When a pregnant woman needs hospitalization. Indications for hospitalization of a pregnant woman. When to go to save? What complications require hospitalization of a pregnant woman

girls, which of you was on a day hospital for pregnancy? what are they doing there? and got the best answer

Answer from Irina Shults[guru]
I visited a day hospital - 7 days, they put me on a dropper, it took about 2 hours a day, it's okay, it seemed to me that after the hospital I began to feel better.

Answer from Vladimirovna[guru]


Answer from Claudia Petrova[guru]


Answer from Vikusik =)[newbie]


Answer from Hedgehog[guru]


Answer from Imperial Cat[master]


Answer from baby on a kitten[guru]
yes, droppers put, injections.


Answer from Yes Yes[guru]


Answer from Maria Volkova[guru]


Answer from Olga Temyakova (Polstyanova)[guru]


Answer from Irina N.[guru]


Answer from I fly according to my mood[guru]


Answer from Oska![guru]



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Answer from Vladimirovna[guru]
I was in storage for 2 weeks. They injected vitamins, gave pills, it was boring to lie down.


Answer from Claudia Petrova[guru]
I was with my first pregnancy. Mmmm great. Morning - an injection in the ass and home (I also went to the pool).


Answer from Vikusik =)[newbie]
they put droppers, give pills, injections = ((what do you have?


Answer from Hedgehog[guru]
depending on what risk for the baby and mum. droppers, usually magnesia :), injections, pills, sedatives. usually a week.


Answer from Imperial Cat[master]
Claudia Petrova was in bed with her first pregnancy. Mmmm great. Morning - an injection in the ass and home (I also went to the pool).


Answer from baby on a kitten[guru]
yes, droppers put, injections.
takes 1-3 hours, depending on how many droppers and at what speed the medicine needs to be dripped.


Answer from Yes Yes[guru]
They didn't do anything to me. I drank vitamins, noshpu, dined and were allowed to go home


Answer from Maria Volkova[guru]
drank mitaminki) rested))) I was not given any droppers or injections! depending on the reason they put it!


Answer from Olga Temyakova (Polstyanova)[guru]
they drip for half a day, then you lie down, get better, listen and see the horrors and misfortunes of others, do not walk, feel sad and cry from resentment that you are here, and everyone is there. Better daycare. And it’s more convenient to come to spend the night in order to hand over everything in the morning and get it and wash off after the round.


Answer from Irina N.[guru]
And we, unfortunately, do not have a day hospital in the maternity hospital! I would lie... And then you just don’t want to lie down and wallow there for days a week because of swelling of the legs! In this heat...


Answer from I fly according to my mood[guru]
In the morning, tests, examination by a doctor, pills. After dinner, home.


Answer from Oska![guru]
The obstetrician-gynecologist examines patients, if necessary, conducts additional examinations, consults with specialists, and clarifies the diagnosis. The nurse performs intramuscular, intravenous injections, puts "droppers", various physiotherapy procedures are released. If necessary, an ultrasound of the fetus is performed, according to the indications of 30 weeks, CTG is performed.
The length of stay of patients in a day hospital is 5-6 days. At the end of treatment, the doctor draws up a discharge summary, which indicates the duration of treatment, diagnosis, laboratory results, specialist consultations, treatment, recommendations, sets the date for the visit to the local doctor.
If the course of the disease worsens, the patient is hospitalized in a hospital.
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And if from personal experience, then on the first day I came, examined by a doctor, sent for the necessary tests, and goodbye - that is, come on the trail. day. Well, there in the morning injections, if necessary - then droppers, pills will be given home. You can't wait for dinner.

A day hospital for pregnant women, in other words, prenatal hospitalization, is needed so that patients who do not need constant medical monitoring receive all the necessary professional help from doctors. In order for your pregnancy to proceed and end safely, all necessary medical examinations and procedures are performed. Experienced obstetrician-gynecologists and medical staff are responsible for this.

ADVANTAGES OF A DAY HOSPITAL

The main advantage of antenatal hospitalization is that some procedures, such as drips, injections, can be performed at the patient's home. This helps the expectant mother and her baby feel much more comfortable and not put themselves in unnecessary danger, getting to the hospital every day and coming into contact with possible carriers of viruses and infections.


In the conditions of a day hospital, expectant mothers undergo a full range of necessary supportive and diagnostic procedures for prenatal hospitalization, which help the pregnancy to proceed correctly and safely. Of course, no one doubts that patients can count on the same list of services if they are hospitalized in a regular paid hospital, so to speak, “for preservation”. However, in this case, women will have to part with their relatives for an indefinite period, and during pregnancy, expectant mothers are especially vulnerable and unstable to stress, so this practice will not benefit either them or their baby. In addition, compared to a conventional hospital, a day hospital for pregnant women “will not hit the pocket” of a young family, which will have considerable expenses in the future. The thing is that day patient patients have the opportunity to spend the night at home, which means that they do not have to pay for staying in an expensive ward. Only medical and diagnostic procedures that were carried out by a woman are taken into account.

INDICATIONS FOR DAY HOSPITAL

  • Toxicosis in a woman in the first months of pregnancy.
  • The threat of miscarriage, regardless of which trimester of pregnancy this may occur.
  • Rh-conflict in the I and II trimesters of pregnancy. If there is such a problem, doctors insist on examining and treating a woman.
  • Assessment of the condition of the fetus, identification of fetoplacental insufficiency in it (disturbances both from the placenta and from the fetus, which arose as a result of various diseases and obstetric complications). treatment for this disorder.
  • Hypertension in the I and II trimesters of pregnancy.
  • Identification of chronic gastritis (inflammatory and degenerative changes in the gastric mucosa) in the future mother in the acute stage, as well as the presence of anemia in her (decrease in hemoglobin not lower than 90 g / l).
  • The need for an additional professional medical examination of a woman if there is a suspicion of extragenital pathology (diseases of the urinary system, heart disease, etc.).
  • Carrying out preventive measures necessary for a pregnant woman and fetus during critical periods of pregnancy.

Let's start with the fact that hospitalization can be planned, for example, if the results of another study showed that the health of the expectant mother or fetus requires constant medical supervision, while the general condition of the woman does not suffer and there is no threat to her life or the life of the baby. In this case, the doctor of the antenatal clinic writes out a referral to a hospital at the place of residence. But you can apply to any specialized hospital of your choice for a fee. It is possible to delay hospitalization by 1-2 days if family and other circumstances do not allow you to go to the hospital immediately. In this case, the expectant mother signs a paper stating that she has been warned of possible complications.

Emergency hospitalization is necessary in case of pregnancy complications requiring urgent medical intervention. Such complications include bleeding from the genital tract, severe pain in the abdomen, sudden loss of consciousness, etc. In the latter case, the direction of the attending doctor, of course, is not required - you need to call an ambulance or immediately go to the nearest maternity hospital.

Get your documents ready!
In the event that hospitalization is planned and you have agreed on its date with your doctor in advance, you have the opportunity to thoroughly prepare for hospitalization. If you need emergency hospitalization, when you need to go to the hospital as soon as possible, there is usually not enough time for fees. We list the necessary minimum documents that are always required for hospitalization in a hospital.

The future mother's purse must contain a passport and a compulsory medical insurance policy. Without them, as a rule, not a single appointment with a doctor can do, and even more so they will be needed during hospitalization, whether it is the onset of childbirth or the need to go to the hospital with the threat of termination of pregnancy. Another important document that should be in the purse is the exchange card, which contains all information about the course of this pregnancy, the results of tests and all examinations. An exchange card is issued to a woman at 28-32 weeks of pregnancy. By agreement with the attending doctor, the exchange card will be issued after the 12th week of pregnancy, this may be especially necessary in case of any concomitant pathology or complicated course of the pregnancy itself. In this case, if emergency hospitalization is necessary, the exchange card will be at hand with the necessary minimum of tests entered into it (general blood and urine tests, RW, HIV, hepatitis B and C). At each visit to the doctor of the antenatal clinic, you must present him with an exchange card to enter new data into it - an examination and the results of the examination, which will be required by the doctor of the admission department for a preliminary assessment of your condition. Without an exchange card at the time of hospitalization, you run the risk of getting into the observational department of the maternity hospital, in which there are unexamined women who were admitted urgently and without documents, which means that they pose a potential risk of infection of other women in labor and newborns, as well as women suffering from various infectious diseases.

Before the exchange card is in hand, it would be good to have copies of all tests and ultrasound. In addition, along with the documents, you must keep with you all extracts from the hospital if you are not hospitalized for the first time.

Emergency hospitalization always involves a minimum of time for fees. Therefore, the most important item on your list is the availability of documents (passport, insurance policy, exchange card), especially when an unforeseen situation requiring urgent medical assistance arose outside the home. In this regard, it is recommended to keep all these papers in one place and always have them with you when going outside.

Necessary things
If an emergency occurs at home, there are a couple of minutes before the ambulance arrives to put a toothbrush, soap, a towel, a change of shoes, a nightgown and a dressing gown in the bag. Everything else will be taken later by relatives.

If prenatal (planned) hospitalization is required (in case of a planned caesarean section, as well as in case of complicated pregnancy - fetal growth retardation, chronic intrauterine fetal hypoxia, placenta previa, etc.), you have time to deliberately collect a bag with everything necessary. For convenience, you can make a list of items that will be required in the hospital, and cross off items from it as the bag fills up.

Here is a more complete set of necessary things that you can prepare for the day of a planned hospitalization, when you have several hours, or even days, to think everything over and not forget anything. In addition to the above documents, you need to have easy-to-wash slippers with you, you can take two pairs of slippers: one at home - you can walk around the ward in them, and others are rubber - you can go to examinations, to the treatment room, to shower in them. The pathology department needs comfortable change of clothes - a bathrobe or a light sports set, 1-2 nightgowns or cotton T-shirts, underwear, socks. Do not forget to take hygiene items - a toothbrush and paste, a towel, a toilet paper roll, paper napkins, soap, shampoo, a washcloth, as well as deodorant (unscented if possible), a comb and an elastic band for hair. Do not be afraid to put something superfluous: it is better to lay out an unnecessary thing later and give it to relatives than to be without the usual and necessary things.

Every woman wants to be beautiful even in the hospital, for which one should not forget about self-care. So don't forget to take a jar of your favorite face cream with you. If it is assumed that before childbirth you will be in the hospital, then focus on the postpartum period. For example, hand cream should be used with caution when communicating with a newborn: the smell of fragrances that make up the cream may not please the baby. The same can be said about soaps or shower gels, the smells of which can be irritating to the child. Therefore, choose these care products as fragrance-free as possible. If you use decorative cosmetics, then take it too: your mood depends on your appearance. Don't forget to bring a manicure set with you to keep your hands well-groomed.

There is always a lot of free time in the hospital to fill it with benefit, take an interesting book, an educational magazine or a guide for expectant mothers with you. The latter has probably become your reference book in general. Or maybe you yourself prepare a dowry for your baby - knit him a hat or blouse, embroider a pillowcase? In this case, do not forget your needlework at home: it will help you pass the time. You can take a player or even a laptop with you - you will be provided with interesting leisure time. OK it's all over Now! The bag is packed. All captured? Oh yes, a mobile phone (and a charger for it), you can’t do without it. Now, it seems, really took all the essentials.

Everyone known that a pregnant woman should not be very worried, she must be protected from any negative emotions. But it often happens that during the next visit to the gynecologist, he strongly recommends that the expectant mother go to the hospital - "for preservation." The constant presence in the ward, procedures, strangers, tests and medical staff in white coats creates fear in women, so many of them try by any means to find an excuse to stay at home and receive outpatient treatment.

Hospitalization, indeed, is a non-standard situation, especially for a pregnant woman who is afraid not only for her life, but is also responsible for the health of her unborn child.

Separation from husband, with older children and parents is unthinkable for her: with whom will she share her anxieties and joys, ask for advice in situations unknown to her? Therefore, the direction to the hospital for many pregnant women is like a bolt from the blue, having received it in their hands, they panic. In fact, you should not be afraid of inpatient treatment in hospitals, if the doctor has prescribed hospitalization for you, then he has serious reasons for this.

Pregnancy it is easier to keep in a hospital, where a woman is under the constant supervision of specialists. In the early stages, a woman is usually referred "for preservation" to the gynecological department, and for periods of more than 22 weeks, to the maternity hospital in case of premature birth. In any hospital there is the necessary equipment, comfortable beds and security systems. Indeed, in recent years, a fire has become, unfortunately, a frequent occurrence. A reliable fire alarm installed in accordance with the requirements of government agencies, for example, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, helps to detect it in time and notify the necessary structures about a fire in hospitals.

If pregnant the woman does not have a serious pathology, she will have to stay in the hospital for about two weeks. In difficult cases, the maternity hospital may be left until delivery. Be prepared for the fact that in the hospital you will have to take a lot of tests, do an ultrasound scan, and in late pregnancy, the doctor may prescribe cardiotocography (CTG). This diagnostic method allows you to assess the condition of the child in the womb, to identify if he has any abnormalities in the work of the heart.

Indications for hospitalizations during pregnancy are severe toxicosis in early and late pregnancy, low hemoglobin levels in the blood, pain in the lower back and lower abdomen, bloody discharge, increased uterine tone, pyelonephritis and the presence of chronic diseases in the expectant mother. Let us consider in more detail each of these pathologies during pregnancy:

1. Early and late toxicosis. Any toxicosis accompanied by severe vomiting and sudden weight loss of a pregnant woman leads to dehydration and nutritional deficiencies. Late toxicosis or gestosis can be the cause of miscarriage or premature birth. With gestosis, the baby develops hypoxia, and the pregnant woman herself experiences pressure surges and swelling. Both with severe early toxicosis (vomiting more than 10 times a day, lasting more than 2 weeks), and with preeclampsia, round-the-clock monitoring by a gynecologist is required.


2. Decreased hemoglobin level. A low level of hemoglobin poses a serious threat to the normal development of the fetus, it can even lead to hypoxia in the child. If no vitamins and the use of foods rich in iron did not lead to an improvement in the composition of the blood of the expectant mother, then the doctor is obliged to refer her to inpatient treatment.

3. Pain in the lower back and lower abdomen. These symptoms may indicate a possible miscarriage, and if during late pregnancy, premature birth. In a hospital setting, with proper treatment, all these adverse events can be prevented. For this, the doctor prescribes drugs that help improve the metabolism of the expectant mother, and in case of premature birth, the pregnant woman is given a dropper. This speeds up the formation of the baby's lungs and eliminates breathing problems during childbirth.

4. Increased tone of the uterus. Sometimes an increase in a future mother can be observed for all nine months and does not affect the course of pregnancy in any way. But often it is he who causes a miscarriage or premature birth. If the doctor recommends that you go to the hospital because of the increased tone of the uterus, then it is better not to ignore the advice of a specialist and "have a little rest" in the hospital.

5. Chronic diseases of the expectant mother. When a pregnant woman has serious diseases, such as pyelonephritis, cystitis, interruptions in the work of the heart, then hospitalization is required. Acute infectious diseases also serve as a reason for referring the expectant mother to a hospital for conservation therapy.

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During planned hospitalization a pregnant woman's antenatal clinic doctor writes out a referral to a hospital or maternity hospital. With this referral, the pregnant woman herself goes to the emergency department of the hospital. If family and other circumstances do not allow the pregnant woman to go to the hospital immediately, then it is quite possible to wait a few days. Indeed, in the case of a planned hospitalization of a pregnant woman, there is no immediate threat to the life of a woman and a child, and the general condition of both does not cause concern. We are talking about planned hospitalization of a pregnant woman with the ineffectiveness of the treatment, with exacerbation of existing chronic diseases and some other diseases that require constant medical supervision.

emergency hospitalization a pregnant woman is necessary for complications requiring urgent medical intervention. In this case, refusal to immediately go to the hospital can threaten the course of pregnancy, and sometimes the life of the expectant mother and baby. In the latter case, the referral of the treating doctor is, of course, not required. A woman is hospitalized urgently by an ambulance team, which she can call herself or the doctor of the antenatal clinic, if at the next scheduled appointment he revealed deviations that require urgent treatment. Also, a woman can independently apply to the emergency room of a maternity hospital or hospital for pregnant women.

What complications require hospitalization of a pregnant woman?

1. Early toxicosis

With early toxicosis, when vomiting is repeated more than 10 times a day, dehydration of the body of the expectant mother and metabolic disorders may occur. In this case, hospitalization of the pregnant woman in the hospital, in the gynecological hospital is required, and an intravenous infusion of nutrient solutions and fluids is carried out.

2. Isthmic-cervical insufficiency

Isthmic-cervical insufficiency (ICI) is the failure of the isthmus and cervix. In this condition, it smooths out and opens slightly, which can lead to spontaneous miscarriage. Normally, the cervix acts as a muscular ring that holds the fetus and prevents it from leaving the uterine cavity ahead of time. As the pregnancy progresses, the fetus grows and the amount of amniotic fluid increases. All this leads to an increase in intrauterine pressure. With ICI, the cervix cannot cope with such a load. The membranes of the fetal bladder begin to protrude into the cervical canal, become infected with microbes, which can lead to their premature rupture. With this development of events, the pregnancy is terminated ahead of schedule. Most often this occurs in the second trimester of pregnancy (after 12 weeks).

There are no specific symptoms. This is because the opening of the cervix, which occurs in this condition, is painless for a woman and bleeding or any unusual discharge is usually not observed. A pregnant woman may feel heaviness in the lower abdomen or in the lumbar region. However, most often the expectant mother is not worried about anything. In these cases, the pregnant woman requires hospitalization and surgical intervention, which consists in suturing the cervix. Cervical suturing is usually done between 13 and 27 weeks of pregnancy. After suturing, the woman is observed in the hospital for several days.

3. Premature rupture of membranes

In the normal course of childbirth, the rupture of the fetal bladder and the outflow of amniotic fluid should occur in the first period of labor when the cervix opens by 7 cm. If the bladder bursts before the onset of regular contractions, this is called premature rupture of amniotic fluid.

There are two options for rupture of the fetal bladder before childbirth. In the first case, the fetal membranes are torn in its lower part, and water is poured out simultaneously in large quantities.

In the second case, the rupture of the bubble occurs high, and the water does not depart massively, but leaks literally drop by drop. In such situations, a pregnant woman may not notice the release of amniotic fluid.

In cases where leakage is suspected, a series of tests are done to look for cells in the amniotic fluid in the vaginal contents. If the tests confirm the rupture of the membranes, urgent hospitalization is required to decide on further treatment tactics. Untimely hospitalization of a pregnant woman can lead to infection of the fetus and its death.

4. Placental abruption

This is the separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus during pregnancy. If placental abruption occurred in a small area of ​​it, then with timely treatment this process can be suspended and then nothing will threaten the baby's condition.

In the case when the process of detachment continues, acute placental insufficiency develops, characterized by a rapid deterioration in placental blood flow. And this means that the baby will lack oxygen and nutrients and his condition may deteriorate dramatically. It is clear that this condition requires urgent medical attention.

In the event of the development of acute placental insufficiency, it is necessary to perform a caesarean section as soon as possible to save the life of the baby and mother.

5. Chronic placental insufficiency

With this pathology, uteroplacental and fetal-placental blood flow is disturbed. This leads to the fact that less oxygen and nutrients are supplied to the fetus, which causes a delay in its growth and development. There are currently no specific treatments for placental insufficiency, since there are no drugs that selectively improve uteroplacental blood flow. If the doctor detects initial disturbances in the supply of oxygen to the baby, the pregnant woman needs hospitalization in order to carry out treatment in a hospital setting aimed at increasing the flow of blood and oxygen through the placenta. Since the baby's condition can deteriorate dramatically, it is often necessary to check how he feels by doing doplerometry and cardiotocography, and therefore it is better if the expectant mother is in the hospital under the supervision of doctors.

6. Preeclampsia

This is a formidable complication of the second half of pregnancy, in which the work of vital organs is disrupted. It is manifested by edema, the appearance of protein in the urine and an increase in blood pressure. However, the severity of these symptoms may vary. A combination of two of the three classic symptoms is possible. Preeclampsia is a critical but reversible condition that precedes the most severe form, eclampsia, when brain damage occurs. Preeclampsia is a very dangerous state of increased convulsive readiness of the body, when any stimulus (loud sound, bright light, pain, vaginal examination) can provoke a seizure with all possible adverse consequences for the mother and fetus. The only treatment for severe forms of preeclampsia is delivery and removal of the placenta. It is resorted to in the interests of preserving the health of the expectant mother and the life of the fetus. The method of delivery depends on the viability and maturity of the fetus, the readiness of the body of a pregnant woman for childbirth. With an increase in blood pressure over 140/90 mm Hg. Art. and the appearance of protein in the urine, hospitalization of the pregnant woman in a hospital is necessary.

7. Hemolytic disease of the fetus in Rh-conflict

With the incompatibility of the blood of the mother and the fetus (the mother has a negative indicator, and the child has a positive one) and the transfer of fetal blood cells through the placenta into the maternal bloodstream during pregnancy, hemolytic disease of the child may develop. The fetal cells that enter the woman's bloodstream cause an immune system reaction, and the antibodies (proteins) that are produced enter the baby's bloodstream again, causing the destruction of red blood cells (erythrocytes). Hospitalization in this case provides dynamic monitoring of the fetus - doctors control the blood flow in the vessels of his brain. In severe cases, an exchange transfusion of blood to the baby is carried out in utero.

8. Threatened preterm labor

Premature births are those that occur between 22 and 37 weeks of gestation. With the appearance of regular cramping pains in the lower abdomen or prolonged painful tension of the uterus, a pregnant woman should immediately consult a doctor. Only during the examination, the doctor will be able to identify signs of a threat of premature birth or their onset. In these cases, hospitalization is necessary. With the help of special medicines, doctors can stop the onset of labor, introduce special drugs to accelerate the maturation of the lungs of the fetus, and carefully monitor the baby's condition.

Hospitalization of a pregnant woman: necessary things to the hospital

Emergency hospitalization of a pregnant woman always involves a minimum of time for fees. Therefore, the most important item on your list is the availability of documents, especially when an unforeseen situation requiring urgent medical attention arose outside the home. In this regard, it is recommended to keep all the necessary papers in one place and always have them with you when going out. If such a situation arose at home, then before the arrival of the ambulance there is a little time to put a toothbrush, soap, a large towel, a change of shoes, a nightgown and a dressing gown in the bag. Everything else can later be brought to you by one of the relatives.

If we are talking about a planned hospitalization of a pregnant woman, then it is clear that you will be able to deliberately collect a bag with everything you need.

You will need a comfortable change of clothes - a bathrobe or light sports kit, 1-2 nightgowns or cotton T-shirts, underwear, socks, slippers that can be processed, shower slippers.

From hygiene items, do not forget a toothbrush and paste, a towel, a roll of toilet paper, paper or wet wipes, soap, shampoo, a washcloth, as well as deodorant and a comb. It is also better to take your cup, spoon, plate, drinking water.

How long will a pregnant woman have to stay in the hospital?

It all depends on the specific situation, some diseases require a long stay under the constant supervision of doctors. Naturally, if you wish, and more often if you do not understand what is happening, you can refuse hospitalization. But it should be understood that in this situation, the pregnant woman takes full responsibility for her condition and the condition of her unborn child, and the consequences of this can be very deplorable. Therefore, there is no need to be afraid of staying in a hospital, and if the doctor insists on hospitalization, it is better to listen to the recommendations of a specialist and go to the hospital. After all, it is often thanks to inpatient treatment that it is possible to normalize many dangerous conditions and safely endure and give birth to a healthy baby.

What documents are needed for hospitalization of a pregnant woman?

When going to inpatient treatment, you must take with you the following documents:

  • passport;
  • medical policy;
  • extracts and conclusions of previous hospitalizations, if any;
  • results of ultrasound examinations.

Under control

An indication for the hospitalization of a pregnant woman in a hospital may be some fetal diseases, for example, heart disease - arrhythmia, bradycardia, a tendency to premature closure of the oval window of the heart. In the hospital, according to the appointment of a pediatric cardiologist, intravenous administration of the necessary medications is carried out and the work of the baby's heart is monitored.

Also, the doctor may suggest that the expectant mother go to the hospital if she has such chronic diseases as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease. Most often, hospitalization is carried out when the course of a chronic disease worsens. However, in some cases, it may be necessary to go to the hospital on a planned basis at certain times of pregnancy, most often to correct the therapy, for example, in case of diabetes in a future mother.

I'm not afraid of the hospital!

If you are going to be hospitalized, it is very important to properly mentally tune in to stay in the hospital. Of course, you should not be upset and worried, and even more so cry. Firstly, it is meaningless, and secondly, it can aggravate the disorders that have arisen during pregnancy. It pays to be positive. While in the hospital, you can relax and sleep, read a lot of interesting books, meet other pregnant women, and perhaps even find friends. And, of course, it is important to remember that all this is done so that your pregnancy proceeds safely and the baby is born strong and healthy.



 

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