I am about 38 weeks pregnant and just abit worried?

Question

hey i am around 38 weeks pregnant and for the last few days i have had a really bad headache to the point i am ready to cry i have not been sleeping very good either, i also feel very nauseous the other day i was seeing like flashing black dots i am starting to worry i have an appointment tomorrow with my midwife so will also ask her but in the mean time does anyone have any suggestions to what it might be... and also my feet and ankles are very swollen...

Thanks....

Answer 1

Maybe you should just give your m/w a call today and see if she wants to see you sooner or if she wants you to just wait until tomorrow.

Answer 2

I had this problem. I was having flu like symptoms with both of my babies. I was just nearing the date of my delivery. :) Relax. Lay down and much as possible and keep your feet up. Its prolly one of the last times you will get to relax before your baby gets here. Good luck, and enjoy your rest.

Answer 3

I would be calling your midwife today and not wait to make sure you and your baby are ok, headaches and all that stuff your going through that you said is not good, Hope everything goes ok good luck

Answer 4

hey,

all you've mentioned seems like signs of preeclampsia, google it and you;ll see. headaches, swelling, black dots. you should go to emergency straight away, so they can check if everything is fine. my friend had preeclampsia as well, so they did emergency cesarian at 32 weeks, so it's better to check, cause it;s dangerous. don't want to make you panic, but better get checked today, dont wait until tomorrow.

all the best!!!!

Answer 5

THESE COULD BE POSSIBLE SIGNS OF PREACLAMPIA, SO I WOULD DEFO DISCUSSITE IT TOMORROW OR IF IT GETS WORSE PHONE HER ASAP. GOOD LUCK,XX

Answer 6

The flashing black dots is a worry, that usually means your blood pressure is high, you could have pre eclampsia, I would ring your Doc ASAP and get checked.

Answer 7

You need to call in and go have your blood pressure checked.  My best friend was the same and ended up in emergency c-section with early stages of pre-e and then they had great difficulty stabilizing her blood pressure even after delivery.  Had she waited - she could have died.

You need to call the office the minute it is open and relate the swelling and vision problems as well as headaches...i bet you blood pressure is high.  If you can't get the office - call the labor ward of the hospital and talk to a labor nurse...or just head there now for a blood pressure check.  It may be just fine but if you do have something more serious...knowing now means that it can be handled and you and baby WILL both be fine.  

Don't stress yet, it really could be nothing but compressed blood flow causing the headaches and all...the end of pregnancy is hard for everyone.  But don't delay in getting checked out.