Just something to share
Posted by LaylaF - 06/25/08, 10:06 pm
Tips to survive a subsequent pregnancy:
Attend a subsequent pregnancy support group. No one will understand your fears, your ambivalence and your anxiety more than other parents experiencing the same issues will. Choose a compassionate and understanding obstetrician and pediatrician. Make sure they know about the death of your child so they will understand the root of all your concerns. Be sure that they are willing to address your questions, offer support and that they will be readily available should you need their assistance. This can make all the difference in the world for surviving a subsequent pregnancy. Create a birthing plan. Write down ways for your family and the hospital staff to accommodate you and make you more comfortable. Consider bringing a framed photograph of your deceased child to the hospital with you. Some parents say it helped make them feel as if they included their deceased child in the birth of his or her sibling. After the birth of your child, do whatever you need to do for yourself in order to ensure your peace of mind. Apnea monitors are available to parents who feel the need for that extra assurance. An apnea monitor will alert you when and if your child has stopped breathing for a dangerous period of time. It is not for everyone but it is a good option to consider particularly if your child died of SIDS. Some hospitals have apnea management programs and they are happy to answer your questions about the monitors. Include a section in your new baby's birth book about your deceased baby. Include photographs and information so that when he or she grows up, they too will know their older sibling. Invest in a video baby monitor. Many parents report that this one product saved them a great deal of worry and stress. Some video monitors are so sensitive that you will be able to hear your baby breathing. You will also be able to see your baby. This visual aid allows many parents to feel more comfortable while their subsequent child is napping.
Attend a subsequent pregnancy support group. No one will understand your fears, your ambivalence and your anxiety more than other parents experiencing the same issues will. Choose a compassionate and understanding obstetrician and pediatrician. Make sure they know about the death of your child so they will understand the root of all your concerns. Be sure that they are willing to address your questions, offer support and that they will be readily available should you need their assistance. This can make all the difference in the world for surviving a subsequent pregnancy. Create a birthing plan. Write down ways for your family and the hospital staff to accommodate you and make you more comfortable. Consider bringing a framed photograph of your deceased child to the hospital with you. Some parents say it helped make them feel as if they included their deceased child in the birth of his or her sibling. After the birth of your child, do whatever you need to do for yourself in order to ensure your peace of mind. Apnea monitors are available to parents who feel the need for that extra assurance. An apnea monitor will alert you when and if your child has stopped breathing for a dangerous period of time. It is not for everyone but it is a good option to consider particularly if your child died of SIDS. Some hospitals have apnea management programs and they are happy to answer your questions about the monitors. Include a section in your new baby's birth book about your deceased baby. Include photographs and information so that when he or she grows up, they too will know their older sibling. Invest in a video baby monitor. Many parents report that this one product saved them a great deal of worry and stress. Some video monitors are so sensitive that you will be able to hear your baby breathing. You will also be able to see your baby. This visual aid allows many parents to feel more comfortable while their subsequent child is napping.
