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Newborn Tests and Injections. to Refuse or Not?
The hearing test is easy and safe and is an early indicater of a hearing problem that can affect speech. They also do the apgar test,( I know I spelled it ...
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- It's worth doing your research and being ready to say yes or no when it's time. The medical profession does a lot of things so as to "cover all bases" assuming that e...
- the only advice i can give you is continue what you did withyour first 4 childre if you change it up this time you may regret it later and blame yourself for either gi...
- My opinion is this, everyday there are new advances in medicine, the hospital and dr's wouldn't do these tests unless there is a reason. Everyone always said, well we ...
Gestational Diabetes
... to go in for a lot of blood tests. I went in for my glucose test and it was high. Now I have to take a..." ... apgar test · gestational diabetes tests ...
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- I had gestational diabetes...My son is perfectly healthy! He was born with APGAR scores of 10, because I really took care of myself after I was diagnosed. I was put on...
- S., with all 4 of my pregnancies I failed my first glucose, and passed the 3 hour test. I wouldn't stress too much, but be prepared - the 3 hour test is a fasting...
- Hi S.- I had GD, and my son is 2 1/2 and doing fine. After the baby is born they will check is blood sugar every time he/she eats. I don't remember if it was before...
5 Months Pregnant Baby May Only Have One Working Kidney
That will be the safest place for them to monitor her if her APGAR scores ... a CT, and an ABR (which is a sedated hearing test for infants) if the newborn ...
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- My son in Law is 26 and only has one kidney. evidently he was born that way but he didn't know about his condition until he joined the military and he had a complete p...
- One of my closest friends found out during her 20 week ultrasound that her unborn child had a tumor in one of his kidneys, and that kidney was not working. A week or t...
- We only need one kidney to survive and do well. If the only problem is one functioning kidney it won't be a problem at all. they will only remove the kidney if it is c...
Ultrasound with Amniocentesis
Read all 59 responses: "Has anyone had this test completed before. ... a beautiful wonderful baby boy, alert and scoring 10 on his apgar! ...
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- No matter what the test says you are going to keep the baby. So why would you even put yourself or the baby threw this. Let time and god do their jobs. A.
- Hi, Sorry so late in responding to your question. Both of my children screened positive for Downs. I refused to put them at risk with an amnio. Both of my children (...
- Hi A., I have a happy and healthy 10 month old little girl. I had the amnio and like you I was also very scared. Even talking to the genetic counselor is scary bec...
Seeking Help with Learning Problems
My firstborn was born with an Apgar of 4 and he reads four grade levels ahead. ... i have made them do "the work" and enjoy learning... never test etc. or ...
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- Hey J., At this age I wouldn't worry about him remembering.He just might be developing a little slower. I would wait till he gets into school before any talk of tes...
- Hi J....sorry to hear about your little guy! Have you tried singing the letters? and learning only a few at a time? I have two boys and don't think they learned any s...
- J. if there is one piece of advice that I could give you, this would be it. IF YOU THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR BABY, GO WITH YOUR GUT. Get him tested. ...
Seeking Information Regarding Hospital Births Vs. Home Births
There are no required tests or procedures. This is the Midwives Model of Care. Your midwives are partners in your care ..... emt training · apgar test ...
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- Did you know that the birth rate is higher for babies born at home? It is actually statistically proven safer to have a home birth/vs a hospital birth. so many procedu...
- It seems like other people have left some pretty good advise. I had a homebirth and wouldn't even consider doing it any other way. I was comfortable, I was allowed t...
- I would be dead today if I'd stayed at home. I was going to have a water birth actually. What ensued, nobody could have seen coming. Complicated delivery, two trans...
Worried About Son Not Speaking Yet
When my youngest was born, he scored a 10 on his apgar. ..... At first, he really didn't want to do it, he would just test me I guess to see if I would give ...
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- my son, who will be 17 months on feb 11 doesn't say too many different things, but in the past couple of weeks he has started trying to. he says clock, truck, mama, da...
- I would not worry too much if no other symptoms. My little girl was the same way and she started talking around 2. She has never stopped. It will come.
- Hi S., Just wanted to throw another thought out there for you. BUT it is also based on whether or not other milestones are being met ok? When my youngest was born,...
Seeking Advice on Being on Hydrocodne While Pregnant
When I went to the clinic they had me do a non-stress test and the baby .... His apgar scores were great at delivery. It wasn't the easiest to get off of ...
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- Dear L., My heart goes out to you. My husband used Oxycodone years ago for a neck situation and I must say that is an intense drug. I pray your Dr.s take very good c...
- When I found out I was pregnant I was also on 3 different prescription drugs: Cymbalta, Gabapentin & Oxycodone ER for a chronic pain medical condition called Reflex Sy...
- Hello, I hope the pain doesn't get too much for you. I was on Hydrocodone daily for 4-5 months while i was pregnant with my second child for pain relief also (they al...
Age Cut off for Kindergarten
He scored a 9 and a 10 on his apgar test but during his first year he always seemed behind his two cousins that were the same age as him. ...
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- I have read a lot of the replies and people have a lot of insight for you! I am going to give you my opinion as a Kindergarten teacher AND a mom. Let him be a kid. ...
- Hi R., we will face the same quandary, our daughters birthday is Sept 29. What has helped me is thinking about where do we want her to be in high school. I have no d...
- Many private kindergartens won't let them start unless they meet the cutoff. One thing that I have talked extensively with teachers about (because my daughter was in ...
IVF Questions & Being Pregnant Later in Age
One test an IVF doctor can do before implantation is PGD - preimplantation genetic diagnosis .... Her APGAR scores were great. Fast forward nearly 7 years - ...
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- I did four IVFs, two with donor eggs. If you happen to need donor eggs, then your age doesn't matter at all. If you do use your own eggs, there are small risks, but ...
- Hi J., I know first hand what you are going through, we did not go through the IUI but decided to go directly to the IVF. At the time I had a 3 yr old son from a pre...
- I had my oldest daughter at age 30 with IUI. When we started trying for #2, IUI wasn't working so we went to IVF. My 'fresh cycle' didn't work b/c they had a really ...
