Doctors While Pregnant

[mamaScarlett]

i saw my cf clinic every month. they also worked very closely with my OB, who was not a 'high risk' ob, but was one of the most experienced OB's in the world of Cf, for pregnancy in moms w cf (she has since retired).
I saw her once a month, and towards the end every week.
My Cf doc also worked closely with a maternal/lactation center to help determine the safest drugs for me to take while preg, and while breastfeeding.
My lung function was in the 70s when I got preg, in the middle of my preg it was in the 50s-which is normal. (it always goes down, even for non cf women) Perhaps you are extremely healthy, and thats not why they're very concerned-if thats the case, count your blessings and enjoy your pregnancy to the full!

 

[mamaScarlett]

i saw my cf clinic every month. they also worked very closely with my OB, who was not a 'high risk' ob, but was one of the most experienced OB's in the world of Cf, for pregnancy in moms w cf (she has since retired).
I saw her once a month, and towards the end every week.
My Cf doc also worked closely with a maternal/lactation center to help determine the safest drugs for me to take while preg, and while breastfeeding.
My lung function was in the 70s when I got preg, in the middle of my preg it was in the 50s-which is normal. (it always goes down, even for non cf women) Perhaps you are extremely healthy, and thats not why they're very concerned-if thats the case, count your blessings and enjoy your pregnancy to the full!

 

[mamaScarlett]

i saw my cf clinic every month. they also worked very closely with my OB, who was not a 'high risk' ob, but was one of the most experienced OB's in the world of Cf, for pregnancy in moms w cf (she has since retired).
I saw her once a month, and towards the end every week.
My Cf doc also worked closely with a maternal/lactation center to help determine the safest drugs for me to take while preg, and while breastfeeding.
My lung function was in the 70s when I got preg, in the middle of my preg it was in the 50s-which is normal. (it always goes down, even for non cf women) Perhaps you are extremely healthy, and thats not why they're very concerned-if thats the case, count your blessings and enjoy your pregnancy to the full!

 

[mamaScarlett]

i saw my cf clinic every month. they also worked very closely with my OB, who was not a 'high risk' ob, but was one of the most experienced OB's in the world of Cf, for pregnancy in moms w cf (she has since retired).
I saw her once a month, and towards the end every week.
My Cf doc also worked closely with a maternal/lactation center to help determine the safest drugs for me to take while preg, and while breastfeeding.
My lung function was in the 70s when I got preg, in the middle of my preg it was in the 50s-which is normal. (it always goes down, even for non cf women) Perhaps you are extremely healthy, and thats not why they're very concerned-if thats the case, count your blessings and enjoy your pregnancy to the full!

 

[mamaScarlett]

i saw my cf clinic every month. they also worked very closely with my OB, who was not a 'high risk' ob, but was one of the most experienced OB's in the world of Cf, for pregnancy in moms w cf (she has since retired).
<br />I saw her once a month, and towards the end every week.
<br />My Cf doc also worked closely with a maternal/lactation center to help determine the safest drugs for me to take while preg, and while breastfeeding.
<br />My lung function was in the 70s when I got preg, in the middle of my preg it was in the 50s-which is normal. (it always goes down, even for non cf women) Perhaps you are extremely healthy, and thats not why they're very concerned-if thats the case, count your blessings and enjoy your pregnancy to the full!

 

[Littlemiss]

Hey Kristen,

Congrats on your pregnancy, I have been reading your blog for ages <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I am seven weeks PG. Saw my CF Dr today, he said they will see me monthly to keep a close eye on me. Havn't met my OB yet, but will be seeing a high-risk OB who has alot of experience with CF - he has moved to Australia from the UK where he used to head up a CF OB clinic, and has successfully delivered twins to a CFer at 36 weeks (couldn't ask for more right?).

You're in great health, I'm sure your pregnancy will be fantastic!

AJ

 

[Littlemiss]

Hey Kristen,

Congrats on your pregnancy, I have been reading your blog for ages <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I am seven weeks PG. Saw my CF Dr today, he said they will see me monthly to keep a close eye on me. Havn't met my OB yet, but will be seeing a high-risk OB who has alot of experience with CF - he has moved to Australia from the UK where he used to head up a CF OB clinic, and has successfully delivered twins to a CFer at 36 weeks (couldn't ask for more right?).

You're in great health, I'm sure your pregnancy will be fantastic!

AJ

 

[Littlemiss]

Hey Kristen,

Congrats on your pregnancy, I have been reading your blog for ages <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I am seven weeks PG. Saw my CF Dr today, he said they will see me monthly to keep a close eye on me. Havn't met my OB yet, but will be seeing a high-risk OB who has alot of experience with CF - he has moved to Australia from the UK where he used to head up a CF OB clinic, and has successfully delivered twins to a CFer at 36 weeks (couldn't ask for more right?).

You're in great health, I'm sure your pregnancy will be fantastic!

AJ

 

[Littlemiss]

Hey Kristen,

Congrats on your pregnancy, I have been reading your blog for ages <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I am seven weeks PG. Saw my CF Dr today, he said they will see me monthly to keep a close eye on me. Havn't met my OB yet, but will be seeing a high-risk OB who has alot of experience with CF - he has moved to Australia from the UK where he used to head up a CF OB clinic, and has successfully delivered twins to a CFer at 36 weeks (couldn't ask for more right?).

You're in great health, I'm sure your pregnancy will be fantastic!

AJ

 

[Littlemiss]

Hey Kristen,
<br />
<br />Congrats on your pregnancy, I have been reading your blog for ages <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />I am seven weeks PG. Saw my CF Dr today, he said they will see me monthly to keep a close eye on me. Havn't met my OB yet, but will be seeing a high-risk OB who has alot of experience with CF - he has moved to Australia from the UK where he used to head up a CF OB clinic, and has successfully delivered twins to a CFer at 36 weeks (couldn't ask for more right?).
<br />
<br />You're in great health, I'm sure your pregnancy will be fantastic!
<br />
<br />AJ

 

[Kristen]

Thanks everyone for the responses!

And congrats to you Littlemiss! We are just a few days apart <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[Kristen]

Thanks everyone for the responses!

And congrats to you Littlemiss! We are just a few days apart <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[Kristen]

Thanks everyone for the responses!

And congrats to you Littlemiss! We are just a few days apart <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[Kristen]

Thanks everyone for the responses!

And congrats to you Littlemiss! We are just a few days apart <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[Kristen]

Thanks everyone for the responses!
<br />
<br />And congrats to you Littlemiss! We are just a few days apart <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[rubyroselee]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>

leah - I agree there are potential complications w/ the pregnancy as far as possibly getting sick and needing IVs but I don't agree about complications w/ childbirth. The research I've read points to women w/ CF having "normal" childbirths (as far as childbirth in this country can be considered normal anyway).</end quote></div>

Caroline,

Yes, you are right, I did say that incorrectly. There is not likely anything to happen during the childbirth that wouldn't happen normally. Sometimes my fingers keep typing nonsense and I don't mean what I say <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> LOL

 

[rubyroselee]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>

leah - I agree there are potential complications w/ the pregnancy as far as possibly getting sick and needing IVs but I don't agree about complications w/ childbirth. The research I've read points to women w/ CF having "normal" childbirths (as far as childbirth in this country can be considered normal anyway).</end quote></div>

Caroline,

Yes, you are right, I did say that incorrectly. There is not likely anything to happen during the childbirth that wouldn't happen normally. Sometimes my fingers keep typing nonsense and I don't mean what I say <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> LOL

 

[rubyroselee]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>

leah - I agree there are potential complications w/ the pregnancy as far as possibly getting sick and needing IVs but I don't agree about complications w/ childbirth. The research I've read points to women w/ CF having "normal" childbirths (as far as childbirth in this country can be considered normal anyway).</end quote></div>

Caroline,

Yes, you are right, I did say that incorrectly. There is not likely anything to happen during the childbirth that wouldn't happen normally. Sometimes my fingers keep typing nonsense and I don't mean what I say <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> LOL

 

[rubyroselee]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>

leah - I agree there are potential complications w/ the pregnancy as far as possibly getting sick and needing IVs but I don't agree about complications w/ childbirth. The research I've read points to women w/ CF having "normal" childbirths (as far as childbirth in this country can be considered normal anyway).</end quote>

Caroline,

Yes, you are right, I did say that incorrectly. There is not likely anything to happen during the childbirth that wouldn't happen normally. Sometimes my fingers keep typing nonsense and I don't mean what I say <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> LOL

 

[rubyroselee]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>
<br />
<br />leah - I agree there are potential complications w/ the pregnancy as far as possibly getting sick and needing IVs but I don't agree about complications w/ childbirth. The research I've read points to women w/ CF having "normal" childbirths (as far as childbirth in this country can be considered normal anyway).</end quote>
<br />
<br />Caroline,
<br />
<br />Yes, you are right, I did say that incorrectly. There is not likely anything to happen during the childbirth that wouldn't happen normally. Sometimes my fingers keep typing nonsense and I don't mean what I say <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> LOL