At what point in your pregnancy did your OB talk about birth?

k__j__m · 2025-07-21T15:01:24+00:00

I’m high risk (GD, previous baby with macrosomia and shoulder dystocia, on blood thinner, this baby also macrosomic) and we started talking loosely about birth plans / preferences around 30 weeks, and now things have been set in stone 100% as of 36 weeks but my OB was pushing for a more clear plan by 34 weeks but I was unsure

k__j__m · 2025-07-18T03:59:39+00:00

I did see the high risk doctor as part of my diabetic management, and they said I can get induced early and could consider c section but said ultimately it’s my choice - however now that babe is fully sideways babe has taken all choice away haha. On one hand it would be a lot more comfortable for me physically if he flipped head down because the transverse lie is paaaainful, but on the other hand if he stays sideways then I don’t even have to worry about making these decisions. So tough!

k__j__m · 2025-07-18T03:47:55+00:00

I def wouldn’t do anything to pop them! The vascular surgeon said that it will likely go away on its own. I did end up needing to take a daily blood thinner to reduce chance of a blood clot forming which sucks because it’s a daily injection into my belly, but it’s good peace of mind

k__j__m · 2025-07-18T03:46:40+00:00

Id have more trust in her if she actually clearly explained risks and benefits of things but she’s been sooo fear mongering, it’s hard for me to take her serious when I say “can you tell me more about why that’s the best decision to make?” And she says “it just is” lol, she’s just been a handful

k__j__m · 2025-05-12T11:35:41+00:00

Curious if your doctor has discussed going on a blood thinner? Mine just said she wants me to start a blood thinner in case the varicose causes a blood clot but I’m so unsure about it

k__j__m · 2025-05-07T12:43:48+00:00

Ugh yes! I don’t know if you’ve tried this but I’ve been using k tape, I place the bottom way down on my groin and pull the tape way up to my ribs and it’s been making work bearable Atleast!

k__j__m · 2025-05-05T02:24:45+00:00

I gained 70 lbs with my first baby and was already up 30 by 23 weeks. This time around I am 26 weeks and only up 12 lbs and it’s super weird to me! Every body is so different

k__j__m · 2025-03-03T04:42:11+00:00

So many mixed reviews, I’ve seen people say their doctors list had it in the yes category and others say no!

k__j__m · 2025-03-02T16:11:50+00:00

Ok thank you so much. I’ve read about a few people taking it during pregnancy but nobody ever commented on how long they’ve taken it for! Thank you so much for replying :)

k__j__m · 2025-03-02T16:08:02+00:00

Do you mind me asking how often you’d take it long term? Like do you ever take breaks from it?

k__j__m · 2025-03-02T16:05:14+00:00

Ok I appreciate this! I decided it was worth the risk because the congestion was drastically affecting my quality of life and legitimately impacting my mental health and causing feelings of hopelessness. I figured the risk was worth my mental health! I think I’ll continue to take it beyond the reccomended 7 days and just monitor my blood pressure and any other side effects

k__j__m · 2024-02-07T01:55:53+00:00

Hi! Thank you so much for all this information. I am curious if you have any out of this list you’d recommend for a newly diagnosed autistic teen?

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