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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| no labour pains | 7/21/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: "Hello, My wife is 9 months 3 days pregnent. Still there is no labour pains. Can you please advice ... A: Sreenivasulu, The best course of action is to wait and let labor start on its own. Time is the ... | ||
| medicine induced period | 7/19/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: I had a C-section two weeks ago. My Dr. said that at my six week checkup that he is going to ... A: Anna, No, this is not standard and is not routinely necessary, especially at only 6 weeks ... | ||
| Conception/Postpartum Depression | 7/19/2011 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 ... | ||
| early sign of pregnancy or no? | 7/13/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: I was just curious to know if anyone who is or has been pregnant experienced this before. My cycle ... A: Drena, None of what you described can concretely be linked as early pregnancy symptoms, as it would ... | ||
| Conception | 7/12/2011 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 ... | ||
| alcohol during 1st trimester | 7/3/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: I have a quick question. I drank until i found out i was pregnant (8 weeks). I heard that alcohol ... A: Arlene, Alcohol consumption cannot make a woman farther along than she is. It can, however, ... | ||
| fetal position | 6/29/2011 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| Q: A: Most babies who are breech at 33 weeks DO turn on their own by 38 weeks. Here are some ... | ||
| ultrasound | 6/23/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: If on an ultrasound screen it shows 13weeks and 5days what does that mean you conceived 13weeks and ... A: Michelle, An irregular cycle is one that doesn't come at similar intervals every month. Women with ... | ||
| ultrasound | 6/22/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: If on an ultrasound screen it shows 13weeks and 5days what does that mean you conceived 13weeks and ... A: In an early first trimester ultrasound, the CRL (crown-to-rump length) and gestational sac size are ... | ||
| dating | 6/19/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: okay so if i had a period and it may not have been a period it was implantation bleeding would a ... A: Ultrasound looks at different fetal markers, including crown-to-rump length (CRL), diameter of the ... | ||
| ultrasound and conception | 6/18/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: okay you have answered a couple questions for me i really appreciate it but i have one last question ... A: Jakira, An ultrasound measures the fetal age and then the results are given to you in terms of ... | ||
| C Section | 6/17/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: I had a csection with my last pregency..the doctor say he cut my uterus and recommend I dont have ... A: By definition, a c-section is cutting your uterus, so it isn't clear from what you've reported why ... | ||
| ultrasound and conception | 6/14/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: okay you have answered a couple questions for me i really appreciate it but i have one last question ... A: Ultrasound does not date you off your last menstrual period. It can be helpful to know the date of ... | ||
| The most possible date of conception | 6/12/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: I drove myself almost mad by figure out the most possible date of conception, i need your ... A: Based on the information you've provided, your husband is most likely the father. Given your test ... | ||
| conception date help | 6/6/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: I've been going crazy trying to figure out/calculate these dates. I had unprotected sex on 11/25 ... ... A: No, it's impossible. Early transvaginal ultrasound between 8-10 week gestation is the most accurate ... | ||
| conception date help | 6/6/2011 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 ... | ||
| stressing | 6/4/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: i would really appreciate it if you would help me out with a certain question. i am pregnant and i ... A: T, Those results are exactly the same as what your doctor told you, what I already answered, as ... | ||
| conception | 6/3/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: I have a question would i be able to tell who fathered my child if i had sex with somebody before my ... A: Michelle, Yes, if you conceived in October, then it would date you further along than you are. ... | ||
| stressing | 6/1/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: i would really appreciate it if you would help me out with a certain question. i am pregnant and i ... A: Based on the information and dates you provided, you did most likely conceive on or around 10-10-10. ... | ||
| conception | 5/31/2011 | Catherine Beier MS CBE |
| Q: I have a question would i be able to tell who fathered my child if i had sex with somebody before my ... A: You've asked several questions, so let's address them one at a time: Pregnancy length is typically ... | ||
| ultrasound and conception | 5/31/2011 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 | Dorothy H, LCCE |
| 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 ... | ||
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Dorothy H, LCCE
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Expertise
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.
Experience
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.
Organizations
Lamaze International
DONA International
Publications
International Doula Magazine
Education/Credentials
I am a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator.
I am a DONA-certified birth doula.
Past/Present Clients
I work with approximately 4-6 couples a month with my childbirth classes.
I attend 2 births a month with doula clients.
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