EPISODE 497
Erika – Pre-Eclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, CMV, missed miscarriage, emergency caesarean
During her second pregnancy at 35 weeks and 2 days, shortly after her baby shower, Erika started to feel unwell. She had been experiencing uncomfortable swelling of her feet and felt generally off and uncomfortable. With just eight days left of work, she decided to go in, but as the sharp pain under her ribs continued, she left work to get checked at the hospital. Erika had developed pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome and had an emergency caesarean to deliver Lauchlan that day.
During her third pregnancy, Erika encountered another significant health scare when she contracted the Cytomegalovirus (CMV) during the first trimester. Erika’s doctor prescribed a course of antiretrovirals to help prevent the spread of the virus to her unborn baby. Thankfully, the treatment was successful, and the virus did not spread
You can hear Erika’s story in more detail in episode 497.
Topics Discussed
CMV, Emergency caesarean, HELLP Syndrome, Missed miscarriage, Pre-eclampsia
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