RachelScurlock

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1. FHR, hypotension, birth experience, PLEASE HELP

   RachelScurlock replied to RachelScurlock's topic in Ob/Gyn

   That's what upsets me more than anything about the epidural - I asked about risks at every one of my births, I had no idea until now that low bp/poor perfusion was a risk, never heard of it or...

2. FHR, hypotension, birth experience, PLEASE HELP

   RachelScurlock replied to RachelScurlock's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you so much everyone for the info and advice. It has helped tremendously. I am still having a hard time with worries and what-ifs, and am extremely disappointed with the care I received....

3. FHR, hypotension, birth experience, PLEASE HELP

   RachelScurlock replied to RachelScurlock's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you for the book recommendation - I will definitely look into it. I was a CMA for years (CMA nothing compared to a nurse, but I spent years with way more responsibility than most CMAs, and a lot...

4. FHR, hypotension, birth experience, PLEASE HELP

   RachelScurlock replied to RachelScurlock's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I really hope so. I guess main concern is MAP being in low 60's for a prolonged period of time. I don't see how the placenta could have been properly perfused with the MAP dropping that low. From my...

5. FHR, hypotension, birth experience, PLEASE HELP

   RachelScurlock replied to RachelScurlock's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the info... my MAP did fall, it was in the low 60's and a few times was a little below 60, that's what had me so concerned later on (I didn't know any of this until much later, they turned...

6. FHR, hypotension, birth experience, PLEASE HELP

   RachelScurlock replied to RachelScurlock's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I appreciate the replies so much. I'm not seeking medical or legal advice per se; I just want to know if this is standard for care or if I should be a little worried. I have attempted to talk to my...

7. FHR, hypotension, birth experience, PLEASE HELP

   RachelScurlock replied to RachelScurlock's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I appreciate your reply... I agree. I initially had a midwife who delivered at the hospital, but she left the practice halfway through my pregnancy. She delivered my older daughter, so I thought it...

8. FHR, hypotension, birth experience, PLEASE HELP

   RachelScurlock posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I will try to keep this as brief as possible... I'm a nursing student who recently gave birth. I've have two other children so I'm no rookie, but there were several things about this birth that...