WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1998: Re: Patients with previous elective abortion

Re: Patients with previous elective abortion

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 28 Oct 1998 13:34:13 -0600 (CST)

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Thanks for your thoughts Lea!

The pediatrician did not ask me about this -- I did fill out a separate form for him. The question was asked by the L & D nurse when I checked in for delivery. This was recorded on a sheet that was then included in my son's records for the pediatrician. This seemed to be part of the routine birth record that included stuff like apgars, type of delivery, blood types, etc. I first saw this last year when my pediatrician gave me a copy of his records because we were moving to another state.

Because of this, I'm not sure I will tell the labor nurse this in the future. I don't know why it would be relevant to my care in the delivery room.

At Wed, 28 Oct 1998, Lea wrote: >
>At Wed, 28 Oct 1998, anonymous wrote:
>>
>I've been in your shoes - and yes, it's relevant to your OB/GYN but not
>to your son's pediatrician. I don't know why that information was
>included. Usually, the pediatrician's office will have you fill out a
>medical history form dealing with familial history (heart disease,
>diabetes, etc.) I don't see how any prior gyne history would be
>relevant. Of course, the history of the pregnancy that resulted in your
>son's birth would be relevant - especially if there were any risk
>factors (gestational diabetes, toxemia, etc.) involved. My OB/Gyn made
>the notation of therapeutic abortion on my chart during my pregnancy,
>that was all. There's a stigma attached and I understand your
>apprehension but just remember, we are all humans and subject to the
>frailities of all non-perfect beings. Mistakes will be made and we deal
>with them as best we can in the moment. The moment is past so try not
>to dwell on it and torture yourself.
>Congratulations on your son's sibling-to-be!
>
>--
>Lea
>

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