So last week I was admitted to hospital due to hypertension symptoms. Though the symptoms wore down eventually with my BP got back to normal, there's still follow up appointments. One of it was this morning.
A sigh of relieve was that last week, I was told that baby was in breech position, where usually by my baby's gestational age it should already be head down position. Doctor said to further observe it two weeks later. Okay. Then another issue was that baby's abdominal circumference measurement was still small, it's 2 weeks behind. It's at borderline okay to be 2 weeks behind but there's still risk. If it's still small in its circumference, they may need to deliver me earlier.
Though I was discharged, I couldn't stop thinking how to correct the baby's position or to increase the AC. All I could do is try to sleep on my left side at most time so that baby may get its nutrition. That's what I read about sleeping position. In addition, I also drank at least 2 glasses of milk every day, hopefully baby can absorb more too.
Not sure if it's because of the sudden increment of milk intake, my stomach can't seem to hold it well. TMI - I frequented to toilet more often.
I think I do have a little bit of lactose intolerant.
Anyway, I've been monitoring my BP so far, it seems normal. The reading were lower than 150/90 at least. At most 13x.
Today was my first appointment at the hospital - gosh, a file is open here and now I have more antenatal visit to go.
The wait was long. I came in at 8am only to get my turn at 10am. Glad the waiting area has air con.
Anyway. I had a scan today and everything looks better! Chickpea finally turned with head down. No wonder lately I've been feeling pokes nearer to my rib cage and heavier on my lower belly that kinda pressing down on my bladder. Doctor said the AC looks good too, normal range, and I'm on 32nd week preggo.
Here comes the bad news.
Because I have previous record of hypertension symptom, they will have to deliver me early at 38th week to reduce the risk. (My heart broke when I heard of this). It's not like the baby is going to be pre mature, they're considered full term 37 weeks onwards.
It's also not advisable to prescribe me with hypertension medication too because during pregnancy, it's only going to get higher as the weeks get later. Because of that, I may need higher dose.
My question to doctor was, "What if by 38th week and I still don't have the contraction?". Doctor replied, "By 38th week, you just come to the hospital and get admitted. We'll put you into medication to start the contraction". - Wow, technology.
My take is that if medication is involved, it's no longer a natural birth anymore? Google defines natural birth as "a vaginal birth, especially without medical intervention such as pain-relieving medication." I really do wanted to opt for natural birth if possible.
Another dilemma would be my maternity leave. I've already had it planned so that it covers 2 months full with additional 4 days of AL to take. Now that the delivery is going to be 2 weeks ahead, I'll most likely need to move it. Also we'll have to inform my confinement centre and hopefully there's still space. *sigh*
I have another antenatal appointment with private hospital doctor. I'm glad I still go for this although it's a little pricey. At least I still can get a second opinion and this doctor always makes me feel good by her reassurance. Unless even this doctor gives me the same advise, I think I'll just have to accept the fate.
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