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37 weeks, breech, and VERY low on ambiotic fluid; Advice?
awilli96
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Today I found out from my doctor that I'm about 2 cm when it comes to amniotic fluids as well as breech. They said they're checking again Friday and then we'll go from there. I know a c section is likely, I'm just extremely nervous. Does anyone have any kind of advice? As a first time mom with a husband on deployment I could really use some help. Thanks!
Re: 37 weeks, breech, and VERY low on ambiotic fluid; Advice?
Do you have anyone else that you trust to act as a support person for you when LO is born/in the weeks following? Maybe reach out to them. I would also suggest getting your hospital bag all packed and making sure you are all set for when LO comes home. For me, as a huge planner, nothing stresses me out more than not being ready. Perhaps just having these things done and ready to go will help a little?
My last two boys had Olighydrominos (low fluid). They were also both IUGR because of the low fluid. DS2 low fluid was found at 32 weeks and he was born via c/s after a failed induction at 38 weeks. DS3 low fluid was found at 20 weeks and was monitored weekly. At one point with him I was admitted for 24hr iv which did reaise the levels a little. He was born at 36 weeks via planned c/s. Both are happy and healthy now and did so much better out of the womb.
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Obviously, discuss any of this with your doctor and make sure you can find the right practitioner. I don't know about the low amniotic fluid issue. If it does come down to a C-section, please make sure you have looked for appropriate help and educate yourself on what a recovery period may look like (I think you would be in the hospital for maybe 5 days or more?). If your husband is on deployment, there may be services available to you, there are post-partum doulas, or lean on any friends/family that can help you out. Good luck.
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It is federal law that ALL insurances pay for 72 hours for a C/S with out complications. It has been that for over a decade now. That js why most women go home on the 3rd day.