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Q: High Risk?

asked by: Lilypad on November 16th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

I have posted before about my 5 months pregnancy loss due to a rare umbilical cord accident. I dont know if I would be considered high rish or not next time I am pregnant. I have genital herpes and am overweight but other than that my last pregnancy was healthy.

I know that high risk = more ultrasounds, which is what I want next time for reassurance. I dont know how long I carried my dead baby around and it makes me so mad. My obgyn said I couldnt have my ultrasound until 20 weeks because I only got one paid for by my health insurance. I have anthem(blue access ppo) which is pretty good.

I started bleeding a few days before my ultrasound appt at my Dr.'s. My first ultrasound ended up being at the hospital when I found out my baby was dead.

Is anyone else high risk?? Are you getting ultrasounds earlier than 20 weeks or more than one? I really want to know what to expect next time I get pregnant-which could be soon I know we had sex during ovulation this month, we are desprately ttc again.

Help??

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Replies(9)

justacanadiangirl

replied on November 16th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

My friend is considered high risk for her next pregnancy because with the one she just had, she had her baby at 33 1/2 weeks. So she said that means more u/s and something about meds I think but I don't remember.... Good luck. Are u pregnant again?

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Lilypad

replied on November 16th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

Im having a feeling I may be but I am not sure yet until I miss my period....Even if im not right now I think it will be soon we are doing everything we can. I just hope that my doctor can give me assurance next time that things will be okay.

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lil_blaze2004

replied on November 16th, 2005

Moderator

I was high risk in the begining causeof previous miscarriages so I had u/s at 5,9,13,19 and 32 weeks. My hosp automatically has them for everyone at 13,19 and 32 weeks but I got the extra 2 in the begining.

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diamondsz

replied on November 16th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

Hey lilypad

just thought I shed some light on pregnancy with herpes, my good friend has it and had her daughter last december, she told me its okay to have child naturally unless its active(herpes) then they have to do c-section so their is no risk of infection.

As for the rare if it is 1 in 10000 then its pretty much you shouldnt have to worry but inform your doctor so they can keep a closer eye on you

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Lilypad

replied on November 17th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

diamondsz wrote:

hey lilypad

just thought I shed some light on pregnancy with herpes, my good friend has it and had her daughter last december, she told me its okay to have child naturally unless its active(herpes) then they have to do c-section so their is no risk of infection.

As for the rare if it is 1 in 10000 then its pretty much you shouldnt have to worry but inform your doctor so they can keep a closer eye on you

yeah in my previous pregnancy I talked to my docor about having herpes and they daid they would put me on valtrex the last month of pregnancy and test for an active virus before labor. I could deliver vaginally unless having an active outbreak -then I would have to have a c-section.

Unfortunately that alone wasnt reason enough to have any extra ultrasounds or put me in the high rish category.

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diamondsz

replied on November 17th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

That sucks, usually when you have miscarriage or something happens they watch you closer second time around, some ob-gyns have their head up their a$$. Try looking for another ob-gyn cause its not fair to you who doesnt want a healthy baby and they should take into consideration whats going on..........

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First_time_mum

replied on November 17th, 2005

Experienced User

Hi lilypad. I do not know if I will be considered high risk but I had a miscarriage on my first pregnancy so we became more careful this second time. I had several u/s before my 20th week. And I think these u/s are critical and important especially in monitoring the early development of the fetus, that is if it is developing correctly and normally. My first u/s was on my first appmt (6th week) and it was done every 4 weeks after that. A special u/s was done on my 13th and 20th wk to check for any possible mental or physical defects of the fetus that may lead to abnormality such as down syndrome. It is sad to hear that some drs or obs don't encourage u/s before 20th wk just bec it is not covered by insurance. I think they should give an option and let the couple or mum decide if they would like or not to have an u/s regardless if it is covered by their insurance. Goodluck.

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Lilypad

replied on November 17th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

Well I am probably going to take a hpt today. Soon after I ovulated, I had a small amount of blood tinged dishcharge-maybe implantation bleeding-not sure. And for 2 days now I have had off and on period-like cramps but no period,...Yet. I am due for my period anytime now. I kind of feel like I might be pregnant, but I am not getting my hopes up too much, because I know my mind plays tricks on me sometimes. I also have been emotional lately, hypersensitive...And having alot of heartburn. This could be pms but I think there is a pretty good chance im pregnant again.

So anyway if I am pregnant I am going to try to find a doctor that can give me some peace of mind, and that hopefully will give me more than one u/s at 20 weeks. Id like to know earlier on if the baby is doing okay...

I will keep you all posted. Thanks so much for all the support and concern from everyone.

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Lilypad

replied on November 17th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

first_time_mum wrote:

hi lilypad. I do not know if I will be considered high risk but I had a miscarriage on my first pregnancy so we became more careful this second time. I had several u/s before my 20th week. And I think these u/s are critical and important especially in monitoring the early development of the fetus, that is if it is developing correctly and normally. My first u/s was on my first appmt (6th week) and it was done every 4 weeks after that. A special u/s was done on my 13th and 20th wk to check for any possible mental or physical defects of the fetus that may lead to abnormality such as down syndrome. It is sad to hear that some drs or obs don't encourage u/s before 20th wk just bec it is not covered by insurance. I think they should give an option and let the couple or mum decide if they would like or not to have an u/s regardless if it is covered by their insurance. Goodluck.

did u hav e to pay for the extra u/s up front? Are they really expensive?

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