Pregnant Sister worried

[Apple_25]

Hello

(This is a few questions regarding my sister in law) She is 31 weeks pregnant this will be her first baby she is 37 years old, and she has been having a few problems - First of all she has been getting swollen legs, big veins and bruises all over her (legs) Plus she has a blood problem - Rhesus? Also she is not very big for 31 weeks, she is only short but we would of thought she'd be bigger, and we are worried that she will have a premature birth!  She has to have injections and so does the baby when she arrives! - Anyway we just wanna know is it normal to have all these bruises and swollen legs?? Shes been stressing out abit over this!

We appreciate help!! *Baby Dust To All*

[Apple_25]

Hello :)

Thanks to everbody's advice here - well my sister in law has Rhesus Positive, and shes been having quite alot of injections (as far as i know) and she said when she has given birth the baby will also have an injection :/ ...

But everything seems to be alright with her now, shes 33 weeks - shes gettin bigger which is great, because i thought she wouldnt, and we were worried that there would be something wrong with baby. We think she may be Premature, but im hoping she wont be!

Her legs are not so swollen now, and i dont think she has many bruises on her legs!

But she says she gets a pain on her right side alot - ad sometimes when i see her, shes very flustered and looks poorly :( but she says she is ok...

I'll let you guys know more soon! Thanks again x

[zazou]

If she is just Rhesus negative as mentioned above she will be given an anti-D prophylaxis so that the mother does not end up producing antibodies against the Rhesus positive red cells of the baby. This may result in Haemolytic disease of the newborn if left untreated, and thus the anti-D prophylaxis is necessary.

[Ezkg]

Oh she should also try to lie on her left side for a couple of hours each day to help with swelling.

[Ezkg]

Hi. I have a negative blood type too. Had to have injections during my pregnancy (had some light bleeding) and upon baby's birth. It's not a big deal any more, although I think it used to be. It's just important that the hospital are aware at delivery time.

I also suffered swelling, which had to be monitored as can be a sign of pre eclampsia. Blood pressure is a big indicator of this. Swollen feet, hands and face can be another. She should check with her dr.

Good luck!

[zazou]

What kind of blood problem does she have? I studied haematology and transfusion medicine maybe I can help you if you provide me with more details. You can PM me if you want.

[Apple_25]

Thankyou for the advice :) everything seems to be much better and calming down abit for her! :)

[LosingMyMindInGA]

Bruises could be due to the pressure on her lower extremities caused by her growing uterus.  It could also have to do with the blood condition.  I'm not familiar with that one.  As for premature birth, I don't think the things you have described put her at higher risk for that.  Not being as big as she thought she would be doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong.  Some women don't get very big, others get huge.  It can also vary from pregnancy to pregnancy in the same woman.  If she is really concerned about the problems with her legs, she should schedule a visit to her physician.