Pre-eclampsia at 37 weeks?? Natural birth possible at all??

[tiffanny]

Unless something goes drastically wrong with your BP i.e it being sky high and risk of seizure before they can control it they might do an emergency CS.

I was in hossy for three weeks with PE being controlled by meds before I had my DD induced VB. I was 31 weeks. So yes it is totally possible to have a natural birth with PE as long as it's not severe.

Wishing you the best of luck.

[FabFiona]

I had the same medical profile as you - except my BP was very high (200's over 120 ish) not low. I had no headaches and only mild swelling. The thing my OB said about pre-eclampsia is that it is like lightening. One minute you are fine and the next minute it is there.

I was induced at 37 w 5 d and had a vaginal delivery. I won't say it was an easy labour as bub was posterior. Labour was hard and fast. I had an epidural to bring the blood pressure down so I could push. In the end with the assistance of a vacuum and an OB that is very committed to vaginal birth, bubs was born with no problems.

Let us know how you go.

Cheers,
Fiona

[BellyBelly]

By a natural birth do you mean vaginal birth? Or no interventions?

Can you find yourself a good acupuncturist? Not only can they try and help with the problem but if you get pressure to be induced, they can work on preparing your body for labour and a natural induction. I'd get onto it right away if you can, and start asap... ideally someone who specialises in maternity/fertility etc...

[Loveinamist]

Thanks for your replies!

Kelly -I mean natural birth as in no artificial induction or intervention, just my baby deciding when he comes and me pushing him out without any intervention. I was hoping to hypnobirth. I really don't want an induction at all.

[BellyBelly]

Just checking, sometimes the two are misinterpreted sometimes Acupuncture and chinese medicine might be a good option. Good luck

[Amity]

Entirely possible to have a natural birth.

Although some OBs will insist on giving you an epidural "just in case" because it apparently can reduce your BP... would love to see the research that actually backs that one up though.

PE is extremely serious, don't take it lightly. If you have epigastric pain (like just below your ribs), frontal lobe headache (at your forehead), what appear to be lights or flashes of light in your eyes, dizziness or nausea, please don't hesitate to go to the hospital.


Wishing you all the best.