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Emmecat 
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Posted: 09 May 2010 at 9:05am |
After having emergency surgery last week to basically save my ovary and stop internal bleeding, I have started to heal physically however I am *very* concerned about the amount of drugs I *had* to take while in hospital 
I had pain relief such as morphone drips, coedine and others I can't pronounce as well as a general aenesthetic, plus because of my hypermerisis (I can't spell it lol) I had - and am still having- anti nausea meds at least 2-3 times a day.
Scans at the hospital showed a wriggly bubba measuring bang on for dates so thats good but I'm worried somethings gonna be wrong with her/him cos of the whole drug taking thing  . Has anyone else gone through something similar and had to have lots of meds but had a healthy baby?
My diet before was excellent and I was in great health, had taken folic acid for a good month or more before I concieved and continued taking it until I landed in hospital...then didn't take it for a week but am back on it now. I guess in the scheme of the pg, it's 'only' a week or so but I was pretty drugged up for much of it. I'm 'only' taking panadol now for pain relief as well as AN meds of course.
Just need some reassurance 
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Babykatnz
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Posted: 09 May 2010 at 9:08am |
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With both of mine I have had to take multiple anti-emetics, and both of them have turned out fine... cant help with the morphine and codeine though... but I am sure they would have found alternatives if it was known to be 'dangerous' to little baby...
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Emmecat
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Posted: 09 May 2010 at 9:14am |
All the Dr's knew I was BF and pg.....and said the drugs were 'safe'
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Posted: 09 May 2010 at 11:37am |
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I had a endoscopy under sedation early on in the pregnancy -I actually didn't know I was pregnant as the blood test to check only came back with a result of 10 or something for HCG and the nurse told me that it was negative.
I also took antinausea drugs as I had to be hospitalised with morning sickness.
There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with DS. However, I know how it feels to worry. The docs knew you were pregnant and generally are very cautious
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Posted: 09 May 2010 at 2:07pm |
Trust the Dr's!!!! They went to school for a very long time to do their jobs, as did the pharmacists, anethetists etc. I know its hard not to worry, but they wouldn't give you anything that is harmful for baby. I had morphine several times while pregnant and breastfeeding and also had a general and surgery when breastfeeding 3 month old charlotte. I also had severe mornign sickness and had meds fo rthat too, and she is fine as fine can be. Put your feet up, make a cuppa, have a gingernut and try to relax!!! 
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Posted: 09 May 2010 at 2:38pm |
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Yup, "PREGNANT" would have been all over your chart and they would not have presecribed or administered anything that was contraindicated or that there were concerns about. No, drugs aren't tested on PG women so there is no absolute knowledge about safety but they would have been very cautious.
I can totally understand why you are concerned, but do trust them and talk to your MW about your concerns - she will be able to give you more info which might help you feel a little more at ease.
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Posted: 09 May 2010 at 4:00pm |
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i had codeine while pregnant with DS1 and he's fine.
I had to be reminded that the docotrs know what they are doing TRUST them, the worry doesn't help, i know i did it!
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Posted: 09 May 2010 at 6:10pm |
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Codiene is ok to take while pregnant because of the way it is processed in the body , as are anti nausea meds
A girl friend of mine had her appendix out when quite pregnant and now has a very healthy happy 15 month old boy
After many years in pharmacy I can say that drugs that are given in a control environment are suitable for use during pregnancy. When dealing with serious surgeries such as yours, the risks are very carefully weighed up and they wont give you anything that is expected to cause problems with either you or your babe. I can promise you that many woman before you will have been prescribed the medicines you needed both in hospital and also once discharged
You are obviously a very caring and responsible mum to question this , hope your feeling much better soon and your pregnancy is easy peasy
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Posted: 09 May 2010 at 7:26pm |
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Hugs hun, its surprising how resilient these little beans are. A friends sister is currently having chemo while pg and so far so good!
Hope you are feeling better, I had no idea it was so serious hun!
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Posted: 09 May 2010 at 7:53pm |
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im in hosp now, just complication with my pregnancy, but they do say that all the meds they give you if you are pregnant are safe. Im concerned too with the amount of pills i take etc, but i trust them.
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Posted: 09 May 2010 at 9:10pm |
Karen. What everyone else has said! But just wanted to offer you big hugs I hope you are recovering well and don't worry that wee bubba of yours is gunna be fine! 
ETA: hope to see you and Clodagh again soon once you are feeling up to it
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Posted: 09 May 2010 at 9:53pm |
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Wow scary huh, hope you have a speedy recovery and feel way better soon.
sounds like Raspberry Jam knows what she is talking about so try not to worry anymore.
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Posted: 10 May 2010 at 8:17am |
aaaaawww thanks everyone for that reassurance! I feel better already 
I felt kind of dumb to worry but given that I in my 'normal' everyday life I barely even take panadol, this is all new to me and quite worrying. However it's not like the surgery was an optional thing nor the healing process so I'll try to relax now
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Posted: 10 May 2010 at 8:30am |
Jeepers, you are 11 weeks already! 
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Posted: 10 May 2010 at 5:23pm |
Mel- I know!!! It's gone by quickly...except for the last week of course! 
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Posted: 10 May 2010 at 7:19pm |
Emmecat that must have been really scary for you!!!! Just wanted to add my bit, don't have any personal experience with taking pain meds while pregnant but I work as an alcohol and drug counsellor, we've had pregnant mums on the methadone programme (similar makeup to morphine) enter treatment and their babies have been born healthy. Ours bubs are amazingly tough little monkeys and it sounds like you were doing all the right things with diet, etc before the operation. All the best
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