why u/s?

Nazsmum · 11-07-2009, 07:22 PM

My sister in law is due 12/25. Her Doc gave her an U/S because she has high blood pressure? Has thins happen to anone here? What are they looking for? I mean what does the u/s tell them?

Anyone? Thanks!

Bokonon · 11-07-2009, 07:31 PM

There are a number of things an ultrasound for PIH checks for - placental function and calcification, cord blood flow to the fetus, fetal growth, as growth restriction is a risk of elevated blood pressure, amniotic fluid, and general fetal well-being.

I had monthly u/s scheduled after 20 weeks due to history of severe preeclampsia, and then weekly after a mild pre-e diagnosis until delivery.

www.preeclampsia.org is a great place for information; you should refer your SIL there. GL to her!

Lexi_029 · 11-07-2009, 09:37 PM

Bokonon is smack on. They want to make sure the baby is growing properly and the placenta is doing its job.

**Kidzaplenty** · 11-08-2009, 01:06 AM

Yeah, I am down to weekly u/s to check for growth, fluid amount, and movements. Appearantly PIH or high b/p can cause lots of problems for restricted growth as well as placental problems. And since my b/p has been high and fluctuating since 6wks, they are worried that I will be having problems soon. (Even mentioned that they don't "let" women in my condition go past 37 wks, though they would make an exception in my case, since I outright refuse an induction for "preventative" reasons.

ivymae · 11-08-2009, 01:27 AM

I would consider that a medically indicated ultrasound. I hope your SIL and her LO are doing well.

Nazsmum · 11-08-2009, 05:03 AM

Thanks! My sister in law doesn't really talk to us much. So she only said u/s for hb and I didn't know why. So now I know.

Thanks again!!