High risk here too, epilepsy and on a medication that I can't be off of without having a seizure.

Hey there! What type of seizures do you have? Have you found that your MFM and Ob are well-versed in how to handle a pregnancy with epilepsy? Or has your neuro completely taken the reins?

Hi! I have grand maul and partial seizures, they're not sure why but I've beem having them since I was 14.y ob and mfm are pretty knowledgeable with epilepsy but I get a lot of input with my neuro as wel.

Yeah, my MFM is pretty awesome and knowledgeable about them as well. I have partial complex seizures and was diagnosed at 16 months old. I will always need medication. Do you still actively have them?

daltosostarby

High risk because of multiple losses, PCOS and blood clotting disorder. I have to inject blood thinner 2x daily.
Only good side is I get to see baby every week.

OSUWifey09

I'm high risk because I lost my last baby to a complete placental abruption, and there's a chance that could happen again. I've had no previous complications besides that abruption, but my OB is being extra cautious [which I'm so grateful for, after everything I went through last year]. I also had an SCH, but that seems to have resolved itself.

I see an MFM and my OB every four weeks. I'm not quite sure what will happen with the rest of my pregnancy, but I think my MFM and OB will collaborate and draw out a plan after my a/s in two weeks. All I know for now is that I'll start NSTs at 32 weeks and probably won't go to 40 weeks.

waterlily2k2

daltoso said:

High risk because of multiple losses, PCOS and blood clotting disorder. I have to inject blood thinner 2x daily.
Only good side is I get to see baby every week.

I'm so sorry you have to do those twice a day. I'm drained just doing them even once a day. I'm screwed when I get switched to heparin 2x/day at 36 wks.

adunkin

I'm high risk thanks to a previous bacterial infection in my brain. It caused brain lesions and a chronic pain condition that requires loads of PT and very strong meds. I also now have permanent right side SI joint and shoulder problems. I have a 60% chance of an infection relapse due to pregnancy. I also have severe asthma, which isn't exactly ideal in pregnancy.

And I'd be down for a weekly check-in.