WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1999: Re: birth class and bed rest

Re: birth class and bed rest

From: AnnMarie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 16:28:01 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 29 Dec 1999, Michelle wrote: >
>I knew I would end up having to ask some type of question today:
>I totally forgot to ask my OB about this, I called and left a message but
>she is off for a few days- well deserved and needed.
>I am on restricted bed rest- laying on left side only for min of 6-7 hours a
>day not to include bedtime at night, due to hx of pre eclampsia and HELLP
>and also having mild pre-eclampsia now. This is my second pregnancy- 32
>weeks. I am also gestational diabetic and hypo thyroid. I have a birth
>class, lamaze, scheduled for Jan 9. it is an ALL day thing- 10 hours! Is it
>safe for me to go to this? My dh is having a fit about it and thinks we
>should pass on it. I have never been to an actual class to know what
>happens.
>The first pregancy was a Vaginal delivery however I was unconscious for most
>of it, due to the eclampsia and HELLP and liver and kidney failure- it was
>also 4 years ago and a different method. Also the baby is in the breech
>position. I understand that if it stays that way a C- section will be
>necessary, my ob said we would discuss that after I am 35 weeks if it stays
>breech. I am also on constant fetal monitoring every 2 days. NST/AFI.
>My pressure is coming down to a wonderful 122/54 ( still up 10systolic from
>baseline) and the swelling is almost gone.
>All that for a simple question! Just curious if I should cancel or give it
>a try.
>Thanks
>Shell
>Send reply to Mykidsmomma@earthlink.net
>Yahoo Pgr: ShellCS

Shell, I got an idea while reading your message. How about calling the hospital or person sponsoring the class and ask to have it videotaped for you?

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