depo shot during pregnancy Posted: 05-13-08 19:23pm
Well let me start by saying im in shock
and a mess!
I went to my doctor today for my yearly
check up and to get on a form of birth
control. He recommended the shot (depo) so
I agreed to take it. I was sent to the lab
to do the normal tests which included a
pregnancy test.
2 hours later I cam back and was given the
shot. About 1 hour after that I got a call
asking me to come back to the office. When
I came back the doctor told me I was
pregnant and hes sorry but mistakes
happend and that his nurse FORGOT to read
the lab results.
I have a history of miscarriages and i
recently lost a baby this Jan. All I was
told was mrs. smith im sorry, mrs. smith i
wish you the best. And how theres a small
chance my baby might make it.
CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF THERES A WAY TO UNDO
THE SHOT, OR HOW IT WILL AFFECT MY
PREGNANCY, JUST SOMETHING THAT MIGHT GIVE
ME A PIECE OF MIND.
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DeseRAE
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Posted: 05-13-08 21:12pm
I got the Depo shot while pregnant also. I
understand how you feel! It's scary!
Unfortunately there's no way to reverse
the shot. My Dr. told me the most common
side affects of depo on a fetus are low
birth weight/ premature birth. Also,
there's been a few cases of deformed
urethra in baby boys linked to depo (which
is worrisome for me because I'm having a
boy:(
In the long run, the chances of any of
that happening are small. But the chances
are still there.
If you ever need to talk to anyone, I'm
here and in the same boat.
:]
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DeseRAE
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Posted: 05-13-08 21:14pm
oh, also I'm 26 weeks along and baby is
healthy :]
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Willa Weintraub
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Posted: 05-14-08 11:40am
That is so scary. I would definitely want
to sue the pants off that doctors office!
I hope everything works out for you
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Rosie H
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Posted: 05-15-08 13:07pm
oh my gosh that is outrageous !!!! That
just angers me !!! Im sorry that happened
to you, but like the previous poster said
there are chances but her baby is healthy.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Have you talked to an attorney about your
rights if your baby has problems? I would
definatelty do some research to see what
your rights are. After all it could be a
result of mal=practice. They are supposed
to confirm pregnancy before any birth
control is given. Lots of law offices give
free consults
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STB7542
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Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 66 Location: Parker, CO
Posted: 05-15-08 14:38pm
I'm actually the head paralegal at a
Medical Malpractice firm. I'm in CO., but
for the most part the laws are the same
everywhere. If you want to talk I'd be
happy to answer some questions for you. I
can't believe how outrageous that is,
especially if you already have a history
of misacariages. I'm really sorry to hear
that and hope it all works out. I think
at the very least you should file a
grevieance against the Dr's office. Again
if you want to talk or have any questions
about the legal aspect please feel free to
message me. Good Luck.
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morgan_0421
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WelL I thought i was the only one! Posted: 05-22-08 18:36pm
just last month i went to my obgyn for a
well woman check up, and also asked to be
put on some form of birth control. Since i
was once on the depo shot i decided that
was the best one for me! Well now this
month i have been feeling very strange, i
figured it could of also had been the
depression medication she put me on>
Well now here i am today i just got back
from the clinic and i found out my
symptoms are from my positive pregnancy
test. Now the doctors nurse says the same
thing the baby might not make it. Im found
myself here trying to find out what my
chances and rights are. even if the baby
makes it what is the possibility he or she
will be healthy? God bless you and keep in
touch
