PIH: Advice & Maybe Reassurance if possible

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Two weeks ago at after an ultrasound/stress test it was measured at 160/90 & eventually came down. I was sent to Triage and they did kidney/liver tests which were normal.

I have been having contractions and I am 50% effaced and "a good one cm" dilated. I have been having contractions since 34 1/2 weeks which my ob decided not to stop. Baby is estimated to weigh 6lbs. 10oz.

I am supposed to return tomorrow for another bp check and urine for protein. If not o.k. he will redo liver/kidney tests. If o.k. I am to go for u/s and stress test next Monday at hospital.

My ob said that he would like to see me get to 36 weeks [this Sunday] just to be absolutely sure no problems with baby "but maybe nature will take its course this week"

Finally, question, what if liver/kidney tests are wrong? Would I then be induced on that day? Would it have to be c-section? What if I don't go into labor this week, I get to Monday and bp is still high but all blood work is o.k. Would I still be likely to be induced?

As you can see I am very anxious about:

1) pre-eclampsia getting worse 2) having to be induced 3) having to have a c-section

Whew, Ann-Marie

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