So am I considered high risk

jen629

as a patient at 39 with 3 losses although they were early?

Graciestar

not sure.. but if you end being high risk.. you get more u/s.. which will work to your advantage!

3ltlones

I think it depends on the doctor, they may consider it high risk during your first tri when your losses have happened, which will have you seen more often.

AppleRidge

3ltlones:

I think it depends on the doctor, they may consider it high risk during your first tri when your losses have happened, which will have you seen more often.

This is the way I'm being treated.  I'm seeing my regular OB (though I had a consult with the high risk docs), but I'm definitely getting the full works as far as bloodwork and ultrasounds in the 1st tri.

grr_aargh

Depends on your doctor.  My OB tagged me "High Risk" for first and third tri.  2nd tri there isn't much they can do for anything, so I'm a normal patient.

What does it mean for me?  I had apts at 6, 7, 9, and 12 weeks during 1st tri (about 3 more than your average pg).  In 3rd tri, I'll switch to weekly appointments at about 32 weeks with growth scans, biophysical profiles, etc..  The 1st tri stuff was because of losses, the 3rd tri stuff is due to the MTHFR.

Many doctors switch a patient who is over 35 to high risk anyway for being "advanced maternal age".  They require a first trimester peri visit, but that's about it.  Because of your losses, you might get more attention - but you should know, of all of the things they've studied to make habitual aborters carry to term, the ONE THING that's really showed proof and progress is TLC  - tender loving care.  The more attention a patient gets in the first trimester, the more likely they are to carry to term.  No lie.  The rate goes from something like 60% in the control group (treated normally) to an 85% delivery rate among those who get TLC.  After my 3rd m/c, my doc would do just about anything I wanted. 

Scout05

I have been told that I am high risk from here on in.

babygirlpriest

At 35 with three consecutive losses and no successful pregnancies, my doc. considers me 'high risk'.

CarrieLeigh84

I'm not sure if you would be or not. I know that I am, from here on in. My first appt with a high risk Dr is July 19 (pre conception appt)

hking76

I'm also high risk, for the entire 9 months.  As the others said, its actually a good thing, it just means more u/s, appointments, and when I'm having a paranoid moment, they don't brush me off as being a stupid person, they actually rush me in.  I'm sure it stung a little to hear it, though... [[hugs]]

jen629

no one has actually said this to me I was just wondering I know I am higher risk because of my age but considering the 2 very early losses I don't know if they would or not..thanks for all of your input

3ltlones

jen629:

no one has actually said this to me I was just wondering I know I am higher risk because of my age but considering the 2 very early losses I don't know if they would or not..thanks for all of your input

I would ask when you have your follow up appt.  That way you know what you are in for as far as appts go.  I know that I am considered high risk for basically the entire pregnancy, there is a span between 20-28 weeks where they aren't as concerned but otherwise appts will be at least every 2 weeks.  It's good to know how often you'll be seeing each other  

momagain2009

I'm considered high risk just because of my age.  I'm 37.  That was even before they factored in my IF issues and loss.

It's nice though because I get extra special care.

jdeats71

I think I would be high risk too - I'm 38.  I'm sure counting the losses for you is also why but I think they consider anyone over 35 "high risk".

grr_aargh

Also, for what it's worth, I've chosen to interpret "High risk" as "hot."  As in "This patient's so hot I can't go more than 2 weeks without seeing her."

 

jen629

grr_aargh:

Also, for what it's worth, I've chosen to interpret "High risk" as "hot."  As in "This patient's so hot I can't go more than 2 weeks without seeing her."

 

love it!

rabstbmom

grr_aargh:

Also, for what it's worth, I've chosen to interpret "High risk" as "hot."  As in "This patient's so hot I can't go more than 2 weeks without seeing her."

 

Too funny!! No one has actually called me "high risk" at this point (39 y.o. with 2 losses in less than 6 months), but like Grrr said about the TLC, I'm definitely getting extra attention this time around. My first appt and u/s was on the 29th and I'm going back on Monday (and get another u/s) so only a couple weeks b/t appts. And the doctor specifically told the receptionist/scheduler person to set me up with an appt with her and not the nurse practitioner.

butterfly843

I am going to be high risk with my next pregnancy. I just try to think of it in a good way, I will get more ultrasounds and will be able to call the office if I am worried and they will get me in right away.