How to withstand the pathology of pregnancy?

Currently, as much as 20 percent pregnant women are advised to stay in bed for a shorter or longer period. Most of them spend at least some time in the hospital. Staying in a pregnancy pathology unit can be difficult. It is associated with discomfort, boredom, often pain, and above all, fear for the child. How to survive the pathology of pregnancy?

At the beginning of her stay in the wardof pregnancy pathologythe woman experiences severe stress caused by a sudden threat, but after receiving medications the situation usually returns to normal - the haemorrhage stops, premature contractions disappear. You may have to stay a few more days to observe, but you can go home after a week or two. Such a short stay inhospitalis not a problem yet. Unfortunately, it doesn't always end this way. There are cases when you have to stay there for several weeks or even the last few monthsof pregnancy . There is nothing to cheat on, it is not pleasant. Instead of enjoying your pregnancy, buying things for your baby and eating whatever you want, you have to lie in bed, among strangers, locked up, cut off from your environment and doomed to a not-so-tasty hospital kitchen.

Pathology of pregnancy: anxiety, lying down and medications

And this is just the beginning of the unpleasantness. The patient of such a ward is also waiting for frequent tests and taking medications, and some of them, such as fenoterol, which inhibits contractions, makes her feel terrible (headaches, convulsions, increased heart rate). Time is mostly spent in bed, often with a drip or KTG connected. And even if you can walk, where to? To toilet? In the shower? It would be good anyway, because sometimes it is even impossible - in extreme cases you have to lie non-stop, dealing with the pool. One mom-to-be recalled what a delight it was for her to go to the toilet and pee normally after 5 weeks of pissing in the pool! The consequence of lying down for a long time and lack of exercise is also very troublesome constipation. But that's not all, because the worst thing is the constant fear and uncertainty as to whether it will succeed, or whether all these treatments and sacrifices will lead to the goal of giving birth to a he althy child.

Pregnancy pathology: don't give up

All this makes visiting the pregnancy pathology ward a very difficult experience - both physically and mentally. If you find yourself in such a situation, you haveright to feel bad: disappointed, impatient, even angry. These are normal feelings in this case. But you cannot stop there, you have to overcome them, because the basis for bravely surviving this difficult time is a good mental state. So even if you do have moments of anger or breakdown, don't give up.

Important

If, after a long stay in pathology, you are sent home with the recommendation to continue lying down, ask your doctor carefully what he expects of you.

What should you ask?

• Do you have to lie in a special position? Rather, it should not be a flat lying on your back, perhaps you will be able to take a sitting position, covered with pillows, but it may also be advisable to lie down with your bottom and legs raised.
• How often and for how long can you get up? Can you only go to the toilet and shower, or cook a quick meal in the kitchen?
• Can you work, for example at the computer. How many hours in a day?
• To what extent can you look after your older children?

Do whatever you can to stay positive. Remember that your sacrifice, all the hardships now endured serve your child. Each day spent in this ward is one more day of development for him, each day brings you closer to the goal of giving birth to a he althy baby.

Pregnancy protection and not pathology

Try not to think that this is "pathology", forget the word. By the way, what a terrible name that is! It is associated with some monstrous perversion. This ward should rather be called "pregnancy protection," because that's what it's all about. What is happening to you is not a pathology, but a he alth complication that most of the medicine can deal with. Appreciate that you are under professional care. In the case of a threatened pregnancy, it is much safer in the hospital than at home, because if necessary, you will get help immediately.

Don't blame yourself for the threatened pregnancy

Don't feel worse because your pregnancy is not perfect. It's not your fault that you have problems with hormones or a dilating cervix, for example. You certainly did everything to ensure your child's good development. If there are complications, it was for reasons beyond your control. The exceptions are, of course, women who smoke cigarettes or take drugs, but these are extreme and extremely rare cases.

Pathology of pregnancy: don't isolate yourself

Keep in touch with family and friends, don't shut up with your pain and anxiety. Tell your partner what is happening, how you are feeling, and what help you need. Be with him in constantcontact - tell him how important it is to you now. Maintain other relationships as well - with your mother, sister, friend, and colleagues. If they want to visit you, do not hesitate to do so - meeting them will do you good. When a visit is not possible, talk on the phone. Be interested in what is happening in their life, work or even in your favorite series.

Tame the hospital

• Make sure you feel comfortable in a hospital bed - it must be comfortable in it, so try to get extra pillows to put under your stomach or back, if necessary.
• Ask your husband to bring other necessary items, such as a bedside lamp and music equipment (with headphones!).
• Read a lot - ask your relatives to bring you newspapers and books. This is a good opportunity to catch up on reading or practice reading English. Better, however, skip the medical studies about your condition.
• Try to establish contacts with other women from the room or the ward. If you find someone you like, you can get a lot of support from them because no one else understands you as well as they do right now. However, be gentle. Each of these women, just like you, is apprehensive and alert to any bad news about her condition. So do not ask immediately what is wrong with her, and never share stories of similar stories that you know and that did not end well.
• If possible, use a laptop. This is a great way to stay connected with the outside world or connect through online forums with women who have been in a similar situation. Thanks to the Internet access, you could also, for example, complete a layette.
• This is a good time to write traditional letters, which you may not have done for a long time. Now you have time, so write a long letter to your mother or friend who lives in another city - you will surely make them a pleasant surprise. Write your diary, make at least a few sentences of notes every day - they will be a memento of this period of life, which - although difficult - after many years you will probably remember with fondness, because this is how most women remember pregnancy. Or maybe you will try to write letters to your unborn child?
• Fill the time with small activities that you enjoy - do crosswords, knit, listen to your favorite music (using headphones), draw.
• Remember to keep moving - as much as possible. If you don't have to lie down all the time, take a walk in the corridor, and when the weather is nice you can go outside to the hospital garden or park. And even to be in bedmaybe you are allowed to do stretching, relaxation or Kegel exercises - ask about it and exercise if you can. As a last resort, move your feet, fingers and toes at least - this kind of exercise improves circulation.
• Massage will do you very well: back, shoulders and, most of all, immobilized legs. If you lie down for a long time, visits from a professional masseur are therefore advisable. It costs money, but it is worth the expense for your he alth.
• Prevent constipation - lying down for a long time can be a really big problem. What to eat to avoid them - read here.

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