In the Lviv region, doctors saved a pregnant woman with acute pancreatitis

Specialists at the “Mother and Child” Clinic had to save 21-year-old Anna Smuk from Sokaly and her unborn daughter. At 34 weeks of pregnancy, the woman developed acute pancreatitis, which posed serious risks to both the mother and the baby.

The patient’s condition was so severe that she was evaluated six times by a multidisciplinary team of doctors.

Anna Smuk’s illness began suddenly. Late in the evening, she experienced severe abdominal pain. She initially sought medical care in her hometown, after which she was referred to Lviv, to the Lviv National Medical University Hospital.

Due to the severity of her condition, the patient was examined multiple times by a multidisciplinary team. After performing an ultrasound and an MRI, the doctors diagnosed acute pancreatitis.

The clinic noted that acute pancreatitis during the 34th week of pregnancy is a serious condition, as it can pose a risk to both the woman and the baby. The medical team had to simultaneously monitor the condition of both the mother and the fetus and determine the safest delivery strategy.

As Anna Smuk’s toxicity worsened, her labor began spontaneously.

The delivery was attended by obstetrician-gynecologist Oleksandr Besedin. According to him, in this situation, the doctors decided not to perform a cesarean section because labor had already begun naturally, and the baby’s condition showed no significant abnormalities.

“In this case, a cesarean section would have been an unnecessary burden. Since labor began spontaneously and there were no major abnormalities on the part of the baby, it was decided to complete the delivery through the natural birth canal,” says Alexander Besedin.

As a result, a baby girl named Eva was born at 34 weeks of pregnancy. She weighed 1,590 grams and was 44 centimeters long.

Due to her premature birth, the newborn required intensive medical care. The baby received respiratory support via mechanical ventilation, was administered exogenous surfactant, and was prescribed antibiotic therapy and parenteral nutrition.

Eva’s condition has now improved. She no longer requires respiratory support and is breathing on her own. She is also feeding better on donor breast milk.

Doctors continue to monitor the condition of the mother and her daughter.

This was reported by the hospital.

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