Placental abruption- TMI

[Traveller]

I ditto what others have said. If there is any more bleeding, or if you are concerned about bub's movements, then pop back to the hospital. Uterine rupture is a real cause for concern and a well known pregnancy condition so if the hospital has sent you home you can be reassured that they do think you will be ok just now. Try to rest as much as possible and put your XP out your mind as much as you can. You need to concentrate on you right now and clearly he doesn't know or understand what the right thing to do is so get through the next few weeks and then deal with him.

Now might be a good time to gather your friends and family around you. A CS generally takes longer to recover from, and at 36 weeks there is a chance your bub may be in special care for a short while, so you may need childcare for Oscar, as well as physical support for you. Do not be afraid to ask your friends for help.

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[Ilithyia]

hun!

I've not experienced this myself but on one of my first shifts on prac, I was caring for a young Woman who was pregnant with twins. She had an abruption right before my eyes. And she didn't even come in for bleeding! She came up because she was having tightenings and was only 32 weeks.

Its a scary experience for everyone involved let alone you poor ladies going through it.

I would reccomend keeping an eye on it. If it gets any heavier....call an ambulance!

I don't wan to scare you but things can go very bad for both you and baby if you leave this too long. I am also very suprised that they let you go home!

Did they mention anything about you being transferred to the Mater Mothers?

[Cupcake]

Hey ladies, just thought id let you know Brooke is back in hospital so they can monitor her & bub; if he starts to stress out looks like she will be having bub way earlier then planned!

Will keep you updated when i hear more xo

[allycat06]

for you love. Hope everything goes ok and that you have plenty of support hugs

[ButterflyForever]

I really don't think they should have sent you home.
I am not trying to scare you but I lost my daughter to uterine rupture and placental abruption.

here is info copied from better health website:


'Placental abruption in pregnancy means the placenta has detached from the wall of the uterus, either partly or totally. This can cause heavy bleeding in the mother and can starve the unborn baby of oxygen and nutrients. The condition is also known as placental abruptio or abruptio placenta. Symptoms include bleeding, abdominal pain and frequent uterine contractions.

Symptoms
Some of the symptoms and signs of moderate to severe placental abruption include:

* Bleeding, most commonly noticed when the woman starts bleeding from the vagina
* Continuous abdominal pain
* Continuous lower back pain
* Painful abdomen (belly) when touched
* Tender and hard uterus
* Very frequent uterine contractions
* Foetal distress – for example, abnormal heart rhythm.

Treatment
All cases of suspected placental abruption, regardless of severity, should be closely monitored to protect the health and safety of the mother and child. This monitoring is usually done in hospital and should include regular checks of the vital signs of both mother and baby. Treatment depends on the severity of the condition but may include:

* Mild cases, earlier in pregnancy – if the baby isn’t distressed and if the vaginal bleeding stops, you may be allowed to go home and rest. See your doctor for regular check-ups and if your condition changes.
* Moderate cases, earlier in pregnancy – you may need to stay in hospital until the baby is old enough for the doctor to safely induce labour. The doctor may recommend medicines to help the baby’s lungs mature more quickly prior to birth.
* Mild to moderate cases, later in pregnancy – at 36 weeks’ gestation or more, the doctor may recommend delivery. A vaginal birth may be possible. However, if the placenta separates further from the wall of the uterus during labour, the doctor may switch to immediate delivery via caesarean section.
* Severe cases – immediate delivery is the safest treatment. The mother may require supportive care. Heavy maternal bleeding may be treated with a blood transfusion or emergency hysterectomy or both.

I personally would insist on been in the hospital, and tell them, the consequences are on their heads if they refuse to admit.

Thinking of you,

[ButterflyForever]

thanks for updating Ammaki, I posted at the same time as you.

Thinking of her, I hope all goes well for her.

[Traveller]

Thanks for the update, I am very reassured she is back in hospital