anyone had a prem with placental abruption and then have a term baby?

[hildathebuilder]

Hi

my ds was born at 29 +3 due to placental abruption. He seems fine and we have often been told he was really lucky given his gestation. He was 3lb at birth, has reflux but nothing else (I don't think) he'll be 6 months actual next week.

I had a follow up meeting with the consultant who told me that there was about a 10% chance of a further prem, but there was nothing they could do to stop it, they'd test if I got pregnant again, but I had a doppler this time (as there were reasons to expect abruption) and it was negative. I now know that there is 50% false negative rate on the test so not much use.

I think I'd like another child but I couldn't contemplate having another prem, especially if by then DS is older but still needed caring for. Also I'm much more aware of the risks now,

I've tried to get to the bottom of the 10% statistic and I understand its for all prem births so hope I might have better odds. But how do I find out? there seems to be nothing out there to explain. Anyone got experience of this or had abruption then a term baby? what were you told?

[hmmSleep]

Me, kind of, but wasn't really considered prem as made it to 36+4 wks and Dd was a healthy 5lb10. At first they thought it was pre-eclampsia, then I had massive bleed and EMCS due to placental abruption. I went on to have Ds VBAC at 38wks, no problems at all. Currently 32wks with dc3 and no signs of any probs so far.

Because of my history with Dd, with Ds I was given scans every 4 weeks throughout the pregnancy to check blood flow to the placenta etc. This time they're just giving me a couple of appontments with the consultant.

Hope someone else comes along with more advice, glad to hear your little boy seems well and good luck should you try for another in the future!

[Ragz]

Hi,

I don't seem to do pregnancy very well, but here's my little story.

Preg.1 = what could go wrong did and we both nearly died, pre- became eclampsia and he was born at 30 weeks, had stopped growing at 25...weighed 650g at birth (or 1lb 7oz if you prefer)...however has just turned 11 and is doing brilliantly in all aspects of life.Born by emerg.c-section.

Preg.2 = because of history more checks, had a scan at 25 weeks + 5 and all seemed well. Three days later woke with huge pains, end result was a massive abruption that had exploded, and my gorgeous Angel was born sleeping.(Little boy)Gave birth naturally, no pain relief after 4 days...the only thing I could do for him.

Preg.3 = Loads more checks and scans, lots of visits to doctors just so I could hear heartbeat, stays in hospital regularly because they weren't going to take any chances. Also given medication. Gorgeous little girl born at 38 weeks, and she came of her own accord ! Little on the light side and a short stay in SCBU which would have been prevented if silly nurses hadn't tubed her ! She is now 6 and also doing brilliantly !

I think really you can only find out once you are expecting. And it is one of those things that no-one can pre-determine or guess. It's horrible to go through, and does cause more worry than normal when expecting but the end result is AMAZING so worth it !

I do know how scared you must feel, but please don't let your first pg prevent you having another child. Yes, you could have problems again, but you may not and it could be a breeze. I think I am an extreme case where my body for whatever reason doesn't react well to being pregnant, but there must be other people out there who haven't been as unfortunate as I and had an abruption then a "successful pregnancy". Having gone through what I have, to be honest, there is nothing worse than losing a child, and any pregnancy that ends with a healthy baby is a good one.

I hope this helps you in a small way. If you want to talk further I sort of pop in and out during the day/evening...if you have any questions I will try to help in any way I can. Unfortunately, no-one can guarantee you a healthy pregnancy, but try to reassure you that they will do all they can to ensure that you and baby get to the end safely, and well.

Best wishes,

Ragz XXXXX