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Induced Birth for Pre-eclampsia
After Kara and her husband got the surprise of a positive pregnancy test, they immediately began planning for a medication free hospital birth to follow in the footsteps of Kara’s mother and sisters-in-law. After receiving the diagnosis of fetal hydronephrosis at their anatomy scan, things seemed to go down hill. Kara began having trouble with weight gain and high blood pressure, although her doctor seemed unconcerned. At 36 weeks Kara was admitted to the hospital for a 24 hour urine screening. After the screening was completed, her protein levels were more elevated than expected and she was heading towards an emergency induction. Multiple interventions followed, and Dorsey Commander was born at 36 weeks weighing 6lb 7oz.
Kara Lewis Bio
Kara is a 22 year old mother of a precious 6 month old baby boy, Dorsey Commander. She and her husband, Randall, live in Mobile, AL. As a family, they enjoy traveling, being outside, and playing with their three dogs. Kara works as an executive assistant for a gym owner and personal trainer. You can connect with her on Instagram @karaflewis96, and on Facebook.