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Fundal Height Measurement Dropped
I had the ultrasound today and everything looks great, amniotic fluid was totally fine (16) and baby's size was totally normal. And as a bonus, ...
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- I had the exact same situation with my first. the US found my amniotic fluid was low...low enough that they induced me immediatly. The baby was fine and so was I. Good...
- My sister in law had that happen...low amniotic fluid and they delivered the baby right away...everyone is happy and healthy
- Fundal height measurements are not an exact science. If it is done by two different people at the same time it can often be off. Baby's position affects it a lot- fo...
Measuring Big @ 25 Weeks and Anemia
What ended up happening in my case anyway, I had an amazing amount of amniotic fluid. This was causing me too measure larger than normal as well as magnify ...
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- If your OB isnt concerned dont sweat it. I was huge. Usually it has to do with the elasticity of your abdominal muscles and how in shape you are. The less in shape, th...
- If you are taking an iron supplement, take it with orange juice, or take a vitamin C pill at the same time, as this will aid in the absorption of iron. Avoid soda and ...
- S., Being big could be a couple of things. I measured big too, and when they ran all the tests everything was normal. What ended up happening at 38 weeks my docto...
Bleeding @ 38 Weeks
I also had pink leaking and was sent home because the amniotic fluid test was negative. .... Is It Possible to Leak Amniotic Fluid Started at 30 Weeks? ...
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- As the other mothers said, this is not a good sign. The condition could be ruptial placentae (sp?), or the placenta detaching. This is not a time to worry about your d...
- Go to the emergency room and I'd love to know who your doc is - so I don't go there. There is nothing worse than not gettnig a timely call back... If you're worried (...
- I didn't have bleeding at all, but I would just go and get checked at the hospital if your doctors are non responsive. Better to be safe than sorry. I hope everything ...
Polyhydramnios
This is a condition that causes you to have to much amniotic fluid. In 10 days my belly went from measuring 35 weeks to 38 1/2 weeks. ...
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- Hey H., I did have this during my 2nd pregnancy, but it was not severe. It went away in about a week, which is the time frame the doctor wanted to wait to see if it...
- When I had this problem with my second, the doctors were concerned about the formation of my daughter's stomach and concerns about the chord. It also could just be on...
- Hi H., sorry I can't help you, I've never heard of that condition. But, I get aggravated when I hear people say home births are not safe, so I wanted to get a word in....
Can't Tell If My Water Broke
It is basically clear water-like vaginal discharge that happens at the end of pregnancy but does not contain amniotic fluid. It was just so similar to when ...
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- First and most importantly, CALL YOUR DOCTOR! I felt I was having braxton hicks contractions (false labor) tightness and pulling in the belly region. Contractions very...
- Mine was this way. Please go to your OB and have him test is using litmus paper (it is just a cotton swab) and they can tell if it broke or not. Please don't wait too ...
- All pregancy are the same. This also happen to me.I suggust you notify your doctor and Let your doctor make the call if you need to go in or wait. To be on the safe s...
The Onset of Labor
I looked at the sheets and smelled them because our childbirth instructor told us that amniotic fluid would be clear and odorless. It was! ...
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- it is different for everyone. My broke and it poured out but I had not had a single contraction. Others they break it on the delivery table. When it gets to that point...
- Hi B.! When I was pregnant with my son ( now 20 months), my water broke but it took me a few hours to realize it. That night I was up every two hours using the bathr...
- Hi there B.! I just wanted to let you know, that you will deffinetly know when you water brakes. It is a big gush of what feels like water. It feels like you peed yo...
Water Breaking?
And like a previous poster, your amniotic fluid replenishes itself so don't .... With your amniotic fluid level being normal, FERN test and paper both being ...
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- I had the exact problem with my 4th!!! I was convinced my water broke, but they told me that i must have lost control of my bladder and didnt know it. But it is possi...
- Congrats on your almost-newborn! :) First, you could have a high leak--any leak can 'heal itself' and reseal. And like a previous poster, your amniotic fluid repleni...
- I had this happen with my son...but i was having contractions too. Nothing regular, but they were there. My labors are fast so doc had me go in and they checked and no...
Baby Measuring Smaller than Gestational Age
That just meant I had a lot of amniotic fluid and a big baby. .... As long as the amniotic fluid is fine, there is no reason that you shouldn't wait for ...
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- First of all relax. At 37 weeks if your son is born he will do just fine. Anything over 36 weeks is safe he may be little but he will have few if no issues. His due da...
- Dear K.; My advice is to listen to your doctor, if you trust him. There are so many ways to check on baby these days and the doctors have so much more experience tha...
- Congrats on the Baby! If there are no other reasons for the baby to come out then I would not worry about it. Babies are on their own schedule. My daughter was right...
Discharge During Pregnancy
They may have you come in to do a test to make sure its not amniotic fluid. Don' t ever be afraid to call them no matter what, even if you feel like your ...
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- I'm not really sure what normal is, but I can tell you that I have been experiencing the same thing for pretty much my whole pregnancy. I'm 8 mos along now, and I sho...
- boy, do you sound like myself! I remember wondering exactly that and my OB said that it was normal. If you are still concerned, give your OB a call. When you are pregn...
- I worn pantiliners from my second trimester until the day I gave birth. The range of normal varies. Double-check with your midwife or doctor if concerned but I would...
New to Cleveland Suburbs (6 Mos Pregnant)-need OB and Hospital Recommendations!
I had some issues with my pregnancies, like gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, and low amniotic fluid. I never felt like they didn't know ...
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- Hi M., Welcome to the community! I echo the thoughts on the OB/GYN of the Reserve. I use the Bath offices and it is great. Dr. Pederson (female), Dr. Polifone (m...
- Hi, and welcome to the area! I have to second the recommendation made by Christina T. The doctors and staff at The Reserve are all excellent ###-###-####. And they hav...
- Burton, Jean F MD - Obstetrics & Gynecology Address: 1355 Corporate Dr, Hudson, OH 44236 Phone: ###-###-#### I love every doctor from this practic. They a...
