Breaking Bedrest!

mkaultman29

I have to the dentist.He filled a cavity two weeks ago and it is getting increasingly painful. I told the dentist that I had to check with O/B fist. But no answer. I am tempted to just go in to dentist-WWYD!

GotMilk9

I think I'd go too to be honest. The toothache is going to be no fun with a newborn, and you're already in your last week so it probably wouldn't be a bad thing if baby decided to come

I'd leave a voice mail with your OB just so they know, since they aren't answering. 

mle5d

I would go for sure. My only concern would be laying on your back this late in the game, but that is because I had a habit of passing out when I was on my back for too long. 

mkaultman29

Sounds good. My bedrest was for BP. Which concerned me because going to the dentist can be a little stressfull for me.But then again, so can pain!

jonsuz

I would definitely go because if it gets really bad the pain will send your BP a lot higher. Plus, can you imagine a very bad toothache during labor? Hopefully you can get it taken care of today!

cinderella4282

I was on bed rest for 2.5 weeks before my LO arrived . . . my advice is to go.

Just make sure that once you are home you lie on the couch or in bed on your left side . . . that should make your blood pressure come down.

I had to cancel a hair appointment due to my bedrest and it was hard to reschedule after my DD was here. A dentist appointment is for a medical reason. I would just let your dentist know that you have Pregnancy Induced Hy[ertension in case he/she needs to vary any medication they give you.

mkaultman29

I went and had a root canal:(. But I feel so much better. Thanks for the little push, ladies. What would I do without you!

JeepGirl508

I would go without asking my OB. Doubtful that your OB would object to it....as long as you don't make a habit of breaking bedrest (like I did!)