HL at KKH (Private)

Question

Hi mommies! Im 33 weeks + 6 days now and Im so tired all the time but cant sleep either. I dread going to work now because of travelling and I cant sit for long hours straight. Im on iron pills due to low blood count since I was 28 weeks and I oftentimes blackout. Do you all think if I request HL, it will be given?  heard public hospitals are not so generous in giving out HL. Please do help me out. Thank you in advance!#1stimemom #needadviceplease

Carla Perlas · Answer

Aww mama, at 33+ weeks and dealing with low blood count plus blackouts, that sounds really tough. ❤️ Honestly, nobody here can guarantee whether your doctor will give HL, but I think it's worth bringing up at your next appointment. Don't just tell them you're tired - be very specific about the blackouts, difficulty sitting for long periods, commuting challenges, and how it's affecting your daily functioning. Those are important symptoms for your doctor to assess. In my experience, doctors at public hospitals aren't necessarily "stingy" with HL. They generally base it on your medical condition and whether they feel working is affecting your health or pregnancy. If you're blacking out, that's definitely something they should know about. Please don't struggle through it in silence. If you're feeling this unwell, have an honest conversation with your OB and let them decide what's safest for you and baby. Take care, mama. The last few weeks can feel really heavy physically and emotionally💕