Nervous about effects of sickness on unborn baby

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So, I am about 10 weeks along in my pregnancy and yesterday I broke out in hives. I have no idea what could have cause this, but they’re miserable. They are everywhere! On my eyelids, on my ears and lips. My hands feel like they’ve been burned anytime I move them a little bit. I even have them on the bottom of my feet so it’s painful to walk. The emergency room doctor said that the most common cause are food and skin allergies, but I have no known allergies and I haven’t eaten or touched anything new. Anyway, the normal course of treatment would be steroids, but they can’t give those to a pregnant lady. They did give me an antihistamine, but I think that just made the hives angry. They’re actually getting worse and not better. I’ve got to call my OBGYN on Monday and see if he’ll see me and if there’s anything else I can do, but what I’m most worried about is my unborn baby. Since we don’t know what caused the hives, we don’t know if it could be dangerous to the baby. The doctor say it wasn’t typical for the things that cause hives to harm to pregnancies, but that doesn’t mean it can’t! Does anyone know of a good prayer for expectant mothers who are worrying about their baby? I don’t think the stress is improving the situation, so maybe one that is long and contemplative?
 
I don’t know of any specific prayers, but I’ll pray for you! This actually happened to me a few weeks ago (I’m 14 weeks now). It doesn’t sound like mine were anywhere near as severe as yours are though- I only had a few on my eyelids and arms. My OB said sometimes it “just happens” to pregnant women. I tend to be allergic to ragweed and this is the time it starts appearing in the Northeast, so maybe pregnancy is making things worse. Mine cleared up with Benadryl. Pregnancy does weird stuff.

(Hives are a weird thing- sometimes my son-who does have food allergies- gets them for no apparent reason too. His allergy doctor said this is also normal.)

Definitely talk to your OB- steroids are actually used in pregnancy in some cases (for instance, if people have asthma or an autoimmune disease, or even if the baby’s lungs need to mature quickly later on). I think sometimes ER doctors don’t really know enough about pregnancy. My OB has an on-call doctor all the time- if yours does I’d be calling in before tomorrow. Hope you feel better soon.
 
come to think of it, maybe it’s Hand foot and Mouth disease? I;ve been told that it’s really bad right now.
 
Maybe, but her kids would probably have it first if so.
 
For prayers during pregnancy, I often turn to the Sts Catherine, St Gerard, and St Gianna.

I didn’t have anything that severe but I had a reaction to something, which caused itchy bumps on my arms that I scratched without realizing what I was doing. 😣 Baby was fine but I still have the scars.

I definitely think your OB should have a better grasp on the options for you than the ER doc. So I hope and pray you get relief soon!
 
The ER doc called the on-call OBGYN for his opinion and he was the one who recommended no steroids. I called the exchange again this afternoon and told them how much worse it’s gotten and that I’m not going to be able to work tomorrow if I can’t walk, move my hands, or open my eyes. The doctor went ahead and wrote me a script for a steroid and I’ve taken the first done. I’m really nervous about it. The doctor said that this steroid doesn’t cross the placenta, but if that’s the cast, why didn’t he prescribe it last night?
 
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I asked for prayers, not medical advice. I’ve already been to the ER and gotten the opinion of the doctor left in charge of my OBGYN’s practice. I don’t require any more medical advice. My concern is that the only effective treatment for my illness is not considered ideal for someone who is pregnant in their first trimester, and I’m asking for prayers for my baby.
 
Our Blessed Mother pray for this worried mom and her baby to be totally healthy and fine xx Jesus put this moms mind at rest please and help her find a safe effective treatment amen
 
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The ER doc called the on-call OBGYN for his opinion and he was the one who recommended no steroids. I called the exchange again this afternoon and told them how much worse it’s gotten and that I’m not going to be able to work tomorrow if I can’t walk, move my hands, or open my eyes. The doctor went ahead and wrote me a script for a steroid and I’ve taken the first done. I’m really nervous about it. The doctor said that this steroid doesn’t cross the placenta, but if that’s the cast, why didn’t he prescribe it last night?
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Doctors have to make a decision about risks vs. benefits. I’d guess the doctor decided that because it’s gotten worse (and the antihistamine they tried first wasn’t working for you), it’s better for you and the baby to take the medication. A few weeks ago, I was prescribed a Class C antibiotic for a UTI because it turned out to be resistant to most of the safer ones. I was nervous, but they reassured me that it would be much worse to have it spread to my kidneys.

I hope the steroids work and that you’re feeling better soon!
 
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