Re: High Risk pregnancy
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:20:57 -0600 (CST)
Abruption is possible but the greater concern is IUGR.
HSM
At Sun, 7 Jan 2001, Angela wrote:
>
>You stated that the pregnancy would have an increased risk of IUGR, but
>what about placental abruption being the septum can't support the
>placenta?
>
>At Sat, 6 Jan 2001, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>Witha septum and especially with 50% of the placenta on the septum,
>>there is an increased risk of IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction) due
>>to inadequate flow in the septum. Serial sonography (every 3-4 weeks)
>>needs to be done to keep track of growth along with non-stress tests as
>>per your specialist's regime.
>>
>>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
>>
>>HSM
>>
>>At Sat, 6 Jan 2001, Angela wrote:
>>>
>>>Could you please tell me what type of care is standard for a known risk
>>>pregnancy with a Septum, what type of care and monitoring should be done
>>>from the beginning? Also after the 20 week ultrasound showing that 50%
>>>of the placenta is attached to the septum, what type of monitoring would
>>>seem normal to expect from there on to ensure babies safety.
>>
>>--
>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>Great Neck, New York
>>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
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