Fears

[SS77]

I'm 31 y/o almost 32 y/o pregnant for the 4th time and I'm terrified of dying during or after childbirth. I'm happy about it,but also afraid at the same time. After I had my 3rd baby she came so fast which was nice for not having a epidural. A few hours after delivery I had some postpartum hemmorrhaging but was resolved quickly with a shot of methergine in my thigh. For some reason I'm just afraid that things could go wrong with this pregnancy. I really don't want to die. I have 3 other children I want to see grow too. I'm probably crazy, but can't help still think about it.

[JoyRenee]

It's hard not to worry! This is one of my husband's fears, actually- that I'll die giving birth. But it seriously is unheard of in the USA and Europe. There are so many medical advantages that prevent maternal death while giving birth. *HUGS* Take it easy!

[SS77]

Thanks, you are probably right. I just need to learn to relax and enjoy the moments nowk before they past right by me with all this worrying. I will mention to my dr. I won't see him till the 14th but I'll mention it to him.

[JoyRenee]

It is very rare for women to die during childbirth and if women do die during childbirth it is usually not even birth-related (maybe she got into a car accident, etc.)

You may want to talk to your doctor about this fear because it can turn into depression. My mom-in-law hemorraged with her third baby, who is now my husband, and ended up having a fourth child after him (so she had 4 children total). She is still alive to see her grandchildren be born!

Don't worry- I know that you had a traumatic experience. You may be experiencing from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and your doctor must know how you're feeling, no matter how silly you sound for saying it.