loss of amniotic fluid
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2 Vessel Umbilical Cord?
I am currently struggling with low amniotic fluid, which will more than likely result in early delivery. The dr. said that there is a SLIGHT possibility ...
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- Hi, B.! Congrats on your pregnancy! I have a son who also had a 2-vessel cord and I found out about it at my routine 20-week ultrasound. My doctor explained to ...
- We had a 2 Vessel cord with our daughter who is now 3 1/2. She was a full term baby and small 6 lb. but she's a small 3 yo and that has nothing to do with her 2 vc. ...
- Our pastors just had a new grandson who only had 2 vessels in his ambilical cord. I had never heard of that before. He was fine. His glucose wouldn't come up after ...
Measuring Big @ 25 Weeks and Anemia
For me, it is a big baby with a tad too much amniotic fluid, nothing to be ... My energy was so low and I had no idea why until after I gave birth. ...
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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...
Measuring Small at 34 Weeks
Between the being born so early and low birthweight I was expecting, I was for sure he was going to wind up in the ... Next question: Low Amniotic Fluid ...
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- Good morning, W.! First off, do not take everything the doctor says at every visit too literally as it is just an estimation to be on the safe side. When I was pregnan...
- Awwww I so understand getting freaked out over things. When I was pregnant I went to Dr. Patel ( he is a certain kind of dr that looks at all the body development of t...
- Hi W., I know it sounds scary but I am sure you have nothing to worry about. They almost always underestimate the size of the baby using ultrasounds, etc. I had alwa...
Pitocin or Not?
... see the size of the baby and the level of amniotic fluid left in the sac. ... at all for low risk pregnant women because it does not improve outcomes. ...
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- I would avoid an induction unless there is a compelling reason. Induction is a risky procedure. The risks are increased from a spontaneous labor and include: inf...
- Every one has a different reaction to any kind of medication. My first pregnancy was induced. I had no problem. My second started naturally--a week late. However, ...
- J.! I am on here, too! I got your email about this this morning. I had petocin all 3 times. Two to get the labor moving after my water broke, and one to induce l...
Pros and Cons of Being Induced.
Mainly due to a pre-existing condition (thyroid disorder) and my amniotic fluid was really low, and I also learned I have a narrow pelvis, and the larger ...
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- I chose not to be induced for either of my children. I always felt that I would rather not schedule my children's births but let them come naturally. However, when I...
- If you had your first child with no problems and there does not appear to be any problems with this pregnancy I don't think that I would let the doctor schedule to ind...
- Unless there's a GOOD reason (and one elevated blood sugar out of three, doesn't that bad to me) I would assume the baby will come out when its ready! Induction is pr...
2-3 Cm Dilated- Can I Hold off on Going into Labor?
They did put me on bed rest the last 3 weeks, but that was because my amniotic fluid volume was low. Tell your doctor about your concerns. ...
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- With all 3 of my pregnancies I was dilated 2-4 cm and went full term. The last 2 or 3 months I was in 'prelabor'. With my middle child I lost my mucus plug, dilated to...
- I think you are at the hands of nature. I did not have twins, but I was a t 3 cm for almost 4 weeks wehn my son was born a week late. At that point I was like yeah any...
- Short answer: yes. But, you need help from you doctor or midwife. Are you getting regular prenatal care? I am 33 weeks pregnant with twins and have an almost 20 mon...
35 Weeks Pregnant and Losing Weight?
You could be a bit dehdrated or your amniotic fluid could have reduced in preparation for labor. ... I jokingly call my pregnancies weight loss programs. ...
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- It could be you're not retaining water like you once used to as it is going all into the amnio sac. Don't be concerned - you're almost there!
- Hi M., There are enough things to worry about when you're waiting for baby to arrive, don't let this be one of them. I jokingly call my pregnancies weight loss pro...
- You could be a bit dehdrated or your amniotic fluid could have reduced in preparation for labor. Your retaining water during pregnancy all over your body in your lymph...
Late Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes at 36 Weeks
Aug 6, 2009 ... low amniotic fluid at 32 week · 39 weeks · lose 10 pounds 2 weeks · pregnancy 32 week · type 2 diabetes diet ...
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- Hi B., I'm pretty sure I had undiagnosed gestational diabetes with my pregnancy. My midwife had been out of town but my OB was fairly certain. Try to follow the die...
- Your baby may not be as big as they are saying. I had an ultrasound done right before the day before I had my son and they told me he would be right around 8lbs 8oz a...
- Ultrasounds can be off by as much as 2 lbs, and it's position, not size, which is the strongest factor in whether the baby can be born vaginally. I had some sugar s...
High Risk Pregnancy over 35- Northside or Kennestone Hosp? Doctors?
I was not specifically high-risk, but definitely over 35 and had problems with low amniotic fluid. Dr. Lawrence Stone was wonderful in addition to my great ...
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- My doctor is James Sutherland at Kennestone Ob am I love him dearly but I would NOT deliver another baby at Kennestone. I know there are many who like it but I would ...
- Hey Vickie, My two pregnancies I had blood clots, this last pregnancy was bad though. My doctor's were obgyn assc., Dr. Kelly. He was ontop of my file and my situatio...
- Having delivered at both Kennestone and Northside, I would recommend Northside Hospital hands down. Despite how crowded it may be or busy, it is definitely more up to...
34 Weeks Pregnant and Always Thirsty
I ended up having very low amniotic fluid and had to be induced. Don't know if there's a corilation but you might ask your doctor next visit! good luck. ...
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- I was sooooooooothirsty during the end of both of my pregnancys. I pretty much got up every 45 minutes at night to pee and then guzzle more water. After my first birth...
- I remember being very thirsty my last trimesters with both pregnancies with my second I chose Gatorade over water because I felt a better thirst quench with that. ...
- Sounds like you know your body and you should do what you feel. I like to be prepared just in case. Good luck-
