Your mom saved your life. Some people have no idea what they're getting themselves into when they: try to conceive, pregnant and breastfeeding. Its not all fun and rainbows. You literally walk a fine line between life and death to bring life into this world. I'm 34 and expecting my first baby. I've prepared my whole life for this moment. I'm constantly reading and researching everything. It amazes me how so many are clueless. I'm glad you and your baby are ok!
Congrats on your first baby. I understand what you’re are saying but…..some ppl are just a tad bit afraid of the clues. For an example, on my first baby, I researched vaginal births on days in. I asked mothers about their births, watched the hospital bag vids, recovery vids, best clothes 4me and items to get baby and what to pack hubby, whole 9. NO ONE in my immediate family or circle of friends needed a c section so I thought I wouldn’t. I saw one video on it but when they took that scalpel through the first layer of skin, I was like nope! This ain’t for me. Only to find out that I would need an emergency C SEC. So I wasent completely clueless, but I was clueless to the fact that it would happen to me. A nurse over medicated me (giving me what she wanted me to have before I gave consent). Literally dumped it in my IV. Next thing I know, my babies heart rate was in the 80s. So you just never know someone’s situation. But testimonies like the one this woman gave helps others to look out for the clues. God bless your labor, delivery and recovery. Congrats again Mama!
I had preeclampsia too, I had my daughter at 32weeks, via C-section. I agree with you as far as communication goes. I almost felt like it could have been avoided to a certain extent.
I just don’t really understand this. I’m currently 22 weeks pregnant with baby #3, this time through IVF. I had preeclampsia with both of my previous pregnancies and I have it now. I get weekly labs, blood pressure medication, and weekly 24 hour urine jugs. I made it to 38 weeks with my oldest and 37 weeks with my youngest. I’ve gained tons of weight, lots of swelling in my feet and ankles. I’ve been admitted to labor and delivery twice so far with insanely high blood pressure readings, but they just give me extra medication and sent me on my way. They’ve never once said “you aren’t leaving until you have this baby”. Maybe you had better doctors then I do 🤷♀️
I had severe preeclampsia! Started developing symptoms at 18 weeks. Blood pressure was 210 over 109 by 22 weeks. I was bedrest at that point trying to control blood pressure with medication. By 25 weeks they couldn’t control it anymore and my liver and kidneys started to shut down so we had to do an emergency c section. Glad your babies are doing good!
I had my kids in 2000 and 2003. Glad I was ignorant to how seriously in danger I was! I was 31 with my first and 33 with second. Bed rest at 22 weeks with both. Lay on my left side as much as possible. I went to doctor twice a week for tests. No meds were given to me. They said bp meds wouldn’t do anything. I had to have my baby to stop the increasing blood pressure. My kids were born 1 month early. I got the mag. It made me hot for a minute and then it didn’t brother me. I did hemorrhage after having my son. Like 4 hours later after he was born. The first time my bp measured high, I did spend the night in the hospital with each. They said no more babies. So did my Mom. I wanted 3 or 4 but I’m just glad we are all here. All safe and healthy. They were just little when they were born. 4 lbs. I never felt scared for my life really. I knew I could have a stroke or worse. I just believed everything would be fine. Ladies with preeclampsia now. Lay on left side. It keeps your pressure down a bunch. Take your pressure while sitting up. Then lay on left side and take it. It should be much, much lower.
Thank you so much for sharing your story…I had preeclampsia with my first born child and she’s now 14. I’m pregnant again and so excited only 15 weeks along. My blood pressure was over 140/89 yesterday evening - so I took aspirin and took it again when I woke up and took it again it was 128/79 which was a little alarming but not bad. So far I’m doing okay today. I’m just praying I don’t have the baby early this time as I had my first child at 27.5 weeks. She was 2 pounds and 9 ounces - so scary 😦- I totally feel your pain! Back in 2008 when I had mg daughter it wasn’t very many people willing to tell their story. You’re an inspiration-thanks again for sharing - now I don’t feel so alone- I was a total basket case the entire time she was in the NICU-2 months - but she didn’t hand any surgeries - she doing great today!!! 💕
Wild!! See, I had no symptoms at all! I only gained 15lbs my whole pregnancy, 10 of which were my baby!! No swelling… even the doc was scratching his head like, you haven’t gained weight or anything… but you have protein and high bp.
❤️❤️❤️ you've brought back memories... Putting up my pre-E story up in the next two days that's why I'm watching this to just get the strength I need.. it's not easy.. Hugs 🫂
I went through un diagnosed preeclampsia in my twin pregnancy, my whole body also swelled, it hurt to walk, my doctors kept telling me it was normal, I then went into preterm labour at 36 weeks I’m very thankful it wasn’t earlier then that, but my labour progressed fast, I was at a 9 after being rushed to hospital via ambulance, I had them within 2 hours of my water breaking at home, I was stuck in the hospital bed on mag drip and heart meds, while my babies were in nicu, I was told after birth by the amazing obgyn that delivered me at the hospital that I had severe preeclampsia and that my life was at risk and I couldent see my babies, the most I had was a moment when they were born, you are so strong and I’m forever greatful for the strong women such as yourself that we have in this world, your a warrior and don’t forget it!!!
Omg girl. This happened to me in 1998 Sooo.. long ago. So frustrating because I was originally a 5'6" 135-148 tops. About 5 months I gained 25 pds..or more. I started in March at 130pds. When I delivered I was 230 pds!!! Someone was NOT watching, right? I delivered Oct, 29th. I was almost 35 weeks. Thank god my daughter weighed 7of 9oz. I'm saying long story short...I had symptoms..high blood pressure etc. No doctor pick up on Smh. I would love to go back n look at their books. I should have sued their asses
@@queenbanga13 hello! Sorry, I just saw this. Well.. I was 22 when I had my daughter with preeclampsia. The preeclampsia made me go up to 223 pds.. Long story short i was on blood pressure meds from 4 days after delivery until my daughter was 2 1/2 yrs old. It took me little over 2 yrs to go back to normal weight. I had problems with depression afterwards etc. So I went off blood pressure pills. I got pregnant again 9 yrs later. My pressure was awesome n always monitored. My pressure only got high AFTER DELIVERY this time. My son is 14 now and my pressure JUST went high. We think it's from recent 15 of weight gain ..but could be because I had preeclampsia. So your doctors will keep tabs on it. Please don't be afraid like I was. My preeclampsia made me have "white coat syndrome " my pressure went HIGH anytime I had it taken because of my preeclampsia experience. It was very scary..but so manageable with a good doctor. My second pregnancy was awesome! It depends..pretty good chance u will have high blood pressure later in life. Probably in your 40's. Just try n stay healthy.
My first pregnancy was ivf and i have pretty bad preclampsia my bp was high i take aspirin almost after 18 weeks but when i was 32-34 weeks my feet face body get swollen doctor said It's preclampsia my bp was 170+ i give birth via c section at 37 weeks it was horrible pregnancy stage full body like on fire on winter but it passed last year and this year I'm Again pregnant but this time without ivf i'm just worried about again preclampsia I'm taking aspirin i'm on my 15 weeks now pray for me this time i can't handle this type pain again bcz i have to lookafter my 10 month old
I had magnesium drip 3-4 times during my pregnancy. It was awful!!! I mean the last time was while having contractions 1-2 minutes apart and they were increasing…I was so out of it I couldn’t even think straight but the nurses couldn’t seem to track my contractions and it wasn’t til the doctor came in to check my cervix that they were like “oh wow - 5cm dilated already!” So I went for an emergency c-section.
Girl I had the magnesium drip. Smh. I'm glad you are ok. I thought I was dying. It took me almost 10 yr to have another child. I never thought someone has gone through the same. Feel free to contact me sweetie. I ..omg never knew. I thought I was going to die
My pregnancy during 1st and 2nd child was normal delivery , but for my 3rd time pregnancy my baby was unfortunately delivered normally but his lifeless , i got high blood pressure get siezure and collpase , and my baby died and my liver and kidney was affected so i got three months medication .. and now it was 1year and 6 months since I give birth .. their is possibility that I got pregnant again and experience the eclampsia ?
I wish in 1998 when I had my daughter in my early early twenties we had UA-cam ! Thank u. I looked like Barney the dinasour for a few months. I was scared etc. Keep doing u, girl! Thank u
Ladies with preeclampsia. Lay on your left side. I did that on doctors orders for both my pregnancies. This was 23 years ago. They stuck me on bed rest at 22 weeks with both my kids. I delivered each one a month early. My bp was extremely high.
How high- I’m currently - 11.5 weeks- I always suffered from hbp- but it only goes down to like 138/75 it’s highest has been 178/100 when I’m nervous or scared. The stress of this is making pregnancy ruff for me. They are going to put me on medication 💊 this week. I just want lower numbers that stay consistent.
@@ninagarcia5874 having high blood pressure prior to pregnancy is not anything I know about. My pressure shot up suddenly. It had been good until then. Hopefully the medication will help you since this isn’t pregnancy induced high blood pressure. Lay on your left side when you can. It brings pressure down wether pregnant or not. Laying on your left side takes all the pressure off of the organs on your right side which lowers pressure. If you have a bp cuff at home take your pressure and then lay down on your left and take it. It definitely took my numbers way down. You will do great. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
@@ninagarcia5874how’s it going!? This sounds like me, they put me on bp meds. It’s been a week now and it has gone down a whole lot just not like 120/80 yet. Maybe it needs time to kick in or my old bp machine I use at home is off. Going to see the nurse tomorrow for a bp check
My BP is 141/64, in Oregon it’s so difficult to get ahold of your OB or even your doctor. If this is abnormal please let me know, I’ve always had a optimal blood pressure
If that top number goes above 150 I would definitely go to the hospital! No need to even try and get ahold of your OB! Just go to L&D and they will take care of you!!
@@aliciagabriel23 that is not serious. Her number on the top was 1 point over and they literally can’t do anything until your numbers reach 160/110 or you have more symptoms of preeclampsia like through lab work and even that wouldn’t be an emergency and can be done just after scheduling an appointment. So it would need to be monitored and watched but I wouldn’t say that’s super serious with just that
It took about a week for my blood pressure to get back to normal! It depends on how severe it is, sometimes people have to live with blood pressure issues for the rest of their life! But take good vitamins and supplements and eat healthy and you shouldn’t have that problem!
I lost my baby due to pre eclumsia... Because i had to delever my baby at 29 week of pregnancy.... Will my second pregnancy also affected by preclumsia???
@@AustinAlexMcGee is their any chance to lower the affect of it on baby... So that my baby live alive... I am from Pakistan and their are not good nurceries for premature babies
Your mom saved your life. Some people have no idea what they're getting themselves into when they: try to conceive, pregnant and breastfeeding. Its not all fun and rainbows. You literally walk a fine line between life and death to bring life into this world. I'm 34 and expecting my first baby. I've prepared my whole life for this moment. I'm constantly reading and researching everything. It amazes me how so many are clueless. I'm glad you and your baby are ok!
Congrats on your first baby. I understand what you’re are saying but…..some ppl are just a tad bit afraid of the clues. For an example, on my first baby, I researched vaginal births on days in. I asked mothers about their births, watched the hospital bag vids, recovery vids, best clothes 4me and items to get baby and what to pack hubby, whole 9. NO ONE in my immediate family or circle of friends needed a c section so I thought I wouldn’t. I saw one video on it but when they took that scalpel through the first layer of skin, I was like nope! This ain’t for me. Only to find out that I would need an emergency C SEC. So I wasent completely clueless, but I was clueless to the fact that it would happen to me. A nurse over medicated me (giving me what she wanted me to have before I gave consent). Literally dumped it in my IV. Next thing I know, my babies heart rate was in the 80s. So you just never know someone’s situation. But testimonies like the one this woman gave helps others to look out for the clues. God bless your labor, delivery and recovery. Congrats again Mama!
I had preeclampsia too, I had my daughter at 32weeks, via C-section. I agree with you as far as communication goes. I almost felt like it could have been avoided to a certain extent.
I just don’t really understand this. I’m currently 22 weeks pregnant with baby #3, this time through IVF. I had preeclampsia with both of my previous pregnancies and I have it now. I get weekly labs, blood pressure medication, and weekly 24 hour urine jugs. I made it to 38 weeks with my oldest and 37 weeks with my youngest. I’ve gained tons of weight, lots of swelling in my feet and ankles. I’ve been admitted to labor and delivery twice so far with insanely high blood pressure readings, but they just give me extra medication and sent me on my way. They’ve never once said “you aren’t leaving until you have this baby”. Maybe you had better doctors then I do 🤷♀️
I had severe preeclampsia! Started developing symptoms at 18 weeks. Blood pressure was 210 over 109 by 22 weeks. I was bedrest at that point trying to control blood pressure with medication. By 25 weeks they couldn’t control it anymore and my liver and kidneys started to shut down so we had to do an emergency c section.
Glad your babies are doing good!
R u babies healthy
@@AustinAlexMcGee how was you delivery? I hope everything went well.
I had my kids in 2000 and 2003. Glad I was ignorant to how seriously in danger I was! I was 31 with my first and 33 with second. Bed rest at 22 weeks with both. Lay on my left side as much as possible. I went to doctor twice a week for tests. No meds were given to me. They said bp meds wouldn’t do anything. I had to have my baby to stop the increasing blood pressure. My kids were born 1 month early. I got the mag. It made me hot for a minute and then it didn’t brother me. I did hemorrhage after having my son. Like 4 hours later after he was born. The first time my bp measured high, I did spend the night in the hospital with each. They said no more babies. So did my Mom. I wanted 3 or 4 but I’m just glad we are all here. All safe and healthy. They were just little when they were born. 4 lbs. I never felt scared for my life really. I knew I could have a stroke or worse. I just believed everything would be fine.
Ladies with preeclampsia now. Lay on left side. It keeps your pressure down a bunch. Take your pressure while sitting up. Then lay on left side and take it. It should be much, much lower.
Thank you so much for sharing your story…I had preeclampsia with my first born child and she’s now 14. I’m pregnant again and so excited only 15 weeks along. My blood pressure was over 140/89 yesterday evening - so I took aspirin and took it again when I woke up and took it again it was 128/79 which was a little alarming but not bad. So far I’m doing okay today. I’m just praying I don’t have the baby early this time as I had my first child at 27.5 weeks. She was 2 pounds and 9 ounces - so scary 😦- I totally feel your pain! Back in 2008 when I had mg daughter it wasn’t very many people willing to tell their story. You’re an inspiration-thanks again for sharing - now I don’t feel so alone- I was a total basket case the entire time she was in the NICU-2 months - but she didn’t hand any surgeries - she doing great today!!! 💕
Hi mam iam also pregnant preclamisa just at 12th week can you tell me some tips and iam also taking asprin
Hi Brittany!! How did it go with taking aspirin? I was recommended to take baby aspirin. Did it help?
@@jenivettebigham7060 how did it go for you? Did the baby aspirin work? How far were you going when you delivered?
Wild!! See, I had no symptoms at all! I only gained 15lbs my whole pregnancy, 10 of which were my baby!! No swelling… even the doc was scratching his head like, you haven’t gained weight or anything… but you have protein and high bp.
❤️❤️❤️ you've brought back memories... Putting up my pre-E story up in the next two days that's why I'm watching this to just get the strength I need.. it's not easy.. Hugs 🫂
I went through un diagnosed preeclampsia in my twin pregnancy, my whole body also swelled, it hurt to walk, my doctors kept telling me it was normal, I then went into preterm labour at 36 weeks I’m very thankful it wasn’t earlier then that, but my labour progressed fast, I was at a 9 after being rushed to hospital via ambulance, I had them within 2 hours of my water breaking at home, I was stuck in the hospital bed on mag drip and heart meds, while my babies were in nicu, I was told after birth by the amazing obgyn that delivered me at the hospital that I had severe preeclampsia and that my life was at risk and I couldent see my babies, the most I had was a moment when they were born, you are so strong and I’m forever greatful for the strong women such as yourself that we have in this world, your a warrior and don’t forget it!!!
That is awful they should of tested you rather than dismissing you. Thank goodness you and your babies are okay now.
@@eliciaeldridge3452 ain’t it tho….like every diagnosis is not always a one size fits all. Check on that person thoroughly!
Omg girl. This happened to me in 1998
Sooo.. long ago. So frustrating because I was originally a 5'6" 135-148 tops. About 5 months I gained 25 pds..or more. I started in March at 130pds. When I delivered I was 230 pds!!!
Someone was NOT watching, right?
I delivered Oct, 29th.
I was almost 35 weeks. Thank god my daughter weighed 7of 9oz.
I'm saying long story short...I had symptoms..high blood pressure etc. No doctor pick up on
Smh. I would love to go back n look at their books. I should have sued their asses
Hello, do you face any high blood pressure problem now later in life after having postpartum preeclampsia long ago?
@@queenbanga13 hello! Sorry, I just saw this.
Well.. I was 22 when I had my daughter with preeclampsia. The preeclampsia made me go up to 223 pds.. Long story short i was on blood pressure meds from 4 days after delivery until my daughter was 2 1/2 yrs old. It took me little over 2 yrs to go back to normal weight. I had problems with depression afterwards etc. So I went off blood pressure pills. I got pregnant again 9 yrs later. My pressure was awesome n always monitored. My pressure only got high AFTER DELIVERY this time.
My son is 14 now and my pressure JUST went high. We think it's from recent 15 of weight gain ..but could be because I had preeclampsia.
So your doctors will keep tabs on it. Please don't be afraid like I was. My preeclampsia made me have "white coat syndrome " my pressure went HIGH anytime I had it taken because of my preeclampsia experience. It was very scary..but so manageable with a good doctor. My second pregnancy was awesome!
It depends..pretty good chance u will have high blood pressure later in life. Probably in your 40's. Just try n stay healthy.
@@queenbanga13, hibiscus flower tea is very good and well benifited low down fast the blood pressure.
My first pregnancy was ivf and i have pretty bad preclampsia my bp was high i take aspirin almost after 18 weeks but when i was 32-34 weeks my feet face body get swollen doctor said It's preclampsia my bp was 170+ i give birth via c section at 37 weeks it was horrible pregnancy stage full body like on fire on winter but it passed last year and this year I'm Again pregnant but this time without ivf i'm just worried about again preclampsia I'm taking aspirin i'm on my 15 weeks now pray for me this time i can't handle this type pain again bcz i have to lookafter my 10 month old
I had magnesium drip 3-4 times during my pregnancy. It was awful!!! I mean the last time was while having contractions 1-2 minutes apart and they were increasing…I was so out of it I couldn’t even think straight but the nurses couldn’t seem to track my contractions and it wasn’t til the doctor came in to check my cervix that they were like “oh wow - 5cm dilated already!” So I went for an emergency c-section.
Girl I had the magnesium drip. Smh. I'm glad you are ok. I thought I was dying. It took me almost 10 yr to have another child. I never thought someone has gone through the same. Feel free to contact me sweetie. I ..omg never knew. I thought I was going to die
I loss my baby to this last week :(
OH MY GOD!!! How far along were you? I’m so sorry, you’re having to go through this 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@chanie06 32 weeks . 😢
@@Winngee I lost mine because of this too at 33 weeks… sorry for your loss 😢
@@YanaBabe17 I am sorry too 😭. I hate it . Some days are good and some are bad .
So sorry for your loss. I lost my baby girl at 34 weeks a month ago. 😢
My pregnancy during 1st and 2nd child was normal delivery , but for my 3rd time pregnancy my baby was unfortunately delivered normally but his lifeless , i got high blood pressure get siezure and collpase , and my baby died and my liver and kidney was affected so i got three months medication .. and now it was 1year and 6 months since I give birth .. their is possibility that I got pregnant again and experience the eclampsia ?
I want to get pregnant but Im scared .. what are the things to avoid eclampsia ..?
I wish in 1998 when I had my daughter in my early early twenties we had UA-cam ! Thank u.
I looked like Barney the dinasour for a few months. I was scared etc. Keep doing u, girl! Thank u
Hi! What kind of juicing were you eating?
Ladies with preeclampsia. Lay on your left side. I did that on doctors orders for both my pregnancies. This was 23 years ago. They stuck me on bed rest at 22 weeks with both my kids. I delivered each one a month early. My bp was extremely high.
How high- I’m currently - 11.5 weeks- I always suffered from hbp- but it only goes down to like 138/75 it’s highest has been 178/100 when I’m nervous or scared. The stress of this is making pregnancy ruff for me. They are going to put me on medication 💊 this week. I just want lower numbers that stay consistent.
@@ninagarcia5874 having high blood pressure prior to pregnancy is not anything I know about. My pressure shot up suddenly. It had been good until then. Hopefully the medication will help you since this isn’t pregnancy induced high blood pressure. Lay on your left side when you can. It brings pressure down wether pregnant or not. Laying on your left side takes all the pressure off of the organs on your right side which lowers pressure. If you have a bp cuff at home take your pressure and then lay down on your left and take it. It definitely took my numbers way down. You will do great. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
@@ninagarcia5874 also try and make beetroot smoothie and drink a glass every day, it really helps lowering blood pressure
@@ninagarcia5874how’s it going!? This sounds like me, they put me on bp meds. It’s been a week now and it has gone down a whole lot just not like 120/80 yet. Maybe it needs time to kick in or my old bp machine I use at home is off. Going to see the nurse tomorrow for a bp check
My BP is 141/64, in Oregon it’s so difficult to get ahold of your OB or even your doctor. If this is abnormal please let me know, I’ve always had a optimal blood pressure
Go to the hospital if that is your blood pressure and you are pregnant!!! Very serious
If that top number goes above 150 I would definitely go to the hospital! No need to even try and get ahold of your OB! Just go to L&D and they will take care of you!!
@@aliciagabriel23 that is not serious. Her number on the top was 1 point over and they literally can’t do anything until your numbers reach 160/110 or you have more symptoms of preeclampsia like through lab work and even that wouldn’t be an emergency and can be done just after scheduling an appointment. So it would need to be monitored and watched but I wouldn’t say that’s super serious with just that
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Please how long does ur blood pressure last before it go back to normal after delivery
It took about a week for my blood pressure to get back to normal! It depends on how severe it is, sometimes people have to live with blood pressure issues for the rest of their life! But take good vitamins and supplements and eat healthy and you shouldn’t have that problem!
I lost my baby due to pre eclumsia... Because i had to delever my baby at 29 week of pregnancy.... Will my second pregnancy also affected by preclumsia???
@@asmasheikh3797 there’s no way to 100% know but it more than likely will happen again with future pregnancies. That’s what my doctor told me!
@@AustinAlexMcGee is their any chance to lower the affect of it on baby... So that my baby live alive... I am from Pakistan and their are not good nurceries for premature babies
And i also suffered from this pain of losing baby 😔😔😔my English is no to good hope u can understand
u talk alot
Thanks, appreciate it 🖤
What is wrong with you??
Duh!! It's a blog. Your attitude is nasty.
It… it’s a UA-cam video? What’d you expect 😂
Rude for no reason