Sad about high risk pregnancy

sassyg25 · March 2015

Everything was going wonderfully until I found out I have ITP which means I will forever have low blood platelets (which effect clotting ability) and it drops during pregnancy. Anyway, this may effect my ability to get an epidural, and I'll need drugs first if I needed a c section.
Will anything be different for me with my l&d process now that I'm labeled high risk?? Anyone else have high risk pregnancy?

xxyourstrulyxo · March 2015

I think you'll find that many women these days are labeled as high risk. So you're definitely not alone and should be able to find many other ladies to share that bond with. While I do think some "high risk" cases are more "high risk" (or should I say "complicated") than others, I think it is fair to say that almost all woman suffer from some form of emotional distress when labeled as such. Be it anxiety, depression or just being concerned for you and babies health, to feeling upset over having little or no control on how you must deliver because of a health condition you face, all of these feelings are normal and you have a right to feel them.

I'm high risk in having type 1 diabetes. Not only has it made me worry sick constantly this entire pregnancy, but it upsets and saddens me that I won't be able to have much say in the L&D process. It's basically going to be played out however my high risk team will feel is best. I do know hospitals have type 1 diabetes care protocol that I do not agree with, and as someone who has to manage my disease every day of my life, I become very infuriated when I am checked into the hospital and have to hand over my care to them and let them take charge. They have messed up my sugar levels every time I've ever had to give them control. It is dehumanizing to me, it is very difficult for me to deal with emotionally. I don't like giving anybody that power and control over me.

Sorry if this sort of turned into a rant... lol. I'm just trying to let you know you are definitely not alone. While I can't relate exactly to your situation, I am right there with ya. I try to remind myself the blessings of even being able to become pregnant. 100 years ago I would be dead. Type 1 diabetes would have been a death sentence. It's hard but I gotta try and thank modern medicine for even allowing me to be alive right now, let alone letting me bring my own little new life into this world!

mistyjewel88 · March 2015

I am a high risk pregnancy for blood clotting disorders and heart issues. With my first during L&D there was nothing different then what was expected. I have to have shots during my entire pregnancy plus some time after or my baby cant survive. I did not do an epidural because I did not want to but also because of my clotting factors. You should really talk with your doctor about any concerns or questions. Don't let it stress you out. You and your baby will be just fine.

louloutte87 · March 2015

I'm "high risk" because I'm fat. They think I won't be able to do anything for myself in labour. Numerous appointments later, I'm perfectly healthy (other than being fat) and they still treat me like glass.

You should check out the high risk board, the ladies on there are all really helpful. Good luck!

catrudkin · March 2015

I'm high risk due to type 2 diabetes & recently gestational hypertension. As of right now we are planning a natural birth, although I don't plan on using any pain meds (worked out perfectly with baby number 2, so this go round should be fine also)

catmentzer21 · March 2015

I am high risk due to placenta previa, I had a partial placental abruption at 18 weeks we still have to watch, I have a band of scar tissue through my uterous that is in the way and jepordizing the placenta, I have had leep procedures and I have GD. All in all it has been an emotional roller coster but we have made it 33 weeks when we did not think we were even going to make it to 20! All I can say is take it day by day and if you have a question or concern talk about it. Good luck!

dec2018mom · March 2015

I'm high risk due to being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and being overweight.

All that has changed is that I now see my doctor twice per week for a diabetes visit and then on another day for non stress tests. I've also been given an additional ultrasound to check for birth defects and depending on my doctors preferences I might get another ultrasound. I'm 32 weeks and to be honest I've dealt with anxiety over my LOs health just because it took 5 years to get pregnant. I now have comfort knowing I get to make sure she's healthy twice per week until delivery.

As far as birth goes, my doctor wants to induce me around 39 weeks due to being on medication to control the diabetes. Its standard for them to do that at the hospital I'll be delivering at.
I'm getting to attempt to birth vaginally rather than automatic c section which is what I wanted.

Keep your head up. Things will be fine and the next several weeks will fly by!

rosannewild · March 2015

I have ITP too, but it's stable right now. My aunt and cousin had it with their pregnancies. Only my aunt needed a csection when her baby came. I'm anxiously watching it. But so far so good...not too low.

BabyBelleCz · March 2015

My thyroid disease makes me considered high risk. I see a perinatologist during my pregnancies so they can do their thing and keep an eye on growth etc. It really doesn't have any effect on me other than the label I'm given. I was rejected from a birthing center because of the title but I know from my last birth that it doesn't have to effect as much as you think. You have so much more control over your birth than you realize. Everyone does. No one is really in control except you. Do your research beforehand on your particular condition and know actual risk associated with it. Hospitals have standard procedures to keep their business running smoothly, but you can refuse just about anything. That's easier to do when you are educated about your circumstances. During my last birth I really wanted to use the tub in my room. Once I was in active, debilitating labor, they told me I should keep the monitor on my belly just in case my thyroid acted up. I let them control that when I think I would have greatly benefited from the tub and my thyroid hasn't caused a problem yet. This time, in that situation, I will stand my ground and insist because I know the risk involved is small. Of course, there are things that you should listen to as well. It's all about balance and knowing what the doctors are talking about so that you can feel good about what you allow and what you don't. You have more control than you think! Hopefully that's encouraging

MusicGirl630 · March 2015

I am high risk due to AMA and a hypercoagultive clotting disorder. I understand how being labeled high risk is upsetting. I try to take comfort in knowing that baby girl and I are being carefully looked after. My doctors haven't given me any reasons not to trust their judgement and I still have a lot of say in my birth plan. I just try to look at it as, 'it is what it is,' and although it's exactly not ideal to have to inject myself with anticoagulants twice a day and use so many sick days for the frequent Dr's visits, this is what I need to do to keep myself and my baby safe. This is temporary and in the long run, you and baby will be safe. Good luck and good wishes for the rest of your pregnancy.

marms1987 · March 2015

Definitely not alone there! I am high risk due to GD and feeling anxiety and on edge of a break down right now! So days are good and some are a challenge, but I try to take it one day at a time. I'm feeling extremely guilty because I am not enjoying my pregnancy anymore and would like those coming few weeks to go fast as the stress is getting unbearable. I do not want to undermine what medical teams do, but they can be inconsiderate and turn your pregnancy into a nightmare!

rklinge0 · March 2015

Early June mama and the ob found something at 27 weeks that supposedly puts me as a high risk pregnancy. To me and my regular ob it's just a small abnormalities but because it's abnormal ( some fluid on the brain) they wanted to monitor me. I understand where you are coming from where it is a little upsetting especially this late in your pregnancy. My issue wont affect my l and d but my little one may need an mri when it's born.

shoff2 · March 2015

How low was your platelet count?

ayapantecatl · March 2015

I'm high risk due to Kell isoimmunization (basically I have antibodies that could kill baby's red blood cells causing anemia). When I first found out around 10 weeks, my research said that baby had about an 80% chance of survival. I'm now 34 weeks and have thus far only needed weekly Doppler ultrasounds, biophysical profiles and non-stress tests (all non-invasive), so try to take it one step at a time; high risk is not a death sentence.
I will have to be induced around 37 weeks as a precaution which is frustrating since I was hoping for less interventions than my previous L&D, but I try to look at the positives: a) the induction will be planned so I can have my primary OB as opposed to possibly getting someone else in the rotation, b) I don't have to care about the results of the Group B strep test since I will have an IV anyways, so I won't notice any impact if I need those meds during labor, etc.

MrsLawson15 · March 2015

I just found out I have mild preclampsia. I'm super bummed. Really was hoping for no complications with this one.

sassyg25 · March 2015

It was 71 last time

sassyg25 · March 2015

shoff2 said:
How low was your platelet count?

71

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