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Cysts Found on Babies Umbilical Cord
My sister just went through a horrible scare of possible spina bifida, downs syndrome and had to have an amniocentesis. They did do a ultrasound and it ...
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- the following is from http://www.thefetus.net/page.php?id=1149 and there is a video clip on the site. hope this helps. sounds like nothing to fret about just now....
- In my last pregnancy with twins, I had some issues which made my OB send me to a specialist. Everything was fine, and I got to get lots of ultrasound pics of the babie...
- I have no experience with that particular issue. However, it doesn't seem that urgent since they are waiting until 2-21 for you to see the specialist. If it was reall...
Advice on Amnio's
When I was pg at 30, my triple test came back very high for both spina bifida and downs. We were sent to a genetic counselor and a maternal fetal medicine ...
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- I understand what you are going through. I was 37 when I got pregnant with our daughter. Having an amino was something I knew I wanted to do. Fortunately, I have not k...
- Dear C. i to would thing real heard befor having one done even with ultrasound guiding.i had one done with my second daughter back in 94 and ended up going in to labo...
- C., I would decide what you're really afraid of and go with your heart. If the needle is what is frightening you and otherwise you would not have reservations ab...
Quad Screening Positive for down Syndrome
My quad screen with my 1st child came back for Spina Bifida. I was completely terrified!! My dr sent me to Bannie Tabor at Harris Methodist. ...
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- I also had a high risk for Down's (1/49) with my first child. I was scared to death and worried until we got the results of the amnio back (even though they said prob...
- I was 20 when I had my son who has Down syndrome. He's six now and is the greatest gift, just as my other two kids are. So, if it does turn out to be true positive fo...
- Hi V., My quad screen with my 1st child came back for Spina Bifida. I was completely terrified!! My dr sent me to Bannie Tabor at Harris Methodist. He was a wond...
Pregnant and Feeling Fat
I'm particularly sensitive about this because my sister-in-law has spina bifida. Wondering if it was hereditary, I did some research and found the leading ...
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- When you're pregnant isn't a good time to worry about fat. You have 15 weeks to go... if you gain a pound a week, you will be in the range that doctors want their pat...
- I totally know how you feel. I have a 6 week old and have just started working out to get rid of the belly. I don't think your doctor should be mad at you for any weig...
- With both of my pregnancies, I noticed that I gained a ton of weight some months and not as much weight the next month. The best thing that you can do is listen to yo...
Little Itchy Bumps on Son's Body
BTW, our daughter is seen at Riley Children's Hospital for spina bifida & hydrocephalus, and we have been happily married almost 16 years, too. :) ...
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- From someone who has a child that has gotten darn near everything: Hand foot and mouth will cause some bumps, but it generally presents with high fever and blisters...
- You might research scabies. I'm not positive but I think this is pretty close to the symptoms my little cousin had. Back then the doc just gave you a rx cream to put o...
- K., If these bumps are in rows, you might have your pediatricain check for scabies. My daughter had this, and if is very itchy, but not very large and it keeps spr...
Good Samaritan Vs. St. Joseph's Hospital?
I am having a little girl that has spina bifida. Dr. Elliot, the specialist I am seeing, insists that Good Sam is the best. He had his kiddos deliver there ...
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- i have 2 go with st joes i had surgery and was put in icu and cardic wont bore you with the whole story but if it was not for the doctors there i would have died. They...
- I have had 3 live births and they helped me with my miscarriages too at Good Samaritan (It is my hospital of choice.) I had 2 vaginal births and one C-section birth.....
- I had all three of my children at St. Joseph's child birthing center and loved it! I had the same nurses each time and they were amazing. My youngest is 19 years old...
Tested Positive for down Syndrome
However, with my second pregnancy, I went straight for the amnio (which was negative) but my 2nd daughter was born with spina bifida. ...
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- K., I am so sorry for this news. My husband and I opted not to do the test for this reason: Even though the test comes back positive it could turn out that your b...
- I was more than 35 when I had my first boy; i have 2, 3 1/2 and 5 years old. i got results much worse than yours for both of them, got 2 amnios and i have 2 perfect bo...
- Hi K., One of my friends went through the same thing. Her quad 4 screening came back positive for one of the other syndromes (similar to Downs but, no chance of a no...
Trying to Concieve
It helps to lower the risk of certain birth defects like spina bifida. Plus it helps your body start preparing for a healthy pregnancy. ...
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- stop trying and let natural take its course. Easier said then done. With my oldest we tried for 9 months and in that 9th month at the beginning we was like lets wait a...
- I had my two boys and wanted to have another and we tried and tried until I just gave up. Than all at once I found out I was pregant. So maybe just try to not worrry a...
- Hi E.! My daughter and son were both unplanned as well. Since you are however trying to plan this pregnancy, check out http://www.americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant...
Pregnancy Complications
With the choroid plexus cysts the doctor has said that she hasn't seen any signs of spina bifida, cleft palate, or club feet in the ultrasound. Thank you! ...
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- Hi S.. I also had a complicated pregnancy and my daughter was very sick when she was born. First. you have to stay postitive! She had water around her lungs and Her k...
- I really don't have anything to offer you but my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there, I hope everything turns out fine for you and your baby.
- S., My friend had the same thing happen in her pregnancy and by the time she was 7 and 8 months everything seemed to clear up and her little girl is strong and health...
22 Month Old Boy Really Need Advice on What Could Be Wrong
I only say this because my nephew was born with Spina Bifida and he has been with the Scottish Rite (for almost 2 1/2 years now) and the doctors there since ...
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- Get some new doctors and go to another emergency room. I don't kow what is wrong but something is and the longer you wait the more for potential damage. Good luck, L.
- Dear A., I am assuming that you have tried to eliminate everything in his environment that is toxic, like household cleaners, laundry products which impact his bedd...
- I would definently take him to Cook's of Children's in Dallas. I am a pediatric nurse and i'm pretty sure if you took him to the ER at a pediatric hospital and told t...
