Went into MAU for a bit of spotting...now stuck in hospital with high BP and my anxiety is spiking

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Had minor spotting this morning which checked out ok - cervix closed, no visible bleeding and heart rate fine

However BP was super high so am I am now admitted for monitoring and on BP meds. Coming down a bit so far. Nothing to suggest pre-eclampsia at the moment but obviously I know I am higher risk now.

They also think I have a UTI and the symptoms of it are making me SO uncomfortable.

My mental health has been on the floor most of the pregnancy due to anxiety over previous loss. I don't know if you are able to get mental health support while you are in hospital. I messaged my case worker but she only works 9-5 in the week. I don't want to bother the midwives on the ward as they are dealing with more serious cases than me.

The combo of the anxiety and the discomfort from the UTI is keeping me on the edge of a panic attack and I don't really know how to describe it to anyone here to get some support. I am also autistic and always seem calm/ok when I am not. Any advice?

I'm nearly 22 weeks btw

Please talk to the midwives, apart from anything else your blood pressure isn't going to come down if you are so anxious. They should be able to get appropriate MH help for you.

@Bibbitybobbity70 I will next time they are here. BP has come down from 170/95 to 136/86 so going very much in the right direction.

Is there anyone in the ward/waiting room who you can chat to? Last time I was at the MAU, it felt really good to talk to other mums too. I am probably on the spectrum too, and I am not the bubbly kind, but it still felt good.

Could you write your thoughts/concerns/questions out to them, rather than verbalising them? I find it much easier to write something and pass it over, than explain it verbally. You could even show them this post.

@BeLemonQuoter and @UrsulaSings123 I ended up doing both these things. And in the end the midwives spent a lot of time with me and I managed to mostly keep it together. I'm back home now, BP medicated and having check ins twice a week with the midwife. My case worker should get back to me tomorrow. Pregnancy after loss is a lot...

Sorry I didn't realise your original post was yesterday. I'm glad you were able to communicate to them your worries and you're getting support.

@UrsulaSings123 thank you. I'm feeling calmer now, and should have a check in with my Perinatal MH case worker today, and midwife tomorrow. And my BP is normal again 🎉