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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Took Cipro in First Month of Conception and Not Sure How It Will Effect Baby    —Sacramento, CA

"I took cipro starting 2 days before conception for a kidney infection and had to be on Cipro for 20 days and had it g..."

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The most knowledgeable person on this is your doctor. Please check with him or her on this rather than depend on a website or message board. Best of luck!

You can call the California Teratogen Information Service at ###-###-#### and they will give you really good information about the studies that have been done for this...

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Q: 3D Ultrasound    —Chandler, AZ

"does anyone know where in the east valley one can get a 3D ultrasound and around how much that costs? for those who h..."

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Hi L., Congratulations! I didn't actually go to have one done because my chiropractor didn't have any ultrasounds done since his theory was that ultrasounds get real...

We went to Dr. Nyberg at Fetal and Women's Center in North Scottsdale. Dr. Nyberg is wonderful. Insurance paid most of it.

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Q: Wiggling Baby    —San Jacinto, CA

"I was just wondering how early other moms start feeling their babies move when they're pregnant. For some reason I f..."

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That is funny that I read your post b/c I am prego w/my third, almost 10 weeks along and I swore I felt a little movement yesterday and today. According to books and...

I dont know what is normal or not, but I swear I felt early movement too like you with my second, and now I am 16 weeks and this little bugger is already bouncing all ...

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Q: Triplets We Think but I Dont know....im Scared    —Enola, PA

"well i went to the obgyn today thinking that im 9 1/2 weeks pregnant and they couldnt see anything on the ultrasound ..."

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B. i was pregnant with twins but i wasn't told they grow slower. but at times during ultrasounds they would have problems on occassion finding on or two heartbeats. ...

Hi B., I'm not too familiar with being pregnant with multiples, but I can tell you that ultrasounds can have a variation of +/- 1-2 weeks especially that early on. A...

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Q: Info Needed About Bleeding During Pregnancy    —Rio Rancho, NM

"I am 2 weeks pregnant with my second child. and I have been spotting a little bit for 2 days. and today It seems to b..."

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Sorry to hear about your concern. I have been there before and unfortunately I did have a miscarriage. However, my mom bleed through her entire 3rd pregnancy. Call you...

K. Is the bleeding red or brown? If it is brown then it could be just simple implantaion bleeding. Its very common in early pregnancy. I had early bleeding in all 5 o...

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Q: Is Aspartame Safe to Consume During Pregnancy?    —Crystal Lake, IL

"Hi Mamas! I just found out I am pregnant and am wondering if aspartame is safe to consume while pregnant. This is m..."

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I think everyone should watch their intake of artificial sweeteners. You have to remember anything you consume your baby consumes. You can ask your doctor but I woul...

Congrats!!!! I am so excited for you! I do not know 100% for certain if it is safe or not but my Dr allowed me to drink it- so I would assume so. I drank 1 bottle o...

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Q: Taking Pepcid AC While Pregnant    —Chicago, IL

"Hello.. I am currently pregnant with my second child and found that my morning sickness has been much much worse this..."

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My doctor just suggested prescribing it to me for my reflux, and I'm in my third trimester. I think your current doctor -- like many OB's -- goes by the theory tha...

H., I took extra strength pepcid AC 2x a day throughout all 3 of my pregnancies. One in the morning and one at night. All of my children are normal and healthy. Don...

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Q: Spotting in My 7Th Week    —South Park, PA

"Help! I am spotting in my 7th week. I noticed yesterday while using the bathroom that there was pink when I wiped. Du..."

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Im so very sorry for your loss((big, big hugs)). My frend is going through the same thing now except with the cramping. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family:(

No Cramping is a good thing. I spotted in my 12th week adn they couldnt find a cause. The doc said it could have been a broken blood vessel. There is nothing that can ...

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Q: Too Much Fluid in the Brain?    —Houston, TX

"At a recent ultrasound I was told it appears there may be an abnormal amount of fluid in the fetus's brain. They are..."

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Hydrocephalus or water on the brain is a pretty common issue. Because of that it is very treatable. What I would suggest is to not get stressed about it until you ha...

I'm sure that's enough to freak you out. It would me. However, I had a neighbor with twins and one had water one the brain. She had a shunt when she was smaller, an...

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Q: Friend's Unborn Baby in the 95%    —Boise, ID

"After multiple miscarriages, my friend has finally gotten pregnant and stayed that way. Around her 5th month I think,..."

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Some babies are just bigger. He's probably more concerned that if he keeps growing at that rate, she won't be able to deliver vaginally. Also, and the toll it could ...

I just think some babies are big when born. Is she sure of the date of conception? If the doc's ready to induce this early, the baby must be okay.

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