Pregnant during third semester and deliver in Summer

Bunsen · Jan 13, 2016

Maybe I haven't gotten to this part in school, but what does having a DVT or PE have to do with having a baby before 25?

Past classmates have been pregnant and had children during our 13 month program, but they surreptitiously always have them during breaks and have had uncomplicated pregnancies. Are you prepared to deal with potential problems during and after birth - eg. nausea, vomiting, hypotension, lacerations, etc? Or having to take a break from school? It's good that you have your mom's support if anything happens to the baby after birth, but what about during pregnancy?

If you are prepared to deal with the worst case scenario, go for it. I wish you luck. It's been done before, but it definitely complicates things on top of an already challenging program.

Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN · Jan 13, 2016

You shouldn't have BSN behind your name if you don't have the degree yet.

You should talk to your doctor for medical advice, not strangers on the internet.

And ....you can decide to try to get pregnant, but it may or may not happen. I decided to try five years ago and have only now succeeded. These things are not 100% able to be planned.

Good luck with whatever you end up doing :)

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Jan 13, 2016

It is challenging to manage pregnancy and nursing school. But many of us have done it. Normally I would encourage you to wait until you are finished and have a year of experience behind you. But your doctor's recommendations may have to trump convenience.

Good luck and take good care of yourself no matter what you decide.

ED Nurse, RN · Jan 13, 2016

I too, do not understand what having a DVT and PE previously have to do with getting pregnant before 25? If you're on blood thinners then have a conversation with your OB- but regardless, I've never heard of age and PE/DVT factoring into what age you should have a child. Just bc you set a time frame to have a child in does not mean it will happen that way- how often in your life do things go as planned? I planned to have a baby six years ago, guess what- still trying and saving for IVF.

Bottom line, this is a discussion you need to have with a reputable OB, not strangers. Only you can decide if you can handle a child and any complications that come with that. You also need to be prepared to take time off from school, if necessary, and if that's something you are willing to do. But again, I don't understand your time frame- perhaps you misunderstood.

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Jan 13, 2016

I too, do not understand what having a DVT and PE previously have to do with getting pregnant before 25? If you're on blood thinners then have a conversation with your OB- but regardless, I've never heard of age and PE/DVT factoring into what age you should have a child.

I agree. Though the OP is under no obligation to do so, it would be interesting to hear an explanation of/rationale for her doctor's recommendation.

ScrappytheCoco · Jan 14, 2016

What if you get put on long term bed rest and have to be out a whole semester? You have to be aware that things may not go 100% textbook perfectly as far as pregnancy. I had a whoops pregnancy during my last semester of nursing school and it sucked. I was running to the bathroom puking during clinical every 5 minutes. Towards the end I had iffy NSTs and almost had to be induced the week of my exit HESI. I thought I'd be fine to take the NCLEX quickly and I ended up taking it 9 days after delivery...sitting on a donut with a sore but and boobs throbbing because I needed to pump. Just my experience...but no way I'd get pregnant on purpose during nursing school.

Cafelattee · Jan 14, 2016

I get not wanting to be on bc long term with your history. This is a educated guess with the bit of information you have provided. I'm old enough to be your mom :) so my advise is from someone that's raised kids and been a nurse for 23 years.

I did have my second child my last semester of BSN. I already had my associate. THis was back before internet so I actually had to attend class on campus. He was born 4 weeks early. I had professors willing to work with me. I got my 180 hour clinical done early. I only had one class left. I ended up missing the mid-term. I returned to class 3 days after giving birth to take an exam. I know these days with internet this and that it would probably be easier.

It was my second pregnancy and I had no issues but I figure the early delivery was about being stressed with school, work and already having a 3 year old at home.

It seems like you have family support but this will be your first pregnancy. There is a lot of stress with a first baby for couple, adding in that a nursing class is high stress.

I would really consider waiting to after graduation. If the BC is the issue for wanting to have kids then it seems that your dh needs to suit up for a few years;)

good luck with your future family and nursing career

Kala08 · Jan 20, 2016

I have also heard it can be easier to have a baby while you're in school with a more flexible schedule than once you're working full time. If you feel like now is the right time, go for it.

That said, it's not always easy to get pregnant in the time frame you hope for! Just keep that in mind when planning.