Preeclampsia

I’m the same, at 35+2. No advice, just solidarity ❤️ Trying to focus on healthy baby/healthy mama being the most important thing above all else. Will need to process all of this someday, but maybe not yet. At 36+6 you are nearly 37 weeks and full term! Baby’s lungs will be very developed, and you can take solace in that at least, even though things aren’t panning out the way you planned ❤️

Hey! I’ve been in hospital for 5 weeks now with preeclampsia. I was diagnosed at 27 weeks and I’m now 32+5. It is so scary and I’ve definitely had my ups and downs! 37 weeks is classed as full term, so you’re nearly there 🩷 🩷 I won’t be able to carry you full term, and the plan right now is for me to deliver at 34 weeks. I feel like my pregnancy, birth and new born stage (she’ll be in NICU once shes born) has been taken from me and sometimes I really struggle to come to terms with it. I’m here if you want to message further. I totally get how scary everything is 😔 xxx

Thank you both, I really appreciate your replies ❤️. First time ever staying in a hospital too and it's all felt overwhelming. Doctors just been in to say they want to induce me today which I wasn't expecting so just getting my head around that and what that means for my birth preferences. Fully empathize with how much harder this must have been for you with dealing with it for so much longer, it's so scary. Xxx

I stayed in hospital for a couple of months with my first due to preeclampsia. I had to be induced then sectioned at 35 weeks. My daughter was small but everything ok and my blood pressure went down after 6x weeks. I just needed to keep on top of my BP tablets. 36 +6 usually isn’t too much of a concern for the baby. Preterm is considered under 37 weeks. Just focus on taking it day by day and take care of yourself. Watch out for progressive symptoms like rib pain (can feel like intense heartburn but nothing helps), vision abnormalities etc. as this can be a sign of becoming eclamptic. You still need to keep an eye on these symptoms after giving birth, as it can take a number of weeks for your body to get back to normal. If you don’t feel right trust your gut and let the doctors / midwives know. Don’t be afraid to shout. I know it’s daunting! Wishing you all the best ♥️♥️