HL

Question

I am currently 29 weeks pregnant and might have sciatic nerve issue or some issue with my right leg. I cannot put my full weight on my right leg, if I stand, turn, bend wrongly the pain will shoot down from the butt to my thigh. Anybody has the same problem?Went for a prenatal massage but its not getting better. Its hard to do anything at this point. Even sleep. Legs go numb and I will have to change positions every 2 to 3hours, leaving me wide awake each time. I am with KKH subsidised, but I intend to take HL. Did ask for HL during my 1st trimester but they were adamant that they dont give out any since Im not hospitalised. Will they give in and give HL in my 3rd trimester? If not, what if I change to KKH private, is it confirmed I can get HL from a private gynae without being hospitalised? The pain is really horrible. Thanks, mummies ?

noor · Answer

Hi there.Oh dear. That sounds so painful. I’m not able to advise you on the pain but please take care and do not over exert yourself at work. For now please just take mc whenever you’re not feeling well to go to work.For HL, i was under private at kkh and my gynae was dr suzanna. I was working long hours when i was pregnant. During third trimester, i tried to ask her for hl but she didn’t give any. Instead she wrote me a letter for shorter working hours and light duty until my maternity leave start which honestly helped me alot. I heard some gynae will easily give their patients HL but others won’t. It all depends on your gynae if they will give you HL or not because from what i understand the patient is supposed to be hospitalised at least one day for them to give HL.I think for your situation, you will most probably be able to get HL. All the best to you and please take care of yourself!