High Risk?

[triple07]

With my last pg (I am only 7 months pp) I gave birth 6 1/2 weeks preterm. About 2 weeks before that I SWORE my Petri had dropped but everybody said I was crazy... so anyway, they werent able to make my contractions stop. DH adn I dtd and then I started have horribly painful contraction. By the time I got to the hospital the nurse at first said it was normal from dtd but then she checked and I was 5 cm dialated and had to be sent to another hospital that could care for a premature birth. Anyway, to the point, when I gave birth, the only explanation for the preterm labor was that my placenta started to detach from my uterus. I looked it up, and it wasnt exactally like placental abruptia (sp?). So when I found out I was pg again, I made an appt with a CMW but then I thought about the preterm birth and was wondering if I should seek a high risk pregnancy ob gyn or what. Please help. Thanks :)

[ibusymomto5]

I would immediately start focusing on excellent nutrition for sure. That's one thing you can do to greatly increase your chances of those problems not repeating. I guess I'd lean towards going with a good midwife, just because they tend to focus more on prevention(diet/exercise) than a high risk ob who tends to focus more on treating problems as they arise. But, in the end you have to do what you're the most comfortable with inside.

[celtic_angel]

I am a little worried i could end up considered "high risk" also...
My blood pressure tends to be extrordinarily high and of course pregnancy can aggrevate that condition~~
All i can do for now is focus on being as healthy as i possibly can ...
I am telling myself all will be well and we will get the water birth I have always wanted.I am a firm believer in positive thinking. Just make sure your midwife is aware of your history and they will know what to watch out for...

[triple07]

Just make sure your midwife is aware of your history and they will know what to watch out for...

That is what i was gonn do, just lay it allout on my first appt.

[Changed]

I don't think that really makes you anything. :) New pregnancy, new day. My SIL had PTL and PROM with her first at 35 weeks and her second went full term, no problems. I'd hire a midwife and make sure she knows your history. You may end up on bed/pelvic rest but you know how much better that is than a NICU stay.