The Ledge - Can I just say Ouch!

Page 1 of 2

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

The Ledge (http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/index.php)

- Chit Chat (http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/forumdisplay.php?f=9)

- - Can I just say Ouch! (http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=17795)

Gypsy-Rhiannon

01-21-2005 06:12 AM

Can I just say Ouch!

http://www.ntlworld.com/partners/itn/world/1851290.php

A Brazilian woman has given birth to a baby weighing a whopping 17lbs - the average size of a six month old.

Nicknamed "Big Baby", Ademilton dos Santos was born by Caesarian section to Francisca Ramos dos Santos, 38, in Cajazeiras, north eastern Brazil.

Doctors claim the baby is large due to his mother's diabetes, and the newborn has what is known as "diabetes in maternity", a form of hypoglycaemia.

The baby has been given a glucose solution to help him maintain a safe blood sugar level.

Doctors at the Albert Sabin Hospital, where the baby was born, say it is common for women with diabetes to give birth to large babies.

And according to the Brazilian Gynaecological Association, Ademilton is the heaviest baby ever born in Brazil.

ontheEdgeof17

01-21-2005 07:57 AM

:eek: Wow.

I guess this shows how important taking care of your body during pregnancy (and anytime) really is.

skcin

01-21-2005 08:57 AM

I was going to post this too. Wow. :eek:

GateandGarden

01-21-2005 10:16 AM

:eek: I don't think I can begin to imagine how painful that must have been.

DrummerDeanna

01-21-2005 10:20 AM

:eek: :eek: That is frightening - and yes, must have been extremely painful....I can't even imagine...

DeeGeMe

01-21-2005 10:23 AM

At least she had a c-section, but damn, that still hurts. Can you imagine how big that cut had to be to get this kid out??? I heard last night that he's the size of a three-month old!

Little Nicki

01-21-2005 10:42 AM

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ontheEdgeof17

01-21-2005 11:46 AM

I don't feel sorry for the mother. It's her own fault for not controlling her diabetes. Sure, it is hard to do at times, but 17 lbs is a bit much and it shows her noncomplience. Porr baby, though...

GateandGarden

01-21-2005 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

I don't feel sorry for the mother. It's her own fault for not controlling her diabetes. Sure, it is hard to do at times, but 17 lbs is a bit much and it shows her noncomplience. Porr baby, though...

I don't know...maybe she didn't have the means for proper medical care? :shrug:

Gypsy-Rhiannon

01-21-2005 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

I don't feel sorry for the mother. It's her own fault for not controlling her diabetes. Sure, it is hard to do at times, but 17 lbs is a bit much and it shows her noncomplience. Porr baby, though...

That's a bit of a sweeping statement IMO. Do you know anything about gestational diabetes?

Pip

ontheEdgeof17

01-21-2005 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gypsy-Rhiannon

That's a bit of a sweeping statement IMO. Do you know anything about gestational diabetes?

Pip

I am a nurse. From the article, it sounds like she already had diabetes and it wasn't caused by the pregnancy. It's a little foggy, though. I took it as she already had it.

Gypsy-Rhiannon

01-21-2005 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

I am a nurse. From the article, it sounds like she already had diabetes and it wasn't caused by the pregnancy. It's a little foggy, though. I took it as she already had it.

I missed that. You are right.. she already had it. I'm sure the pregnancy must make it worse though, do you think?

AliceLover

01-21-2005 02:49 PM

reply

O-u-c-h

poor vagina

ryan8472

01-21-2005 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AliceLover

O-u-c-h

poor vagina

:lol: :lol: :lol: :wavey: :thumbsup:

AliceLover

01-21-2005 04:11 PM

reply

oops sea section, forgot about that :lol:

Jimmt

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:49 AM.

Page 1 of 2

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page