Day 3 of Life - UPDATE
Little Sha has received a blood transfusion. This isn't something to be concerned about. Since he is so little, there isn't much blood in his little body and they have to draw blood often to conduct tests to check his progress.
His blood pressure was actually dropping (the exact opposite problem his mommy's having) and this was a concern because sudden changes in blood pressure can cause the blood vessels (especially in his brain) to rupture...which is something we want to avoid. So, they have given him a transfusion to get his blood pressure back up. They will also continue to watch his brain for any signs of bleeding (this is known as intraventricular hemorrhage or IVH). The chances of him contracting a disease from the transfusion is remote (around 1:25,000,000), so the benefits far outweigh the risks.
The doctors have doubled Ma's dosage of Labatelol. Pressures are dropping, but Ma is still in isolation and on bed rest (because they are still high...especially considering the amount of drugs they are giving her!). No phone, no light, no visitors, no reading, nothing. She's getting bored! Hopefully, she'll be better tomorrow.
Pa is trying to stay occupied...but is locked in a dark room with his wife, not allowed to talk!
His blood pressure was actually dropping (the exact opposite problem his mommy's having) and this was a concern because sudden changes in blood pressure can cause the blood vessels (especially in his brain) to rupture...which is something we want to avoid. So, they have given him a transfusion to get his blood pressure back up. They will also continue to watch his brain for any signs of bleeding (this is known as intraventricular hemorrhage or IVH). The chances of him contracting a disease from the transfusion is remote (around 1:25,000,000), so the benefits far outweigh the risks.
The doctors have doubled Ma's dosage of Labatelol. Pressures are dropping, but Ma is still in isolation and on bed rest (because they are still high...especially considering the amount of drugs they are giving her!). No phone, no light, no visitors, no reading, nothing. She's getting bored! Hopefully, she'll be better tomorrow.
Pa is trying to stay occupied...but is locked in a dark room with his wife, not allowed to talk!
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