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Re: fetal demise and induction

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 07:18:31 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 22 Aug 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>I was informed last week during a fetal echo that my baby had passed
>away and they said very recently. I had heard her heartbeat on a fetal
>monitor the day before. I was informed by the attending physician that
>I had three options; wait and go into labor naturally, be induced or
>D&E. I would like to go into labor naturally, but my doctor has been
>evasive as to how long I should wait to let this happen. It may sound
>crazy, but I would like to let this be between the baby and me.
>How long is it ok to wait before medical intervention(induction)?
>
>Can waiting cause any harm to me or future pregnancies(build up
>antibodies, septic, etc.)?
>
>Any information would be very welcome to help in this terrible time.
>
>S

The risk of waiting too long is coagulation problems, it depend on the age of pregnancy,anyhow under control perhaps you could wait 1or 2 weeks if your Dr. agrees.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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