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For The Mother’s Health: Karson’s Story

June 19, 2017 By Shann 10 Comments

The Mother’s Health

There are so many reasons for a premature birth. A baby may be born early because of a problem in the womb, a condition in the placenta, or the health of the baby is in jeopardy. One other serious reason a baby may be born early is the mother’s health is in danger.

Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome are two conditions that can be very serious and life-threatening for the mother. According to preeclampsia.org, Preeclampsia:

… is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine. Swelling, sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however, some women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms.

and HELLP syndrome:

… is a life-threatening pregnancy complication usually considered to be a variant of preeclampsia…The most common reasons for mothers to become critically ill or die are liver rupture or stroke (cerebral edema or cerebral hemorrhage). These can usually be prevented when caught in time.

So, as you can see, if the mother’s health is in danger, the only alternative is to deliver the baby, no matter how early it may be.

When a mother's health is in danger, early delivery may be the only option. Premature birth because of Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome.

Today’s story features a mother who experienced both these conditions. I’m so happy that both her and her baby are healthy after such a serious fight.

Please meet Karson, as told by his mom, Samantha.

Karson

1.Tell us about your baby.

Karson was born at 28+3 weighing 2 lbs 3 oz. And 14 inches long.

2.How long was he in the NICU? What was the hardest part?

He spent 60 days in the nicu. Karson surprised everyone and did fairly well with minimal issues for his gestation . He received 3 blood transfusions, and was on nippv/bubble cpap for just over 6 weeks. Karson also was on a feeding tube for 7 weeks.

The hardest part for me was feeling like I couldn’t help my baby get better and feeling alone. We were over an hour from home, and My husband had to go back to work.

3.Do you know what caused your premature birth?

I developed very sudden severe pre eclampsia and HELLP Syndrome basically over night.

mother's health in danger. premature birth. HELLP Syndrome. Preeclampsia

4.How are you and your baby doing today?

Karson was my first baby. I recently had a baby girl in. January. She was born at 37+2 with only very mild pre eclampsia.

Today, Karson is the happiest 2.5 year old I know. He was caught up cognitively by about 15 months old. He follows up yearly now with our NICU grad clinic.

5.What advice would you give new preemie parents?

Make friends with fellow NICU moms. Talk to them while you’re there. It’s amazing to watch your little ones grow together. And being able to talk to someone who really understands your situation helps.

I created a Facebook support group called Mothers of Super Preemies also. That seems to help a lot of mom’s as well.

a mother's health in danger due to preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome

 

I know that Facebook support groups really helped me, including Samantha’s group, so I’m very thankful for them. I’m also thankful that both Samantha, Karson, and their family are doing well today.

Please leave any supportive comments or questions below.
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Filed Under: Blog, Health, Micro Preemie Mondays Tagged With: bubble c-pap, feeding tube, hellp syndrome, high blood pressure, life-threatening conditions, micro preemie, micro preemie monday, mother's health during pregnancy, NICU, preeclampsia

Comments

  1. Meghna says

    June 19, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    Omg! I had no idea. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. SimplyMomBailey says

    June 19, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    I love reading your posts on all the different reasons premies come to be. Every post I’m always left a little in awe of the courage of the mothers behind these little babies and this post included. Thanks for sharing all these birth stories and stories of growing the littlest of babies.

    Reply
  3. Theresa says

    June 19, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    What a difficult situation for a new mother! I can’t imagine the emotions she must have been going through. Thanks for sharing her story so moms can learn from someone who has been there before.

    Reply
  4. shelah moss says

    June 19, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    I was aware of preeclampsia, but I had no knowledge of HELLP Syndrome. This is important information that can save lives!

    Reply
  5. R.M. Lopez says

    June 19, 2017 at 5:20 pm

    This post reminds me so much of my experience with a preemie birth… My son was born early and we had many complications..

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 19, 2017 at 7:55 pm

      I hope your son is doing OK now.

      Reply
  6. Krystal Miller says

    June 19, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    A good friend of mine developed HELLP during her pregnancy. Very scary for both mom and baby! Glad your little one is doing well!

    Reply
  7. Maria Magdalena LimeLeaves says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    I had pre eclampsia. My baby was born at week 30th. But thank God he is teenager now. I’m so glad to see your baby grow up to be a healthy child.

    Reply
  8. Audria Allred Smith says

    June 20, 2017 at 12:02 am

    I enjoy reading these. I have had three children all NICU babies. So these all hit close to home.

    Reply
  9. Elise Cohen Ho says

    June 20, 2017 at 3:15 am

    These types of posts must certainly be of tremendous help to anyone pregnant or hoping to become pregnant.

    Reply

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