Funny positions in the doctors office to avoid hemoptysis

[LouLou]

I remember a while back someone joking that at her OBGYN annual appt. the following day she was going to ask if the doctor could get on the floor with her standing over her for the exam. This was so that she could avoid a hemoptysis bleed.

All kidding aside. Has anyone asked for or demanded to be examined in a different position than what ever the medical procedure is usually completed in?

I got my wisdom teeth out sitting upright.

When I go for my OB appts. they don't do intervagina exams. (Editted to add: I mean pregnancy OB visits.) They would if I was bleeding or cramping but with no problems they avoid infecting the birth canal with germs. This is standard practice. They do measure my belly and they always want me to recline back (probably to relax ab muscles). Some doctors are better than others about propping up the table so that I am barely at a greater than 90 degree angle (what triggers my bleeds). Others aren't so great. Friday's appt wasn't so great. I was able to tell him I hadn't had hemoptysis in 2 weeks then when he measured my belly I began to cough blood. I made sure to spit it out and show him so he'd know just how much position is everything. He felt bad - I felt good that he learned his lesson.

So for the big day - I'm thinking I'll request vaginal exams on all 4's. I realize my butthole will be prominently displayed but who gives a f___. Okay I care, but I can try to get over the embarassment if I know it will avoid a bleed in my lungs which surely won't help my labor & delivery. So what do you predict...will the doc's and nurses be cool with it <img src=""> LOL if not I suppose I can always give them the "alternative" option to get on the floor and I can mount up for the exam. Should I put this in my birth plan? J/K

Ah why is it that it brings a smile to my face to think of giving a doctor a hard time? One things for sure, it's always more fun to fanticize about this stuff than to actually put your foot down and demand it. I feel like a jacka_s_s when I make requests like this but I know I shouldn't - - after all bleeding in the lungs is serious biz nass and should be avoided - - especially in L&D.

Any advice?

 

[LouLou]

I remember a while back someone joking that at her OBGYN annual appt. the following day she was going to ask if the doctor could get on the floor with her standing over her for the exam. This was so that she could avoid a hemoptysis bleed.

All kidding aside. Has anyone asked for or demanded to be examined in a different position than what ever the medical procedure is usually completed in?

I got my wisdom teeth out sitting upright.

When I go for my OB appts. they don't do intervagina exams. (Editted to add: I mean pregnancy OB visits.) They would if I was bleeding or cramping but with no problems they avoid infecting the birth canal with germs. This is standard practice. They do measure my belly and they always want me to recline back (probably to relax ab muscles). Some doctors are better than others about propping up the table so that I am barely at a greater than 90 degree angle (what triggers my bleeds). Others aren't so great. Friday's appt wasn't so great. I was able to tell him I hadn't had hemoptysis in 2 weeks then when he measured my belly I began to cough blood. I made sure to spit it out and show him so he'd know just how much position is everything. He felt bad - I felt good that he learned his lesson.

So for the big day - I'm thinking I'll request vaginal exams on all 4's. I realize my butthole will be prominently displayed but who gives a f___. Okay I care, but I can try to get over the embarassment if I know it will avoid a bleed in my lungs which surely won't help my labor & delivery. So what do you predict...will the doc's and nurses be cool with it <img src=""> LOL if not I suppose I can always give them the "alternative" option to get on the floor and I can mount up for the exam. Should I put this in my birth plan? J/K

Ah why is it that it brings a smile to my face to think of giving a doctor a hard time? One things for sure, it's always more fun to fanticize about this stuff than to actually put your foot down and demand it. I feel like a jacka_s_s when I make requests like this but I know I shouldn't - - after all bleeding in the lungs is serious biz nass and should be avoided - - especially in L&D.

Any advice?

 

[LouLou]

I remember a while back someone joking that at her OBGYN annual appt. the following day she was going to ask if the doctor could get on the floor with her standing over her for the exam. This was so that she could avoid a hemoptysis bleed.

All kidding aside. Has anyone asked for or demanded to be examined in a different position than what ever the medical procedure is usually completed in?

I got my wisdom teeth out sitting upright.

When I go for my OB appts. they don't do intervagina exams. (Editted to add: I mean pregnancy OB visits.) They would if I was bleeding or cramping but with no problems they avoid infecting the birth canal with germs. This is standard practice. They do measure my belly and they always want me to recline back (probably to relax ab muscles). Some doctors are better than others about propping up the table so that I am barely at a greater than 90 degree angle (what triggers my bleeds). Others aren't so great. Friday's appt wasn't so great. I was able to tell him I hadn't had hemoptysis in 2 weeks then when he measured my belly I began to cough blood. I made sure to spit it out and show him so he'd know just how much position is everything. He felt bad - I felt good that he learned his lesson.

So for the big day - I'm thinking I'll request vaginal exams on all 4's. I realize my butthole will be prominently displayed but who gives a f___. Okay I care, but I can try to get over the embarassment if I know it will avoid a bleed in my lungs which surely won't help my labor & delivery. So what do you predict...will the doc's and nurses be cool with it <img src=""> LOL if not I suppose I can always give them the "alternative" option to get on the floor and I can mount up for the exam. Should I put this in my birth plan? J/K

Ah why is it that it brings a smile to my face to think of giving a doctor a hard time? One things for sure, it's always more fun to fanticize about this stuff than to actually put your foot down and demand it. I feel like a jacka_s_s when I make requests like this but I know I shouldn't - - after all bleeding in the lungs is serious biz nass and should be avoided - - especially in L&D.

Any advice?

 

[LouLou]

Here's a visual...
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[LouLou]

Here's a visual...
<img src="http://www.heliopolis.us/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/bs-nekkid-baby.jpg">

 

[LouLou]

Here's a visual...
<img src="http://www.heliopolis.us/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/bs-nekkid-baby.jpg">

 

[Kelli]

Lauren....
THAT'S ME. I'm the one who was going to have the gyno lay on the floor and I was going to stand above him and maybe hand him a flashlight when needed. Yeah, I didn't bleed but I am keeping that in the plan for my next pap.

I delieverd my sisters baby (no kidding, we were in her living room). She was actually on her knees. Husband was behind her (on the business end). I was in the front of her telling her what to do (yeah, since I've never given birth). But she loved this position, gravity helped her a lot (and it's her 4th kid, 3rd to be born at home) so she should know.

From the baby story on TLC, it looks like your upper 1/2 will be elevated if you are going to give birth on your back. But I don't know if that is good enough to not trigger blood for you. You might want to have a plan that you could be on all 4's (I'm sure there is some glorious term for that). But you've seen one butthole, you've seen them all. I'm sure the dr won't care, and he'll see your butthole even if you are on your back, so why not give him a better view.

I encourage you to do what is best for you. I know laying on your back (from what I've heard) is harder because you have to work twice as hard, where as, if you are on your knees or all 4's gravity will help you.

Good luck to you, when are you do in July? With your sense of humor, you will be a terrific mom! Congrats to you!!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Kelli
29 f CF

Oh... a friend of mine goes to a gyno where she sits in a chair and then the chair reclines back so the dr can get to the important parts but it's not like an exam table, I don't know if your office would be equipted with one of these. Just a thought.
29 f CF

 

[Kelli]

Lauren....
THAT'S ME. I'm the one who was going to have the gyno lay on the floor and I was going to stand above him and maybe hand him a flashlight when needed. Yeah, I didn't bleed but I am keeping that in the plan for my next pap.

I delieverd my sisters baby (no kidding, we were in her living room). She was actually on her knees. Husband was behind her (on the business end). I was in the front of her telling her what to do (yeah, since I've never given birth). But she loved this position, gravity helped her a lot (and it's her 4th kid, 3rd to be born at home) so she should know.

From the baby story on TLC, it looks like your upper 1/2 will be elevated if you are going to give birth on your back. But I don't know if that is good enough to not trigger blood for you. You might want to have a plan that you could be on all 4's (I'm sure there is some glorious term for that). But you've seen one butthole, you've seen them all. I'm sure the dr won't care, and he'll see your butthole even if you are on your back, so why not give him a better view.

I encourage you to do what is best for you. I know laying on your back (from what I've heard) is harder because you have to work twice as hard, where as, if you are on your knees or all 4's gravity will help you.

Good luck to you, when are you do in July? With your sense of humor, you will be a terrific mom! Congrats to you!!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Kelli
29 f CF

Oh... a friend of mine goes to a gyno where she sits in a chair and then the chair reclines back so the dr can get to the important parts but it's not like an exam table, I don't know if your office would be equipted with one of these. Just a thought.
29 f CF

 

[Kelli]

Lauren....
THAT'S ME. I'm the one who was going to have the gyno lay on the floor and I was going to stand above him and maybe hand him a flashlight when needed. Yeah, I didn't bleed but I am keeping that in the plan for my next pap.

I delieverd my sisters baby (no kidding, we were in her living room). She was actually on her knees. Husband was behind her (on the business end). I was in the front of her telling her what to do (yeah, since I've never given birth). But she loved this position, gravity helped her a lot (and it's her 4th kid, 3rd to be born at home) so she should know.

From the baby story on TLC, it looks like your upper 1/2 will be elevated if you are going to give birth on your back. But I don't know if that is good enough to not trigger blood for you. You might want to have a plan that you could be on all 4's (I'm sure there is some glorious term for that). But you've seen one butthole, you've seen them all. I'm sure the dr won't care, and he'll see your butthole even if you are on your back, so why not give him a better view.

I encourage you to do what is best for you. I know laying on your back (from what I've heard) is harder because you have to work twice as hard, where as, if you are on your knees or all 4's gravity will help you.

Good luck to you, when are you do in July? With your sense of humor, you will be a terrific mom! Congrats to you!!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Kelli
29 f CF

Oh... a friend of mine goes to a gyno where she sits in a chair and then the chair reclines back so the dr can get to the important parts but it's not like an exam table, I don't know if your office would be equipted with one of these. Just a thought.
29 f CF

 

[beleache]

I think there is such a thing as a birthing chair... in any case i would talk w/ the ob docs and get everything set for what you need ahead of time, and make sure everyone knows "the plan".... do whats best for you and your baby, hope all goes well for you ....God Bless... Joni 55 y/o f w c/f

 

[beleache]

I think there is such a thing as a birthing chair... in any case i would talk w/ the ob docs and get everything set for what you need ahead of time, and make sure everyone knows "the plan".... do whats best for you and your baby, hope all goes well for you ....God Bless... Joni 55 y/o f w c/f

 

[beleache]

I think there is such a thing as a birthing chair... in any case i would talk w/ the ob docs and get everything set for what you need ahead of time, and make sure everyone knows "the plan".... do whats best for you and your baby, hope all goes well for you ....God Bless... Joni 55 y/o f w c/f

 

[JazzysMom]

Inquire.....just be careful of what you eat a few days before your due date LOL! Butthole being right THERE and all!

 

[JazzysMom]

Inquire.....just be careful of what you eat a few days before your due date LOL! Butthole being right THERE and all!

 

[JazzysMom]

Inquire.....just be careful of what you eat a few days before your due date LOL! Butthole being right THERE and all!

 

[Diane]

I am thinking that when you start to push during delivery that it may be a trigger for hemoptysis. I know it sure would be if it were me giving birth ( which i've never done before). Usually after a really , really hard cough, i sometimes cough up blood. I would think that the pressure of pushing a baby out would have the same effect, but who knows. I always put my foot down to anyone ( doctors, xray techs etc.) who asks me to lay on my back. I flatly refuse to do it. I have layed flat for my two latest cat scans, almost as a test to see if i can do it without coughing up blood and so far so good. I do know however if i refused to lay flat for the cat scan ,they can have me do it on my stomach propped up on my elbows to avoid hemoptysis. Thats the way we had to do it when i had a cat scan right before my last embolization. Dont let anyone make you feel odd for demanding that you not lay flat, it's your lungs and you are the one who will cough up the blood and go thru the anguish it brings, not them.

 

[Diane]

I am thinking that when you start to push during delivery that it may be a trigger for hemoptysis. I know it sure would be if it were me giving birth ( which i've never done before). Usually after a really , really hard cough, i sometimes cough up blood. I would think that the pressure of pushing a baby out would have the same effect, but who knows. I always put my foot down to anyone ( doctors, xray techs etc.) who asks me to lay on my back. I flatly refuse to do it. I have layed flat for my two latest cat scans, almost as a test to see if i can do it without coughing up blood and so far so good. I do know however if i refused to lay flat for the cat scan ,they can have me do it on my stomach propped up on my elbows to avoid hemoptysis. Thats the way we had to do it when i had a cat scan right before my last embolization. Dont let anyone make you feel odd for demanding that you not lay flat, it's your lungs and you are the one who will cough up the blood and go thru the anguish it brings, not them.

 

[Diane]

I am thinking that when you start to push during delivery that it may be a trigger for hemoptysis. I know it sure would be if it were me giving birth ( which i've never done before). Usually after a really , really hard cough, i sometimes cough up blood. I would think that the pressure of pushing a baby out would have the same effect, but who knows. I always put my foot down to anyone ( doctors, xray techs etc.) who asks me to lay on my back. I flatly refuse to do it. I have layed flat for my two latest cat scans, almost as a test to see if i can do it without coughing up blood and so far so good. I do know however if i refused to lay flat for the cat scan ,they can have me do it on my stomach propped up on my elbows to avoid hemoptysis. Thats the way we had to do it when i had a cat scan right before my last embolization. Dont let anyone make you feel odd for demanding that you not lay flat, it's your lungs and you are the one who will cough up the blood and go thru the anguish it brings, not them.

 

[julie]

Hate to break it to you Lauren, but many women find that "on all fours" position EXTREMELY comfortable during labor. So you woulsn't be the first person to be in that position, or to be checked in that position. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I know you are thinking darn, you just wanted to give your doctor a hard time. LOL

I spent hours in that position (on a beanbag chair) the 5 days I was hospitalized in active labor before the babies were born. It's a good position. Do what is comfortable for you during labor, everyone else just needs to (and will, doctors and nurses at least, your own parents- possibly not so much) go along with it.

 

[julie]

Hate to break it to you Lauren, but many women find that "on all fours" position EXTREMELY comfortable during labor. So you woulsn't be the first person to be in that position, or to be checked in that position. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I know you are thinking darn, you just wanted to give your doctor a hard time. LOL

I spent hours in that position (on a beanbag chair) the 5 days I was hospitalized in active labor before the babies were born. It's a good position. Do what is comfortable for you during labor, everyone else just needs to (and will, doctors and nurses at least, your own parents- possibly not so much) go along with it.