Is this normal?

ILoveRedVino

Next time around, I will not be considered high risk. The doctors believe that this loss was just a crazy fluke and there is no reason to believe it would happen again, so no extra monitoring.

I had assumed, and I think they told me, that I would be.

Is that normal?

a&aw12707

I think it will depend on the doctor. Because I was already seeing a MFM during my pregnancy and did testing with her after my loss, I will be seeing her from the beginning of any subsequent pregnancies.

That said, even after having preeclampsia with DD, I was not considered high risk at first during my pregnancy with Mason. It wasn't until they discovered the SCH that I was referred to a MFM.

Has your doctor completely ruled out extra monitoring or even a MFM referral? I hope you can come up with a plan that will make PGAL a little less stressful, if that's possible.

fluttergirlmoonchild79

I don't know if it's normal or not.  I wasn't a high risk pregnancy with Corbin and I won't be considered this time around but my OB said that basically anytime I want an appointment or anything I just have to call.  We also plan on using the same pediatrician.  Normally their policy is which ever Dr. is on call the day your child is born, that's your primary Dr. but I plan on calling them and having them talk to Corbin's Dr.  I just know she's the only one who won't blow us off when we all every time he sneezes or coughs and it make it that much more awesome, her office is 2 minutes from our house now!

Bayberry12

After an early m/c, an unexplained stillbirth at 39 weeks and being 33 years old, I will be considered high risk.  I will see my regular OB more often, ever 3 weeks instead of 4, and after 24 weeks I will be co-treated by MFM and will have the choice of induction or c-section at 37 weeks if I want (I can't event think that far ahead now).  

I think it's very helpful to have a plan in place and have good communication with your Dr.  You need to feel supported by them.   

jbranden12

The doctors believe losing Patricia was also a crazy fluke, but my doctor planned to consider me high risk just for peace of mind. Unfortunately with insurance companies it's not always so easy, but "thankfully" I have enough other diagnoses (pcos, bicornuate ute, history of GD) that they will cover the extra monitoring.

If you want extra monitoring, I see no reason not to ask for it again. 

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