| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Ultrasound | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I wrote you earlier about my pregnancy and rape. I had an ultrasound on 11/14 and they said i was ...
A: Madison, First of all, don't go to a vanity 3D ultrasound mill. Their machines may be newer, but ...
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| couple of questions | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have a couple of questions about early ultrasounds. How accurate are early ultrasounds after 8 ...
A: Madison, I'm so sorry for what you must be going through. I can only offer my condolences - I ...
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| Spotting | 10/30/2009 |
Q: What is the difference between implantion bleeding and ovulation spotting. I heard they both look ...
A: Eden, Implantation bleeding and spotting at ovulation would look very much the same - pink or ...
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| Early ultrasounds | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering, how accurate are early transvaginal ultrasounds? Does it matter if you do not ...
A: Carmen, Early transvaginal ultrasounds between 8-10 weeks are the most accurate, within +/- 3 ...
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| First menstruation after childbirth | 10/25/2009 |
Q: 9 months after childbirth i had my first period last week which lasted only for a single day. Was ...
A: Ghanshala, It's common for menstruation to be irregular while breastfeeding. It sounds as if you ...
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| Conception and intercourse | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I had sex with another man on October 17th.,2008 we used protection and then although it didn't ...
A: Megan, It's your boyfriend's baby. Period. You had a period after you had intercourse with the ...
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| Ovulation | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 questions. If you have long cycles, 35 to sometimes 46 days, although you stay pretty ...
A: Renee, Your luteal phase is typically very stable from cycle to cycle, usually only 1-2 days ...
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| c-sections | 10/23/2009 |
Q: one 9 years ago another 6 years ago and last 4 months ago. if i waited another 4 years to have ...
A: Joanie, Yes, you should be able to have another child if you wait at least 2 years between ...
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| Natural after Myo and C? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I had a C-section with my son in Sept of 07 because of Fibriods, I later had an abdominal myomectomy ...
A: Jennifer, I think it will be difficult to find a VBAC-supportive provider as it's been so short a ...
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| Conception date? Due 18th November CONTD | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Catherine thanks for your earlier response So I am now starting to think that maybe I had my LMP ...
A: Sharon, You are confused on how pregnancy dates are calculated. Based on your ultrasound, you ...
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| Still a little lost | 10/20/2009 |
Q: You did an awesome job on answering my question but I'm still alittle scared because I heard that ...
A: Eve, Like I said before, early transvaginal ultrasound is the *most accurate* way to date a ...
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| Who's the father | 10/16/2009 |
Q: My periods are usually every 37 days, 2 months this year they were 43 and 47 days, Jan and June. I ...
A: Eve, No, I do not agree. Early transvaginal ultrasound is the single most accurate way to date ...
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| My second c-section | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I ended up having to have a with my first pregnancy due to my narrow birth canal. I am now on my ...
A: Krista, You are never under general anesthesia for a c-section, unless it is a true emergency ...
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| pregnancy | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Im in a dilemma at the moment with my pregnancy,i was with my boyfriend for 4 years until january 09 ...
A: Halley, Based on your information, you most likely conceived around the beginning of May, as you ...
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| Conception date? Due 18th November | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Catherine I am soo happy to have come across this website. I need some serious advice - I am a ...
A: Sharon, With all the information you've provided, it looks fairly clear that your partner is the ...
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| 16 Week Ultrasound Gender | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I just had a targeted ultrasound done yesterday at my high-risk specialists office and was told by ...
A: Kelly, Of course it's possible that they're wrong. It's just not probable. The biggest ...
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| pregnant | 10/13/2009 |
Q: if i had sex to one guy the first week in apirl then the second week to my baby father and my due ...
A: Haley, Based on your due date, you most likely conceived around April 24th, meaning that you ...
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| Third C-Section | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I am thirty seven years old and my husband and I are preparing to have our thrid child. Our 16 year ...
A: Melinda, As long as your other c-sections were low transverse incisions, then you should be able to ...
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| 39wks4days | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My wife is awakes, she was dilated cm for the past 3-4wks and told she was very,very soft but would ...
A: Ryan, It sounds quite possible that her membranes were stripped and that she is experiencing ...
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| Concerned about conception. | 10/4/2009 |
Q: This is hard. Im going to try my best to put it into words. The first day of my last period was Feb. ...
A: Casey, Don't worry, you didn't confuse me at all. Based on your ultrasound on March 23rd, your ...
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| transvaginal ultrasound | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I am a couple weeks pregnant and had some light cramping, I went to the dr and they did an ...
A: Stacy, What the doctor was trying to say, although he didn't appear to do a good job of it, is ...
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| bleeding after 9 weeks of pregnancy | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I underwent C-section 9 weeks ago. After the operation I bled for about 3 weeks straight in moderate ...
A: Kathleen, If you are concerned, then you need to see your doctor. All of the symptoms you're ...
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| bleeding after 9 weeks of pregnancy | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I underwent C-section 9 weeks ago. After the operation I bled for about 3 weeks straight in moderate ...
A: Kathleen, It could be your first period, even if you're nursing. Some women cease to have a ...
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| 3rd labour questions | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I'm currently 15 weeks pregnant and have some questions to ask please. I had my boys (age 3 and 1) ...
A: Jo, All labors can be unpredictable - there's no evidence that this is more true for a 3rd labor. ...
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| Natural induction | 9/28/2009 |
Q: . I'm due in 5 days but with my two kids I had before I was about a week late..what are the chances ...
A: Devorah, You tend to do what your body has done before, meaning that if you were late twice, ...
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| worried | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Iam 13 weeks pregnant and as the calculations from my doctor seems I conceived sometime around ...
A: Rosa, It depends upon how you are coming up with 2.5 weeks - from conception or from the first day ...
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| Gestational Diabetes and Labour | 9/27/2009 |
Q: My wife has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and the gyne says that she needs to have a C ...
A: Ahmed, Gestational diabetes does not automatically make her pregnancy high-risk, especially if ...
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| Hi | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Just giving you an update on a previous question on paternity. The due dates from the original early ...
A: Mark, The early ultrasound is the most accurate. What they're probably really saying is that the ...
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| ultrasound accuracy for conception and due dates | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I had a light period on June 13-16/17 and then took a pregnancy test on July 13th saying I was ...
A: Karen, The accuracy depends upon how the due date was calculated - using the first day of your ...
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| when did I get pregnant | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I need help finding out when I got pregnant ok my lmp was 5.10.09 and my cycle is ever 25 days and ...
A: Mika, No, they don't calculate from the conception date. Pregnancy is either calculated as 40 weeks ...
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| when did i conceive | 9/16/2009 |
Q: The question i have is, is that I wanted to know when did i conceive. My last menstrual period was ...
A: Alexis, Based on your due date, you most likely conceived around April 5th. This doesn't mean ...
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| I'm not sure who father's my unborn child | 9/10/2009 |
Q: my last lmp was 5.10.09 and my cycle is every 25 days i had intercourse on 5.15.09 with a friend and ...
A: Ammey, You will have to go back to your OB, sit down, and figure out exactly how far along you ...
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| im not sure who my babys father is | 9/8/2009 |
Q: i figured you would say as much, but just in case this helps. My due date was July 27th, and i only ...
A: Ashley, It doesn't matter when your daughter was born - that doesn't change the date she was ...
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| Pushing with a Foley catheter during vaginal delivery | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I would line to find out the benefits and risks associated with inserting a Foley catheter after ...
A: RJ, Typically, catheterization after epidural becomes standard procedure, as you may not feel the ...
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| going into labor | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Do I have to go to the hospital when I loose my mucus plug, or is it safe to wait until my water ...
A: Domonique, Your mucus plug can fall out weeks before you actually go into labor, so no, there is no ...
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| follow up question | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I just have a quick follow up question from a previous question I asked. My previous question ...
A: Mark, I understand that the wait is difficult. Her conception date would have been around the ...
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| follow up question | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I just have a quick follow up question from a previous question I asked. My previous question ...
A: Mark, The early ultrasound is too accurate to be off 11 days. Period. It has a margin of error ...
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| Birth control | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have been breastfeeding for 12wks now,had sex after 6wks of delivery,still avent resumed period ...
A: Mariam, The only 100% effective method of birth control is abstinence. If you're not having sex, ...
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| Menstral cycle | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Can a nursing mother whose period hasnt resume get pregnant after 12wks of delivery?What is the ...
A: Mariam, It's possible for your cycle to resume the first month after giving birth, even if you're ...
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| walking daily | 8/25/2009 |
Q: is it good for me to walk daily for 30 minutes like I'm pregnant of 5 months
A: Luz, Yes, daily walking during pregnancy is great exercise. You should continue as long as you ...
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| implantation/conception date | 8/23/2009 |
Q: 2009. I would like to know my conception date or implantation date and wanted to know if there is ...
A: Lizeth, Based on your due date, you most likely conceived around March 29th. Implantation ...
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| Pregnancy question | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I am 7 months pregant. What does it mean when sitting, and your heart rate speeds up, you suddenly ...
A: Cynthia, I know the exact feeling you're describing. This typically is normal. It can occur ...
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| When did i get pregnant? | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I was due may 28th, 2009. I went over a couple of days. I gave birth on June 3rd, 09. I wanted to ...
A: Tericka, Based on your due date, you most likely conceived around September 4th. August 20th was ...
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| Period after pregnancy | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have a baby who is 3 months old. I am strictly breastfeeding and I got my first menstrual cycle ...
A: Lisa, Yes, it's completely normal to not have a regular period while breastfeeding. You may skip ...
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| Could he have fathered my child? | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I had a REGRETFUL one night stand in May of 08. I got back with my b/f of 5 years, (also my first ...
A: Holly, If your due date was March 25th, then you most likely conceived around July 2, meaning that ...
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| Paternity Question | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I have a question I was hoping you could help me with. I was away for two months earlier this year ...
A: Mark, Weeks of pregnancy are counted as 40 weeks from the first day of the last period. However, ...
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| What oral pain medication is available for childbirth? | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I have been researching pain relief for childbirth, and have had someone tell me that during ...
A: Jys, Typically, medications would not be given orally for childbirth. You are correct that it ...
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| Ultrasound conception date accuracy | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I was with my girlfriend on march 14th, she was with her ex on the 23rd. she is pregnant. she had an ...
A: Adam, You're correct that early ultrasound is quite accurate, typically within +/- 3 days (it ...
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| Paternity Question | 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: Mark, Based on her due date, she most likely conceived around February 11th, meaning it's quite ...
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| Dating Question | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Ok so I know there are tons of questions about this but im having a hard time relating to my ...
A: Victoria, 6 weeks, 5 days would have been calculated as if it was from your last period, not from ...
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| pregnancy after childbirth | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I just had my daughter 2 months ago. I breastfeed but for most of the first month I pumped and fed ...
A: Badina, Well, if you've had unprotected intercourse, then it's possible. But, given the time ...
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| I guess I don't understand the risk. | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I turned 38 weeks yesterday. I had an Amino on Friday at 37 weeks and 6 days. The test came back ...
A: Taira, You're correct that you don't understand the risk to your child. There is absolutely no ...
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| paternity | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I had intercourse with my partner December 19-29 2008. ( i had a very light spotting that i assumed ...
A: Ashley, Yes, January 7th would have been when your last period would be expected if you had a ...
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| child birth and betamethasone | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My wife is in her 34th week of pregnancy. LMP is 11/12/2008. EDD 19.09.2009. BP 120/180Hg, ...
A: Saurav, You'll have to ask your doctor these questions. I can't read her mind to know why she's ...
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| paternity | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I had intercourse with my partner December 19-29 2008. ( i had a very light spotting that i assumed ...
A: Ashley, Based on your due date, you most likely conceived around January 21st, not the 7th. ...
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| enlarged kidney at 39 1/2 weeks | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I went into the hospital because i'm having very bad pains in my right side.. the RN didn't even ...
A: Nicole, I'm sorry you're so uncomfortable. What your doctor was trying to say is that your body ...
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| 39 weeks pregnant and Dr now suggests C-section | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I'm 39 weeks pregnant on Sunday and was prepared for a normal birth. However at a consultation ...
A: Louise, I know that time is tight, but I very much encourage you to find a different doctor/get a ...
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| pregnant | 7/29/2009 |
Q: i did not have period in may but had one in April but i also had unprotected sex although April with ...
A: Melody, Based on your due date, you most likely conceived around May 8th. So, if you had ...
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| when did i become pregnant | 7/29/2009 |
Q: my last menstrual cyclye was on the 24 feb 09 , and usually have 29/30 day cycle so was given the ...
A: Debi, In either case, due dates are generally not changed unless they are found to be more than two ...
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| Pregnancy? | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Well I am 13 and a girl and I have not had sex but I have not come on my period for this month and ...
A: Corrina, I'm confused on why you'd even consider pregnancy if you haven't been near a boy in the ...
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| Previous pelvic fractures | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I was in a vehicle accident on January 2nd 2008 where I suffered 3 pelvic hairline fractures. I ...
A: Jessica, At this point, I see no need to automatically schedule a c-section. It sounds as if ...
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| Bleeding after delivery | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I have given birth 5 months ago with a normal delivery no episotomy , and i am beeding every other ...
A: Brianna, You'll need to see a doctor. This is not normal and there's nothing I can do for you with ...
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| When will I deliver | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My first child was 19 days early. I am currently pregnant with my 2nd-17 years later. My due date ...
A: Vicki, Your guess is as good as mine. There's no way to tell as this point. Babies come when ...
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| Pregnancy | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Can I be pregnant after a month and a half of giving birth? If yes, is it dangerous since I had a C ...
A: Joan, Yes, technically it is possible to become pregnant again if you had unprotected intercourse, ...
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| Pregnancy | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I 40 years old I have had my tubes tied for 18 yrs. I had 4 children all by the time I was 21. I had ...
A: Tami, If your tubes have been tied for almost 2 decades, it's very, very unlikely that you are ...
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| Natural Birth after Myomectomy questions | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I'm 37yrs old and expecting my first child. Feb 2006 I had an abdominal myomectomy to remove ...
A: Christine, A vaginal birth after abdominal myomectomy may be a possibility, but that will depend ...
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| fetal heart rate dropping after orgasm | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I am currently 19 weeks pregnant with my 4th child. I recently noticed during my daily heart rate ...
A: Felicia, Late decelerations occur when the heart rate does not have good reactivity and return to ...
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| nausea during pregnancy | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I am about 3 1/2 weeks pregnant. This is my third pregnancy. With my first I was extremely nauseous ...
A: Heather, Congratulations! There may be a couple of options. One thing I don't see mentioned is ...
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| I am 37 weeks pregnant | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Ok i am 37 weeks pregnant, and i am 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced, and i think i lost my mucus plug. ...
A: Mallory, The typical guidelines for going to the hospital are when your contractions are 5 minutes ...
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| Conception Date | 7/14/2009 |
Q: my ultrasound was on june 1st.i was about 5 months pregnant. another think if my due date is on oct ...
A: Mayra, Ultrasounds done after 12 weeks of pregnancy become less and less accurate, which means ...
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| phobia to pregnancy | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I am scared of giving birth to a child. Why? Because i know it hurts a LOT. I am in collage right ...
A: Brooke, You're doing the right thing by acknowledging your fears now and seeking guidance. It ...
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| gender ultrasounds | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I received an u/s ( at a 3D place )when i was 16 weeks pregnant. and i was told it was a clear boy!! ...
A: Dominique, Yes, it's entirely possible. My mother was told I was a boy, and after having two ...
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| labor | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I'm 5 months pregnant, this is my second child. With the first baby I had an episiotomy. I do not ...
A: Angela, To be truthful, you probably didn't need the first episiotomy at all. It is an outdated ...
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| CONCEPTION! | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I HAD ASKED U THE EXACT SAME QUESTION AS THE LAST TIME BUT I JUST DONT FEEL SATSIFIED. OKAY MY ...
A: Aubree, My first answer still stands. You cannot accurately determine a due date from an ...
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| Conception Date | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have doubts of my child not yet born is actually mine. July 28th, 2009 is the due date. I know ...
A: Lamount, This is just an estimate as I have very little information to go on. Based on that due ...
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| Am I pregnant? | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I took two First Response home pregnancy test and both were positive. The next day I went to the ER ...
A: Cathrine, In 85% of pregnancies, HCG levels double every 48-72 hours. So, depending upon how much ...
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| Pregnancy..... | 6/8/2009 |
Q: ok...I am currently 29 weeks pregnant. My last Menstrual was 0ct.3-6. My cycle are usually 32 dys ...
A: Shante, #2 is the father. Period. I don't know what else I can say to make you understand. You ...
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| ripening | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I am trying to ripen my cervix and one of the ways I have read is to eat pineapples. Does this work ...
A: Jamie, The first factor you need to think about is why you want to ripen your cervix. Unless ...
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| stillbirth | 6/4/2009 |
Q: i just gave birth to my baby i was 27 weeks pregnant the doctor saw his heart was not beating later ...
A: I'm so sorry for your loss. The answer will depend upon the reason for the stillbirth. ...
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| Are we pregnant | 6/3/2009 |
Q: my girlfriend and I have had sex only about 3 times. We always use a condom except for this past ...
A: Ronald, Any time you have unprotected intercourse, pregnancy may result. Pre-ejaculate fluid ...
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| I'm wondering if i'm pregnant | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Me and my boyfriend were wondering if i could be pregnant. Because we had unprotected sex and that ...
A: Jessica, Any time you have unprotected intercourse, you may become pregnant. If the bleeding ...
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| Is there a way to prevent preterm delivery if the woman has polyhydramnios? | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My sister suffers from an overabundance of fluid (polyhydramnios) in her 31 weeks. Now the doctor ...
A: Mike, Just because she is at risk fro preterm labor, does not mean it will happen. There are ...
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| Conception date. | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I was having irregular periods so do not no my lmp date but I do no the date I had intercourse which ...
A: Louise, No, you are definitely confused on how pregnancy length is calculated. First, sperm can ...
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| rectal pressure and contractions | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I'm a little nervous about recognizing when I go into labor. Almost a week ago I was 2cm dilated and ...
A: Amanda, At this point, it sounds like you are experiencing prodromal labor, which is just the ...
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| fetus size | 5/19/2009 |
Q: My calculated dates says that I'm seven weeks pregnant but the ultrasound measures five weeks. Is ...
A: Kellie, The answer depends upon how the dates were calculated. If they said the fetal age is 5 ...
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| Vbac | 5/19/2009 |
Q: My wife is 38 weeks pregnant with our second child. She had a c section first time, and this time ...
A: Peter, There is no research to support that a second c-section is automatically necessary or that ...
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| Abnormalities on 20-week sono | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I am currently 20 weeks, 6 days pregnant with my 3rd child--I have two sons, 5 and almost 3, and ...
A: Laura, Every doctor's office handles things a little bit differently than the next, so I think the ...
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| Excessive Bleeding in Incision area after C-Section Surgery | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I RECENTLY DID C-SECTION...AFTER THE STITCHES WERE REMOVED I NOTICED THAT THE INCISION AREA STARTED ...
A: Avanel, If this is something you feel is excessive and the bleeding has not lessened, then you need ...
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| Pregnancy due date | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I am 23 weeks pregnant. At my 18 week visit, my Doctor measured all areas of my baby and said the ...
A: Judy, Yes, it's normal for measurements to fluctuate that much. Unless they are more than two ...
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| stoping labor | 5/1/2009 |
Q: i was in the hospital last night my contractions were 2 min apart but my water has not broke i am ...
A: Molly, First of all, they gave you terbutaline to stop the contractions. Next, I'm quite shocked ...
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| Possibility of full term baby after 3 premature babies | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I wondered if there were any cases that you've come across where a mum had a full term baby or ...
A: Vanessa, This really depends upon the reason for the prematurity in your other children. It is ...
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| Pregnancy..... | 4/29/2009 |
Q: ok...I am currently 29 weeks pregnant. My last Menstrual was 0ct.3-6. My cycle are usually 32 dys ...
A: Shante, There is no way that #1 is the father. Transvaginal ultrasound is the most accurate way to ...
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| when did I get pregnant? | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Well I think the first day of my last period was March 16, 2009--I had sex late March 27 or early ...
A: Shana, This one is too close to call. Sperm can live in the reproductive tract for up to 5 days. ...
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| when will our baby com | 4/28/2009 |
Q: My wife is 37 weeks pregnant today. She went to her Dr. today (scheduled) and he said that she was a ...
A: Wheeler, As for when the baby will come, it could be be a few days to a few weeks away. There is ...
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| Placenta Previa+Amnio+Lung Maturity | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I am 33 weeks along in my pregnancy. About week 21 I was diagnosed with a complete placenta previa. ...
A: Pilar, Let's tackle one question at a time. "Is that too soon for the baby to be born?" -That ...
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| Pregnancy..... | 4/27/2009 |
Q: ok...I am currently 29 weeks pregnant. My last Menstrual was 0ct.3-6. My cycle are usually 32 dys ...
A: Shante, I'm guessing you want to know who the father - you provided lots of details but forgot to ...
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| A vaginal birth after a myomectomy | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I had an abdominal myomectomy April 9th using the Da Vinci Surgical System. I had the five incisions ...
A: Mik, In terms of having a small pelvis, this usually doesn't matter and is not a reason in itself ...
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| pressure | 4/23/2009 |
Q: i am 39 weeks pregnant, i know im not in labor, but when i go to make a bowel movement i have so ...
A: Samantha, You can talk to your doctor about using a gentle safe stool softener like Colace if this ...
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| signs of placenta degrading | 4/23/2009 |
Q: If my health care provider does not do an ultrasound, what are some signs that I can look for that ...
A: Jill, Just because you're measuring 42 weeks does not mean that you're overdue or that your ...
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| Vaginal Birth After Myomectomy | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Dr. Catherine, I am overjoyed to find this discussion on vaginal birth after myomectomy. In my ...
A: Tamika, You're doing the best possible thing by seeking multiple opinions on your situation. A ...
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| child birth | 4/17/2009 |
Q: i am 39 years old, 3.5 years ago i fell 15 foot and sustained a fracture to my inferior pubic, ...
A: Isabel, It's entirely probable that a vaginal birth is possible. After your fractures healed, ...
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| removal of mucous plug | 4/16/2009 |
Q: i am 40 weeks pregnant with my second child.the pregnancy has progressed with no problems.i was ...
A: Erin, If it has not dislodged on its own by the time you're induced, it will start to dislodge on ...
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| menstrual cycle after childbirth | 4/11/2009 |
Q: i'm wondering how long after birth will you start your period? my daughter is 6 wks old and i bled a ...
A: Alisha, This varies widely from woman to woman and whether or not you breastfeed and for how long. ...
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| When did I conceive | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I was wondering my last menstrual was on 3/6/09 as of today I haven't had another one. Tomorrow ...
A: Wondering, If your last period was on 3-6-09, you'd be 4 weeks, 4 days today and would have ...
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| Vaginal birth after abdominal myomectomy | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I had an abdominal myomectomy in July 2008 and am now 17 weeks pregnant with my first child. My ...
A: Michelle, You must have had some very serious fibroids. 5 incisions complicates matters much more, ...
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| Vaginal birth after abdominal myomectomy | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I had an abdominal myomectomy in July 2008 and am now 17 weeks pregnant with my first child. My ...
A: Michelle, In the case of abdominal myomectomy, a vaginal birth can still be an option for many ...
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| vaginal bleeding after c-section and tubial ligation | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I delivered my 4th child via c-section approx. 2 wks ago.I also had a tubial during that c-section. ...
A: Amanda, You need to see your doctor. This could easily be a sign of doing too much, but if your ...
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| baby's growth during pregnancy | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I'm currently 22 weeks pregnant.I had my recent ultrasound which showed the gestational size of my ...
A: Rehka, It's too soon to be able to answer your question. It's common for measurements to be off ...
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| baby | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Went for a scan 13 march 08 and was told i was 6weeks 5days. had another scan on 10 april 08 as i ...
A: Tina, No, that's not possible. Early ultrasound is the most accurate method to determine fetal age ...
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| seek some clarification | 3/29/2009 |
Q: Just wanted to know that what is the sure shot sign of pregnancy ?? If some lady is pregnant, is it ...
A: Sushma, A sure-fire way to tell a woman is pregnant is when the baby comes out;-) Seriously ...
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| conception and pregnancy! | 3/27/2009 |
Q: What is the difference between conception and pregnancy? I am the mother three children and I ...
A: Melanie, Conception occurs when the egg is fertilized with the sperm and then the resulting ...
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| Multiple c-sections | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have had 4 c-sections within 5 years, and I am now pregnant with my 5th child. My youngest is 3 ...
A: Juliet, Unfortunately, there are many risks associated with that many c-sections. Fortunately, ...
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| Could I be pregnant again? | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I just gave birth about 4 months ago and since then, I have had two normal periods. It's been about ...
A: Ashley, Well, congratulations~ If you'd had two normal periods, it's unlikely that the positive ...
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| Blood and clots in stool while pregnant | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I am 10weeks Pregnant, a week or so ago I had a hard stool that felt like I may have ripped a part ...
A: Kenny, It sounds as if you have a small internal laceration or possibly a hemorrhoid and every time ...
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| Gestational Diabetes and Induction | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I am 36wks pregnant, I have failed all my Glucose testing and my Dr cannot get me in to see a ...
A: Lyndsey, Gestational diabetes by itself is not automatically a reason for induction. There is no ...
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| Cervix | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I understand that during intercourse it is common for the penis to contact the women's cervix. Is it ...
A: Kenneth, It is not possible for the penis to penetrate through the entire cervix during ...
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| period after twin birth | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I gave birth to twins (via invitro) 11 weeks ago and still have not got my period. I bled for 5 ...
A: Kerry, No, it's not at all unusual for your cycle not to have returned yet. Typically, your cycle ...
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| Intercourse | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I hope that you can answer my question. It is not directly related to childbirth. I could not find ...
A: Kenneth, The answer is: it varies. In the majority of cases, it either isn't noticeable or ...
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| amniocentesis for c-section | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I'm told I need an early c-section since I had a myomectomy. The doctors want to do an amniocentesis ...
A: Laura, The first question you need to address is why you are being told a c-section is your only ...
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| trying to have a baby | 3/11/2009 |
Q: thats what might come between me and her and i dont want it to please doc any advice would be very ...
A: Kenny, 90% of couples achieve pregnancy within 18 months. Also, intercourse must be well-timed ...
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| Conception date accuracy | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My Girlfriend is pregnant and I have to question if it is mine. We went to the doctor on January 20 ...
A: Fred, Ultrasound at that point in pregnancy can be off by as much as a week or more in either ...
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| pregnancy | 2/19/2009 |
Q: .. and i had a ultrasound done on aug 19 and it said i was 6 weeks and 2 days and my due date is ...
A: Amanda, No, there's no way that he's the father. You're right that you'd be several weeks ...
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| lung maturity | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have an amnio next wednesday. i will be 36w3d. i'm expecting a girl. What are the chances her ...
A: Rebekah, At 34 weeks, there's about a 20% risk of your daughter developing Respiratory Distress ...
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| betnesol injection | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I'am in my 32nd week and my doctor has advised me to after 10 days for a betnesol injection.... I ...
A: Nupur, Betnesol, or betamethasone, is a steroid injection administered during pregnancy when ...
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| when did I ovualate | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My period was on started 04/04/08 in that month when did I ovualate. ANSWER: Anna The answer will ...
A: Anna, This would depend on the typical length of your cycle. If your cycles are less than 28 days ...
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| pregnancy | 2/16/2009 |
Q: is there any way possible if you ovulated on or around the 4th of july to get pregnant on the 10th ...
A: Kat, No. The egg can only live for about 24-48 hours after ovulation, meaning it would be dead by ...
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| when did I ovualate | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My period was on started 04/04/08 in that month when did I ovualate.
A: Anna The answer will depend upon the average length of your cycles. Ovulation typically occurs ...
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| pregnancy | 2/16/2009 |
Q: .. and i had a ultrasound done on aug 19 and it said i was 6 weeks and 2 days and my due date is ...
A: Amanda, There's no way your ex is the father. Based on your due date, you most likely conceived ...
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| implantation bleeding | 1/28/2009 |
Q: My periods are always very heavy and 8-9 days longs every time and. This month I was supposed to ...
A: Amber, This does not sound like implantation bleeding. Implantation bleeding should be compared ...
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| foods | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have read mixed articles on foods you are and are NOT suppose to eat while being pregnant. I'm ...
A: Katie, Some seafood is to be avoided due to the high levels of mercury it may contain. The Food ...
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| pubic symphysis separation | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I just gave birth to my fourth child, all 9 1/2 to 11 pounds and 23 inches long. I know I've had ...
A: Kristin, I'm so sorry you're going through this with a newborn and other children to care for, but ...
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| TTC | 1/23/2009 |
Q: My Husband and I have been trying to conceive for over 1 year now. We have an 8-year-old that took ...
A: Cindy, The cramping could be completely normal. Without more information, it's impossible to say. ...
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| Active labor - Information | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I don't know whether you will be willing to help me as I'm not pregnant, but I am writing a short ...
A: AJ, a) Yes, that's a fair assumption. At some point, they would wake her. b) It is possible, but ...
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| water breaking/childbirth | 1/23/2009 |
Q: can a baby be deivered naturally WITHOUT water being broken?
A: Yvonne, Yes. This is called being born en caul, or still in the amniotic sac. My second child ...
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| cesarean questions | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have general questions about the cesarean procedure. How wide is the incision usually? I've heard ...
A: Danielle, In reality, a woman's breasts may never return to their pre-pregnancy size and shape due ...
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| cesarean questions | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have general questions about the cesarean procedure. How wide is the incision usually? I've heard ...
A: Typically, the doctor uses whichever technique he is most comfortable with and/or the one best ...
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| fibroids - how to shrink when pregnant | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Do you know what I can do or take to help shrink a large fibroid I have that was found on my first ...
A: Wendi, Uterine fibroids are benign (not cancer) growths in the uterus. They occur in about 25–50% ...
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| cesarean questions | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have general questions about the cesarean procedure. How wide is the incision usually? I've heard ...
A: Danielle, 1. The incision is usually about 6 inches across. 2. Most cesareans should be ...
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| Trying to conceive | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I and my husband have been planning for a baby for the past 7 months.I have noticed that my periods ...
A: Dugga, Sometimes the stress of trying to conceive is all it takes to disrupt your cycle. It sounds ...
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| Emergency C-Section | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I was nine days late going into labor with my first child. After 12 hours of labor they broke my ...
A: Carolyn, Yes, it very much sounds like your first labor was badly mismanaged. Breaking your water ...
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| Bishop Score | 1/17/2009 |
Q: i am scared of possible c-section if i need to be induced. I heard that bishob score is a good ...
A: Vivianne, You are correct that induction has been shown to increase the risk of c-section by 4 ...
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| VBAC | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I am pregnant for the third time, mostly it has all been quite a joyous occasion apart from the ...
A: Leaf, You are correct that in the vast majority of cases, a VBAC is a safe, viable option. Having ...
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| Pregnancy/labor symptoms | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I will be 8 months this saturday (1/17/09). I have been having frequent braxton hicks contractions ...
A: Brittany, This all means you're getting closer to labor, but there is still no telling when that ...
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| pregnancy after tubal ligation | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I had my tubes tied over 5 years ago. I have always been very regular (usually every 25 days). I ...
A: Dianne, It's possible, but not probable. Conception after tubal ligation does happen, but you ...
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| Conception Date/Intercourse Date/Ovulation Date | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I was told that my baby was due Aug 4, 2009 I am showing @10 weeks I am unsure if my ultrasound date ...
A: LaTonia, Early transvaginal ultrasound between 8-10 weeks is typically the most accurate way to ...
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| Irregular periods / Conception | 1/12/2009 |
Q: In May, my boyfriend & I had a separation for about a month. I went back to my previous ex & was w/ ...
A: Anita, Let's address your questions one at a time. 1. The conception date is when you actually ...
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| repeat c-section | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I am pregnant with my 2rd baby. My first one was a girl. She is 18 months. I had a c-section with ...
A: Ashley, The repeat c-section should be scheduled as close to 40 weeks as possible for the best ...
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| VBAC | 1/11/2009 |
Q: Should a woman that had a miscarriage do VBAC? I just want your opinion, I'll check with my doctor.
A: Marie, Miscarriage should have no impact on VBAC, unless the c-section was for some bizarre uterine ...
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| Having Sex While Pregnant | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I'm a 32 year old woman and I'm 6 months pregnant. Me and my husband are swingers so I have sex with ...
A: Catherine, Yes, this can have serious negative effects on your health and on your pregnancy since ...
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| thanks!!!! additional information | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I know! I thought it was odd too. I couldn't remember exactly when my period was so on 10-14-08 i ...
A: Casey, Yes, I agree with your doctor that the difference between 6 and 8 weeks is tremendous. ...
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| forgot to mention. | 1/8/2009 |
Q: On my last ultrasound, which was monday the 5th, the baby weighed 10oz which from what i've read is ...
A: Casey, Yes, babies grow at different rates after the first trimester due to genetics and maternal ...
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| thanks!!!! additional information | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I know! I thought it was odd too. I couldn't remember exactly when my period was so on 10-14-08 i ...
A: Casey, Typically, ultrasounds between 8-10 weeks are the most accurate way to date a pregnancy, ...
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| menses | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I had a baby in september and bleed for 7 weeks then two weeks after then two weeks after that then ...
A: Sara, That type of bleeding is typically a sign of overdoing things. It takes some women's bodies ...
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| 37 weeks and labor?? | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I am on my third child. I am 37 weeks today and I have been having braxton hicks for over a month ...
A: Tenille, This could be the beginnings of labor or you could be experiencing prodromal labor, where ...
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| WHAT DAY DID I GET PREGNANT | 1/5/2009 |
Q: MY DUE DATE IS MAY 2 2009 WHAT DAY DID I GET PREGNANT
A: Deneshia, Your conception date will vary if you have long and/or irregular cycles. With this ...
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| WHAT DAY DID I GET PREGNANT | 1/5/2009 |
Q: MY DUE DATE IS APRIL 4 2009 WHAT DAY DID I GET PREGNANT
A: Deneshia, Your conception date will vary if you have long and/or irregular cycles. With this ...
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| when is my exact conception date? | 1/5/2009 |
Q: my last menstruation date was on sept.23,2003..i would like to find out when is the exact date or an ...
A: Esteph, The conception date is never the same as your LMP date. Conception occurs near the time of ...
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| Canadian Citizen childbirth in US | 1/4/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend is pregnant, is a citizen of Canada only, lives and works in Canada. I am a citizen ...
A: Anthony, If she gives birth in the US, the baby would be a US citizen. It would be her/your ...
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| Can I Have 4 C-sections? | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have had 3 previous c-sections without any complications, and i would love to have another baby ...
A: Shati, It is possible to have 4 c-sections in most cases. I believe the record for most c-sections ...
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| Ultrasounds and weeks of pregnancy | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I had got an ultrasound done after my pregnancy test showed up positive to tell me how far along I ...
A: Nicole, Well, clearly something's amiss, but without more information, it's impossible to tell ...
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| 16 week ultrasound pic | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have had an ultrasound done at 16 weeks exactly and I was told by the tech that she cant really ...
A: Courtney, 16 weeks is much too early to expect a reliable determination of gender. The genitals ...
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| Pregnancy Q's | 1/2/2009 |
Q: i just found out i am 3 weeks pregnant. i wear very tight control top stockings to work every day ...
A: Ayelet, Congratulations! To answer your first question, the stockings probably don't pose a ...
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| Miscarriage | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I have a question about miscarriages. I visit answers.yahoo.com sometimes. A lot of the times I am ...
A: Kayla, When an early miscarriage happens, there's typically little that can be done. Sometimes if ...
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| Menstrual cycle after child birth | 12/29/2008 |
Q: i had my baby on 06nov 2007 and i had bleeding for 35days after delivery. Till now i am not getting ...
A: Neelu, It's completely normal to not have your cycle resume while you are breastfeeding, even 18 ...
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| conception date through blood work | 12/28/2008 |
Q: lmp 31st may, intercourse man 1 7th midnight (so maybe 8th ) june, man 2 11th and 12th hcg readin ...
A: Emma, No, the chances of conception are not affected if the woman is on top. Sperm can survive in ...
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| conception | 12/27/2008 |
Q: my last period started 21st of july. doctor has given me a due date of 4th of june which means my ...
A: Jemma, You should ignore the date of your last period since your cycles are irregular. Ovulation ...
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| child birth complications | 12/27/2008 |
Q: my litle brother is in intensive care as he was distressed before he was born and pooied,he has now ...
A: Tara, I'm so sorry to hear of the situation with your little brother. Meconium is the the proper ...
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| Postpartum menstral cycle | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I gave birth to my daughter almost 3 months ago and i haven't gotten my period yet. I breastfed for ...
A: Lauren, When possible, the preferable course is to let your body start on its own. Medications ...
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| Paternity Test - During Pregnancy | 12/26/2008 |
Q: How do I find out if the baby my wife is carrying is mine? I have found paternity tests for after ...
A: Eric, All methods of paternity testing during a pregnancy involve taking samples of amniotic fluid ...
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| A list of accessroies for pregnant women | 12/25/2008 |
Q: A Taiwanese women who is to be pregnant and now in the States would like to know, so she could buy ...
A: George, There are a wide variety of items that can be purchased, most of which are not mandatory. ...
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| pregnancy | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I am 38 weeks pregnant my due date is jan 2. i went to the doc today and they said im only dilated a ...
A: Amber, Stripping your membranes is the term used for separating the membranes holding the bag of ...
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| menstrual cycle after birth | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I had a baby on August 13th- he was 10 weeks early. I pumped til the middle of November. Still ...
A: Tanya, Congratulations and I'm glad to hear he's doing well. It can take several months after ...
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| ultrasound accuracy | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I took a pregnancy test July 9th. It said no, then I took another one July 14th. It said yes. On ...
A: Early ultrasound is the most accurate way to date a pregnancy and is usually off by no more than 3 ...
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| Conception/Due Date | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I have a major issue and I cry alot about this that I am so depressed.Back in Aug the 2nd my bf and ...
A: Mel, Hopefully, I can ease your mind a bit;-) Based on your early ultrasound and the dates you ...
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| Irregular periods/conception | 12/18/2008 |
Q: but my due date would be the same. I have irregular periods and wanted to know if this would mix up ...
A: Kerry, There is no way you conceived on Aug. 10th given your information. Early ultrasound, ...
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| answers please | 12/17/2008 |
Q: This is my 4th preg. I have a 5 years old my first child I had no problems. I went the full-term and ...
A: Meredith, I can't even begin to imagine how difficult this has been for you. Without more ...
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| paternity by hcg levels | 12/17/2008 |
Q: i had a bizarre start to my pregnancy. lmp 30th may. my periods were irregular after coming off the ...
A: Emma, Based on the information you've given, you most likely conceived around the 15th of June, ...
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| Pregnancy after Classical C-Section | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I'm seven weeks postpartum. I had a ture emergency c-section (vertical incision) and we lost our ...
A: Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss. I would advise you to wait even longer than 6 months. The ...
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| Unsure which due date I should follow | 11/24/2008 |
Q: My last period was on June 13 2008 (LMP = March 20 2009). A couple weeks after my expected period, I ...
A: Lily, You are correct that ultrasounds after 12 weeks can be off as much as +/- 2 weeks. Due to ...
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| When did I get pregnant? | 11/22/2008 |
Q: 11.2008 and then with another on Aug.19.2008! My due date is June 18 but i had a due date of may ...
A: Alicia, Neither of those men could be the father. With either due date, you would have conceived ...
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| Getting Prangnant | 11/19/2008 |
Q: i am a 34 yrs old female, this is my q': did you ever hear of a situation where a woman's pelvic ...
A: Bracha, No, I have never heard of a woman's pelvic muscles affecting her ability to conceive. ...
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| Second pregnancy after cerclage | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I'm currently pregnant with my second child and wondering if I am doing the right thing. With my ...
A: Katie, I completely agree that it's entirely possible you did not have an incompetent cervix with ...
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| Risk of repeat hemorrhage | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I gave birth to my son about 16 months ago. He was overdue, I was induced several times (cervical ...
A: Michelle, It is possible to have an adverse reaction to pitocin, which is most commonly a ...
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| how off can the dr be | 11/15/2008 |
Q: . my name is katherine. i was wondering if you could help me. i had an ultrasound on oct. 2nd and it ...
A: Katherine, No, an early ultrasound would not have been off that much. Typically, they are ...
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| Amniotic Sac | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I am 6weeks and 6 days pregnant. I have had bleeding for past 2/3 days and i have stomach pains. I ...
A: Saima, This could mean that you ovulated later in your cycle than was previously thought, so the ...
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| could i be.... | 11/14/2008 |
Q: ok its kind long well i was in a car crash the other day and they gave me medication. pain killers ...
A: Kassy, While you are correct that it's possible to get pregnant at that point, it's highly ...
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| Who's the father | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have been so confused since I got pregnant and still have had no little answer.I am currently ...
A: MIA, Your boyfriend is most likely the father. Based on the dates you've given, you most likely ...
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| could i be.... | 11/13/2008 |
Q: ok its kind long well i was in a car crash the other day and they gave me medication. pain killers ...
A: Kassy, You haven't given me enough information to give you a clear answer either way, such as the ...
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| not conceving | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Hi i got married in April and get pregnant same month but pregnancy was not normal i was ...
A: Shama, I'm so sorry for your loss. There could be many reasons why you haven't conceived yet. ...
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| Mother Feed Jaundice | 11/12/2008 |
Q: After looking at your experience and your answerd question I would like to take this opportunity to ...
A: Zeeshan, There is no reason for your wife to have had an RH immune globulin injection. The ...
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| VBAC | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I had my first baby nearly 2 years ago by emergency c-section due to failure to progress. I was 42 ...
A: Vicky, There are many reasons why your baby might not have engaged that have nothing to do with ...
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| Cervix effacement | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I am in my last week(40th week of pregnancy). My due date is on Nov 16th and LMP is 9th Feb 08. My ...
A: Uma, Effacement, especially in a first pregnancy, does not have to begin before labor does. The ...
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| 8 Wks pregnant -Pain on C-section scar | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I am 8 weeks pregnant. I have a previous C-section scar from previous birth in January 2006. ...
A: Mafusi, The pain you feel could be from the stretching of your skin and muscles to accommodate ...
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| menstrual period after birth | 11/7/2008 |
Q: After the delivery of my third son, one week later I started my period. It has been three weeks now, ...
A: Roxanne, Since the bleeding started a week postpartum, coincided with when you resumed exercising ...
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| help | 11/6/2008 |
Q: i had sex with my best friend on march 3rd the next morning i woke up and went and got a morning ...
A: Mom2Be, Given your due date(s), there is no way your best friend could have been the father. You'd ...
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| Who's the father? | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I had sex on 7th of july or before with #1. I then had a period on the 11th of july. I had sex with ...
A: Confused, As you had a period after having intercourse with your first partner, he could not be the ...
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| birth | 11/1/2008 |
Q: i wnat to know pregnancy and birth n laboure web site where can i see the pregnant women with ...
A: Muhammad, There are many pregnancy and birth sites on the internet. You can perform a search on ...
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| I Took the morning after pill, 6 days later I suddenly started bleeding. | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I had unprotected sex during my fertile time multiple times. I resorted to taking the morning after ...
A: Rizza, At this point, only time will tell. Your calculations for your fertile time look reasonably ...
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| Question | 10/21/2008 |
Q: We are in the begining of twelfth week. My wife is experiencing nausee and vomiting which started ...
A: Gerard, This sounds like typical morning sickness. She can try some other remedies that may help, ...
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| raptured scar after c-section | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I was wandering if you could help us and provide any information regarding scar raptures and ...
A: Pavlina, First of all, I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you experienced a uterine ...
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| PLEASE HELP CALCULATE CONCEPTION DATE? | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I HAD AN ULTRA SOUND DONE ON SEPT 3,2008 AND DOC SAID I WAS 6 WEEKS 4 DAYS. HAD ANOTHER TODAY(SEPT ...
A: Carol, Based on both ultrasound dates, you most likely conceived around 7-30 to 8-2. The ...
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| Delivery Complications & Becoming Pregnant Again | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I just delivered my first baby 3 weeks ago after having a wonderful pregnancy with no ...
A: Jennifer, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I cannot begin to imagine what you must be going ...
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| preganacy | 9/22/2008 |
Q: i then went on to have a normal period on the 24/04/08, (throught this whole time i was having ...
A: Debra, If you had a normal period after your one-night stand, then the baby isn't his, but is your ...
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| still bleeding after having baby 7weeks ago | 9/20/2008 |
Q: hi i had a baby on the 4 aug i bleed normally then i stoped about 25 aug for about a week then i ...
A: Stephanie, If you are quite worried, then call your care provider or go in for an appointment. ...
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| conception | 9/20/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if you could help me. i had an ultasound that said im 7 weeks 2 days pregnant about ...
A: Katie, The short answer is yes. One of the reasons is that the average menstrual cycle is 28 days ...
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| conception | 9/18/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if you could help me. i had an ultasound that said im 7 weeks 2 days pregnant about ...
A: Katie, To find the date you most likely conceived, you would count back approximately 5 weeks, 2 ...
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| pregnancy | 9/16/2008 |
Q: we are trying to have a baby. we had sex on the days that i was more fertile according to the ...
A: Kathy, Those may be signs of pregnancy, but could also be signs that your period is near. It's ...
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| when did she become pregnant | 9/16/2008 |
Q: Christy had sex on March 28th and ok she had sex April 30th she didnt have a period in May but ...
A: Tani, She would not have conceived in March. The research shows that the risk of placental ...
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| Pre-Term Labor n Mother's Health | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Ok, this is a little complicated. But about 2 months ago I started having really bad migraines. ...
A: Shannon, I'm sorry for what you're going through. It must be very difficult for you, especially ...
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| question about pregnancy when did christy conceived | 9/14/2008 |
Q: IChristy had sex on March 28th and ok she had sex April 30th she didnt have a period in May but i ...
A: Jena, It's most likely that she conceived around April 30th-May 4th based on this information, ...
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| Broken ribs | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Is it possible for a child to break their ribs during birth?
A: Janee, Well, it's possible, but not probable. This could potentially happen if the birth ...
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| vb after c-section | 9/11/2008 |
Q: i am trying for baby number 3 at the moment and really want a v.b, i had an emergancy c-section with ...
A: Charlotte, In your case, a vaginal birth could still be possible. Both of the reasons for your ...
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| Menstrual Cycle after pregnancy | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I had my son on August 1 and the after pregnancy bleeding stopped at about three weeks. About a week ...
A: Lyndsey, I wonder if this is still postpartum bleeding, not your period, as 3 weeks is a bit ...
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| When did I get pregnant? | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Please help me....I had my last menstrual period on 28th July 08 which lasted only a few days (I do ...
A: Lisa, There are two types of prenatal paternity tests: CVS (Chorionic Villi Sampling) and ...
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| conceiving after a loss | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I gave birth aug.28,08 to a baby girl but stillborn and I want to try again as soon as possible. ...
A: Keda, First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. There are simply no words for what you must be ...
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| Concerned | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I was on the birth control for 10 years and got off of it in Februrary. I have not had a period ...
A: KC, Normal body fat ranges vary by several factors and there are conflicting sources for the ...
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| birth | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I had sex on March 28th but had a period in April and ok i had sex April 30th i didnt have a period ...
A: Based on the dates you've given, April 30th (or a day or two after) is most likely when you ...
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| When did I get pregnant? | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Please help me....I had my last menstrual period on 28th July 08 which lasted only a few days (I do ...
A: Lisa, The pill didn't work in either case. Either you were already pregnant from #1 or you still ...
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| When did I get pregnant? | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Please help me....I had my last menstrual period on 28th July 08 which lasted only a few days (I do ...
A: Lisa, Based on what you've indicated, my money is unfortunately on the one-night stand. That ...
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| Concerned | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I was on the birth control for 10 years and got off of it in Februrary. I have not had a period ...
A: KC, I wouldn't stress too much about being permanently infertile before you have some more ...
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| 6weeks pregnant and bleeding | 8/31/2008 |
Q: "I have a cyst on my left ovarie and I am pregnant. I have been spotting in the beginning of my ...
A: Tatiana, It sounds like it may be a subchorionic bleed (or hematoma), which is typically a harmless ...
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| atrophic uterus | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have recently had an ultrasound and pelvic examination which revealed I have an "abnormally small ...
A: Penne, Don't stress too much until you know more. Even though your blood work came back ok, you ...
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| My Vagina | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I'm a 22 year old woman and I'm pregnant. The only guy who's ever seen my vagina is my husband and I ...
A: Sara, You may be able to accomplish this depending on the options available where you live. The ...
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| cervix ripening | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am 40 weeks and have a scheduled induction at 41 weeks because my cervix on my due date was sytill ...
A: Kristie, Yes, it's completely possible that labor could begin before then. Also, since you don't ...
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| rib pain at night during 3rd trimester | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 36 weeks pregnant. The baby is breech right now. She has extremely bad rib pain at ...
A: Donna, It's most likely the position of the baby that's causing the pain. They can move and jab ...
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| Conception date question | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Well I'm about as confused as ever. Let me just explain everything in detail. My last 2 periods were ...
A: Heather, I studied the dates and information you provided, and to me, it looks like you are correct ...
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| pregnacy and pubic fracture | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Hello I was diagnosed a few months ago with a pubic ramus stress fracture and was wondering if I can ...
A: Crystal, Without more information, it's difficult to say. Much will depend on the location of the ...
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| C-section & pregnancy | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I delivered a baby through a c-section in October 18 2007 but she died. Am now 28 weeks pregnant ...
A: Josephine, Having a vaginal birth does not mean you will have a uterine rupture. It also doesn't ...
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| C-section & pregnancy | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I delivered a baby through a c-section in October 18 2007 but she died. Am now 28 weeks pregnant ...
A: Josephine, I'm not quite sure why you would want to avoid going into labor as there is much ...
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| When to induce a diabetic pregnancy? | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I am pregnant with my third child and an IDDM patient. I have very well controlled blood sugars, ...
A: Ashley, You are correct that most doctors think diabetes = induction, or worse, automatic ...
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| 2 cm.. and thinning | 8/20/2008 |
Q: How long can you be 2cm dilated during your second pregnancy? Especially if you feel contractions ...
A: Shelly, The truth is that you can be 2cm dilated for minutes or months, with or without noticeable ...
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| C-section & pregnancy | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I delivered a baby through a c-section in October 18 2007 but she died. Am now 28 weeks pregnant ...
A: Josephine, First of all, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine what that must have been ...
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| Risk increase with age | 8/15/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are planning on starting our family. I have just turned 30 and my husband is about ...
A: Priya, In general, the risk increase you're referring to would be that a woman's fertility ...
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| 39 weeks, leep 1 yr ago, cervix not dilating... | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Wondering what your thoughts are on this: I've been having some pretty good (albeit false labor) ...
A: Nancy, From what you're describing, I don't think you should be too worried yet. The burning ...
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| when did i get pregnant | 7/30/2008 |
Q: im 21 weeks and i cant figure out when my last period was or when i got pregant. I get my perid a ...
A: Beonka, Unfortunately, without more information I can't tell you the exact day you conceived. If ...
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| VBA2C | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am a 29 year old woman in good health. I had my first baby in December of 2005 via C-section ...
A: Beth, You're doing the best thing possible by seeking out accurate information beforehand. Let's ...
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| 5 weeks pg normal ultrasound findings | 7/29/2008 |
Q: First OB- ultrasound today. Was given 5 weeks and 1 day term. Only saw gestational sac and yolk sac. ...
A: Andrea, My best advice would be to let nature take its course if you are indeed miscarrying or have ...
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| early contractions | 7/26/2008 |
Q: My daughter is in her second pregnancy, approx 32 weeks. About 2 months ago she began experiencing ...
A: Patricia, While I don't think that anything is seriously wrong, I also don't think that you're ...
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| pregnancy | 7/26/2008 |
Q: If You Had Sex On April 30,and In May You Didnt Have A Period?,? You took a pregnancy test in may ...
A: Wow! Lots of dates here. Based on what you've said, if you had a positive pregnancy test in May ...
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| is this normal | 7/25/2008 |
Q: i had my 3rd baby on 4-1 of this year and i had my 1st period after giving birth last month on the ...
A: Sally, It is quite common to have irregular cycles or skip periods soon after giving birth, ...
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| VBA3C with no prior vaginal deliveries | 7/24/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are expecting our fourth child in October. My three older children have all been ...
A: Brook, I actually know of a family who temporarily relocated to another state to have a home VBAC - ...
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| i have had 2 previous c-sections can i have a vbac | 7/23/2008 |
Q: i wanted to know if it was possible to have a vbac after two c-sections?my first pregnancy they said ...
A: Nikki, Yes, it is possible to have a VBAC after 2 sections. However, your chances will depend on ...
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| VBA3C with no prior vaginal deliveries | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are expecting our fourth child in October. My three older children have all been ...
A: Brook, From what you've described, it definitely sounds like your c-sections were unnecessary with ...
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| Home water birth wise after IVF? | 7/19/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have had troubles conceiving. Naturally and IUI (intra-uterine insemination have ...
A: Helen, There is no correlation between difficulty conceiving and difficulty birthing. The only ...
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| hi | 7/17/2008 |
Q: what should i do?
A: Andrea, Congratulations on your little girl! It's quite common for your cycle to stop after you've ...
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| Conceived Late | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I conceived late by a week, this was confirmed by my Doctor after an ultrasound test. I conceived on ...
A: Ami, Ovulating late in your cycle is no cause for concern. All it means is that your last ...
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| my pregnancy | 6/30/2008 |
Q: im due in 2 days im a 19 year old its my first child so i dont understand most things about ...
A: Ciara, Let's answer your questions one at a time. It does sound like it was your mucus plug, which ...
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| Can it be mine? | 6/30/2008 |
Q: My wife recently found out she was pregnant. We had seperated for a few months where she was ...
A: Alex, It's possible that either of you is the father. It is doubtful, however, that she had any ...
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| Blood Group & Childbirth | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Greeting! Is the childbirth possible when both man & woman having same blood group and they are ...
A: S, There is no problem with pregnancy when both parents have the exact same blood type. Conception ...
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| conception | 6/3/2008 |
Q: My lmp was on August 25th. There are usually about 32 or 33 days from the first day of my period to ...
A: Maria, Let me start by saying that due dates are guesses at best. Only around 1% of all babies are ...
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| Trying and now confused... help? | 6/2/2008 |
Q: me and my boyfriend have been trying for a while now to have a kid (were both young so I know the ...
A: Danielle, First of all, how long have you been trying? About 90% of couples achieve pregnancy ...
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| Bleeding 6 weeks after childbirth | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I had a baby 6 weeks ago and am currently breastfeeding. I went to my 6 week checkup 2 days ago and ...
A: Sarah, Some women never miss a period, even when breastfeeding. I'm not sure why your doctor was ...
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| labor | 5/31/2008 |
Q: how do you know your contractions are the real thing I have lots of contractions but they never go ...
A: Marjorie, I know exactly how you feel. My worst fear was that I would go to the hospital too soon ...
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| Natural Labor Induction | 5/29/2008 |
Q: My first child was induced and 12 days late. I was in labor 20 houres they almost took her c section ...
A: Marjorie, I can completely understand why you want to avoid another invasive medical induction. ...
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| Early Sign of Pregnancy? | 5/29/2008 |
Q: Ms. Beier Something tells me I might be pregnant. I'm waiting until the end of next week to have a ...
A: C, You pose an interesting question. You didn't indicate how far along you think you may be, but ...
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| cord | 5/9/2008 |
Q: baby was growing fine however it says this on my report: The placenta was anterfundally sited and ...
A: Lilian, This means that the placenta is located in an anterior position, or attached to the front ...
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| Medications During Pregnancy | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and sick for the second time. The first time was awful as I had ...
A: Holly, Regular Sudafed is usually fine to take. Since I'm not aware of your medical history and ...
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| oligohydramnios | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with oligohydramnios after an ultrasound at 30.5 weeks. This is my second child and ...
A: Amy, The answers to your question will depend on how severe the oligohydraminos, or low amniotic ...
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| Postpartum Menstrual Issues | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am almost 7 mos postpartum and stopped breastfeeding at 5 1/2 mos. I got my first postpartum ...
A: Corie, I wholeheartedly disagree with the RN at your OB's office. Postpartum cycles can be ...
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| Ultrasound | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I am 16 weeks pregnent.I had my ultrasound today.The sonographist mentioned that she is not able to ...
A: Shipra, I'd say there's a 50% chance it's a girl;-) Seriously, though, 16 weeks is much too early ...
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| who's the father | 5/6/2008 |
Q: i got my period on the 23rd of march and i had sex with a guy on march 31st. i later had sex with ny ...
A: Sharell, I'm assuming that you made a typo and you're 5 week, 5 days, and not 5 months. Given ...
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| loud noise during pregnancy | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I am 28 weeks pregnant and just saw in the internet that exposure of mother to the loud noise could ...
A: Irina, Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Yes, some loud noises can disturb the ...
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| help me | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I had a baby 5 months ago,and every since then when I menstruate my whole pelvic area gets really ...
A: Destiny, This could be due to a hormonal imbalance after giving birth, but could also be completely ...
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| question about prolapse and next pregnancy | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I am 27, 5'9", 175 lbs (yes a little overweight)and mother of 2 little girls, 3 1/2 and 8 months ...
A: Lindsay, This is a tough question. There is limited research in this area. The risks of ...
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| Questioning my boyfriend's paternity | 4/26/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for a little over two years. His ex-girlfriend got pregnant ...
A: Gayla, In order to have found out she was pregnant at that time, she would have to have been about ...
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| Questioning my boyfriend's paternity | 4/26/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for a little over two years. His ex-girlfriend got pregnant ...
A: Gayla, Given the information you've provided, there's little chance that he's the father. To have ...
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| Cervix Changes | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My question is can the cervix change from a nullipara to a multipara even with a c-section?
A: Deborah, Yes, it is possible for cervical changes from a nullipara (first-time mother) to a ...
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| what day did i get pregnant? | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I ended my last period August 14th...first had sex August 15th found out i was pregnant in ...
A: Kesha, Although it is possible to get pregnant the day after your flow ceases, it's quite rare. ...
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| can I be pg | 4/16/2008 |
Q: my lmp was feb 22 I'm 3 weeks late almost 4 ..i did blood test n hpt neg...i feel nacious ...
A: Vanessa, This is most likely the beginning of your period. It is also possible that it could be ...
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| can I be pg | 4/15/2008 |
Q: my lmp was feb 22 I'm 3 weeks late almost 4 ..i did blood test n hpt neg...i feel nacious ...
A: Vanessa, If you had unprotected intercourse during your cycle, then yes, you could be pregnant. ...
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| Probably Paternity Of My Baby | 4/14/2008 |
Q: alright well. I'm 28 weeks pregnant with a beautiful baby boy, and recently Ive been having doubts ...
A: Sarah, You're correct. Your fiance is the father. There is little to no chance that you were ...
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| Probable conception date | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My granddaughter was born 7/25/04. I would like to know if you can tell me when conception might ...
A: Angela, The information you gave is just too sketchy to give an accurate (or even semi-accurate) ...
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| Please Help | 4/9/2008 |
Q: hello there my name is Christine Baker i was born on 16/09/1991 in Campbelltown NSW i just recently ...
A: Christine, First of all, I'm so sorry for your loss. Usually it is possible to conceive soon after ...
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| Mulitple Repeat Cesarean Risks | 4/7/2008 |
Q: We are having another C-section in July. This will be our fourth. We would love to have 10 children ...
A: Robin, Let's tackle each question separately. First, if you want to pursue a VBAC, then this ...
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| postpartum mensuration cycle | 4/6/2008 |
Q: i had normal delivery on February 2008 and i am breast feeding. my bleeding last for 3 weeks after ...
A: Pushpa, It is unclear from your question exactly how many weeks postpartum you are at this point. ...
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| Conception | 4/3/2008 |
Q: Well, I am 5 weeks pregnant per the ultrasound as of May 28th. The doctor kepts saying I was really ...
A: Mary, You're correct. There's little chance that #1 is the father since it's highly unlikely that ...
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| conception | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I am almost 19 weeks pregnant. My LMP was Nov 19th my cylces are normally 30 days long. My due date ...
A: Liz, Based on the information you gave, there is no chance that #1 is the father. The dates you ...
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| pregnancy | 3/30/2008 |
Q: ..but its worth giving it a shot right? ok well im now in my 30th week of my pregnancy and last ...
A: Jamie, It's normal to have a variety of different discharge during pregnancy. It is also possible ...
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| Male Fertility | 3/28/2008 |
Q: First off, I should tell you that I am the male in my relationship with my wife. I thought you ...
A: Emad, There are few common rules to start with for increasing male fertility: 1. Limit or ...
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| Conception | 3/27/2008 |
Q: maybe you can help me.. Here is my situation;I had a casual sexual incounter on nov 2 2007 w a #1, ...
A: Denise, There is a 0% chance that #1 is the father. You started a new period after your encounter, ...
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| Late deceleration and induction | 3/26/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 40 weeks and 4 days. She had a NST today. She was on the monitor 30-45 min. She had ...
A: Toni, Refuse the induction. Remind your daughter that she is the one in charge, not the doctor. ...
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| Preparing for Childbirth | 3/26/2008 |
Q: Just wondering if you have any ideas re: coping methods for childbirth. We want to have a baby very ...
A: M, You're taking the right step to eliminate your fear of childbirth by educating yourself. The ...
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| vaginal pain after urinating | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Im 16 weeks pregnant with my first child and for the last couple of days i have had mild vaginal ...
A: Ali, It is possible to be feeling ligament stretching at this time however, the symptoms you ...
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| Labor | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My wife is having pains which started in her lower abdomen and spread into her hips and lower back. ...
A: Wes, At 36 weeks, yes, this could be the beginnings of labor. However, it could also be prodromal ...
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| Perinatologists and High Risk Doctors | 3/19/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between a Perinatologists and a High Risk Doctor? If a mom to be is sent to ...
A: Jennifer, A Perinatologist is a subspecialty of obstetrician that deals exclusively with high-risk ...
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| menstruation post childbirth | 3/18/2008 |
Q: my period has now returned but it is alot heavier than normal. I mean alot heavier. Before I had my ...
A: Eugenie, The same thing happened to me after I had my first child. However, it only lasted for the ...
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| 22 weeks preg...feel baby movement extremely low into pelvis, normal or sign of preterm??? | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I am just about 22 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby girl. So far, so good, all looked well at 18 wk. ...
A: Brandi, This is most likely normal. The baby is still quite small and has lots of room to move ...
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| C-section vs vbac | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if you could give me some advice about my situation. I am scheduled for a c-section ...
A: Megan, This is a complex issue. You are correct that both options do carry some risks. However, ...
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| need help regarding pregnancy! help! | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I am currently single, my boyfriend and I have broken up recently due to relationship problems, ...
A: Jenna, Early ultrasound is the most accurate way to determine a due date, especially if you have ...
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| Period returning after birth | 3/13/2008 |
Q: im wondering when your period normally comes back if you've had a c section birth. My son was born ...
A: Jacqui, If you do want to avoid pregnancy now, then yes, some form of birth control should be used. ...
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| to have an epidural | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I am currently 28 weeks pregnant with my first child and have begun to seriously consider options ...
A: Aim, To answer your first question, there is no truth to what your partner is saying. Babies whose ...
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| Castor oil before child birth. | 3/12/2008 |
Q: My fiance wants to have some natural progression before she gets induced. Is it bad to take castor ...
A: Sheldon, No, it is not advisable to take castor oil before a scheduled induction. Castor oil can ...
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| when did i get pregnant?? | 3/12/2008 |
Q: i really hope you can help me with this.... ok well im quite positive that my last period was from ...
A: Jasmine, It can be difficult to actually determine a probable conception date when you have ...
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| Period returning after birth | 3/11/2008 |
Q: im wondering when your period normally comes back if you've had a c section birth. My son was born ...
A: Jacqui, It is normal to not have your period return for up to a year when you're breastfeeding. It ...
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| Pre-term labor | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have hypertension and take methyldopa for it. It still runs high 140's/90's so I have non-stress ...
A: Kristy, You're in a tough situation. At 34 weeks, your baby's lungs are not developed. Your ...
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| Care during Pregnancy | 3/10/2008 |
Q: My wife is 2 months pregnant now. I would like to take your opinion about her diet and what measure ...
A: Dhoni, Congratulations on your first child. During her pregnancy, your wife should be seeing a ...
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| Pregnancy problems | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My wife is pregnant and presently 20weeks pregnant. She is under treatment with my family doctor ...
A: Nagamahesh, Increased discharge during pregnancy is completely normal. It shouldn't be a cause for ...
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| ovulation after childbirth | 3/8/2008 |
Q: How soon after childbirth can you start ovulating? Is there risk of pregnancy to have unprotected ...
A: Ruth, There is a risk of pregnancy every time you have unprotected sex, even at 4 weeks postpartum. ...
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| Dating ultrasound | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Im confused about my conception/duedate. I had an ultrasound and it measured the baby to be 8wk 6day ...
A: Jade, I have no idea why the sonographer would have put your due date back a week when the baby ...
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| Conception date | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have already asked one question and this is just a more informed question based on Ultrasound and ...
A: FOLLOW-UP: Jenn, You are most likely correct that they wouldn't comment due to liability. Unless ...
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| What to buy??? | 2/24/2008 |
Q: My situation is a little odd, i live in America and my fiance' lives in the UK, before i have my ...
A: Autumn, Yes, you're correct that babies are expensive - in any country, but it's even more true in ...
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| pregnancy | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I am about nine weeks along in my pregnancy and i have my first appointment on monday, i am so ...
A: Autumn, First of all, congratulations! First appointments can vary depending on whether you've ...
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| Labor | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I'm due March 20th and i will be 36 weeks tomorrow my doctor told me last week i was 1cm dilated ...
A: Paige, The contractions, cervical changes, and increased pressure are all signs that things are ...
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| how can i find out what date i conceived | 2/20/2008 |
Q: i found out i was pregnant at 6 weeks but every ultrasound after tha is of by a 1 week or 2 ...how ...
A: Crystal, To calculate your conception date, you will need to know how long your cycles typically ...
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