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Coping with pregnancy after stillbirth
Hi Ladies,
So im back from the perinatoligist with the news that I might have placental insufficiency later in term. The baby is ok for size at the moment but the blood flow to the placenta is compromised. I'm only 21 weeks. I'm terrified this could mean my rainbow baby isn't going to have a smooth transition into the world. And I can't help but think this was the cause of my daughters stillbirth at 36 weeks and it was just never picked up because the blood flow isn't done as a standard test. I no this because I pushed my other OB (who I have as a second opinion) to do the 20w morphology scan at 19w 1d and the results from that were perfect.
Has anyone experienced placental insufficiency, what I read on the net is all bad, and it's made reference to still birth, I can't possibly lose 2 babies can I.
For those who are on their rainbow baby, please please please source a second opinion. In my case it could mean the life/death of my rainbow baby..
So im back from the perinatoligist with the news that I might have placental insufficiency later in term. The baby is ok for size at the moment but the blood flow to the placenta is compromised. I'm only 21 weeks. I'm terrified this could mean my rainbow baby isn't going to have a smooth transition into the world. And I can't help but think this was the cause of my daughters stillbirth at 36 weeks and it was just never picked up because the blood flow isn't done as a standard test. I no this because I pushed my other OB (who I have as a second opinion) to do the 20w morphology scan at 19w 1d and the results from that were perfect.
Has anyone experienced placental insufficiency, what I read on the net is all bad, and it's made reference to still birth, I can't possibly lose 2 babies can I.
For those who are on their rainbow baby, please please please source a second opinion. In my case it could mean the life/death of my rainbow baby..
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We are currently allowing the possibility of having a rainbow baby. So I'm looking forward to people's response to this. In the mean time, please stay calm and positive! Praying for your little 21 week fetus.
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I can only imagine the anxiety and heartache you are feeling right now. I wish I had information concerning placenta insufficiency, but I do not. We had a scare at our 20 week ultrasound as well, but after further investigation and a level II ultrasound, our baby got a clean bill of health. I am hoping that you have been given positive news by this time as well. If not, keep breathing. When the world seems be crashing down around you and fear is all consuming, just breathe, because in reality that is all you can do. When searching online, focus on the positive outcomes and stories. Do not surround yourself with more negativity and fear. Our minds create enough of that as it is. Surround your little one with love and cherish every movement you feel. Please know you are in the prayers of many and we are all hoping and envisioning you holding your lively infant in your arms. Peace be with you.
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