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RE: 28yo mother who died
In reference to the article linked below from the Union Leader ... let me just say this. While it is a TERRIBLE, sad, awful thing to happen (and I will never minimize that) let's remember that this is one side to a story. Her friend is quoted throughout, and she is a grieving friend, of course she's going to remember the great things. What she isn't is a medical professional who has the details of the infection and death.
Please don't be scared of this ladies! While there are serious risks with c/s, they are actually small. Yes, there is always a chance of infection but we do have some amount of control over our risk factors.
Things like maintaining a healthy weight, controlling our blood pressure, diabetes, all these things will make for a healthier pregnancy and delivery.
Without breaking medical confidentiality, I will just say that when you are terribly unhealthy you are at a much higher risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery. Healing is much harder for a sick body.
My heart is with Zion and his family during this very difficult time.
Re: RE: 28yo mother who died
Ah Melissa, this is why I love you. You're so grounded and objective.
I really feel for Crissy and Jeanette for whom this story hits a little too close to home, I really do, (and I understand why it is hard for them) but I like hearing an objective POV from a member of the medical profession, too.