Pregnancy pathology: ABC of pregnancy pathology

A stay in the pregnancy pathology unit can be hard to bear. There are pregnant women whose pregnancy is not correct. Staying in the pathology of pregnancy is associated with discomfort, boredom, sometimes pain and, above all, fear for the baby. How to survive this very difficult but necessary time for mother and baby?

Departmentof pregnancy pathology- it sounds scary and causes a lot of fears and ordinary human fear in every potential patient … Women with various problems related to the course of pregnancy go there . My case was "expiration", diagnosis: the termof childbirthexpired, physiological absorption of amniotic fluid and the aging of the placenta took place. I was devastated that I could not "go out in labor" in my parents' garden. It ended up inducing labor, that is, inducing it. Only later, when I had the baby, I realized that I had to change my attitude: my 10-day stay in this ward was necessary, because no one would check the child's heart rate at home, no one would watch him with ultrasound equipment. The experience of staying in the pathology department of pregnancy was extremely difficult for me, but the joy after the birth of my son made up for every tear shed earlier, every night that was sleepless for fear … .

• And for activity. If only the doctor allows movement, put headphones on your ears and walk to the hospital corridor! Movement is most appropriate. One should not go to bed without a reason, because it only weakens the body physically, which should be as efficient as possible before the effort related to childbirth. And besides, every minute of waiting for a child in a hospital bed drags mercilessly. In the corridor, you can also make contacts with other patients of the ward. Such chats are often the only entertainment in the hospital. You can also come across a person who understands you well because he or she is in the same situation.
• B like research. Whether you like it or not, you will have to undergo them while in hospital. In addition to the standard gynecological examination in this case, you will probably have: urinalysis, detailed morphology, ultrasound and CTG tests. Passing these subsequent "tests" is not a comfortable situation, albeitonly in this way is it possible to monitor the he alth of both you and the fetus.
• C for patience. Discomfort, boredom, fear for a baby are inevitable. You have to endure it. And when your next medical session ends with the decision that you still have to stay under observation, try to control your emotions. Remember that each day spent in this ward brings you closer to your goal of having a he althy baby.
• D like a child. Think about him constantly. It's all for him, for his good. It is the most important thing now, so there is no way out - you have to grit your teeth and survive everything. Make it your mobilizing and motivating factor. Your little one will also face a challenge soon - squeezing through the birth canal and the shock of changing the environment. You can help him a lot with your positive thinking.
• E for empathy. In the pathology ward, there are patients who are in the maintenance of pregnancy, after the delivery date, and also those who have gone through the drama of miscarriage. Therefore, although you do not laugh, do not feel sorry for your fate, but try to get a grip. Perhaps the woman next to you dreams of having a belly like you. If a patient confides in you, listen to her patiently, comfort and encourage you. By helping others, you will feel better yourself. And be discreet - if someone confided in you with their painful story, you can't make a corridor sensation out of it.
• F like frustration. Disappointment and impatience are inevitable feelings that will arise within you. You will be frustrated by the fact that you have been hospitalized, staff that are not always what they should be, anxiety for your baby, unpalatable hospital food, wandering in the hallway in your nightgown … These are normal feelings, but you need to overcome them. A good mental state is the basis for surviving pathology.
• G like a gynecologist. Until now, you've probably seen one of the gynecologists who supervised your pregnancy. In the ward you will have contact with many doctors. They differ in their approach to the patient, personality and method of examination. Nothing to be done. And if you have the possibility of contacting the doctor in charge of your pregnancy, consult him. It's good to know what he thinks about your situation.
• H for hysteria. Pain and fear for a baby, seeing various he alth complications in pregnant women, fear of the unknown - all this causes severe stress. However, try to keep a cool head. Think positive - you need mental balance and peace now like never before. Appreciate that you are under professional care in the hospital, and you will receive immediate help if necessary.
• And like inductionchildbirth. This is nothing more than treatments aimed at inducing labor. You have to take into account the necessity of taking suppositories, connecting to an IV drip or puncturing the fetal bladder. This is how the stay of many patients in the pathology of pregnancy ward ends.
• J like food. Be prepared for the fact that the hospital kitchen leaves much to be desired. It is definitely worth asking your relatives who visit you for some delicacies, especially fruit, dried plums. It is worth eating a solid portion of them every day, and you will manage to avoid constipation, which is favored by a lazy lifestyle in pathology.
• K is for KTG. It is a device that allows you to monitor the fetal heart rate and record its systolic activity. The characteristic sound of this machine is heard almost constantly, because each patient is connected to it at least twice a day. This is a very important test that you would not be able to do at home every day. Appreciate this fact.
• L like reading. You must have books (not only guides for future parents) and magazines with you - they fill time, distract from problems. However, it is not worth reading the statements of patients on internet forums, because it only unnecessarily increases anxiety.
• M for mom. This is a new social role that you are actually preparing for from the very first day of pregnancy. Use the time spent in hospital for reflection and reflection. If this is your next pregnancy, think about skillfully dividing feeling and time between siblings.
• N like mutual winding. This is the biggest bane of this department. Each patient has their own individual problem with pregnancy, but the emotions do their own thing and we begin to spin catastrophic stories from the series: "What can threaten us". Conversations with colleagues in the ward are inevitable and necessary, isolating yourself from other patients does not help, and only increases the feeling of loneliness and fear of the unknown. So join the discussion, but keep your distance. And think positive all the time.
• Oh like oxytocin. From the moment you enter the ward, you will hear this word constantly. It is a hormone that helps to induce labor. It is administered in a drip to women "after the deadline" and to those who do not experience even the slightest contraction.
• P like questions. Don't be afraid to ask them, you have every right to ask about your state of affairs. Don't be put off by the purrs or grumbling of the staff. It is their responsibility to keep you informed of your he alth and medical decisions. And specific information simply reassures.
• R how differentinterpretations. Each day and each medical tour has its doctor on duty. Unfortunately, medical opinions often do not remain the same. It may happen that your he alth situation is interpreted very differently. In this case, you should ask about your condition, remind about previous diagnoses, in a word, do not wait passively, but take care of your business.
• S for headphones. This invention works great in the pathology department of pregnancy. There is no chance to find a quiet place to read here or be alone for a while. Connecting headphones to MP3 or cell phone is a great solution. It allows you to calm down, isolate and not listen to the stories of other patients (among women in the pathology department there will be both hysterical and lingering). Headphones are also an effective protection against indiscreet questions and unwanted contacts.
• T for body temperature. It is measured every morning and sometimes even in the evening. Better not to underestimate it - a fever is often the first sign that something is wrong.
• U is for an ultrasound. Using an ultrasound machine, doctors control the state of pregnancy and the situation in which the baby is, and thanks to the ultrasound, you can view your baby on the screen. Ask the doctor for any details that interest you.
• W like support. A good word from a loved one is invaluable. It will give you strength and optimism in this difficult situation. But you do not need calls from distant relatives and friends with the questions: "Is it already?", "What is going on?" They will not help you, on the contrary - they can increase your anxiety and stress. Are you nervous enough already, so why not turn off your mobile?
• Z for anger. To myself - for allowing yourself to be locked up in this ward. But, of course, you can't blame yourself for it. The complications of pregnancy are beyond your control. The most important thing is that you are under professional medical care. The anger will end when they finally put your baby on your stomach.

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