New here with lots of questions!!

amandajean71710

I just took a test yesterday and am only about 6 weeks. I have to call the Doc on Monday but does anyone know if I would be considered high risk? I have hypertension, hypothroidism, terrible seasonal allergies, have been on anti anxeity pills and have diabetes that runs in my family. Should I push to see the doctor as soon as possible or should I just try to be a good patient and take the appointment they can give me? I just don't want to do anything that could harm our new little person!  PS. I am pretty excited!!

soldierswife656

When you call the doctors office, I would tell them everything you just listed because if you are on meds, some may potentially harm the baby (or they might not, I'm not  pharmacist or a dr) so hopefully they'll tell you when you call. A lot of times, they won't schedule you until you are so many weeks anyway, at least where I go. But, with your history they may get you in sooner. I would request it, but that doesn't mean you'll get it. Good luck!

pinkclouds25

I would definitely tell them all of that when you call especially if you are taking medication for anything. I do not have experience with all of that, but I do know there are only a couple blood pressure medications that are considered safe during pregnancy so you want to make sure you are taking one of those (assuming you are even taking hypertension medication). Congrats!

amandajean71710

Thanks ladies, I do take medication for the HBP and the thyroid disorder... I was planning on calling first thing Monday and sharing everything but thought if anyone else was in the same boat it could help. Thanks for the encouragement though!

p1nklemonade

yes, call them monday morning.  you'll have to switch to a "safe" hbp medicine and the anti-anxiety pills may need to be weaned off of, depending on risk/benefit.

cecflutey

I have HBP and am considered high risk because of it.  I have to self monitor at home and as I move through the second and third trimesters I will have more frequent ultrasounds.  

shasteencorin

Just let them know what kinda of prescriptions you are on. I do not think you would be considered high risk until later if your blood pressure turns into Pre-e or you develop GD. Most regular OB's are just fine to be with because they can keep control of your blood pressure, thyroid and all. I would not be to conserned, just make sure they keep an eye on your thyroid (plays a big roll if pregnancy). They will let you know if you need to be seen with a MFM! Best of luck on your pregnancy!

frogluver54

amandajean71710:

I just took a test yesterday and am only about 6 weeks. I have to call the Doc on Monday but does anyone know if I would be considered high risk? I have hypertension, hypothroidism, terrible seasonal allergies, have been on anti anxeity pills and have diabetes that runs in my family. Should I push to see the doctor as soon as possible or should I just try to be a good patient and take the appointment they can give me? I just don't want to do anything that could harm our new little person!  PS. I am pretty excited!!

 

Chances are you will need to switch your HBP medication as a lot of doctors don't prescribe the ones that are deemed safe for pregnancy. I would call the doc today and see what they want you to do. List any medications you are on and see what they say. Are you also a diabetic now or does it just run in the family?

I am only seeing a peri for this pregnancy because of my HBP that developed with my first LO and then popped up again the second I got pregant. With HBP runs the risk of developing pre-e later in pregnancy (which is why doc has me taking a tablespoon of safflower oil everyday, yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay) so you'll probably be monitored a little more closely. I have to take my BP at home 4 times a day and I am on meds.

 Congratulations and it's not so bad. You get to know your doctors pretty well as you'll probably see them more often than the typical pregnancy...that's always a plus for a better relationship!