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pregnant and electric shock ! -
22-05-2007, 08:32 AM
hello ! a pregnant woman(6 months running) accidentally happens to get an electric shock on her left hand at home . According to her, it was about 8 to 10 secs. that she got the shock ! and says now she feels less foetus movement on the left part !! she is worried. does it really affect the foetus ? what should be her further step ? should she consult her doctor ? please advise soon !
luaa
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Re: pregnant and electric shock ! -
22-05-2007, 09:27 AM
oh sorry, not being able to come up objectively here but my advise in general is to go to see the obsterician without much delay [& depression] of course..
& yes -luaa-, dont forget to write next time, what happened oke,, i'm thinking it should not be a big problem though some negative influence in foetal development can't be ignored..
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Re: pregnant and electric shock ! -
22-05-2007, 04:56 PM
ye i think she should be consult with the doctor. there might be some problem. of if not problem also it's better to visit doctor...........it will overcome the psychological tension too.......
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Re: pregnant and electric shock ! -
22-05-2007, 05:12 PM
Of course! she must see a doc. Electric shock in hand can pass thru' the uterus and if it is of high voltage may cause fetal death. 8 to 10 sec is a quite long duration, it may also harm the mother. I suggest for immediate hosp visit and plan for abdominal USG, fetal monitoring-if possible fetal echocardiography.
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Re: pregnant and electric shock ! -
24-05-2007, 09:00 AM
hello all !
she consulted with her doctor and after all necessary check up, the doc said 'everything is all right' !!
this has really made her peppy again ! Thanks for all the replies !!
xenomed rocks !!!!
luaa
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Re: pregnant and electric shock ! -
24-05-2007, 09:46 AM
why was that 'less fetal movement' ? actually i am poor in OBG (not my field ) I was assuming fetal distress. anyways, what should be the actual fetal movement per minute (or per hour)?
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. According to her, it was about 8 to 10 secs. that she got the shock ! and says now she feels less foetus movement on the left part !! she is worried.
Re: pregnant and electric shock ! -
22-05-2007, 09:27 AM
Thanks for all the replies !! 
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24-05-2007, 09:40 AM
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