I had pre-eclampsia at 26 weeks, after knowing something was wrong from a week and a half before i was in and out of the doctors surgery and midwifes office. 'Nobody took me seriously...' I was just claimed to be at the age of 22 'A young first time anxious mum.' I knew something wasn't right my mother instincts were telling me.
But as stupid as i was i didn't listen to my instincts i put my trust in the medical professionals around me. i went to see the midwife she seen that i had very major selling in hands, feet, ankles, and face. I also had major difficulty to breathing and pain in my ribs, and then she found high quantities of protein in my urine.
The signs were all there but she disregarded them! And again i put my trust in her. Finally i gave up and wanted thorough check ups so i went into the doctors surgery and literally begged him and pleaded to him to please get me checked out from the hospital there's something not right.
He finally did proper checks and at that point realized it was too late i needed to be taken to hospital as a matter of urgency. He provided notes so that i could get a quick admittance as it was serious. However i was still told to wait another 3 hours in the labour ward yet i was an hour away from my death.
My BP had soared to dangerous levels, I was close to either having a eclamptic fit or a stroke, which i could have either died from or been destroyed for the rest of my life. I was taken into intensive care to be stabilised. At this point we were told i would have to deliver baby as soon as possible. They injected me to prepare babies lungs. 2 hours prior to this babies heartbeat was fine. 4 Hours later we were told there was no heartbeat. Our dreams were shattered.... I delivered baby on 5th April 2014 stillborn. my baby is in heaven now, but im too scared to have another. I dont know what to do?... If anyone has any advice please do. Thankyou.
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Dear poster, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son and the awful experience you have been through. Please contact Action on Pre eclampsia directly if you want to talk on 01386 761848 or you can email on info@apec.org.uk which will come in to me. My name is Ann Marie. You have suffered a dreadful trauma and are still in mental an physical shock so please do not feel that you have to make any decisions yet. APEC has a list of experts in pre eclampsia to which you can ask your GP to refer you. Are you booked in to see your Consultant for a check up and chat at any point? This should give you the chance to talk through your feelings and fears. Have you seen your GP since delivery? Please do get in touch if you would like to talk or email me if that is easier.
With very best wishes and deepest sympathy. Ann Marie from APEC.
It was our little daughter, ive also seen your comment on our story in the coventry telegraph, that is me and my husband. I will be contacting you for further advice soon. However like you said i am still in shock and trying to take everything in. I am going to see my GP today and should hopefully be booked in for a appointment with my consultant six weeks after the birth. The hospital within itself did its best to do everything. However my GP i have lost trust in and now i am very scared for future pregnancies. I do not know how to trust anymore. Thankyou for your reply.
My heart goes out to you. I lost my dear daughter at 23 weeks last June due to severe early onset preeclampsia. I feel the ache and pain and the broken heart. My case seems similar to yours.
I am very very sorry for your lost. Time will help you although your angel will always have a special place in your heart.
I had severe pre eclampsia at 25 weeks and my son survived for 12 days . Like you my GP care was poor but the hospital care was better . There is hope ,even after very severe cases women do go on to have successful second pregnancies . I had a form of HELP syndrome which is very serious, in my first pregnancy , in my second I was fine and gave birth to another boy who is now 11 years old . I know it is these hopeful stories that you will want to hear about as that is what pulled me through those darker days when my beautiful 1st son Cameron died. Be vigilant in your next pregnancy and stay positive x
Really sorry for your loss of your little one, I lost a baby at 20 weeks another at 26 weeks this was over thirty years ago. I had problems with my blood clotting. Hughes syndrome which led to a poor blood supply to my babies, it happened so long ago they didn't realise what it was, I also developed Hellp syndrome
It's a long story but it maybe worth looking up, Hughes syndrome on here. Hope all goes well for your future.
I am a new member here. I am so sorry about the loss of your little daughter. I experienced severe preeclampsia last year 2014 and lost my stillbirth little daughter on 2 August 2014 at 32 weeks. I am living in one of "developing countries" called Laos in which the medical attention is so poor, and there is no sufficient NICU like many "developed" countries. I am now 40 years old. Even though I encountered with severe preeclampsia, I am not give up and I am now planing to have my second one. After having read many posts, I come to know that there are some have successful second pregnancy after their first preeclampsia. Their shared experience become my major inspiration. I am now trying to stay positive for my next pregnancy like cameron13 said on her post. My beloved daughter, Nangnoi, will always has a special place in my heart. I miss her every day and every of my heartbeat.
I will keep up date if I am pregnant again. I am now seeking for more information about preeclampsia so this will enable me to know its sign and consult with doctors.
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