Fetal Development
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First Trimester Screening
Asked by D.P. from Chicago
on March 21, 2008
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Mamas, I need some advice. I was 38 years old when I had my first baby. I avoided all prenatal testing except the level II ultrasound and preferred to keep my head i...
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- Hi D., I second what Jenn said - it all depends on how you would use the information. If you would choose to terminate the pregnancy if there was something wrong, th...
- Hi D., I had false positives in prescreening with both my girls and immediately had the amnios to make sure everything was ok. Both girls were both genetically "no...
- Hey D., Congrats! I am 40 and pregnant with my 4th. I have ALWAYS refused 1st tri screening, too much worry, too much stress and undoubtedly a false positive. My f...
Pregnant and Fitness in First Trimester
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on January 26, 2009
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Hello Moms,
First time on board here, I wanted some feedback and some direction if anyone can respond postively. I am pregnant with baby#2 ( bout 2 weeks) and the d...
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- Hello, I did lose weight when I was pregnant. I went to a dietitian and she broke down what I should be eating on a daily and meal by meal schedule. I also walked as m...
- S., my SIL changed her diet from alot of fast food to healthy proteins and fresh fruits & veggies and lost unneeded weight and had a healthy baby. A friend did the sa...
- I've done Weight Watchers before and have had success. They have special guidelines for women who are pregnant or lactating. And what's best is that they teach you a...
Heart Palpitations During First Trimester
Asked by J.M. from Austin
on July 10, 2008
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I am in the first trimester of my 2nd pregnancy and I have been having weird little heart irregularities. It is like my heart is skipping a beat or fluttering in my c...
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- I had the same thing when I was pregnant and nursing. Now after my third, (he is 2) I still have them every once in a while. Had an EKG done. Shows nothing is wrong...
- Dear J., what you wrote sounded so familiar. When I was pregnant with my now two year old daughter I was always sooo tired. Being a midwife myself I always thought...
- Hi J.. I had heart palpitations, too. I still have them, ever since the pregnancies. It was worse if I laid on my left side. If I can remember correctly, the doctor s...
8Wks Pregnant and No Fetal Heart Beat...
Asked by H.W. from Chicago
on August 23, 2007
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Hi,
This is H.. I am 8 weeks pregnant, just had a doc visit yesterday, everything was fine with me but not with my baby, doc was unable to find any fetal heart beat. ...
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- I had a 2 1/2 year old son when I was pregnant again and then at 11 weeks I miscarried, I was so devestated because I had had such a succesful pregnancy with the first...
- Aw, I'm sorry to hear that. I had 2 miscarriages shortly before I became pregnant with my son (who was born in December). It sure is hard to hear that there is no he...
- H.: Don't give up. I was not able to hear a heart beat until I was 16 weeks+. I saw a response to get a second opinion. I suggest you do that as well. With 3 ki...
Questions About 1St Tri-mester Screenings for Down's
Asked by L.W. from Cleveland
on January 20, 2007
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I am having the 1st tri-mester screenings done this week, which include the U/S and bloodtest which detect Down's Syndrome and other chromosome and genetic problems. ...
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- I have just had my babys test done. I am anxiently awaiting the results. I am a first time mom too. I have heard that u can sometimes get "false postives"and then s...
- This test is done on all pregnant women. When they did it on my daughter(now 2 years) my dr. said that the Nuchal fold was bigger than it should be. This is fluid arou...
- L., I had the test done - it took about a week if I remember correctly and my doctor told me that if I got questionable results to be prepared for how far I want to...
Using Monistate 7 During First Trimester of Pregnancy
Asked by T.C. from Minneapolis
on June 13, 2009
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My husband and I are trying to conciever our third child and I will find out this week if I am pregnant. I developed a yeast infection on Monday and went to see my doc...
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- I know that it was on the list of medications ok to use during pregnancy I received from my OBGYN.
- I had a yeast infection right after I found out I was pregnant both times. Several nurse/mom friends and my doc recommended the Monistat 7 but many recommended not put...
- There's a great website called safefetus.com. You can look up several drugs and see their side effects on each trimester and breastfeeding. We (and our doc) used this...
Fetal Heartbeat
Asked by S.A. from Tampa
on July 18, 2009
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I just had a doctor's appointment at 10 weeks, or so I think, and the doctor couldn't find a heartbeat with that handheld device they use. I think it's called a Doppl...
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- This just happened to me in the early stages, except I was 12 weeks. My doctor ordered an ultrasound for that very day and there was the heartbeat. It was scary beca...
- Dr couldn't find a heartbeat and he/she didn't order an ultrasound? I think you need a new dr. i've also had a miscarriage with a successful pregnancy right after so...
- Hi S. - Sorry you have had to experience that...I've had 4 losses and I have been blessed with 3 children. I highly rec. BabyBeat which is something you can rent vi...
Fetal Demise
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on November 28, 2008
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I need help making a horrible decision. On Wednesday, I went in for my 20 week prenatal visit to discover that my baby had died. Now I have to decide if I want to indu...
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- Hello A., I am sorry that I don't have any advice or words of wisdom for you. I just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers as you go through this most challeng...
- A., Your loss is probably more than I can imagine. I have a very close friend who had a baby die at 40 weeks gestation. She opted for a c section. I think it's s...
- I am so sorry for your loss! May God Bless you and yours!
2Nd Trimester Fetal Movement None for 2 Day's
Asked by S.D. from Topeka
on September 29, 2008
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Update from last now 21 weeks and i'm having a baby Girl she is great and everything is well.I'am having a 3rd baby due in March,i'am almost 17 weks pregnant and have ...
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- not to alarm you, but once you feel your baby start to move it shouldn't stop. that could be a very grave sign. if you don't feel movement for an HOUR you are suppose...
- Thank God the baby is ok. Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!
- HOORAY!! I wish you the best with any infection you might have. Lots of prayers for a wonderful 23 weeks and amazingly healthy baby!!!
Seeking Advise on Having an Ultrasound
Asked by C.W. from Los Angeles
on December 5, 2008
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I am pregnant (about 8 weeks) and have heard that there are some dangers to having an ultrasound. I am not sure if I will need one, but if I do or if my Dr. feels I sh...
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- C.... I wouldn't worry about ultrasounds. I had some concern for repeated ultrasounds because I had to have several during my pregnancy. However, my doctor reassured...
- Hi C., From my own research I have learned that basic, 2D doctor-office ultrasounds are fine when your doctor feels you need one (generally one to two max during your...
- Hi C., I had my baby when I was 39 so I had many ultrasounds (at least 7)with absolutely no problem. Since you are only 28, you will most likely only have a couple t...
