zapper55 wrote: » Really inappropriate to mention Depo to a pregnant woman who is in for a kidney infection. If I were her I'd go to my GP for different antibiotic. Also re the vaccines, it gives me huge comfort that the flu in particular will protect my baby for up to 6 month I think after it is born. The risk from vaccines is tiny, far smaller than the risk of harm to the baby (and her) if she got whooping cough or the flu. If there's no trust with the hospital I suggest setting up a meeting with you both and a patient liaison in the hospital to see what can be done. I'd be concerned she'd refuse treatment that could help her on the day of labour because she doesnt trust the midwives. And she will be in a vulnerable enough place then without that added stress.
wuffly wrote: » That sounds awful, how on earth can they comment on contraceptives like that, let alone make notes on her file about it? I would be so angry. I'm not medical so no idea why they wouldn't give another round of antibiotics. Even if they can't surely they could provide some sort of reason. I'd agree with another poster tho, if your wife can get to a GP she might be better off, although I'm sure it takes ages to get an apt which is no good if you are feeling so badly. Really hope she's doing ok. Guessing you guys are cork by your user name? Does that mean you have no choice but CUMH? I'm not in the UK, I'm in the middle east but my GP the last time I was pregnant was UK trained. From what I can gather its very different for maternity care. For starters its all private healthcare for expats, there is no public system for us, there is no income tax etc.. Health insurance has to be provided by employers the quality of cover varies. I'm lucky enough mine is decent, but having it dependent on my work is somewhat stressful.
Cork Trucker wrote: » Thank you, she came back again at 4am this morning after another visit, looks like no joy yet again. Augmentin has been tried for something else and worked, they haven't prescribed it since. How is the NHS for maternity care? The Depo injection is the contraceptive injection, they brought up the discussion with her again last night, we do have a large family and it is our belief that they are trying to stop us having more, after the depo injection wears off (3 months) they are taking about her getting the mirena coil fitted. Again not what my wife wants.
Orange369 wrote: » How did your parents take the news? Hopefully all is good
wuffly wrote: » Hope your wife is ok, that's awful. I had a desperate kidney infection on my first during the first trimester. I assumed I wouldn't get anything for it but when it got so bad i went to the Dr I got antibiotics no problem (Augmentin) took a good week for it to go but I don't know how I would have managed without them. I'm Irish but not based in Ireland my GP was uk trained so I can't see it being that different from home. Hope she's ok the poor thing. I don't know what the depo injection is?
Cork Trucker wrote: » My wife had to visit ER on a few occasions recently as it appears she has a kidney infection which they are unwilling to treat despite suffering, one of the midwives in ER said she’ll note on the file that after the birth she is to be administered the depo injection. Why would they do this end is it even legal. My wife is now refusing to allow them inject her with anything as a result.
Orange369 wrote: » She should 100% get the flu and whopping cough vaccine, they will protect her and your baby
Antares35 wrote: » Hope everyone is doing well. Parents are back in the country this evening and we will be hopefully telling them the news tomorrow. I am anxious about how they will take it but trying to remind myself that their negativity is their own!
dragonfly! wrote: » Has anyone had their whooping cough injection yet? I have mine today and just wondering what - if any reactions people had? Obviously going to get it anyway, just want to be prepared as I have a busy few days ahead in work
dragonfly! wrote: » Im sure it will be fine but if its not as long as you are happy thats the main thing. Best of luck!
zapper55 wrote: » When I was overdoing it that's when the dizziness came too. I dont know if you work in or outside the home but is there any way you could get some time to rest? It's the only thing that helped me. Nipped it in the bud and thankfully dizziness hasnt come back since.
Antares35 wrote: » I cried coming to work this morning because the dog was looking at me out the window as I left the driveway. :pac:
dragonfly! wrote: » Ive been delighted so far that I havent been too hormonal HAHAHAH man thats changed this week I think I cried 4 times yesterday over NOTHING I was off work on annual leave thank God
Blingy wrote: » Thanks for the recommendations!! Anyone dealing with dizziness now? It’s different from the morning sickness I think and kinda comes and goes. It’s so odd.
Blingy wrote: » Anyone find any nice reasonably priced maternity dresses or non maternity dresses that are roomy?! I was looking on the seraphine website but they are crazy expensive and not really seeing anything too nice in H&M or new look. Thanks.
zapper55 wrote: » Cork Trucker that's very unreasonable of the hospital re appointments. Could you consider changing?
zapper55 wrote: » My friend did. No complications during pregnancy and labour except that she couldnt feel kicks as much.
Cork Trucker wrote: » Had a scan today, measuring 1 week further ahead than initially thought, placenta is anterior, has anyone had one of those? Not as common according to google.
