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- Mon Oct 22, 640536 11:15 am
- Forum: Ask the Experienced
- Topic: Confused about pre-e risk assessment
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12382
Re: Confused about pre-e risk assessment
Yeah, the ACOG guidelines recommend not pushing a preeclampsia patient past 37 weeks, so that's really standard. It's basically taking the preventative step of halting the process early, to hopefully mitigate the train continuing to run down the track and cause worse complications. Stick in there an...
- Mon Mar 05, 640536 6:49 am
- Forum: Ask the Experienced
- Topic: What do these results mean
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2586
Re: What do these results mean
Hey Rae, Sorry to hear what you are going through; it can be very difficult to have so many things that the doctors are watching. I'm not a doctor or a medical professional, but it looks like they've done a standard urine workup to look for traces of protein in your urine, which of course can be a s...
- Fri Apr 17, 640533 1:25 am
- Forum: Ask the Experienced
- Topic: Confused about pre-e risk assessment
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12382
Re: Confused about pre-e risk assessment
Checking in: how are you doing these days? I know I and the other ladies would love an update!
- Fri Apr 17, 640533 1:23 am
- Forum: Trying Again after Preeclampsia
- Topic: Still grieving, yet ready to start a family...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9404
Re: Still grieving, yet ready to start a family...
So sorry about your loss. It's something no family should have to experience. We're here if you need to talk, vent or just have a sympathetic shoulder. Yeah, the amount that we don't know about preventing preeclampsia in future pregnancies far outweighs the amount that doctors do know! But as jenh m...
- Fri Apr 17, 640533 1:18 am
- Forum: Ask the Experienced
- Topic: Should I push for 37/38 week induction?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3305
Re: Should I push for 37/38 week induction?
Keep us informed on how you are doing this week! We'll be hoping for the best outcome for you both.
- Fri Apr 17, 640533 1:16 am
- Forum: Ask the Experienced
- Topic: HELLP and Giftedness
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3138
Re: HELLP and Giftedness
Really interesting question! Neurodiversity and giftedness are two areas of research that are of particular interest to me on a personal level outside of working for PF. :) We do know that prenatal environment can have an impact on brain development, so it is not unreasonable to consider there might...
- Mon Aug 07, 640530 11:45 am
- Forum: Ask the Experienced
- Topic: 22 weeks & Confused/Scared
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3178
Re: 22 weeks & Confused/Scared
Definitely. Blood pressure naturally fluctuates, depending on a lot of factors, including what time of day it is, hormone levels, amount of physical activity, hydration level and other factors. Women can see a wide range in the postpartum period, so that is not unusual. Hope that helps to reassure y...
- Mon Aug 07, 640530 9:46 am
- Forum: Ask the Experienced
- Topic: 22 weeks & Confused/Scared
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3178
Re: 22 weeks & Confused/Scared
Yeah, unfortunately, it isn't uncommon for moms to still be seeing some spikes of high blood pressure, but she should be checking in at a doctor's appointment regularly until she begins to see her blood pressure grow more steady. And if her symptoms worsen, to get to emergency care.
- Mon Aug 07, 640530 9:07 am
- Forum: Ask the Experienced
- Topic: 22 weeks & Confused/Scared
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3178
Re: 22 weeks & Confused/Scared
So sorry to hear about what your sister is going through. Preeclampsia can start or continue for up to six weeks after the mom gives birth. It is also not unusual for a mom to continue to have high blood pressure for a few months or a year after her experience with preeclampsia. Is she still experie...
- Tue Dec 06, 640529 11:22 pm
- Forum: After your baby is born .....
- Topic: Struggling to move on after PE
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8214
Re: Struggling to move on after PE
Hey Sarah, So sorry for all that you have been through. Preeclampsia/HELLP survivors are at higher risk for psychological conditions like postpartum depression/anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder. You have been through an incredibly traumatic experience, and it may take some time to get feelin...