I am 8 weeks pregnant. I had my first
ultrasound yesterday and my baby's heat
rate was 170 BPM. Last night around 8:30
pm I fell down the stairs at my house on
my back and I am concerned for the baby. I
have not felt any pain except were my back
and butt hit. Should I be concerned???
yes you should be concerened.
As you should know 8 weeks pregnant has a
high risk of miscarriage.
I think that you should go to the doctors
and have a scan.
Falling down stairs is one of the worst
things that you can do while pregnant.
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Dianab
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Posted: 10-05-07 09:49am
I feel like your reply was really mean and
rude. I all ready feel bad enough about
falling down the stairs. You could of said
that better like "You should probably go
and have you doctor check you out." At 8
weeks I am nervous about everything and
your comment was just plan rude.
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Ingi
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Posted: 10-05-07 09:52am
Your baby is probably just fine. You could
call your doctor and ask him. He will ask
you if you are having any cramping or
bleeding - if you are not, then just take
it easy. Falling in later months,
especially falling ON your belly, would be
more worrisome.
FYI: miscarriage in early pregnancy is
more about chromosomal abnormalities that
no one can do anything about, than falls
and anything the mother does.
If you are ever concerned, just call your
doctor's office and ask to speak with his
nurse (during office hours). She is there
to help you.
Good luck! And try not to worry.
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athmmom
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Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 1
falling Posted: 02-20-08 14:45pm
I agree her response was totally
inappropriate and rude.
Your baby is so completely wrapped in
amniotic fluid, tissue and the abdominal
muscles that is very unlikely that your
fall would have hurt the baby. I too feel
but at 5 weeks. My dr said the risk of
miscarriage from a fall is extremely
unlikely.
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preggie meggie
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Posted: 02-23-08 14:07pm
My sister in law fell down a flight of
stairs just the other day and lost her
baby, but she was two weeks from 4 months
when that happened, and she fell foward. I
hope everything is okay with you and your
baby! your probably okay. Keep us updated!
