Can I ask about pre-eclampsia?

[BonesyBones]

I'm 36+5, with 3rd DC.

Feeling really nauseated and have thrown up a few times over past week but also have a cough which could be causing the sickness.

Slight swelling around ankles noticed at about 11:30pm last night, not excessive by any means. No swelling elsewhere.

No headache but feeling a bit dizzy and spacey (could be the sickness).

Baby's movements not reduced but weaker than usual over past 24hrs.

Haven't seen a midwife since 28 weeks as I never had a number for her direct and leaving messages with the GP surgery she's based at, she never gets back to me.

Obviously I know it's best to go and get any concerns checked out, but, I know if I call hospital they'll tell me to go straight up, which is fine, except that I'm on my own with DS (2) until about 6pm tonight and have no-one else at all who could have him. Obviously taking him isn't really an option. He doesn't have a pram anymore and would run riot.

What I really want to know is whether these things seem like an immediate thing to worry about, as in seek medical attention now, or if it could wait until this evening?

[Mummyreindeerlegz]

Always get checked. Take the two year old, he may well run riot but it's not worth waiting.

[redannie118]

When I was diagnosed at 37 weeks I had no idea I had it. It's too dangerous not to get checked out , a simple wee test will tell you if there's protein in your water and they can take it from there, good luck

[Trifleorbust]

You will always get the same answer from the Internet when it comes to pregnancy advice: get checked whatever your concern. That is because no-one will want to tell you over the Internet that it isn't pre-eclampsia!

[Whatsername17]

I was diagnosed in labour. No terrible symptoms but had mild swelling of the hands and feet and high bp that was missed by the midwife.

[ConvincingLiar]

I'd go in now. Don't worry about the disruption DS might cause. This isn't something you can delay on.

[Swatsup]

Go in, I had to do this lots with a 2 year old running riot and if anything it will make them see you quicker! It's a case of a quick blood test and taking your blood pressure.

[BonesyBones]

Thanks for the replies, obviously I was going to go regardless, just wondered if it was one of those things where if it was an issue, a few hours waiting would make it more of an issue, if that makes any sense. Have called the hospital and am on my way in with DS.

[Mummyreindeerlegz]

Hope all is well, thinking of you op!

[BonesyBones]

Sorry Mummy I hadn't seen your reply, yes all was fine in the end, think I've been hyper-sensitive to spotting symptoms after knowing two people in a short space of time having pre-eclampsia sneak up on them.

[ConvincingLiar]

Glad all was ok.