We were still told the chances of having a premature baby were very high and no one expected me to go past 34 weeks if we were that lucky. You need to call your doctor and get to the birthing center or local hospital emergency. Thankfully, my amniotic sac sealed back up and I was released again a few days later. If you think your amniotic fluid is leaking or your water broke early.
Also, we were told the devastating health issues our son would face being born this early. If the amniotic fluid is green, brownish-yellow, or anything other than clear in color, notify your physician or midwife and come to the hospital as soon as possible. We were told that evening to prepare for a birth within 24 hours at only 24 weeks. If the fluid is clear and your are having only mild contractions or none at all, your physician or midwife may have you stay home for awhile. Back to Deaconess we went prepared to stay for quite a while at this point. After ringing in the New Year there we were released but unfortunately only for 24 hours before I began then leaking amniotic fluid.
Kuper's team was able to help continue to stop labor and monitor Baby Bo. We were able to safely get to Deaconess where Dr. The rubbed my arms, held my hands, and hugged me as I cried. How do I know Im leaking amniotic fluidHeres an amniotic fluid leak test you can do at home: Empty your bladder and put on a panty liner or sanitary pad.As we were processing all this and the fear of a very premature baby as the nurses did their job they all showed me how much they truly cared. Kuper at Deaconess Women's Hospital and the Maternal Transport Ambulance was on the way. Blackwell had already been on the phone with Dr. Within seconds his team of nurses started IV's and new medicine to help stop labor. He had a quick plan of action and said I needed transferred to Deaconess Women's. Blackwell coming back with the results of the preterm labor test and a plan of action, he was breathless having ran from his office. Blackwell was already on the floor for a C-section and came in multiple times to check on me while waiting on results of test being ran.Īt this point, I still didn't realize the severity of the situation. Shortly after I got there and realized yes, these were real contractions the team of nurses and Dr.
I cannot even begin to describe what wonderful, loving care I received that day. Early that day (6am) I went to the hospital to get checked out thinking I'd be home in a few hours. If your waters have broken, you will be advised to come into hospital for. December 30th, at 23/24 weeks pregnant I started experiencing what I thought maybe contractions, but convinced myself they probably were not and I was just over reacting. very small amount of amniotic fluid leaks at first, it is not always easy to. Blackwell and your Labor and Delivery Nurses! This means your baby won’t be dry even if you’re leaking amniotic. Next steps An estimated one-third of amniotic fluid is replaced every hour. I just wanted y'all to know how thankful and blessed I am for Dr. You’ll likely be instructed to head to the hospital.
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