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BF's DD Bleeding at 28 weeks - Any thoughts?

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RedTartanLass · 14/03/2007 10:43

I've searched through all the old threads and can't seem to find anything similar. My best mate's daughter is 28 weeks pregnant and has been bleeding quite heavily for about a week. The hospital took her in overnight on Monday, as her blood pressure had rocketed and her ankles were swollen. However they discharged her the next day, saying baby was fine!

She is still bleeding now, but it is a more browny in colour. She had a stillborn last year and we are all scared as anything!

She is like a DD to me and any information, advice or similar stories would be appreciated.

I am sitting here crying, please help.

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FoghornLeghorn · 14/03/2007 10:46

Oh dear RTL
I am surprised she was let out of hosp with them saying everything is fine, its seems quite obvious it isn't.

Hopefully someone who knows a bit more than me will be along with some helpful advice soon

Mumpbump · 14/03/2007 10:46

If they say the baby is fine, that is of some comfort, but I am surprised that they don't want to monitor her more carefully if she had a stillborn last year.

I suggest she speaks to her m/w and see if she can get her level of care re-assessed and some check-up appointments scheduled. When there were concerns about ds' growth rate, I had to go to the hospital every two weeks for a growth scan and I had to go 3 times in the last 2 weeks for them to monitor his heartbeat. I think you can self-refer to the antenatal clinic in hospitals.

JodieG1 · 14/03/2007 10:49

Could she have a low lying placenta? That can cause bleeding but if she does then they sometimes hopitalise for it if heavy bleeding. I would ask to see a consultant to find out what's going on, blood is coming from somewhere clearly. Hope she's ok.

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RedTartanLass · 14/03/2007 11:07

I must admit I'm very surprised they discharged her. She went to see her MW this morning so has said that her blood pressure is ok now, the baby is fine and not to worry about the bleeding.

I was pretty , it doesn't seem fine to me that's why I came here for advice. Hoping that I'm being a worry wart, but it seems that maybe I'm right to woory.

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RedTartanLass · 14/03/2007 18:35

bumping for evening crew.

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lulumama · 14/03/2007 18:38

with her history, i am surprised she is not being taken more seriously

heavy bleeding is not normal, but not alway sinistger

as has been said, a low lying placenta can cause it, as can cervical erosion, which is not dangerous

as she has had a still birth, i think she should be monitored more closely, for her own reassurance if nothign else

rocketing blood pressure and swelling can be signs of pre eclampsia which also requires close monitoring.

she needs more reassurance IMHO

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RedTartanLass · 16/03/2007 12:14

It seems low-lying placenta is the mumsnet "solution" I'll go and look at some old threads for more info, but surely the MW would have told her of her suspicions?

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ScoobyDooooo · 16/03/2007 12:29

If you have a look here this is all about a low lying placenta.

I hope she is ok i would tell her to go back to the hospital to be monitored or scanned.

sallycn · 16/03/2007 12:49

i started bleeding at 22 weeks - and carried on until baby wa born at 27 + 3 - bled every day! I too had a poor history - lost a baby at 21 weeks 3 years previously. I was already classed high risk and my consultant kept me in hospital from the day i first began bleeding - and no, i didn't have a low lying placenta, no reason was ever really found, although could have been partial abruption. For me the imposed bed rest was essential - i doubt i'd have got to 27 weeks leading my usual hectic lifestyle. Certainly weekly (if not more) checks should be a definite. Btw, dd2, born weighing 2lb 5oz - is 1 on Sunday and perfectly healthy (and a joy!)

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RedTartanLass · 16/03/2007 12:53

Thanks for that link. I have just come off the phone to her and I am more worried than ever!!When they took her in they monitored the baby for 50mins!! Gave her a couple of internals saw the blood and said "Oh nothing to worry about the baby is ok!!"

I said to BF's DD "Did you tell them how heavy you were bleeding?" She told them it was very very heavy like a bad period.

They have said to her that it is quite normal to have heavy bleeding and that all wombs are different some thicker than others WTF!!

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RedTartanLass · 16/03/2007 12:54

sallycn - You have really scared me, I think she should be monitered more closley!! What do you think?

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Mumpbump · 16/03/2007 12:59

Can you or her mum go back to the hospital with her for support? To my mind, they should at least be investigating where the bleeding is coming from so they can rule out any nasties. Particularly with her history... Hope she gets some more attention...

Woooozle100 · 16/03/2007 13:08

I agree with all the other posters that she ought to be monitored more closely, given her history. Could GP refer her back or maybe to different consultant?

Just on growth concerns and reduced movement, I had doppler scans and traces every other day at hospital during my last pg.

Wishing her all the best x

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