RE: [ozmidwifery] Induction due to pulmonary embolism?

[Nicole Carver]

Hi Kelly, Not knowing all the details, it is a bit dangerous to comment. If the woman has had a pulmonary embolism, which is a clot which has probably travelled from a large vein in her leg, the blood thinning agent would be to prevent further clots from forming. She may have a clotting disorder, which can be genetic. I am not sure why the ob would want to induce the woman. I would think the least intervention the better, although her carers would have to be very watchful, particularly regarding the third stage of labour. Please keep us posted. Regards, Nicole Carver. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 6:00 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Induction due to pulmonary embolism? One of the women on my forum had a crisis and was going to have a caesar, but with a bit of encouragement from the others on the site and with the Ob’s back-up she decided against it and was ecstatic, but then said…   “WOW you girls totally rock when a girls in need! I actually have to be induced cause of the pulmonary embolism I got and have to be monitored in labour because I’m on a blood thinning agent....”   Could someone please explain? Sorry to be asking such basic questions all the time, I just want to learn! J Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support