Preeclampsia, high blood pressure, and abnormal pregnancies appear normal until she takes a visit to the OB/GYN (hopefully before it is too late).
Although fetal cystic hygromas are rare, researchers discovered they are genetic and can be found in the skin and connective tissue of the fetus. The attached cysts are caused by lymphatic blockage, or watery white blood cells. There are life threatening risks associated with fetal cystic hygromas, which could appear during pregnancy or after birth. These risks could alter one's pregnancy experience, causing miscarriage, stillbirth, or Down Syndrome.
How can we support expecting mothers during this time?That all depends on the mother and how she processes everything. During this time, I needed time to accept that our child passed away a month prior to discovery. My husband and I didn't know our baby passed away in September until October 14 at a regular prenatal appointment. The specialists confirmed fetal demise (fetal death) prior to 25 weeks. October 19, 2022, we had our son without assistance from the doctor or nurses during the night shift. He was small and fragile, like a thin water balloon waiting to burst if the air in the hospital kissed his skin softly. Even though he passed away, I still felt like he was alive, and cradled him until it was time for them to take him so we could have an autopsy done. The mental process between finding out, birthing him on my own, and sending him off for an autopsy didn't register in my mind until two days after being discharged from the hospital. Something so simple, like brushing my teeth, felt like the greatest challenge I had to do that day. If you, or someone you know, is dealing with an abnormal pregnancy, it is best to listen to the mother and allow her to open up if she is comfortable enough to do so. Do not judge her for feeling this way, especially if there's a confirmed fetal demise. What happens to the mother's body after birth if fetal demise is confirmed?The mother's body will continue to go through the phases as if it just had a normal, healthy baby. The breast will continue to collect milk and leak everywhere. Her hormones will also jump out of control, possibly more after knowing she cannot tend to her baby. It is normal to still bleed after having a baby, but not normal if it is excessive or enlarged clotting. The only thing that's unpredictable is the mother's psychological well-being. Again, it is best to give her space so she can process and comprehend what has happened. People grieve differently, so it is normal if she is more reserved or outgoing than usual. Is it normal to carry a dead fetus longer than a week?Every pregnancy is different, but the pain is the same. Once the provider confirms the baby has died in the womb, the mother's body will begin the birthing process within two weeks. It is normal if the body doesn't do this right away. However, the mother should visit her provider and discuss the next steps for a safe delivery as soon as possible. I mean, you have a dead body inside of your body now. Although it might sound horrifyingly cool for some, jeopardizing your health isn't worth it. In my case, we went almost a month before finding out our child passed away. We didn't know he passed away until a scheduled appointment on October 14th to visit a sonogram specialist. During this time, I did experience a lot of abdominal pain, cramping, and vomiting. This did not warrant a lot of emergency attention because this is normal (for me) with each of our pregnancies until 26 to 30 weeks. What happens now?The biggest thing I can suggest to anyone that's going through an abnormal pregnancy is to make sure you take a lot of iron. You will lose a lot of blood, regardless of the discovery. Also, communicate any concerns or questions you may have at any time. I didn't have a chance to ask a lot of questions about the empty black spaces during the sonogram visit until it was too late when we couldn't detect a heartbeat. Asking the right questions can help save time and your baby's life.
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