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28 weeks 6 days and haven had prenatal care!!!
I'm pregnant with my 3rd child and I haven't had any prenatal care I went to the ER once and found out the gender of my baby .. I feel like a know it all since this my 3rd child and can't convince myself to go to the doctor!!!
Did u read some of the other comments tho, Julie? One of them was like 'u shouldn't even b allowed to have kids if u can b so f-ing stupid'. I totally get saying that in certain circumstances...like, I fully believe that, anymore, there should b some sort of test or something and certain ppl just need to b sterilized bc, my god. But jeez. I'm not saying u said anything similar to that or insinuated that in ur post (I read it) but some of these ladies r taking her decision way too personally. I think we can all agree that she should, atleast, get checked out to make sure everything's ok. It's like I said, her and the docs don't have to b up eachothers butts the whole time. There's alot of women that will call a doc for every single tiny thing and essentially, it's not necessary. Go to appointments, pee in a cup, listen to the heartbeat and go home. If u have a question, ok. If not, cool. I barely talk to my docs office at all. I made my appt and I'll c them when I c them. UnlessI'm bleeding or something, I really have no reason to talk to them. Anyways, I'm rambling. Her decision may b unwise to an extent, but if something happens, it's her deal. We won't b affected by it so we don't need to b being as harsh as that one comment was.
Most of us haven't been judgemental. I personally told my story to try to get her to see that every pregnancy is different. I don't like admitting that my mom was basically pumped full of vodka by doctors orders at 6 months. But if she can see and understand that every child isn't the same, maybe she will try to get some sort of prenatal care. Anything could happen to a baby, it's best to be proactive when pregnant.
Wow ladies lets not be so judgmental and harsh. Dear this is a personal decision uve made with ur body and ur child i just hope uve acknowledged the possible risks ur taking. Theres no reason that u cant have a perfectly healthy baby despite ur lack of prenatal care, its just recommended so that both u n baby have the best possible chance at being healthy. I hope u have a happy n healthy child with a safe delivery.
Wow that's horrible I'll pray for that innocent baby
A life is a precious thing to waste
Unfortunately, chic, u may b at a point in ur pregnancy where they will refuse u prenatal care...or at least the good offices may. I didn't find out with this one until almost 3mons into it and then spent another 1 1/2 fighting with my insurance company. I was refused care by one office and almost refused by the one I'm in now. They were gonna make me go to a very second-rate office bc I was about 18 or so wks along. I'm not gonna b insulting or say anything rude but if I were u, I'd try to get into a doc...just to make sure everything is ok. This is my third and every one has been completely different. I'm not big on docs, and I don't call them for every little thing. Unless it's a huge concern, I figure everything's ok. But I like knowing I can go or talk to someone if a concern arises. U should try to go...just to b on the safe side. It don't mean u gotta b up their butts or that they need to b up urs the whole time. It's just precaution.
It is your body and your decision, but just think it is not safe for you or baby...
My SIL delivered a dead baby, she thought the baby was healthy and doing good because she can feel the baby move all the time. But when she delivered the baby my nephew was dead. I still have no clue.what happened because they are from different country. She never had pre natal care..
Best luck to you every pregnancy is different
My SIL delivered a dead baby, she thought the baby was healthy and doing good because she can feel the baby move all the time. But when she delivered the baby my nephew was dead. I still have no clue.what happened because they are from different country. She never had pre natal care..
Best luck to you every pregnancy is different
My friend just delivered a still born at full term with what she thought was a completely healthy birth. Turns out her placenta stopped producing and working properly so when she began labor the baby's heart couldn't handle it and she died. If my friend would have taken more care to get care and being proactive when she started labor instead of thinking she knew it all.....and all the what ifs. But either way a tragedy. This happened on Saturday we are all absolutely devastated. I know it's your choice but anything could happen. I couldn't imagine carrying for 40 weeks my baby girl and losing her. I'm sorry I'm still very hurt by this and thought it may be helpful. God bless either way with what you decide.
I should also say, my mom was at our pediatrician crying one day over me. She said she just didn't understand, she had two kids and had had none of the issues she had with me. My doctor looked rightat her,and said "she is a different child, you're doing nothing wrong". My poor mother was at a loss, she blamed herself, she thought that every pregnancy was the same. Every pregnancy, every child is different.
My mom had 2 children before me, my sister and brother. She thought she was an old pro at pregnancy and giving birth, I proved her wrong. If she wouldn't have had good prenatal care, I probably wouldn't be here today. I tried to come out at 6 months back in 1979. The put her on bed rest and did some other treatments to make me stay I'm longer. Once I was born I was allergic to formula (she didn't breastfeed because my sister and brother wouldn't). I should mention those other treatments were alcohol. ... my mom was put in bedrest and made to drink vodka. That was how they stopped contractions back in the 70s, fetal alcohol syndrome wasn't heard of. I was born a month early, born with a skin disorder that is inflamed by. .... alcohol. I was allergic to the simple sugars in the formulas. All in all I was a pain in the butt. I cried constantly, was terrified of doctors. They wanted to study my disorder at Ohio state university. My mom told them no, I had a biopsy done when I was two months old (I still have the scar). I'm living proof that the third child, may not be the same as the first two. If it wasn't for my mom's team of doctors, I wouldn't be here. Yes I still have some issues from the 2 months of vodka, but at least I lived. To this day, I still can't drink alcohol, can't take narcotics or aspirin. Please realize that this child isn't the same, it is a completely different child. Go get prenatal care, this child deserves it.
With my second bb i didnt have prenatal care bcuz i couldn't get medical assistance n i couldn't afford the doctor visits n he came out just fine. But yea u need it n every pregnancy is different!
For me thats a little scary not seeing a dr and I am just as far along as you and this is my third. But seriously people the comments on here.
Many women dont receive care. It's her choice for whatever reason. Stop the f*cking bashing. I agree it's unorthodox, but it's still her body, her choice. Just hope you make smart decisions.
some of these responses are OFF THE CHAIN! some of you are being more insulting than helpful. which is just as discouraging as the original post itself. damn!
Wow some of these comments geesh seems like they know it all. Well it is your decision and baby at the end of the day. My sister just had baby #3 Jan. 2014 & she never went to the dr not once (don't know her reasoning) but when she did 9cm dialated & in labor everything went fine no questioning after the initial "did you have care" no Dfacs and I have a healthy nephew. I'm not judging like I said its your choice I just hope all goes well :)
You shouldn't be allowed to have children if you can be So fuc*ing Stupid!!!
Very irresponsible!!!!
Okay then, if you know it all, this being your third child and all. You should know how important it is for you to receive prenatal care for both you and the little life you carry! That little one is completely dependant on you and your health. I had to wait to receive care do to issues with my insurance, so I didn't receive care until 18 weeks. Note: I absolutely hate doctors and the thought of going to the hospital for ANYTHING absolutely terrifies me because I know how "necessary" some things can be made iut to be when their not just so they can get their money. I get it! Trust me! I still was taking prenatal vitamins from the day I found out I was pregnant until I was able to receive care and have been researching different things and making sure I do the best for me and baby! I would feel like the worst parent ever and ask child services to take my child if there was something wrong with my child and I didn't know about it because I just couldn't convince myself to go be seen. Also, it bothers me that you would go to the ER and would find out the sex of your baby, but not go to the doctor for routine care. That's not something you just walk into the ER and ask for cuz they don't do it. PLEASE don't put your little one at anymore risk and go to the doctor!!!
Yup I don't agree with that at, all. I do agree with all the mothers that have posted so far however. That is very stubborn and stupid. Be a know it all then. I hope your baby is healthy. And you as your health is dependent on the babies. You know like diabetes blood pressure vitamins vaginal infections that sometimes go undetected like yeast bc you have no symptoms.
wow. seek prenatal treatment asap sweetheart. please...for your baby's sake.
When I was 21 I worked so much that my job never made an effort for me to get time off for my appointment.. I didn't go till around 27.. guess what, when I gave birth... they called.social services on me... and they questioned me to death... be careful
Yes.... Just because your 2 came out perfectly healthy doesn't mean this one will :/
I Totally Agree With Her Every Pregnancy Is Different And By You Knowing You Are Pregnant And Haven't Made The Effort To Go Is Ridiculous Smh I'm 20 Years Old And Know Better Goes To Show Maturity Doesn't Come With Age.
That is extremely dangerous and if anything happens to the baby they might be able to criminally charge you for lack of prenatal care. I'm on baby 4 and i still know its very important to see a dr. There are so many things that could go wrong. Every pregnancy is different so you never know the problems that you or the baby could have!!
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