I'm 32 weeks pregnant with my 2nd and took a mild fall this afternoon. I fell forward when I encountered some bricks that were uneven in a sidewalk. I took the fall on my hands and belly never touched the ground. My husband thinks that I should see the DR - but it seems rather unnecessary. I don't think that I really need the OB to put some neosporin on my palms and I am certain that I didn't break anything.
Am I not being cautious enough?
Thanks! C.
Thanks so much everyone! It didn't occur to me to call the Dr. with my husband on the phone so he could hear them tell me that it was nothing. They ran through the usual list of symptoms (which I have none) and gave the speech about how the baby is still very cushioned in the fluid. My only problem is skinned palm, skinned knees and hurt pride. Oh, and my favorite pants now have a hole in the knee! Husband is much relieved and off my case so thanks so much for that suggestion. Have a good night!
I would call the OB - just to make hubby feel better - he loves you very much and I think sometimes they worry more than we do. Are you still feeling the baby move around - it might help him to feel better if he feels the baby moving :)
They say that so long as you are not feeling crampy and not spotting, then it's usually okay. It doesn't sound like it was a real bad fall.
Yeah I agree with the others--if you aren't cramping/bleeding, then I wouldn't worry. You didn't hit your belly. The baby probably didn't even get jiggled around too much with all the fluid around him/her protecting him/her. It's nice that you have such a concerned hubby though! If you DO start to feel pains then definitely go see your OB/GYN.
No...your belly didn't even have any impact. If you don't have any cramping or bleeding, no need to go in.
If he's unsure, he should call the office on your behalf and let them tell him the same thing.
As long as you are having no pains in the bump area , and no bleeding then I think you will be fine. Just keep an eye on yourself , take it easy and if you notice anything unsual then speak to your OB.
If it gives you peace of mind, I'd say call the doctor and get their opinion.
The human body really protects that baby well in utero, but you never know. If it were me (because I'm a worrier), I'd probably call just to be safe. The chances of you actually getting a bad infection from the scrapes is minimal, but you never know......they may be concerned about tetanus or another potentially harmful bacterial infection the rest of us aren't aware of.
I agree that you are probably fine. You could call your OB just to put your husband's mind at ease. I was in a minor car accident when I was pregnant and the dr. said that babies are pretty well insulated from injury. I just needed to watch for anything abnormal.
I agree with Suzi if youre not cramping or bleeding vaginally you'll be fine.
Ditto... you're undoubtedly fine... but it's a nice compromise to spend 5 minutes on hold on the phone to set your DH's mind at ease.
I fell spread eagle right on my belly a month or so before delivering. (Carrying a pizza through a garage, and tripped). Uteruses are tough. Just like the "throw an egg off of a 3 story building and have it not break because of the rubber band contraption you made" tough. I called my doc 1/2 hour later once I could get up, they ran through a list of symptoms I didn't have. Easy peasy.
I fell down the stairs when I was pregnant, onto my hands and knees. I was scared, but I still felt the baby moving around as usual, maybe a little more kicking to let me know she did not appreciate it. If you're still feeling the baby as normal, I wouldnt worry, but if you arent, definately go to the dr asap.
At least call the doctor and let them know what happened and if they want to see you then you can make an appt-though it seems like a minor fall (and maybe it really is) its good to let the doctor aware.
C.,
You are probably fine. Those little guys are surrounded by great shock absorption material (amniotic fluid).
But I would humor you husband & be checked out just to give his some peace of mind.
I also fell late in my 3rd pregnancy on the ice and on my stomach. I was so nerveous. I called my Dr. crying...they ASSURED me the baby was fine. They told me make sure she was moving as usual...she was. They said there is so much fluid protecting the baby that it would take a "face first fall from a ladder" to hurt the baby. I would call for peace of mind, but that's me. I'm sure you and the baby are fine. :) Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!!
OB will do more than kiss a bubu, and better safe than sorry. If just to calm your husband's worries, have it checked out. Hopefully you are all right. Good luck and God Bless
Go to the doctor. I fell when I was around 32 weeks. My doctor was pis*ed when I didn't call him or see him. He said when you fall it could knock the placenta loose. He said a fall that far along is very serious. Good luck.
It's better to be safe than sorry ~ go and see the Dr. asap.
God bless you and the baby.
Believe it or not it's actually normal. I fell during my pregnancy as my equilibrium was off. My arms and wrists and my leg broke my fall and I saw my doctor every week at that point. I actually landed on my back. Everything was fine. If for any reason, you think you should see your doctor go ahead.
I did not hurt or bump my stomache but it did shake me up a little bit.
You should go see your doctor. My friend fell at 32 weeks while pregnant and delivered the next week. You should get checked out just in case. You can never be too cautious.
First and foremost, is the baby moving okay? Even though your belly never touched the ground and there is probably nothing wrong in that dept, I would still call your OB just to be sure. I am an L&D nurse and docs sent patients in all the time for mild falls. What will probably happen is they will send you to the office/hospital to check the baby's heart rate and possibly do an ultrasound to make sure the baby/placenta is okay. Better to be super cautious that not at all. Good luck!
C.,
It sounds like you are fine. Especially if you arent bleeding (vaginallly). If that changes, then def go see the doc. I'd let your OB know when you see him/her next that you fell.
Good luck & Congrats!!
H.
