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"Soft Markers" Found in Fetal Ultrasound
... should be done to determine possible chomosomal abnormality (down-syndrom, etc.). ... and he was born 3 days after my due date, 8# 3oz, 21 in long, ...
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- I'm in the same boat as Kelly. With my son, I had no indication that he was going to have down syndrome. I found out a week after he was born that he has down syndrom...
- My experience was different from yours but I wnated to share a little bit. When I had my 18 week ultrasound my son was found to have a cystic hygroma (a large cyst ar...
- Becoming pregnant and maintaining a pregnancy is a gift to all women. I had a scare with my 3rd child. The ultrasound results showed a 2 vessel cord after a previous...
Can't Tell If My Water Broke
(FYI, my daughter was born 10 days before her due date, so I don't think it's .... They can do a simple test to determine if it broke, I would definitely ...
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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...
Is It Safe to Have Sex After You Lose Your Mucous Plug
I should also mention I'm 3 days past my due date and am scheduled to be induced on ... to determine what would be safest for you and your baby. good luck! ...
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- Good morning A.. No honey it isn't safe to have relations at this time. You could introduce bacteria into your system and possibly cause your baby problems. That, ...
- I would try to be as careful as possible since this is the third pregnancy but first child. I would would contact my obgyn. ASAP!!!
- there is supposed to be a small amount of blood in it. and i think you should not have intercourse it will cause an infection. you may be going in to labor soon also i...
How Do You Know If Your Water Is Leaking?
amniotic fluid in 7 answers "... on a special paper to determine whether the ... TMI) but this kept up until my water finally broke 3 days past my due date. ...
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- G., By now, I hope you have already called the doctor. I was also leaking and they take a quick swab test and if it turns color- then it's you amniotic fluid. Certai...
- No need to panic. Could be amniotic fluid, could just be discharge. The only way to know for sure is for your OB to do a vaginal swab. Because you are early at 32 w...
- I had similar concerns with my first and got paranoid over it.The dr. has this kind of paper that changes color if it is your water or pee. That is how they can find o...
Not Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: Best Way to Handle It?
If you do, determine what the requirements are? then you will be able to make a decision. ... So, my due date was March 8th, and I got put on leave (UNPAID! ...
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- Hi Amy, As soon as I got pregnant, I knew that I would never go back to work after the baby was born! However, I was very, very concerned about my medical coverage...
- check with your insurance company. my sister called work and quit the day she was supposed to go back to work and it totally backfired. they cancelled her insurance a...
- Hi Amy~ I'm sure not everyone will agree with me, but I'll share my past experience with you anyways. I was put on early medical leave due to pregnancy complications....
How Best to Stock Baby Items?
Sep 5, 2009 ... I'm due in December with our 3rd baby and it's a boy! ... in 2 answers "... with BOTH brands of formula, I noticed that no matter what the expiration date . ...
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- I remember winter being cold last year. But I would wait on the buying clothes, because there is a good chance that a lot of items will be on clearance in December/Ja...
- Hi there! Congrats on your baby! I would really wait on the formula, because you just don't know how the baby will adjust to it. I've found Pampers Swaddlers to wor...
- I do know that Walmart will take diapers in unopened packages. I had stocked up on diapers and pull ups a few years ago when my son suddenly decided he wanted to go p...
High Risk Pregnancy
They will ask if you want more tests to determine deformities and such, ... the dr sent me home to lay on the couch and then I was induced on my due date. ... I have two co-workers who both had high risk pregnancy due to be over 35. ...
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- Over 35 is considered "high-risk" automatically, whether you have any risk factors or not, which is ridiculous. I had my ds at 35 and my last dd at 39 and both could ...
- The label of "high risk" is merely the beginning of a greater maternity scare tactic to get you to agree to a litany of invasive and expensive testing - not to mention...
- The best thing you can do for you and your baby is not to worry. In my opinion doctors these days are quick to put alot of people on "high risk",and for being 35,I tho...
Best Places to Give Birth: Chicago Area
My son was born 27 days before his due date, and came after a very fast labor. ..... and try to determine if her philosophy is consistent with yours. ...
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- If your doc is on board with your birth plan it will probably be fine. But ultimately, consider this: MOST women do not need an OB/GYN for their pregnancy and birth....
- Not sure about the other things you mentioned, but I have a friend who is a neonatal intensive care nurse at another hospital and she said that Masonic is the worst pl...
- I have a friend who's currently 20 weeks pregnant at Il. Masonic and her complaint is that she still hasn't gotten a 4-D ultrasound! I go to Lutheran General, and I g...
Preemie Developmental Delays
Aug 25, 2009 ... Just because his birth date is a certain day doesnt mean you ... have been if he was born on his due date Now my son is a completely normal ...
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- K., You are a worried mom who really loves her child very much... and worrying IS one of our jobs as a parent!! Don't use a milestone market to judge your child... ...
- K. - I know how frustrated you are and the first thing I think you need to do is get another pediatrician. Look for an infant stimulation class for your son as it cou...
- I have a special place in my heart for preemies! My son was born 8 weeks early. He will be 11 months old on the 1st. He was very late in reaching milestones as well. H...
Ultrasound Accuracy.............
... she gave me a whole new due date that is WAY off! and what really made me ... see in an ultrasound that allow you to determine if you are having a girl. ...
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- If you really want another u/s, you can go to one of the private places. The tech is not supposed to discuss your results with you, so please don't hold that agains...
- You know the funny thing about your story. I had the same problem too. I thought that the doctor was full of it. But when it came to it. It really was a girl. I swore ...
- My husband and I were both sure we were having a girl, but it was clear during the ultrasound that we would indeed be having a little boy. I could have sworn it was a...
