Fetal Development: Preschooler
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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...
No Fetal Movement Anxiety
Asked by J.H. from Burlington
on February 1, 2012
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So I am only 15 weeks along but I really expected to feel the baby move by now. This is my third child and I am quite slender so I thought I should feel movement alrea...
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- If you REALLY feel like something is wrong, call your Dr. and get seen ASAP. It doesn't matter if your appointment is 2 weeks away, you are a patient and want to be se...
- with my first, i felt her move at 16 weeks, second it was at least 20 weeks. i too am thin, weighed about the same with each. also had bleeding in the first trimester...
- If you are too worried about it, call your doctor. I know with mine I didn't feel movement until sometime in my 4th month, you still have a bit :) Also mine was a ...
Fetal Testing?
Asked by L.W. from Chicago
on February 14, 2011
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I was wondering what some of you older Moms think about doing fetal testing. I'm 40 years old, pregnant with my second child. (First is almost 4 yrs old). When I was p...
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- I wouldn't do it. It's a risky procedure and expensive. It is what it is. A life, precious no matter what. My doctor said the risk for having the problem is low an...
- I decided against the amnio, because my risks didn't seem high enough. If my risks came back very high, I would have done the amnio. NOT because I would ever terminate...
- I had the ultrasound/blood test combo for downs screening, too. That is really all you need, if the results were in the window considered a small risk. I told my husb...
Placenta Previa
Asked by S.V. from St. Louis
on July 6, 2008
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Hi ladies,
My friend and I are both due in december, 1 day apart. Unfortunately she had some bad news. She has placenta previa, where her placenta landed itself o...
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- S., If the placenta previa does not migrate up into the uterus, your friend will have to have a c-setion. I know that is scary, but by not having it, she puts her lif...
- I have an 8 month old daughter (born in November 2007) and I was also diagnosed with this early on in my pregnancy even in the 2nd trimester. My Dr did not seem conce...
- Do NOT deliver the baby at home! I am an OB delivery nurse so I have some first hand experience with this condition. As much as your friend may be terrified of a c-sec...
Choroid Plexus Cyst on 18Wk Fetus' Brain
Asked by S.E. from Albany
on April 29, 2009
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I am 30 years old and am 18 weeks pregnant with my second child. I had a routine ultrasound performed yesterday and they found a choroid plexus cyst on the baby's bra...
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- I had the same thing with both of my daughters. It was the case that both of their nucal translucency tests came out very well that there was something like a 1 in 10...
- I don't know anything about this - but wanted to let you know that I'm saying a prayer for you and your baby.
- Dear S., I am not familiar with this situation and have no experience. I am a mom and a grandmother, I will pray for you and your baby. Please let us know as I am sure...
H1N1 Vaccine During Pregnancy?
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on November 11, 2009
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I know this must be the most asked question these days but I would really like to know more before I make a decision.
I am 10 weeks pregnant now and my doctor recomme...
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- I would not take the risk. You can't take basically any other medications while you are pregnant so why would these vaccinations be safe???? As long as you use anti ba...
- It truly is a decision only you can make for yourself but I will tell you what I have chosen. I am in my 3rd trimester and will not be getting either flu shot. This is...
- H1N1 is *not* a new vaccine. It is the same flu vaccine that has been widely made and used for the past 40 years, and less widely used for 20 years before that - with ...
NT Screening
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on May 4, 2009
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I recently went to the doctor for my 1st trimester screening. They had much difficulty getting a measurement on baby because he/she was moving around SO much. When a...
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- Hi K., I really think that those screening tests are unnecessary and they just end up worrying moms for no reason. I had 3 level 2 ultrasounds and with each one they...
- K., Basically what the result means is that your baby is 5% below the average(normal) size at this gestational age. A first trimester ultrasound is not as accurate a...
- K.: I had something similiar w/ my second pregnancy at 35. Ask for a level two ultrasound. The other option was to have them take a sample of the amniomic (sp?) f...
Fifth's Disease
Asked by A.M. from Louisville
on January 23, 2009
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I am a teacher, and back in December, I was exposed to Fifth's Disease from a student in my class. I had bloodwork done the next day, and that came back negative. Howe...
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- I had no idea what fifths disease was but looked it up at this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_disease It says that if exposed during first trimester it caus...
- Fifth disease only seems to be a risk in the 1st trimester, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. It is not associated with any birth defects.
- I had Fifth's Disease at 6 months pregnant & it was fine. The doctor told me that the only concern is usually in the 1st trimester, yet even then cases of any damage t...
Medela Manual Breast Pump
Asked by C.J. from McAllen
on February 27, 2009
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Hi, we were going to buy an electric, but spent too much on the baby clothes and decor. So now I have this manual one. The baby isn't born yet, but I heard you could "...
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- For me, the manual breast pump was very frustrating and discouraging (it was not the medela). I used a manual breast pump with my first child and gave up on the whole...
- Request a lactation consultant and an electric pump at the hospital. ASAP. Get an electric pump. Rent it (Woman's Work in Houston rents them) or buy an Ameda pump....
- Hi, Just do not give up, get lots of help, cry if it hurts because it will. Don't let non-breastfeeders discourage you. Get in touch with LeLEche they will come t...
Looking for More Info on Fifths Disease
Asked by R.C. from Minneapolis
on May 21, 2007
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Hi,
I just read Staci's post asking for adivce on Fifths Disease. I also read all the responses and I have some more questions: I think my daughter had Fifths a ...
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- I would call your ob. They will have you come in for a blood test that can tell if you have had it. Unfortunately it wont tell you when you had it. If you did catch...
- R., I did not respond earlier because the other moms answered your question pretty good. But I will give you a little more info. Fifth Disease is a disease caused bu...
- I would get it checked out because I know someone who was exposed and lost her baby during her 5th month. I was also shocked that there was never anything mentioned a...
