Re: Falling during 8th month
From: Michelle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 Nov 1999 15:49:07 -0500
I also fell during my 8th month. I ended up with a dislocated shoulder and a
broken foot and ankle. Labor was a bit difficult, I couldn't use the
positions I learned in birth class. But all was fine with the baby though.
They are so well protected.
Give your sis a hugg and definately pamper her.
As Mary said a careful eye for the tell tale signs is important.
Good Luck to her
Shell
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>----- Original Message -----
From: Mary <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH
<pregnancy-birth@talk.obgyn.net>
Sent: Monday, November 22, 1999 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: Falling during 8th month
> > Does anyone have any advice or thoughts on this...I am worried sick and
> > I know she is trying to put those stories out of her mind but I'm sure
> > she is somewhat nervous!
> >
> > Thank you in advice
> > Jay
>
> Hi Jay,
>
> Your concern for your sister is so sweet. :)
>
> During my second pregnancy I fell in a fashion similar to what you
describe.
> I was in my 7th or 8th month. I ended up with a sprained ankle and was on
> crutches in the middle of a Michigan winter for 6 weeks. Not a pleasant
> situation to say the least. But there (in my case) were no problems with
> the pregnancy or baby. Now he's a joyful, extremely intelligent 12 going
on
> 18 year old!
>
> Don't worry about the stories you hear. Most likely some *minor* details
> have been left out, like how great of a fall these people took - couple
> flights of stairs, off a ladder, etc.?? And most people catch themselves
> with their arms or hands and don't fall directly on the abdomen.
>
> Encourage her to follow the doctor's advice. If she notices anything
> unusual she should call her doctor right away, as is true with any unusual
> symptoms during pregnancy for whatever reason.
>
> This sure would be a good reason to pamper her though!
>
> Best wishes to her for a healthy pregnancy and baby. Be sure to let us
know
> when s/he is born and all the details!
>
> Mary Shoup
> Pregnancy & Birth Coordinator
> mary.shoup@obgyn.net
> http://www.obgyn.net/pb/pb.htm
>
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