MFM Appointment

AJCagle82

I had my appointment today. I really like my MFM doctor. She was wonderful. We went over my charts and Parker's charts. She said that 1/3 of my placenta had clots on it and that's what caused us to lose Parker. She also did a lot of blood work and wanted medical history on anyone blood related to us. This appointment was so she could meet me and get a baseline of where I am before I get pregnant. It makes me feel better to know I will be closely monitored. I would suggest anyone on this board meeting with MFM prior to getting pregnant again. It helped ease my mind.

I did get a little upset in her office talking about everything. With the holidays approaching and my original EDD at the end of the week, there are a ton of emotions starting to bubble up. 

diamante1181

Glad you had a good appt. Did you need a referral to see an mfm? It sounds like you and I had the same problem. It happened in Sophie's placenta, and then I developed an infection which caused me to go into labor. I guess I will discuss that with my RE come February. As you can tell probably from my siggy, it is very difficult for me to get pregnant without help.

AJCagle82

My doctor told me that even though there is no reason for us to think this would happen again, she is still going to classify me as "high risk" for the next pregnancy. With that classification, I will see my regular OB and MFM. They monitor different things. I would definitely talk to your doctor about it. The reason I went was because my doctor sent me knowing I would see them both for the next pregnancy. Do you know if you will have to see them when you get pregnant again?

diamante1181

When I last talked to my ob, she said that it was not likely that it would happen again. Basically she made it sound like a freak thing that happened to me and the twins. I know that I can see one if I want to (or if I ask to). I guess I'll have to wait until I'm at my fertility clinic to start ttc, and then see what happens. Perhaps they will tweak my protocol, since I don't know if this is something that can be treated preemptively from the embryonic stage. 

The good thing about my ob is that whatever I ask for, I get no pushback (unless it doesn't make sense). I would like more frequent ultrasounds next time around ( I was getting seen every two weeks, not sure if they will do weekly). I think I will definitely ask for an mfm once we are down that road again.

OSUWifey09

***SIGGY/pregnancy mentioned***



We needed a referral to see an MFM, and I think you do for most insurances since it's a specialist. We have Tricare and need a referral for every.single.thing, though, so I'm just used to needing a referral before I see anyone other than my PCP. Even though I don't have a super high risk of another abruption, I do have an elevated risk, so I'm also high risk and see both my MFM and OB.

I'm glad you got some answers and are having lots of things done to help prepare for your next pregnancy. I'm sure this has all been very hard to handle, but again, I'm so glad your MFM is being proactive. **hugs**

irons633

@diamante1181 I ended a referral from my OB to see my MFM. Currently waiting for my appointment