Thursday, July 29, 2010

Advice about an unexpected pregnancy?

Im 16 and pregnant. Please don't give the lecture about teenage pregnancy and keeping my legs closed, because this was my decision and I really want to keep this baby. The problem is that my health sucks. Ive had several collapsed lungs, bronchitis, and a vitamin deficiency. If I keep this baby, I'll have another collapsed lung, and this one could be severe and life threatening. I dont know what to do. Help please?Advice about an unexpected pregnancy?
Communicate your worries to your doctor or the medical professional looking after you during your pregnancy. They are thee to watch over the health of you and your baby and if you have any concerns talk to them about it.


Chances are they may monitor the pregnancies progress a little more closely then someone who has perfect health. There is always someone who will be able to help you to find information about your conditions and also to make you pregnancy as risk free and happy as possible.


Also you are young and the things that you have mentioned that have caused you problems in the past are in some cases just a part of a growing person, I know when I was a teenager I had Bronchitis a hell of a lot and the vitimin deficiency is helped by you taking more of those vitamins that your body is lacking. If you are going to take on the responsibility of this child start taking the steps to make sure that it has all the nutients it needs to be strong.Advice about an unexpected pregnancy?
Get to an OBGYN ASAP. They may want to send you to what is called a Perinatologist, which is basically a high risk pregnancy doctor. I have seen one for both of my kids, and they really do a great job teaching you and also helping you with anything. If you get in as early as you can, you can get your questions answered at any time. Don't ever be afraid to call them no matter how silly it may seem. :) Also, make sure to get on prenatal vitamins now, especially if you already have a vitamin deficiancy. Your baby will be taking a lot more out of you, and the best thing you can do it stock up. If you can't get to the docs right away, go buy some Flinstone vitamins for kids and take 2 a day until your docs can get you something. Good luck!!!
I say your old enough to take your own decisions and therefore you should be responsible and take care of this baby. Just let it be, GOD is amazing and you never know what can happen. Maybe you'll have your baby and you'll be ok :)
Why would you automatically assume you're going to have problems? You may turn out to be fine. Just make sure you start going to your prenatal appointments, and tell your doctor about all of this.
That is a decission you need to talk to your doctor, your parents and you partner about!! That's very serious!
Pregnancy doesn't cause people to have collapsed lungs. Make sure you have a good support system and a good doctor. Then, the problems will be in check.

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