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Planning a High Risk Pregnancy
A Pregnancy Plan
By Kendeyl Johansen
Couples can still have a genetic child even if doctors advise against pregnancy. A couple's egg and sperm can be inserted into the womb of a surrogate mother.
If you're considering a high-risk pregnancy it's normal to worry and feel like you'll miss out on normal pregnancy. "Some of the most common concerns for these women include premature delivery, miscarriage and how the disease may adversely affect the baby," says Dr. Tabsh. "They also worry they'll be hospitalized for a long period of time or they might have a C-section instead of a normal delivery."
Reno was overjoyed to learn she was pregnant, but she couldn't stop herself from worrying constantly. "I worried I would miscarry. I worried when I had to go on bedrest and lost my income. I worried about my husband's stress level and my blood pressure. I was worried, worried, worried," she says.
Krista Monson of Indianapolis, Ind., became pregnant while suffering from lupus. Although worrying about premature birth and whether her disease would effect her baby, she controlled her fears by realizing that stress negatively impacted her health. Also, placing her faith in God helped her relax.
"Worrying can help us explore questions, but it's important not to become obsessed with fears," says Shelia Bittle, APRN, PhD, a nurse/psychotherapist practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. "It helps to discuss anxieties with your partner, a friend, or your doctor. Also educate yourself via the internet or your local library because knowledge defuses fear."
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