Silent Placenta Abruption - Stillborn

[Drac]

I lost my baby at 8 months due to a silent Placenta Abruption.  It was silent because it did not show on a ultrasound, I had no pain or bleeding.  The blood was hidden between the placenta and uterine wall.  There was no cause found.  I had high blood pressure, but it was controled by Aldamet.  My sugar levels were slightly elevated, but not extreme.  I had increased amnotic fluid.  I also went into DIC.  I had four pints of blood and 4 pints of plasma.  Luckly my bleeding slowed down and after 24 hours I did not have to have an emergancy hystarectomy. Could the amnotic fluid cause apruption?  Do you recommend future pregancies?  What tests should I have run to rule out certain causes?

[TanteMilly]

Oh I am so sorry you're going through this. I'm afraid I don't have any information for you, but I wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you.



Shelley

[capermom]

OMG, Drac, it must have been terrible. My heart goes out to you. I can't imagine... I just can't. Take care of yourself and good luck in the future.

[StephW]

I'm sorry but I can't answer any of your questions.  Talk to your doc about these concerns and also search the internet on that and compare notes.  That may help calm some of your nerves.



My, no OUR thoughts and prays are with you and your family.  Come and post anytime you need support or just want to vent.  Get plenty of rest and take care of yourself.

[nurse12hr]

I am so sorry for your loss; stillbirth is one of the most tragic events imaginable.



Almost ALL of your medical conditions can lead to abruption and stillbirth.  Hypertension and increased amniotic fluid most notably.  



DIC is a horrible, life threatening complication of stillbirth that can kill the mother.  I am so glad you survived this whole ordeal.



You should be watched carefully for hypertension both now, and during future pregnancies.  The extra amniotic fluid is a condition that would not necessarily recur, depending on the cause.  You are at a higher risk of recurrance of the gestational diabetes, also.



You will no doubt receive EXTREMELY close scrutiny during future pregancies, including the use of non stress testing during the last 6 weeks or so.  I know MANY mothers who have had stillborn children who go on to have healthy pregnancies next time around.



My deepest sympathies, and if I can answer any more questions for you, let me know.

[Still_AndiJ]

I agree with Christie on everything. And I can let you know that both my mother and aunt went on to deliver healthy babies the next time around (both wasted no time and had babies within 18 months).



Andrea

[Drac]

Thank you for your help.



I would like to add that the Friday before this happened I went in due to decreased fetal movememnt.  When I went into the emergancy room her heartbeat was fine.  I started to have contractions, but they gave me something to stop them.  The nurse told me that her movements were fine and heartbeat fine and I could go home.  Was that a sign that she could have been Saved?



This has been so hard.  I miss Gracie horriably.  We have no children and want children badly.  Do you know of someone who had abruption and went on to have healthy children?  I would like to know.



Thanks to EVERYONE who has commented.  The support is helpful.

[4CHASE]

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE, TOO, LOST OUR SON DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM PLACENTA ABRUPTION. HE LIVED FOR 12 DAYS, THEN DIED FROM COMPLICATIONS FROM EATING. HE DEVELOPED NEC, (NECROTIZING ENTERCOLITIS) WHICH IS COMMON AMONG PREEMIES. HE WAS 8 1/2 WEEKS EARLY,AND WEIGHED 3 LBS, 11 OZ. WE HAVE ANOTHER SON, WHO IS 7 YRS. OLD. WE, TOO, WONDER IF THIS IS VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN AGAIN. I'VE FOUND IT SEEMS IT'S ALL IN WHO YOU WANT TO BELIEVE. IF YOU WISH TO TALK TO ME MORE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. TAKE CARE.

[Elle24]

I know how you feel, although my life was not at as much risk as yours was.

I lost me Samuel in the 2nd trimester at only 23.6 weeks due to a placental abruption. The doctors say this is not common in the 2nd trimester.  I was not at high risk for this, but now I will be if we try to have another one because I have been told there is between a 10 and 20 percent chance of it happening again.  My first born was only 10 months old when I became pregnant again.  He was delivered by ceasarean.  Do you or anyone else know of women who had a placental abruption the 2nd time around when the pregnancies were less than 2 years apart or who had a ceasarean delivery?  Our beautiful little Sam was 1 and half pounds and 13 inches long.  He was a silent birth.
We still would like to have another one, but all we can do is hope and pray.  I have heard and read that many still have healthy babies after a placental abruption.  Keep your faith.

[ashort]

I know someone I believe had an abruption at 8 months...it was actually her second pregnancy.  She said that they didn't know what caused it.  She hasn't had any children since...not because of that though.  I wish I knew more about it but I really don't.  Her's wasn't silent though...she just started bleeding a lot.  She went to the hospital and they delivered the baby during an emergency c-section.  I' m so sorry for you loss and wish you all the best!

[Trialanderror]

Oh this is so awful for you. My best friend had this, however the stillbirth happened earlier at month 5. It must be devastating at 8 months. The same friend, though had a perfect pregnancy and birth before and after. Wishing you the all the best. There are some emotional support websites, on one of them parents place poems and prayers for their lost ones. You never really heal from this but you`re not alone.

[momin Nebraska]

I lost my son at 38 weeks. He weighed 7lbs.8ozs.. I too almost lost my own life. I had 16 pints of blood transfused that night and had to have a partial hystorectomy. This has been one of the hardest things I have ever had to go through. The only thing that has saved my sanity is my two sons that I had prior to this tradgity. I had no warning signs of what was about to happen to me. I was induced with the births of my other two boys, so when I started feeling what I thought was the on set of labor, it was actually me hemorraging to death. I love my other sons to death, but I long every day for that baby I never got to take home. He would be 5 years old this year and starting kindergarden. I am sorry for anyone that has to go through this.

[rosie1600]

I too lost my son at exactly 36 weeks. I had a normal pregnancy until I started to bleed with cramps. I went to ER and there was not heart beat. I had my contractions induced and had him vaginally. I also was able to hold him for the complete day. It was the worst day of my life. At least you know what caused the stillbirth, I up to now have no answer. I have a 7 year old son and after my little angel in Nov. 2005 I did have a blighted ovum. I am currently trying to get pregnant but so far nothing.
My doctor did tell me that stillbirth babies are so common. I never knew how common it was until it happened to me.

[momin Nebraska]

I am so glad you got to hold and see your' son. I had my son by c section and with me being in such a critical condition, I was totally under. I had to be transported to a bigger hospital that was more equipted to handle my medical needs, so I never got the chance to hold or even see him until the funeral. I then oppted to not view him. I was too affraid that I would not be able to handle it and I didn't want to break down in front of everyone. I didn't want their pitty, I wanted my baby. I also had to be strong for my other two boys' who at that time were 6 and 1 years old. For who ever reads this, if this ever happens to you, which I hope it never, ever does, hold your baby, spend as much time with them as possible. It will help you heal.

[Galia982]

Hi. I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I had a totally unexpected placental abruption when I was 36 weeks. My baby died and laso had DIC . I received 10 Unitsof red blood