Fetal Development
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Macrobid Use @ 36 Weeks?
Asked by M.E. from Jacksonville
on September 6, 2012
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I am 36 weeks pregnant and my ob just prescribed Macrobid for a UTI. Obviously he knows I am pregnant. I am a little concerned because I know they say not to use it pa...
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- There is absolutely no way I would take it. Not worth the risk to your baby. And no, you can't blindly trust your doctor. You and your baby's health are in your ha...
- During pregnancy, I found the best person to talk to, was my pharmacist. They know so much more about the drug and interactions, then a doctor does. I was put at ease...
- I agree with Bug. Talk to the pharmacist. If there's an alternate the pharmacist can call your OB and change the prescription if necessary.
Light Bleeding
Asked by K.H. from Phoenix
on December 8, 2012
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I am almost ten weeks pregnant with my second pregnancy. I have my first dr appt this Tuesday. This afternoon I felt a bit of moisture as I stood up. I went to the res...
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- I bleed with my first from time to time went to the hospital once thought I was in having a miscarriage but they kept telling me that bleeding is common in pregnancies...
- You are probably fine. My experience w a miscarriage was that the bleeding gradually increased and was accompanyed with mild cramping that got worse. With another p...
- I would bleed after sex. The tissue is thinner and more prone to light bleeding.
Normal Vs. Abnormal Baby Movements
Asked by S.B. from Iowa City
on June 15, 2009
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Hello, I am in the beginning of my 3rd trimester, and am not always sure what is normal. My boy's kicking has become stronger in the past month, and more frequent (o...
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- Totally normal. Actually very healthy. There is no link between fetal movements and Autism. Please do not worry. We actually worry more about the ones that do not mo...
- Totally normal. My first two babies were big time kickers and stretchers. Sometimes it really hurt! They're just figuring out how to move and are running out of spa...
- It is SO hard not to worry when you can't see what's going on in there, isn't it? My son pushed so hard that he almost broke my ribs. My OB said that is very common....
Wanting Information About VBAC
Asked by N.S. from Hartford
on January 15, 2009
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My sister in law is in her last trimester of pregnancy. This is her second pregnancy and her first baby was a ceasarian birth. Her birth plan up to this point has be...
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- Please check out this website http://www.ican-online.org/ . This is the International Cesarian Awarness Network and is an incredible resource for those who have had a...
- I think how you deliver your child (VBAC or repeat c-section) is a combination of the expectant mom's wishes and the medical issues (how the baby is presenting, mom's ...
- I watched my friend have a VBAC at home and it was amazing. She was so elated to have done it and it really was a life-changing experience for her. For more positive i...
Miscarriage and D&C, Scared and Nervous
Asked by V.P. from Rapid City
on August 17, 2011
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I took a home test on July 5 and it was positive. On July 18th I started spotting nothing really heavy, (like a light period) went in on Monday for a u/s, my doctor to...
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- I've had 3 miscarriages...one very early on & it was kind of like a period that was a little late....the other two, no heartbeat and It wasn't "happening" on it's own....
- Oh, sweetie. I'm so sorry. When I miscarried, I waited a week to see if everything would pass naturally. When it didn't, I had a D&C. My thought is that you sh...
- personally id wait to see if my HCG levels went down or they stayed the same or went up. I would also see another dr and get a second opionion
Should I Have an Amniocentesis??
Asked by I.M. from Los Angeles
on December 15, 2009
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I am 37 years old and just went through my 2nd trimester screening. Although my numbers came back "negative" and I tested out 1 in 400 for my chance of Down Syndrome, ...
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- Hi I., I can see why you would be struggling with this decision. When a doctor tells us that we should do something, we would tend to trust that recommendation! Howe...
- I had 2 amnios. My second child came back 1 in 200, went to UCSD med school, they were awesome, did an indepth ultrasound, measured bones in arms and legs and head. S...
- I would only do it if the results would change your future. If you are planning to love the baby regardless of whether or not it has Downs then it really doesn't matt...
Seeking Information on Hematoma's in Pregnancy
Asked by R.H. from Bloomington
on September 3, 2008
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Sorry, this is the first time that I've posted anything. I went to my doctors office for an 8 week ultrasound due to previous miscarriages. Baby's heart is good and gr...
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- I bled up to my 5th month! Very scary. My daughter is almost 5!!! Keep positive thoughts, and follow your doc's advice! Take it easy! You'll have plenty of heavy ...
- Hi R., This sounds similar to what my friend had w/ her 3rd preg 4yrs ago. She had a clot, I believe between her placenta and uterine wall, and bled around 12wks. ...
- Hello R., Although I will be of no help since I have not heard of this, nor experienced it, I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts. I'm sure your do...
Pregnancy Support Belt
Asked by C.I. from Washington DC
on August 3, 2009
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Okay... so without lots and lots of details I had a VERY difficult posterior (sunny side up) delivery with my first baby. So I've been paying a lot of attention to "f...
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- I'm there with ya, sista! Lol! I had a very very difficult with my first...After 31 hours of labor, and two and half hours of pushing, they finally used foreceps to ...
- Hi C., I also had a similar experience with my pregnancy. My daughter was breech and determined to stay that way! - up until 39 weeks. I had a wonderful pregnancy a...
- I don't know muhc about the pregnancy support belts, but I would recommend going to a chiropractor who can adjust your back and take the pressure off your nerves. It w...
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...
5 Weeks Pregnant & Cramping
Asked by D.M. from New York
on January 22, 2010
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Hi, I am 5 wks pregnant. i had a positive HPT and my quants have been rising appropriately. Last week my dr. saw a sac in the uterus. I am very nervous because i have ...
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- During both of my pregnancies I experienced some craming early on. Some of it is due to the prolactin which allows your muscles to stretch to make room for the baby in...
- Well most likely it is just your uterus growing. I would get cramps off and on as the uterus stretched and the baby grew. I've never heard of an ectopic pregnany and a...
- I believe that embryo implantation in the uterus produces cramping like that. Keep all of your appointments and ENJOY your pregnancy! I had two miscarriages before I...
