Hi all, i havent been on for a while as been in and out of hospital for monitering every 2 days, i need some advice, im 37 weeks on sunday had MAJOR itching of hands and feet mainly at nite, now on my back and belly and legs, infact everywhere. Hospital took liver func tests that were ok, im waiting on my bile acid tests which take a week, but imagine if my lfts were normal then these will be? I feel like crap ecuse my language got flu symptoms, major headache and feel sick as a dog, generally unwell. I had a big scare when i went for monitering yesterday as soon as they put me on the moniter babys heart was 210 and didnt come below 200 for around 25 mins. Doc came straight away and made me drink loads of water, although i told her i had been drinking plenty. I was kept in 6 hours until it returned to normal 150 base rate. And then they were happy, im not ive been petrified, i cant sleep for itching and blocked head, worried sick about my baby moving, and fed up. My ob said hes booked in my c sec for 39 weeks and wont do it before if my bile acids come back normal as theyre is no need to. I feel myself strongly that 38 week delivery would be fine, ive had steriod jabs for babys lungs, and had severe post natal depression with last baby, and as im so upset worn down and stressed i can feel it heading that way with this baby, which i really dont want. Oh and forgot to mention ive got low platelets of 100, not sure what thats linked to but would very much appreciate anyones views pls, thanks x
have no advice for you just wanted to offer you a big hug
I would say fight for what is right for you and baby if something doest feel right and mummy instincts are usally right then have a serious talk with your OB
that condition can be very serious my frind had it and was admitted and when her bile results came back they induced her straight away
The only thing that might have your ob wanting to wait would be the low blood platelets might have somethibg to do with blood clotting im not a 100% sure of that think im way off though found this information looks like it could be to do with your liver and kideny condition
( In pregnancy-induced hypertension, when the platelets fall below 100,000 this can be an ominous sign. It is part of the sequence of events in HELLP syndrome, which is part of the whole PIH syndrome complicated by (H) hemolyis, (EL) elevated liver enzymes and (LP) low platelets.
Other tests which should be done include a complete blood cell count (CBC), platelet count, an evaluation of a peripheral blood sample, a prothrombin time and an activated partial thromboplastin time. ) link to whole article Low platelet count: What does this mean?
how long more will you be waiting for bile results if the itching gets worse or baby movements slow down dont hang around go in to hospital
I'm sorry I can't give you any advice but try to hang in there. Whatever you do you need to stop stressing about it all, as stress is very bad for bubs. I'm sure your doctor is doing the right thing for you. I feel very sorry for you for all that itching, it must be driving you nuts. Go see a naturopath to see if they can do anything about the itching as if you can get that under control you will feel a whole lot better.
oc in pregnancy and babys heart rate? pls help
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