Blood Test Results Came in Dr. Needs to See Me Right Away!

Updated on September 26, 2007
A.C. asks from Rowland Heights, CA
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I find my self in a very similar situation as one of the requests I read earlier today. I am 14wks pregnant, I confirmed my pregnancy about 2wks ago at that time they also did blood work. I get a call today from the Doctor's office telling me the Dr. needs to see me right away!! I am going in 1st thing tommorrow morning. I am scared panicked and with everything that has been going on in my life lately, this is the icing on the cake. What do they check for when they do prenatal blood work?? I know they do hiv. Help please

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Thank you all so much for your advice and support. It turns out that I guess the P.A. that normally covers for the doctor wanted to see me as soon as possible because simply she hadn't seen me yet (very bad grammar ha!) and was not aware that I had an apt for tommorrow. It turns out that the blood test was good, I had slight anemia (for which she Rx FeSulfate & Ca) and hiv screening was reactive so they did a more thorough analysis came out negative. She's very thorough and on top of things and had some more blood work done and other things to ensure that the baby and I are well taken care of. (the special treatment is reassuring). I go tommorrow for my 1st u/s. Thanks again everyone!

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J.S.

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A., I don't remember all the things they check for, at that time. It could be the Alfa-Fetal Protein (MFAFP), right? Yes, HIV is one of the first tests. The best advice I can give you is: What is, IS. You can worry yourself sick tonight and you'd NEVER guess what it is. Too many possibilities - one being that you may be further along than you thought. You have to get some rest tonight. Take a bath, light a candle, and relax. Nothing has changed. Don't panic until there's news.

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M.I.

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It sounds like something could be wrong...try to stay in the now and just keep faith. Listen to the Dr. and see what he has to say. Unless they tested specifically for HIV, it is probabley something else. Remember you are a women with choices and the Dr. will not guide you wrong and you can also get a 2nd opinion. Try not to worry to much, it may not be serious at all.....stay in the now and stay strong.

Best of luck - M.

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J.L.

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I hope everything goes good for you today. Its such a scarry feeling. My Doctor told me not to worrie everything looks great but their is still part of me that is afraid! Please let me know how your Apt. goes today. I will be thinking of you!

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C.C.

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Hi A. - I know you must be scared... take a long deep breath and think positively. It could be many things, not all of which are detrimental. The good news is that whatever it is, your doctors are on top of it. I wish you the very best. What I CAN help you with is giving your baby a health advantage in the womb. It's more important than ever now for you to get eating a diet rich in whole food fruit and vegetable nutrition. An easy way to ensure that you do is Juice Plus. Have you heard of it? It's a supplement that every Pregnant woman should have to increase the odds of a successful pregnancy and healthy baby. I encourage you to listen to this doctor speak about the importance of fruits and vegetables during pregnancy. He will give you confidence that you can create the best environment for your child as he/she grows and beyond:

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S.D.

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It could be a number of things, twins if the hormone levels are very high, threatened miscarriage if the hormones are too low, they may just want to do an ultrasound to confirm how far along you are (based on the hormone levels), they may want you to go in for genetic counseling. Try to remain calm. They did the same thing to me, only they told me I had to go see a specialist. I had no idea what was "wrong" for 2 days. The specialist said they found a "white spot" on the ultrasound and wanted to do an amnio (because I was 35) and he would follow my pregnancy for the duration. It turns out that "white spot" was just a calcification inside his live. Maybe a blood vessel bled a little while he was being formed and then hardened. It has caused zero problems. Even if there is something, there is so much available in medical advancement, there might be something they can do if they catch it early. I also had gestational diabetes and had to take insulin. In other words, everything that went "wrong" in my pregnancy was still carefully monitored and completely under control. Please let us know what happens at your appointment.

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K.S.

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Hi -- Glad you got that handled! Now that you will be going though pregnancy -- best book is "Let's Have Healthy Children" by Adelle Davis. Her advices work. I followed that book on my first pregnancy, had minimal morning sickness and gave birth to a beautiful girl with very even facial features, her teeth grew in straight, never needed braces, and it was an easy birth. Adelle Davis shows drawings of baby's faces with different vitamin deficiencies then the face of her daughter which was perfectly balanced -- so was my daughter's face. I also slept between contractions, didn't tear, didn't need an episiotomy (however it's spelled), and I turned 31 the day after she was born. As I was older and not particularly physically fit, I am sure her recommendations worked. Have a great pregnancy. Best, K. S.

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E.M.

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Hi A.,
I can't give you an answer to your question, but make sure your husband is going with you to the doctor to support you and help ask the doctor any questions. 2 minds work better than one. Trust your doctor and know that these days there is alot they can do to help whatever that may be. I wish you the best.

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