fall during pregnancy....

[lsharp]

hi all iv just taken a trip down a few stairs :( im 28 weeks pregnant. i didnt hit my bump but now i am having very bad back and chest pains :( anyone have any suggestions as i dont want to waste hospital time...baby is still wiggling about
serious answers please
thanks guys x

[annadomino]

You have probably bruised yourself, and/or panicking a bit. If you are concerned, get yourself and junior checked.

[Philtaz]

Provided the baby is still kicking it's more than likely you've nothing to worry about but if you have any doubts phone the maternity department of your local hospital and speak to a midwife, just to put your mind at ease if nothing else.

[ummmm]

I think it'll be a hard one to advise on.

It's amazing how many muscles you can pull falling down stairs (even if not many) from that nano second you slip your whole body tenses up....

You're pregnant though....so it really isn't worth taking any risks. Personally, if I was still in pain in the morning I'd pop to see the doctor/nurse//midwife.

[RATTER15]

They are tough little cookies, Im sure babe will be fine, a little reassurance from your midwife or GP wont go amiss though.

[firewatch]

i fell down snow covered stairs at your stage, and went to a+e to be on the safe side which was good as i trapped a nerve :( and madam had taken umberance to it and stopped moving(she was fine-currently destroying her bedroom).
So long as juniors moving regularly, then you should be ok, chest pains ma be because you are panicking hun, just breath. BUR if pain gets worse give midwife/hospital a ringx

[sara3]

I fell down a few steps when I was pregnant. I called the doc, they said the baby would have an adrenaline rush and be very active for a while, but otherwise not to worry.

I'm not suggesting you do nothing. phone NHS Direct and get some advice.

I'm sure it'll all be fine, and good luck :o)

[DTCwordfan]

my ex did the same thing down a small flight of stairs, houseviewing, We got her checked out very quickly but it was just a case of bruising.....

the doc said that the baby is incredibly well cushioned in there and not to worry..... I would do a read across to you but just get a check up - not least for yourself as one can fall awkwardly to protect "junior"

[lsharp]

thank you :) think ill give nhs direct a call see what they suggest thanks

[firewatch]

i dropped a 2 litre bottle of coke on my bump got smacked into a door frame was in a car crash and shes ok ish lol, certainley shows shes had a bump on the head at some pointx

[anneasquith]

i would suggest professional advice,

[RATTER15]

I would suggest pregnant woman take more care, whats wrong with you lot, cant you stay upright when you become pregnant!!So clumsy!!! lol :)

[lsharp]

suppose it was partly my fault as i had socks on walking down mg stairs that are only partially carpeted :((

[ummmm]

Clumsy is my middle name. I can't walk out of the room with banging into something, tripping over something!!

lsharp...is the pain any better?

[sara3]

my friend burnt her baby bump when she was ironing, naked.

[ummmm]

Lol...that was a bit silly. Was it really you Sara?

[lsharp]

afraid not :( pain is awful in my back...chest pain has eased off tho thank god

[ummmm]

It's good the chest pain has eased off. You've probably pulled a muscle. Can you take it easy? Or have you other kids/work etc?

[lsharp]

that would be lovely! lol nope i have a 3 year old and im lucky im on 3 weeks holiday then my maternity starts :)