Childbirth Complications

[Janbo25]

Hi, i am currently 38 + 3 weeks pregnant and now beginning to worry about the labour process soon to come. I have recently watched a film called "Jersey Girl" which showed a woman who died during labour to a brain aneruysm. This is now really worrying me for for 2 reasons, 1) my mum died 2 years due to a sudden brain haemorrage and 2) these last few weeks in pregnancy my blood pressure has been high for which I have been admitted into hospital for on one occassion however blood test and a ultrasound confirmed that it was pre eclampsia. Please could you let me know what the chances of brain aneruysm's are during labour and also whether I am at increase risk??

Hi

I can't help on either of your questions, but will 'bump'it up to the top as I'm sure that there are people on here who can. Sorry about your mum, it's horrid loosing a parent and occasions like this, as happy as they should be, seem to open up old wounds again.

Do you know what you are having? Picked any names?

and welcome to mumsnet

Hi, thanks for replying, this my first child, so as you can imagine the whole labour process seems daunting at the moment so any advice from people about my worries would be great.

we havn't found out whether it is a boy or girl, nor have we set on any names deffinately, although hopefully we will find out soon enough.

Thanks once again

Janbo25 - please discuss your concern with your midwife/obstetrician. The chances of a brain aneurysm are extremely rare. Raised blood pressure is treated if it is causing concern so try not to worry about that. A friend of mine had a brain aneurysm before she was pregnant and had successful surgery. She went on to have 2 healthy pregnancies with no problems at all. Please discuss your fears with the professionals looking after you.

thank you mears, your advice has helped me, is there any signs to watch out for, or is it as you say very rare?? would anyone be at higher risk or is it just one of them things?

janbo, sorry about your mum, that must be hard. My dad died in 2001 and being pregnant last year brought all the grief back. It's very rare to die in labour though, please do be assured of that but I know the fear, I was scared this time round too, despite having done it before. Anyway, listen to Mears (she's a midwife) and hope someone else can help.

I do not think you are at any increased risk. Obviously if you developed a severe headache or visual upset then you should seek advice from medical staff/midwife. It is extremely unlikely that you will be at risk of haemorrhage. Try and enjoy these last days of relative peace. Good luck

Thanks Mears, just one more quick question, is there any herederitary issues around haemorrages??

There are a great many causes of brain haemorrhage in different parts of the brain. It would be a good idea to discuss it with your doctor who may be able to put your mind at ease. Very rarely there are hereditary reasons for haemorrhage and family members would be offered screening. I am afraid my knowledge is restricted to midwifery issues - your doctor would be the best one to advise. Sorry I cannot be of more help.