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Childbirth/Questions Answered by Expert Dorothy H, LCCE

Subject	Date Asked
lmp/ultrasound	7/29/2011
Q: I'm super confused about the whole lmp/ultrasound dates and I really need help since I've been ... A: Even with the two different due dates, it's clear that you got pregnant in mid to late April. There ...
Conception/Postpartum Depression	7/19/2011
Q: First off, I want to say that the only reason why I think I'm worrying about part 1 of this question ... A: First of all, I deeply apologize for the delay in getting back to you. Second of all, there is ...
Conception	7/18/2011
Q: i have irregular periods but i remember that my last lmp was on 11/16/10 and i found out i was ... A: I apologize for the delay in getting back to you on this. Yes, I did take into account that he did ...
Conception	7/12/2011
Q: i have irregular periods but i remember that my last lmp was on 11/16/10 and i found out i was ... A: An 8 week ultrasound can be off by 2-3 days but that's about it. The fact that the 20 week ...
conception date help	7/11/2011
Q: I've been going crazy trying to figure out/calculate these dates. I had unprotected sex on 11/25 ... ... A: Ultrasounds at 9 weeks are not going to be over a month off. There is way too much change going on ...
fetal position	6/29/2011
Q: A: Most babies who are breech at 33 weeks DO turn on their own by 38 weeks. Here are some ...
conception date help	6/6/2011
Q: I've been going crazy trying to figure out/calculate these dates. I had unprotected sex on 11/25 ... ... A: Based on the information you gave, it is NOT possible at all that you got pregnant from sex that you ...
ultrasound and conception	5/31/2011
Q: .... then i went in for another ultrasound about a week later and told them i didnt remember my lmp ... A: The ultrasounds are both placing conception in November, so you don't need to worry about the ...
ultrasound and conception	5/1/2011
Q: .... then i went in for another ultrasound about a week later and told them i didnt remember my lmp ... A: Both ultrasounds place conception sometime in November - with the July 31 due date, it puts ...
sex with 2 guys and now pregnant	4/2/2011
Q: I went to the doctor i am pregnant. she said i was 6 weeks along. my last period was January 24 and ... A: Unfortunately, the dates are too close to tell for sure who the father is. Sperm can live 3-5 days, ...
Baby daddy?	3/31/2011
Q: Me and my bf have been trying for a year to get prego and it wouldnt happen, we had sex alot and im ... A: Even if the 2nd man didn't ejaculate, there is still semen present, and I can't rule out that he ...
Issue: who the father is?	3/20/2011
Q: I had sex with 2guys and I got pregnant. Can you help me to identify who might be the father? ... A: Your information, especially the ultrasounds, points to a conception date around December 14. If you ...
Conception date/Potential father	3/16/2011
Q: I would like your insight on who is the father of my unborn baby. Here are the details: My lMP was ... A: OK, I seem to have gotten some of my dates in my last answer in the wrong month. Conception ...
Conception date/Potential father	3/15/2011
Q: I would like your insight on who is the father of my unborn baby. Here are the details: My lMP was ... A: Going by your ultrasound and your LMP, it is much more likely that you conceived January 4. Your ...
carrying very low, 21 weeks	2/21/2011
Q: I'm 21 weeks pregnant, due July 3, with my first child-a boy. I've been feeling him move quite a bit ... A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! Take a deep breath! What you are feeling is very normal for 21 ...
Conception	2/13/2011
Q: I am currently 31 weeks pregnant. My due date is on march 18. Ive been wit my boyfriend since june ... A: As an ultrasound at 25 weeks can be off by up to 2 weeks, it's not going to be very useful in ...
Measuring Small for Dates?	1/30/2011
Q: I am currently 21 weeks pregnant, with my second child. My first pregnancy was free of ... A: I can offer you my insight, but I need to do it with the disclaimer that I am a childbirth educator ...
how to get pregnancy	1/29/2011
Q: which time of sexual intercourse is suitable to get pregnant, the day before or after the period ... A: Most women ovulate approximately 14 days BEFORE they get their period. So if a woman has a 28 day ...
implantation bleed?	1/27/2011
Q: I was with a partner in early April.I don't have a date and another in the middle to end of that ... A: If the ultrasound date was consistent with the dating from your LMP, then it is extremely unlikely ...
conceptioin/ u.s datings/ due dates	1/25/2011
Q: first off thanks for your time... i need to ask your personal opinon as i see you have given very ... A: Yes, the information from the ultrasound confirms even more that you probably conceived June 4/5 - ...
conceptioin/ u.s datings/ due dates	1/23/2011
Q: first off thanks for your time... i need to ask your personal opinon as i see you have given very ... A: All of the information you gave makes it very clear that you conceived June 4. An hCG level of 923 ...
Conception dating	1/22/2011
Q: Is it possible to get a positive pregnancy test only 2-3 days post conception? My LMP was 4/16 and ... A: According to both your LMP and all three first trimester u/s, you definitely conceived in early May. ...
36 weeks and have alot of pain in cervix	1/21/2011
Q: just wondering what that could be because i don't remember having it with my other two kids and I ... A: If the baby is punching or kicking in the cervical area, that can cause that stinging sharp pain in ...
conception	1/20/2011
Q: and the first day of my last period was september 3 and i have a 28 day cycle. I had unprotected sex ... A: It is certainly possible, and I think likely, that your boyfriend is the father. If you had sex ...
Conception	1/18/2011
Q: I am currently 31 weeks pregnant. My due date is on march 18. Ive been wit my boyfriend since june ... A: Going by your due date, it looks like you got pregnant around June 25 (give or take a few days) If ...
conception dates	12/11/2010
Q: just wondering if a pregnancy test would show postive a week after intercourse?? reason im asking is ... A: I apologize for the long delay in getting back to you; I wound up in the hospital unexpectedly and ...
Conception Question	11/13/2010
Q: I have a quick question regarding my date of conception... Basically I had sex on September 5th ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. Transvaginal ultrasounds at 8 weeks are ...
Breast milk	11/8/2010
Q: My breasts have been tender the last 2 days, today I noticed even more so, including tingling and ... A: If you're having sex, it's always possible that you could be pregnant, even with your partner having ...
conception	10/27/2010
Q: This probably sounds horrible but I was seeing someone, I had sex with him Oct.2, 2009 then went to ... A: If they used a first trimester ultrasound to estimate conception, then it is more probable that you ...
Tailbone pain	10/26/2010
Q: I have had tailbone pain since I gave birth to my daughter...almost a year ago! I had x-rays done ... A: Although uncommon, it is certainly possible to injure your tailbone while giving birth, especially ...
Could I be pregnant?	10/25/2010
Q: My body has been acting werid the past few weeks and Im not sure wether or not I could be pregnant! ... A: I'm not sure, but I would suggest scheduling an appointment with a gynecologist to determine why you ...
husband	10/23/2010
Q: she had sex with someone else on the 17th. Her lmp was on the 2nd of february, when she got her ... A: Based on the information you gave, you certainly might be the father. However, if she had sex with ...
Labor	10/22/2010
Q: I am 40 weeks pregnant today and I have to take percocet for an injury to my shoulder and ankle. I ... A: Percoset will not prevent you from going into labor. I know it's very difficult at the end of ...
child birth	10/17/2010
Q: i love a girl n soon we are going to marry but she has Sickle-cell anaemia of normal stage and i am ... A: Sickle-cell anemia can only be passed on if both parents have either sickle-cell anemia or are a ...
FOLLOW-UP WHO'S THE FATHER	10/12/2010
Q: 22,24 PARTNER 2. I HAD TREE U/S MY FIRST ONE WAS MAY 18 AT 5WEEKS 5 DAY, 7WEEKS 6DAY AND 9WEEKS ... A: I've already answered this for you, but I'll try to answer your questions again and hopefully put ...
follow -up	10/11/2010
Q: HEY THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER TO BY QUESTION BUT I ANOTHER ONE LIKE I STATED EARLY MY LMP WAS APRIL ... A: As I said in the previous answer, if you had conceived on April 11, it would have showed up in the ...
i need help	10/6/2010
Q: k i got an ultrasound i am 13 weeks and 5 days pregnant today. i don't remember my last period . and ... A: The accuracy for dating a pregnancy with an ultrasound at 13 weeks is within 5-7 days. Based on ...
Conception date	9/30/2010
Q: my question is my ex girlfriend last lmp was February 9, we were having intercourse through out the ... A: I'm so sorry for the delay in getting back to you. There is a very good chance that you are the ...
lmp/conception/ultraound measurements	9/28/2010
Q: My lmp was june,24th 2010 ,i have regular 28 day cycles. i am 13 weeks 5 days pregnant today ... A: I did answer this question for you already, but in case you didn't see the answer, here it is, ...
repeat c section	9/25/2010
Q: this pregnancy wasnt pland as im on the pill and i found out at a colposkapy examination were i was ... A: If you are opposed to termination, tell him right from the start that you are pregnant and are not ...
lmp/ultrasound	9/24/2010
Q: I need HELP please! My lmp was june 24th. i have normal 28 day cycles. i am 13 weeks today according ... A: When they say you are 13 weeks, they are going by your LMP, not actual gestational age. So when you ...
Should I get Pregnant?	9/23/2010
Q: I am 5'4" and 190 lbs. I know that is considered obese. Besides my weight, I am very healthy. I ... A: I'm so sorry for the delay in getting back to you; it's been a busy couple of weeks here for me. ...
male fertility	9/21/2010
Q: hi i am trying to get pregnant and my husbands is taking naproxen and codeine phosphate for back ... A: So sorry for the delay; it's been a busy couple of weeks for me. I can't find any studies on those ...
bail out	9/19/2010
Q: Could a 9wks Uss which correlates with Lmp be wrong.I ask because my baby does not looklike either ... A: If a 9 week ultrasound correlates with the LMP for determining due date, it is highly unlikely that ...
how accurate is a 9 wk 5 days ultrasound	9/17/2010
Q: . Is that ultrasound pretty accurate? when i had asked tis on another site they keep saying i must ... A: I have no idea why they they would say that the conception date was Oct 31, especially since your ...
how accurate is a 9 wk 5 days ultrasound	9/13/2010
Q: . Is that ultrasound pretty accurate? when i had asked tis on another site they keep saying i must ... A: With an ultrasound, they determine how many weeks you are counting from 2 weeks BEFORE conception, ...
birth after a uterine rupture	9/8/2010
Q: this was due to baby number 1 being a emergency c section after having pre eclampsia and then baby ... A: Your first birth being traumatic was a situation connected with that particular pregnancy. It's the ...
Who is my baby's father?	9/4/2010
Q: I am doubting the paternity of my child's father. It's either my current boyfriend or my ex. I ... A: From the information you gave, I don't see that there is any chance that this baby is not your ...
Am I pregnant?!	8/30/2010
Q: I had sex with my boyfriend just once 15 days ago, which was the day before my period was due. He ... A: If you wait until 17 days after the incident, you should get an accurate result. Yes, stress can ...
whos father	8/24/2010
Q: then on april 18 ,22,and 24 i had sex with parnter 2. i went to the doctor on may 18, they said i ... A: Both ultrasounds point to conception occurring around April 22, as your doctor said. 1st trimester ...
ultrasound..help	8/22/2010
Q: i have read some of your anwsers and enjoyed how imformative you are... on july 6 i had a ultrasound ... A: It definitely looks like June 4 was "The" day! :) If you had conceived June 13, the ultrasound ...
ultrasound..help	8/22/2010
Q: i have read some of your anwsers and enjoyed how imformative you are... on july 6 i had a ultrasound ... A: I'm glad you've found my previous answers to be informative! First of all, congratulations on your ...
Re who is the father	8/9/2010
Q: I'm somewhat satisfied.keep up the goodwork. A: You're welcome! Ultrasounds only take into effect the size and development of the baby - the aren't ...
Re who is the father	8/8/2010
Q: my main worry is that could I have conceived in early march and is what I had on 16th march a ... A: It was actually a different expert in this forum, Catherine, who answered your first question :) (I ...
bleeding 3 months after child delivery	8/1/2010
Q: I had delivered a baby over 2 months ago. The bleeding has not stopped yet and now it seems more ... A: Bleeding for over 2 months after the birth is not normal. Either you are doing too much, being too ...
Sex after Cesarean	7/29/2010
Q: It's been almost two weeks since I gave birth to my first son TJ. The doctor set the usual 6 week ... A: Most doctors will give the standard advice of wait 6 weeks. This is a little out of my area of ...
Uterine rupture	7/26/2010
Q: I have just given birth to my 4th daughter, which resulted in an emergency caesarian, after my ... A: Uterine rupture is a risk, although it doesn't happen very often, with labor after a previous ...
hope to be the daddy	7/14/2010
Q: this is very difficult times for me, my wife is now about 32weeks, we are divorcing and havent ... A: I think there is a good chance that the child is yours. According to the ultrasound, it looks like ...
hope to be the daddy	7/14/2010
Q: this is very difficult times for me, my wife is now about 32weeks, we are divorcing and havent ... A: Based on the information given, she became pregnant in mid-December. Because she is saying she had ...
worried!	7/7/2010
Q: I went to the dr yesterday and they done a transvaginal ultrsound and told me I was 6 wks and 1 day. ... A: I applogize for the delay; i thought i had answered this question, but apparently it didnt go ...
Pregnancy	7/6/2010
Q: I just found out that I am pregnant again, I just gave birth on Aug.2009. Only less then 11mos. It ... A: If you are interested in a VBAC, you need to talk to a midwife or doctor who is supportive of VBAC ...
Conception Date	6/30/2010
Q: I am currently 21 weeks pregnant and I understand the two week difference from my LMP of 2/1/10. I ... A: Based on the information you gave, you got pregnant the weekend of 2/13-2/15. If you had gotten ...
pelvic fractures and childbirth	6/30/2010
Q: in February of 2009 i was in a car accident and had a total of five pelvic fractures, two on my ... A: I would suggest that you talk to your OB to get their opinion on that. If your OB has a high ...
am i in labour or close to it?	6/29/2010
Q: i am 39 weeks and 2 days pregnant, i have been having off and on cramping (period like) and back ... A: I'm so sorry for the delay; I had a very busy week and wasn't able to get to my allexpert questions. ...
Conception Date given on a transvaginal Ultrasound	6/28/2010
Q: "Hi. I am going crazy trying to figure out how pregnancy, conception, intercourse dates, and due ... A: Yes it can be confusing! A transvaginal ultrasound in the first trimester could be off by 2-3 days, ...
pregnancies after 2 c-sections	6/23/2010
Q: I have two children born via c-section almost 3 years apart. First birth, was at 28 second at 31 ... A: I will do the best I can to answer your questions! 1. If you normally ovulate around Day 21, ...
prenatal	6/22/2010
Q: I am 25 weeks pregnant and was measured at only 21 weeks. I would like to know all of the reasons ... A: There are many reasons that you might be measuring small. One reason may be that your due date ...
pregnancy	6/18/2010
Q: from who i got pregnant? I had my last period on feruary 28th from 2010, it lasted on 5 days..then i ... A: From the information you gave, it looks the most likely that your boyfriend is the father of your ...
being induced for a large baby	6/11/2010
Q: I am 39 weeks pregnant and 5'0 tall on a good day. My baby measured at least 8lbs today and I have ... A: Although many doctors will suggest induction for a suspected big baby, ACOG (American College of ...
pregnancy	6/7/2010
Q: i'm 38 weeks pregnant and my belly is constantly solid and very high up i'm also getting very bad ... A: What you are describing does sound like normal discomforts at the end of pregnancy - which doesn't ...
contractions	6/5/2010
Q: I'M 22 WEEKS PREGNANT AND EXPERIENCING SEVERE CONTRACTION-LIKE PAIN. every 3-5 mins. what should i ... A: Call your doctor or midwife immediately!! Contractions at 22 weeks are not a "wait and see" type ...
reg natural delivery	5/31/2010
Q: i am 29 weeks old pregnant. i want to gave my child with normal delivery. how can i work for it A: The first thing I would suggest is making sure that your doctor or midwife supports what you want. ...
pregnancy hcg numbers	5/17/2010
Q: .. found out I was pregnant on may 8th with urin and blood work and ultasound on may 13th and ... A: Normal hCG levels can vary widely. If you or your care provider is concerned about your levels, you ...
Cheating spouse during pregnancy	4/10/2010
Q: I an 8 weeks from delivering my baby, and have found out that my husband was seeking out a ... A: Yes, get tested as soon as possible. If there is a chance that your husband slept with another woman ...
conception date	4/2/2010
Q: my gf and i have been together since dec 5th 09. we just went for our first ultra sound and found ... A: Assuming she had the ultrasound done on April 2, that puts her last period around November 12 and ...
Bleeding after childbirth	4/1/2010
Q: I had my baby on Feb 19 by C-section and had the heavy bleeding for a few days in the hospital then ... A: Laura, If you are not breastfeeding, it is likely that the bleeding you had was a menstrual period. ...
conception	4/1/2010
Q: I am very stressed out about this but I really need to know when I concieved. I don't remember when ... A: It looks like you conceived early October. Unfortunately, because you slept with two different men ...
conception date help@	3/28/2010
Q: I'm pregnant with my first baby and single. I had sex with one guy on the 10th of oct and another ... A: Take a deep breath. 1st trimester ultrasounds are very accurate, usually within 3 days. According ...
Period after childbirth	3/26/2010
Q: After Having my son I was bleeding for about 35 days and stopped. A few weeks after that, I got a ... A: YES, your period can most definitely take several months to get back to normal. Especially if you ...
Paternity Question	3/24/2010
Q: Dorothy, I am currently pregnant and ultimately trying to figure out when I conceived my child. My ... A: Looking at your due date, I see that it does not line up exactly with your LMP, which indicates to ...
Repeat cesarian risks	3/23/2010
Q: I'm planning to have a fourth caesarian, but the obstretrician who did the third said that I was ... A: The studies that I can find dealing with uterine rupture of a thin uterine lining all had to do with ...
who is more likely to be the father??	3/21/2010
Q: in june i had 2 periods. The first one being june 2 to the 5. my lmp was june 26 to the 30. I had ... A: Going by the information you gave me, the likely date of conception is anywhere between July 7-11. ...
Possibility Of Being The Father	3/19/2010
Q: My girlfriend and I have intercourse without a condom on 2/27/10. I did pull out at least 5-10 ... A: I'll do my best to answer your questions. 1) Yes it is. If you have sex without a condom, there is ...
Multiple C-section	3/18/2010
Q: I have had two previous c-sections. The first I went through labor, was fully dilated and pushed for ... A: Most doctors will advise women to wait 18-24 months between pregnancies if the mother had a ...
me and my confusing pregnancy	3/15/2010
Q: i have a very weird situation. i was with my ex for 9 months and we ended up spilting up over the ... A: They are using the November 10 date as the date of your LMP. Going by the dates you gave, you most ...
Repeat T csection	3/15/2010
Q: I have 3 children and have had one miscarriage between first and second child. My 2nd and 3rd ... A: First of all, I am not a doctor and can give you only general information. Although a T-incision ...
pregnancy	3/8/2010
Q: I just went to the Dr. today & had a ultrasound done, it showed that I am 7wks & 4days pregnant. I ... A: According to both your ultrasound and your LMP, you ovulated around January 28, with a +/- 3 day ...
childbirth	3/5/2010
Q: My due date was suppose to be on Jan.23.,2010 then on a regular doctor visit on Jan.13,2010 they ... A: If your due date was determined by a first trimester ultrasound, it looks like you ovulated between ...
Who is likely to be the father?	2/28/2010
Q: The first day of my LMP was 12/20/2009. I slept with my ex on 12/25/2009 and 01/01/2010. I also ... A: The 7 week ultrasound is going to be more accurate than going by your LMP. The ultrasound should be ...
period after child birth	2/26/2010
Q: have a 3 month old baby and just 4 weeks after giving birth I had my 1st period. We are not using ... A: Are you breastfeeding? Many women don't get their period at all until they are done breastfeeding. ...
70%effaced and 2cm dilated	2/24/2010
Q: I'm 35.5weeks pregnant (first pregnancy) and i went to my doctors appointment on Monday and i was ... A: Is your doctor concerned that the baby is going to come prematurely? If s/he is, I'm sure they've ...
pregnancy and c-section	2/23/2010
Q: I have a friend who is pregnant. She thinks she concieved around July 13th. She has had a ... A: I'm not sure why the doctor changed her due date - maybe from information obtained during an ...
menstral Cycle	2/22/2010
Q: I had a baby Novemeber 25. got a period on December 27. HAven't had a period since. Took a blood ... A: Are you breastfeeding? Breastfeeding can affect your menstrual cycle. Many women don't get a ...
conception date..	2/19/2010
Q: i had a question and its terribly embarrassing but here it goes.. i had sex on 7/23 and then on ... A: From the information that you gave, it seems extremely likely that you conceived August 7. If you ...
Yes or no?	2/18/2010
Q: I have some confusion, regarding my pregnancy. I had my last period on 15 December. On 17 January, ... A: With your LMP of Dec 15, normally you would be considered 7 weeks pregnant on February 4. They ...
Pregnancy	2/17/2010
Q: I'm hoping you can help me, I am a mother of 3 children already. I recently split w/my husband %26 ... A: I am unfortunately not going to be able to tell you who the father is - there isn't enough ...
Pregnancy	2/16/2010
Q: I am 36 weeks pregnant, a primi-aged 33. I was diagnosed with mild IUGR on USG, I have tried to take ... A: Uterine activity can vary, and some women do experience cramping/contractions like you described. ...
no childbirth education class	2/12/2010
Q: my husband and i were dumb enough to wait until the last minute to sign up for childbirth education ... A: Take a deep breath! There ARE some things you can do to prepare for your birth in the very short ...
Ultrasound dating	2/11/2010
Q: I was wondering can an early dating scan done at 9 weeks be 5 weeks wrong? Also would u help me by ... A: An ultrasound at 9 weeks isn't likely to be 5 weeks off. If the April 4 date is confirmed with the ...
still bleeding its going on 5months	2/9/2010
Q: i had a c section 9-21-09 and i had the normal flow, well i have not all the way stopped, it seems ... A: Five months of bleeding is not normal. Please give you doctor or midwife a call and let them know ...
Dad	2/6/2010
Q: My last period was March 27, 2009..I was having unprotected sex with my boyfriend about everyday. I ... A: For the first 8-10 weeks of pregnancy, all babies grow at pretty much the same rate, give or take a ...
Bleeding after childbirth	2/4/2010
Q: I had a cesarean section on 12th Nov 09. I stopped breastfeeding after five weeks. I had normal ... A: Breakthrough or irregular bleeding can happen sometimes with Ovranette, and although I don't think ...
Dad	2/1/2010
Q: My last period was March 27, 2009..I was having unprotected sex with my boyfriend about everyday. I ... A: Yes it is possible and happens quite a bit that a man can father a child easily at age 35, even if ...
Dad	1/29/2010
Q: My last period was March 27, 2009..I was having unprotected sex with my boyfriend about everyday. I ... A: Hopefully I can help put your mind at ease - there is no way that a pregnancy test would show a ...
DESIRE FOR MORE CHLID	1/24/2010
Q: IAM A 37 YEAR OLD MALE AND MY WIFE IS 33 YEARS OLD .WE HAVE TWO CHILDREN DAUGHTER 7 ... A: Multiple cesareans do present additional risks - these studies: ...
VBAC	1/14/2010
Q: I fractured my pelvis 14 years ago, when I was 16, in a car accident. I had three non-displaced ... A: There are definitely some things you can do to increase your chance of a successful VBAC! First of ...
Lower abdominal pain	1/13/2010
Q: I am in seven months of my pregnancy and some time I feel very heavy in my lower abdominal and some ... A: Many women experience heaviness in the lower abdominal area in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, ...
How can i find out when i conceived?	1/9/2010
Q: I am trying to figure out when my son was conceived. the last day of my period was !0/01/2008. my ... A: Going by the date of your last period, conception probably occurred approximately October 10-October ...
gestational age	1/8/2010
Q: You mentioned that my cycle was off by 1-3 days. Before my lmp I had a 32 day cycle, so since the ... A: It can get confusing! An ultrasound would not be off by a month or more at any stage. It can be ...
VBAC after vertical incision	1/6/2010
Q: I have 4 children. My first three were born vaginally and without medication. After laboring to ... A: If your vertical incision was a low vertical incision that doesn't extend to the upper uterus, it ...
narrow pelvis	1/5/2010
Q: my dr told me i have a small pelvis and so should be preapred for a hard delivery - i want to go ... A: The pelvis is the bones of your hips and pelvic area that the baby has to pass through. It is more ...
Conception date	1/4/2010
Q: I was just wondering if my dr is right about my conception date. I had an u/s on 11/3 dating me at ... A: The dates your doctor gave you lines up with the dates given by the ultrasounds. A 1st trimester ...
U/S Dating	12/31/2009
Q: I had an u/s and the tech wrote I was 17w & 9 days, which doesn't make any sense to me. My doc said ... A: Did he write 17.9 weeks? 17.9 weeks is the same as 17 weeks 6 1/2 days. If you were supposed to be ...
gestational age	12/30/2009
Q: One thing is still not clear. You mentioned that ultrasound is very accurate, especially with late ... A: A 1st trimester ultrasound is generally accurate within 3 days. The ultrasound may have been off by ...
breastfeeding and irregular bleeding	12/29/2009
Q: I am exclusively breastfeeding my three month old son and have very irregular bleeding. I have bled ... A: When you get the bleeding, try this - try to rest for a day and give yourself a day of less ...
pregnency with uterine prolapse	12/27/2009
Q: I am about 6 wks pregnenet with my third child. The last delivery was Aug 2008 and it resulted in a ... A: If you are still having spotting and cramping, give your midwife a call. There are several things ...
Confused about gestational age	12/24/2009
Q: This question is late in coming, and I apologize for that. During my last lmp, before the conception ... A: Sorry for the delay; with the holiday, I've been busy with family things. It looks like they ...
pregnancy	12/19/2009
Q: I am 14 days past ovluation, with a continued high BBT, but negative pregnancy tests. We use the ... A: 96% of all women will have enough HCG to show a positive pregnancy test by 14 days after ovulation. ...
LMP vs ultrasound	12/18/2009
Q: So I just want to figure this out. I understant that 2 weeks are included in all the calculations, ... A: Not a problem! Yes, when your u/s matches right with your lmp, you ovulated that month around day ...
LMP vs ultrasound	12/17/2009
Q: So I just want to figure this out. I understant that 2 weeks are included in all the calculations, ... A: Yes, you are right - if the ultrasound dates don't match up with the dates going by your LMP, then ...
LMP vs ultrasound	12/17/2009
Q: So I just want to figure this out. I understant that 2 weeks are included in all the calculations, ... A: Yes, if you have irregular or long periods, the u/s dating will not line up with the dating from ...
Birthing room	12/13/2009
Q: Due to the H1N1 virus my hospital is not allowing any one under 14 in the delivery room or post ... A: Kelly, This is a situation that a lot of people are facing at hospitals this winter. I don't ...
When did I get pregnant?	12/10/2009
Q: This is not a current pregnancy question but still on my mind everyday! I was too ashamed to do ... A: Unfortunately it's too close to call. Based on the information you gave me, it looks like you ...
Scared about delivery!	12/9/2009
Q: Dorothy, I am 30 weeks pregnant right now and getting more nervous about delivery by the day! I had ... A: Don't stress out too much about the hospital bag! Bring two bags - one for during labor, one for ...
ultrasound conception	11/30/2009
Q: I wanted to know if you could help. My periods tend to be off a few days and my cycles are 30-33 ... A: First trimester ultrasounds are accurate +/- 3 days. Your ultrasounds point to ovulation occurring ...
Water bag broke	11/29/2009
Q: My sister in laws water broke at about AM is the baby or her in any danger and she isn't dilating? A: If her water broke, she will probably start having contractions within 24 hours. If she doesn't, her ...
Giving Birth	11/27/2009
Q: Well im currently 25weeks into my pregnancy and im due around march which my mother will be away for ... A: The laws vary by state, and unfortunately, legal issues are not my area of expertise. I would ...
Castor Oil Induction	11/25/2009
Q: I have a three week old baby girl and used castor oil as a last ditch effort to induce her. It ... A: First of all, congratulations on the birth of your daughter! There was one study done in 1987: ...
conception date advice	11/24/2009
Q: Firstly thank you for tasking the time to respond to my message. Im currently 31weeks pregnant. I ... A: Your midwife and gp are giving you good information. A 12 week ultrasound is not going to be off by ...
Food not well heated	11/22/2009
Q: This afternoon I ate at a girlfriends house some macaroni with meatloaf, vegetables and sauce. The ... A: You won't get listeria or toxoplasmosis from eating meat left out overnight; those illnesses are ...
Food not well heated	11/18/2009
Q: This afternoon I ate at a girlfriends house some macaroni with meatloaf, vegetables and sauce. The ... A: Macaroni doesn't go bad sitting out overnight and macaroni, even if it was out overnight, doesn't ...
Question	11/17/2009
Q: Hey i have a few questions. Im 23 weeks and my crevix went from 31 mm to 27 mm i just want to know ... A: If your cervix is shortening, your doctor's concern would be that you might go into labor very ...
brown discharge after delivering a stillborn birht of twins	11/13/2009
Q: I had a still born delivery on 9/1/09. Since then I have been having a brown discharge. I have ... A: I am so so sorry about the loss of your babies. Brown discharge sounds like old blood - there ...
Lost	11/4/2009
Q: I know this is long but thank you for taking time out to read it. When I went to my first u/s on ... A: You raise a lot of good questions - if you conceived on 9/3, that would put your due date at the 2nd ...
when day I got pregnant	11/3/2009
Q: When did I get pregnant I had my last period may20 had sex all wit my boyfriend till july 15 wit ... A: Based on your last period, it looks like you conceived around June 3, give or take a few days. ...
baby birth	10/29/2009
Q: LPP is 19 feb,2009 what should be the exact/nearby date of delivery of our child A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! Your due date is approximately November 26. However a normal ...
Ovulate	10/28/2009
Q: I have been tracking my periods this year because in pass years they have been really off due to bc. ... A: If you had sex on August 6, the sperm would have died probably by August 9 and definitely by August ...
childbirth/pregnancy after back surgery	10/28/2009
Q: My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 14 months. I am 37 years old and we have been to a ... A: You have some valid concerns, and definitely these are concerns you want to address before ...
c-sections	10/27/2009
Q: I'm just wondering if my baby was taken out to early if i had sex on November 17 2008 last year. i ... A: It looks like they considered your November period a real period - the ultrasound due date was only ...
Ovulate	10/27/2009
Q: I have been tracking my periods this year because in pass years they have been really off due to bc. ... A: A transvaginal ultrasound done at 9 weeks is generally very accurate but it can be off by +/-3 days. ...
month after delivery	10/25/2009
Q: is it normal to bleed a month after delivery is it to soon or is that right on time and normal A: Are you talking about starting your period a month after delivery? Most of the time, if you are not ...
who's the father?	10/22/2009
Q: Me and my boyfriend had split up and I had sex with another person on March 21.My boyfriend and I ... A: Going by your due date, it looks like you probably conceived around the third week of March. If you ...
breast milk still being produced	9/17/2009
Q: My children are older and I have never stopped producing milk. I went to a doctor who did blood ... A: Evening primrose oil is sometimes suggested for breast pain, and there are some studies that support ...
c-section	9/15/2009
Q: 5 weeks after my second c-section bleeding had stopped then at 6 weeks began to bleed a dark red for ... A: One possibility, especially if you are not breastfeeding, is that the bleeding at 6 weeks was your ...
Episiotomy defect	9/9/2009
Q: I had an episiotomy during my labor 4 months ago. I found out a gap on the top of the episiotomy ... A: Since you've already gotten a second opinion, I would suggest scheduling a consult with a midwife - ...
pregnancy	9/8/2009
Q: i am now 6 months pregnant.can i deliver normally if my cervix is short.please give your advice. A: The way that a short cervix can affect labor and birth is that it makes it more likely that you will ...
Episiotomy defect	9/6/2009
Q: I had an episiotomy during my labor 4 months ago. I found out a gap on the top of the episiotomy ... A: 1. Sometimes the tissue doesn't heal properly after an episiotomy. This usually has nothing to do ...
After Childbirth	8/29/2009
Q: I'm breastfeeding&i avent got my period back,12wks after child birth,Can i get pregnant if i have ... A: The chances of pregnancy while breastfeeding are very low (approximately 2%) if: *You have not ...
Question Please	8/14/2009
Q: I have a question I was hoping you could help me with. I was away for two months earlier this year ... A: Because she had sex with someone else close to the time of conception, it would be impossible for me ...
Conception vs Concieving	8/1/2009
Q: I'm 37 yo. I gave birth to my first and only child 11.6.07. My question is when did I concieve and ... A: Unfortunately, a second trimester ultrasound and an amnio can be off by a week, so I can't tell you ...
when i got pregnant	7/30/2009
Q: if my due date was january 28 when did i got pregnant ANSWER: Most likely you got pregnant early to ... A: Did you have an ultrasound on June 4? If you did and it showed 7 weeks and 1 day, that points to ...
when i got pregnant	7/29/2009
Q: if my due date was january 28 when did i got pregnant A: Most likely you got pregnant early to mid May - probably somewhere between 5/4 and 5/8, assuming you ...
i am still not pregnant!	7/24/2009
Q: I am 23 years old and i got pregnant two years ago with my ex boyfriend but i missed carried at 11 ... A: Assuming you have had normal periods since going off the pill (sometimes it can take a few months ...
Baby is due on the 12 of January 2010, when was it conceived?	7/21/2009
Q: I was seeing this girl on and off. At the end of May 2009, she told me that she was pregnant with my ... A: With a due date of January 12, it looks like she conceived mid to late April, probably between April ...
pregnancy tips	7/20/2009
Q: I am about 25 weeks pregnant and I was wondering what are good healthy things to eat, drink, and do ... A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! There are many things you can do to prepare for your birth! Here ...
why arent weeks adding up	7/18/2009
Q: well my question is why do the doctors start counting my pregnancy according to the last day of my ... A: Dating a pregnancy from the last period has been done for a long time - the date of your last period ...
When did I become pregnant? WORRIED!	7/15/2009
Q: I am 20weeks pregnant, and was informed that my EDD was the 12th of December 2009. The problem Im ... A: The information you gave is not matching up - if you are due December 12, that would put the date of ...
dialation	7/7/2009
Q: with my first child i stopped dilating at 8cm. My water had broke and everything was progressing ... A: If you did not progress past 8 cm, it may have had something to do with the position of the baby or ...
Could my boyfriend be the father?	7/6/2009
Q: My boyfriend and I took a break awhile back and ended up sleeping with his ex. She found out that ... A: If she conceived Sept 20, she would have been due June 13. That would have put her at more than ...
conception.	7/5/2009
Q: With a due date of Oct 31 2009 what is the most likely date of conception and how many weeks would ... A: A person with a due date of October 31 would be 24 weeks and 2 days pregnant right now. (7/13) It ...
conception	6/30/2009
Q: Need help with a conception date. My LMP was May 9th. I was with partner #1 from May 21st until May ... A: If you conceived May28/29, you'd expect to see HCG levels around 10 or less on June 6, not ...
conception	6/30/2009
Q: Need help with a conception date. My LMP was May 9th. I was with partner #1 from May 21st until May ... A: If you conceived May 28-29, you would expect to see HCG levels well under 300 on June 6 (you would ...
conception	6/30/2009
Q: Need help with a conception date. My LMP was May 9th. I was with partner #1 from May 21st until May ... A: As you know, your most likely date of ovulation was somewhere between May 22-25, which the ...
short menstrual cycle after delivery	6/25/2009
Q: i am 24. i gave birth to a baby on the april 2009. after one month it started frequent menses. how ... A: It can take a while for your cycle to get back to normal. If your body is not completely healed ...
preganacy	6/23/2009
Q: i had my period on the 5th of this month (june), normally my cycle it ranges inbetween 30-32 days ... A: It is certainly possible that you are pregnant - sometimes cycles can vary in length. If you think ...
conception date	6/15/2009
Q: My ex wife and got back together for a brief time after we were divorced. She came up pregnant. the ... A: With a due date of August 28, she is most likely to have conceived early December, not early ...
chances for pregnancy	6/9/2009
Q: I am sorry for the confusion. The dates given in the previous mails are just for reference. ... A: ok, thanks for clearing that up! Yes, you can get pregnant any time you have sex. If you are ...
Pregnancy chance	6/8/2009
Q: I had sex with my husband in Dec 2008. I didn't get my periods in Jan 2009 and again when I had sex ... A: I am confused - the information from your different emails does not match up. In your first email, ...
hello good day....	6/7/2009
Q: i was giving birth last august 29, 2009.. but still until now i didn't have menstrual period.. i am ... A: Yes, it is safe to have sex. However, pregnancy is still possible because you will ovulate 2 weeks ...
confused 2	6/1/2009
Q: so if i got pregnant on october 26, is it possible for my pregnacy test to come back postive so ... A: In your previous question, based on the information you gave, it looks likely you conceived between ...
natural childbirth after pelvic fracture	5/27/2009
Q: I saw a previous question but my situation is a bit more complicated. I am a 20 year old female. I ... A: Even though you aren't starting a family anytime soon, I would suggest that you talk to an ...
confused!!	5/26/2009
Q: ok....I currently asked another adviser but I just wanted to here your thoughts on my confused ... A: When dating a pregnancy, they count from the first day of your last period, even though you aren't ...
Ultrasounds	5/20/2009
Q: I need to know the margin of error on ultrasounds. I want to know if it is medically possible i ... A: A tilted uterus would not affect dating of the pregnancy. With an ultrasound before 7 weeks, ...
Ultrasounds	5/19/2009
Q: I need to know the margin of error on ultrasounds. I want to know if it is medically possible i ... A: First trimester ultrasounds are accurate in determining gestational age within 5 days. Remember, ...
vba2c	5/18/2009
Q: I had a c/s a yr. ago. Not my first. First c/s was in 2001. I was allowed a "tol" last year. I got ... A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! I would suggest, if you haven't already, that you get on the ...
caesarean questions	5/13/2009
Q: I have a couple of questions about caesarean births. Do women still have their pubic and abdomen ... A: Generally, the hair is shaved at the top of the pubic hair line, where the incision is made. ...
false pregnancy?	5/9/2009
Q: About two years ago I got my tubes tied. Before that I had two healthy deliveries, no problems, no ... A: I don't think you are going crazy - I'm sure that you are feeling something! If you were pregnant ...
Pregnancy	5/4/2009
Q: I have a couple quick questions about my first pregnancy... 1. Does labor hurt as bad as it looks ... A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! Here are some brief answers to your questions: 1. Labor feels ...
MY BABY @ 16 WEEKS	5/1/2009
Q: CAN LOUD BASS/MUSIC IN THE CAR HURT MY BABYS EARS IN THE WOMB OR EVEN MAKE HIM DEAF?? THANK YOU! A: Playing music loud in the car is generally not a problem and normally does not affect the baby's ...
Conceive	4/30/2009
Q: The first day of my last period was August 23, 2008. I had unprotected with John on September 4. ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. A first trimester sonogram should give you fairly ...
Sharp pains inside my vagina/cervix 38 wks pregnant	4/29/2009
Q: I am wondering about a specific pain I have been having recently. The first few times I felt it, I ... A: What you described is very common in late pregnancy - sharp sudden stabbing pain that feels like ...
Vaginal birth after myomectomy	4/24/2009
Q: I had an abdominal myomectomy April 9th using the Da Vinci Surgical System. I had the five incisions ... A: Because there are some doctors who believe that ANY uterine scar is cause for a cesarean birth, I ...
2cm at 35 weeks	4/24/2009
Q: My daughter is at 35 weeks. The baby dropped about 4 weeks ago and she started losing fluid 2 weeks ... A: That's good to hear that the fluid level is fine. The fluid level normally does drop towards the ...
missed period	4/19/2009
Q: So here's my question... I had my son on 11-11-08 (5 months ago)... I had my postpartum bleeding for ... A: It's frustrating, but yes, it can take several cycles for your periods to get back to normal after a ...
What is my conception date?	4/18/2009
Q: I had sex with my ex on March 12(one day after my cycle ended). On march 21 I had sex with him ... A: If you are 5 weeks 6 days now, that would put the first date of your last period as March 7, and if ...
Cervical Mucus	4/14/2009
Q: I identify the end of my fertile period because a "glob" of cervical mucus is discharged. Per the ... A: Not a silly question! Because your mucus changes throughout your cycle, it is very easy to speculate ...
conception	4/9/2009
Q: If my period is irregular and my due date is march 31, when did I concieved? A: Did your doctor or midwife do an ultrasound in your first trimester to determine the date of ...
prodromal labor	4/7/2009
Q: I am 39 weeks and had my last exam on April 3rd. I was 1 1/2 cm dilated ,70% effaced and had fetal ... A: Your doctor stripping your membranes (which is what it sounds like he did) can sometimes get labor ...
Please help advice on due date	4/4/2009
Q: Please help! Sorry but I dont know where else to look for advice right now. My partner and I are ... A: If the other woman got pregnant on or around July 4, her due date should be the end of March, not ...
pregnancy	4/2/2009
Q: .. ok me n my girlfriend broke up on june 7 2008 and she had sex with her ex boyfriend.. and we got ... A: If her due date is April 12, your girlfriend did not get pregnant June 7th. Early ultrasounds are ...
Pregnant and sex	4/1/2009
Q: Well I'm not really sure if I'm pregnant or not yet, I find out the 15th. But I have all the signs ... A: If you are pregnant, it does not harm the baby to have sex. Many couples worry that sex during ...
when did I concieve???	3/26/2009
Q: my problem is that the due date callender is confusing me, I had a 24 hour light period on feb 26th, ... A: It's possible that the Feb 26th bleeding was implantation bleeding, or it may have been a light ...
help	3/25/2009
Q: .. I am going through alot with stress. I am concerned about the babys father. he believes that ... A: Jackie, If you have regular 28 day cycles, that would put the most likely date of ovulation as ...
Blood and clots in stool while pregnant	3/24/2009
Q: I am 10 weeks Pregnant, a week or so ago I had a hard stool that felt like I may have ripped a part ... A: Especially because your symptoms started with a painful stool, it sounds likely that your symptoms ...

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As a certified childbirth educator and birth doula, I can answer questions dealing with preparing for birth, childbirth classes, pregnancy, what happens during labor and birth, doulas, VBAC, natural childbirth, cesarean birth, interventions in labor, labor, birth, helping someone through labor, concerns or fears about labor and birth, doulas, breastfeeding, and other topics dealing with pregnancy, labor, and birth.

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Since 2004, I have taught childbirth education classes focused on helping couples gain confidence, make decisions for their birth, and give them tools for helping them get the birth they want. Since 2004, I have also attended births in local hospitals as a birth doula (as of 8/10, I have attended 120 births) so I am able to see firsthand what is working in helping couples deal with labor. I am also a mom of five children, and have various birth experiences myself, including unmedicated birth and a cesarean.

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