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Ultrasound Possible at 7 Weeks?
Asked by A.R. from Chicago
on July 23, 2009
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I am 7 weeks pregnant and can't get a doctor's appointment for another 2 weeks. We are very anxious to make sure things are OK and view the gestational sac and see th...
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- Hi A. - the only kind of ultrasound where the fetus can be visualized at this stage is a vaginal ultrasound. They will be ablet to detect the heartbeat and get a gener...
- Congratulations! Wondering: does your ob do a routine, early internal ultrasound? There's really no harm in waiting another 2 weeks if they do. If, however, they do...
- Two weeks may sound like a really long time, but I would just wait. They can hardly tell anything at 7 weeks anyway, which could just make you more nervous. Hang in ...
Pregnant Mom Wants Relief from Yeast Infections
Asked by S.D. from Topeka
on November 30, 2008
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Has many mom's experienced reoccuring yeast infections during their pregnancies.I'm 25 weeks and have had several of them in the begining it was both BV and yeast and ...
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- I no this sounds crazy. Another thing that causes them is suger. I use toget them like crazy. My doctor told me to stay away from suger. I haven't gotten any since the...
- I think that recurrent yeast is a sign of low immunity... basically your body is tired. It could also be related to diet - too much sugar and starchy foods. I'd do...
- Recurring yeast infections are actually pretty common in pregnant women. Has your doctor recommended adding yogurt to your daily diet? Not only is it a tasty snack...
Nighttime Headaches During Pregnancy
Asked by S.L. from Brownsville
on May 14, 2009
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Hi there moms! I'm hoping someone out there has shared in my experience and can offer a little advice.
I am 5 1/2 months pregnant. About a month ago I started getti...
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- Edit: I was just repremanded by another mom for posting this. Of course every pregnant woman should consult with her doctor before making any changes. I meant no h...
- I suggest massage since you seem to have tried other avenues for relief. If you can get a prescription for Physical Therapy, call Wellness Matters if you are in Austi...
- Just my 2 cents but it sounds like your blood pressure is causing the headaches. You may be getting up to a standing position too fast. I know when your half asleep ...
Baby Shower Etiquette
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on March 17, 2008
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Hello there,
My question may be a little different but here goes.........I'm an expectant mother although I'm not carrying our baby. We are 32 weeks along with a bab...
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- Congratulations!! Not much longer now, though the last week seems to take FOREVER.. Thats how moms learn patience!! I am not sure how your cousin is, but this is a sup...
- Hi M., Congratulations to you! I know you must be so excited and how wonderful for your cousin to bless you with the gift of life. : ) I feel you should absolutel...
- First off, I'd like to say congrats and how wonderful I think this is. I too would do the same for anyone. I would think possibly something showing a sign of sincere ...
Gestational Carriers
Asked by S.S. from Phoenix
on May 16, 2008
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hello- i am 3 months pregnant and i am a gestational carrier for my friend. i was just wondering if there is anyone else out there that has done this for a friend. so ...
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- Hi S., I just wanted to say what a wonderful thing you are doing for your friend. It can't be easy going through all of it knowing you are giving the child to some...
- I don't have any experience with what you are going through. I just wanted to say that you are a wonderful person for doing this for your friend. The two of you mus...
- Good for you! It takes an amazing person to do this for a friend!!! Thanks for being such an awesome person!
Baby Measuring Smaller than Gestational Age
Asked by K.E. from Phoenix
on April 9, 2009
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Hello, I am 39 weeks pregnant (per my Docs estimation from my last period) and my baby is measuring at 37 weeks, two weeks behind. Has this happened to anyone and is ...
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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...
Gestational Diabetes....feeling Really Bad
Asked by L.S. from Odessa
on January 6, 2008
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I don't know if I'm really asking a question here or just needing some words of advice and encouragement, but I need to unload this somewhere. I have always had issue...
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- L., I am so sorry that you feel so overwhelmed. You have a right to respect from the hospital no matter what the situation is on your insurance and this person who wa...
- GD is serious as you know and it is possible that it is going to stay with you this time......my 14 year old daughter has had type 1 since she was barely 4 and it can ...
- I am appalled reading this. I used to work in public relations for a hospital and this is a horrible way to treat patients. Just about every hospital has a board of di...
Heartbeat Is Present and Everything Has Grown Except the Embryo!!?
Asked by C.P. from New York
on May 15, 2009
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Hi there, I've been told I am going to miscarry. Yet there is still a heartbeat...
My gestational sac has grown nicely and is measuring 26mm (mean sac diameter). Th...
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- If you have a heartbeat... then think positive.. good luck!!
- As long as your hormones are doubling and there's a heartbeat, wait it out. A good sign of miscarriage is when the hormone levels stop increasing (that's what happene...
- This seems like a wait and see kind of situation. So much is happening and in early pregnancy and it is tiny and hard to see. If there is a heartbeat then the tissue...
Sga~small for Gestational Age
Asked by I.D. from Dallas
on November 5, 2008
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I am looking for any other moms who has a child diagnosed as SGA (Small for Gestational Age). One of my girls was officially diagnosed with SGA at two years old. All...
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- SGA - Small for gestational age is a one of three terms used by the medical field to describe the size of a fetus in utero. There is also AGA - Average for gestational...
- What is sga? I haven't heard of it. L.
- Here is a link to a yahoo group, not sure if you have tried this group or not. It's the closest thing that I can find to SGA (the moderator/owners child is SGA from w...
Pregnancy Skin Help
Asked by D.L. from Washington DC
on February 18, 2007
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I'm having some skin issues due to pregnancy. This is my second pregnancy and my skin, especially my face, is having some issues I have never dealt with before. My ski...
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- I don't know how differently African American and caucasion skin react to different products. I have very senstive skin that tends to get dry. I use the Aveeno product...
- Hi D.! I'm a doctoral candidate in cosmetic science, so I hope this helps. You need to stop using soap (that is, anything that says "soap" somewhere in the name). ...
- What kind of Jergen's soap are you using? A hand or body soap should not be used on the face. If you want a very gentle cleanser I would suggest Origins Mint Wash an...
