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High blood pressure at 39 weeks!	12/12/2008
Q: I was at my ob yesterday for my usual appointment and they found out that my blood pressure was very ... A: Autumn, This is a great question. They will be closely monitoring your blood pressure and lab work. ...
pregnancy	11/12/2008
Q: If my due date is march 26, 2009. When did i get pregnant? A: Veronica, Based on the fact that I am assuming you have regular periods every 28-30 days and that ...
Progesterone Level @ 16 wks	11/7/2008
Q: at 7 wks LMP, my progesterone level was 8.5 I asked for a fasting draw, and it was 13.1 two days ... A: These are the progesterone levels I am familar with. I would say it seems like your progesterone is ...
Progesterone Level @ 16 wks	11/6/2008
Q: at 7 wks LMP, my progesterone level was 8.5 I asked for a fasting draw, and it was 13.1 two days ... A: Kim, Crinone is used until 10-12 wks gestation. I am not aware if you can request to continue the ...
am I still pregnant	11/5/2008
Q: I missed my period for october and it came down novemember 5 am I still pregnant ANSWER: Liah, I ... A: Liah, I don't understand? Did you have a positive pregnancy test? If not, and your having your ...
Unprofessional Diagnosis: Miscarriage	11/3/2008
Q: Can you calcualte the levels of Hcg without a missed period? I was told my levels were low for five ... A: It sounds like you might have had a miscarriage. A big percentage of pregnancies end without women ...
Maternity pains	11/3/2008
Q: My wife is 25 weeks pregnant. every think looks fine except one thing. she is continuously ... A: Mirza, I can't tell you for sure this pain is normal without an exam. I would guess it is normal. ...
High risk?	11/3/2008
Q: I have just found out that I am pregnant again. I have had 5 pregnancies in the past and 4 live ... A: Danielle, Keep in mind that this is a different pregnancy. This is a different baby. You have found ...
Rentable Dopplers	11/1/2008
Q: I am 12-13 weeks pregnant and this is my first pregnancy after a miscarriage at 12 weeks. We heard ... A: Jessica, I guess if listening gives you a piece of mind, then great, but do you think you are ...
hi need help about my case	10/31/2008
Q: My Question is my mensis are late 5 days i have done sex with my boy friend but without naked means ... A: Sabita, You are not pregnant if he did not penetrate you. It is not possible. It sounds like you ...
Rare Pregancys	10/30/2008
Q: I'm 16 years old almost 17 and I'm having a very odd pregnancy and i haven't been to a Doctor.I'm ... A: Hope, This is the last time I will answer any of your questions. In regards to your question of ...
Spotting, Possible Miscarriage	10/27/2008
Q: I am currently 7.2 weeks pregnant. I have had a lot of scares in this pregnancy already. From weeks ... A: Christina, I just wouldn't depend completely on an ER doctor telling you anything OB related. I ...
Rare Pregancys	10/25/2008
Q: I'm 16 years old almost 17 and I'm having a very odd pregnancy and i haven't been to a Doctor.I'm ... A: Hope, Just because you can take a quiz on a web site does not make you educated. If you were that ...
I don't know what to think...	10/22/2008
Q: Here are my stats: Age 25 1st pregnancy LMP 8/13/08 Negative home preg test 9/5/08 ... A: I guess I would be a little concerned. Unfortunately your only choice is a nerve-racking wait game. ...
I don't know what to think...	10/22/2008
Q: Here are my stats: Age 25 1st pregnancy LMP 8/13/08 Negative home preg test 9/5/08 ... A: Wow, I don't usually get this much info. Thanks! I don't think there is any worries right now. The ...
am i still pregnant	10/18/2008
Q: I'm about 5 weeks pregnant and about 2 days ago I started to bleed and slightly cramping I'm still ... A: Maddy, It is so hard to wait when you don't know what is happening. Unfortunately, there is not much ...
negative blood test	10/17/2008
Q: ..i am 33 years old with 4 children...about 6 weeks ago i had a feeling i may be pregnant, but had ... A: Your blood work probably was more than likely accurate. From what you are saying, I believe that you ...
weighed down	10/16/2008
Q: During about the same times everyday I get this crappy, useless feeling of being weighed down, ... A: Victoria, Other than the cramping you have, it sounds like you have normal signs of pregnancy. Being ...
Increased cost for obese pregnany	10/15/2008
Q: I am an obese woman. I am nine weeks pregnant. I have insurance through my employer. Are there ... A: Anique, First, congratulations on being pregnant. No, there are no additional costs to obese women. ...
The relation between BBT and pregnancy	10/14/2008
Q: I took a pregnancy test and it was positive, then I noticed some light bleeding and my temperature ... A: Allison, I don't think a temperature drop has anything to do with whether your body would be ...
my sisters pregnancey	10/11/2008
Q: last month my sister was 33 weeks prego she was told by three different drs that she was 20% efaced ... A: Amy, I don't reallythink it means anything. I am guessing that I 2nd doctor couldn't reach her ...
cycle and age	10/9/2008
Q: Suzette, Thank you so much for responding to my question. There is just one part I didn't ... A: Grace, No start having sex on the 5th day after your period starts, if your bleeding has stopped. If ...
1st trimester question	10/8/2008
Q: I'm 27 years old and I just found out that I am pregnant. I know for a fact that I conceived on the ... A: Heidi, I don't know what your definition of excess is. It might be different than mine. Many women ...
when to get preg	10/8/2008
Q: I have a question about when to get pregnant. I would love try try to have a baby around my ... A: Grace, That is so sweet that you want you have a baby on or around your husband's birthday. I think ...
Pineapple and grapes during pregnancy	10/5/2008
Q: I am 8 weeks pregnant after a m/c in May. I was eating in the park yesterday and having some green ... A: Jessica, Avoiding pineapple during pregnancy is an old wives tale. It is not true at all. I have not ...
preterm labour	10/5/2008
Q: is it a known and documented fact that endometriosis can cause pre term labour. i had beeen ... A: Lyn, I guess you are looking for me to agree with you. You pretty much summed it all up yourself. ...
pregnant while breastfeeding	10/3/2008
Q: i have a 6 month old baby and am still feeding him myself although feeding has reduced now he's ... A: Louise, You could have gotten pregnant with your first ovulation since the baby. You wouldn't have ...
Ultrasound/conception question	9/26/2008
Q: I have a question. My period was jan 14th and when i went to get my ultrasound on march 17th and ... A: You most definitly could have conceived on the 7th day of your cycle. Usually you ovulate day 7-10, ...
7 weeks pregnant and mild pain around left ovary	9/23/2008
Q: I am approx. 7 weeks pregnant after a mc in May 08 (1 daughter who is 14 months old). I had my HCG ... A: Jessica, If you have any question that you think you could be having an etopic, you need to call ...
Mold & Pregnancy	9/22/2008
Q: I am currently 15 weeks pregnant with my second child. I live in Florida and whenever we have heavy ... A: Nicole, I am not an expert in mold, but anything that is not healthy for you, is not healthy for ...
pregnancy	9/22/2008
Q: i my name is donna and im very concerned and worried. ok here is my story i been on birth control ... A: Donna, I don't really feel like I can answer this for you. You have irregular periods, so I cannot ...
pregnancy symptoms or not??	9/21/2008
Q: ok so it has been 4 months since I've had a period..i am sexually active..and i track my ... A: Licia, There certainly are signs you may feel pregnant, but a test doesn't lie. You have something ...
vitamin c	9/20/2008
Q: during pregnancy how much vitamin c does a pregnant woman need? 20 mg, 200 mg, 1000 mg, 2000mg, ... A: Tamara, you really don't need to take any other supplements other than your prenatal vitamin. The ...
Confused	9/19/2008
Q: I had sex with a friend and then not to long after that I was raped by another man(a man I trusted) ... A: Jen, Okay, now I am confused! First, it is not possible for one of your eggs to land on someone's ...
Pregnancy	9/19/2008
Q: Iam like 2 week late i think and have dun about 2 hpt test and both came out negative What do u ... A: I think you should call your doctor and ask if he or she thinks you should be seen. Your doctor ...
When did I conceive?	9/18/2008
Q: Hey I am 30 weeks preganant. My due date has been estimated at 26 november. I had my first scan at ... A: Sarah, Ultrasounds are only estimates. Early ultrasounds are much more accurate with dates giving ...
Postpartum	9/18/2008
Q: I just had a baby 3 1/2 weeks ago. I am curious.. my tummy still seems like it might be swollen on ... A: Deborah, I think that answer would be different for everyone. If you are breastfeeding, your uterus ...
Pregnancy	9/16/2008
Q: Iam like 2 week late i think and have dun about 2 hpt test and both came out negative What do u ... A: Shaista, I don't know why you are 2 weeks late. It might have been too early to detect a pregnancy. ...
pcos possible pregnancy?	9/16/2008
Q: I recently was taking a low dose of hcg for weight loss and had been taking my metformin ... A: Lauren, If you have had 2 negative tests, than your probably not pregnant. You have been taking ...
pregnancy (ULTRASOUND)	9/16/2008
Q: Ive just had my 20 week scan(i am 19 weeks and 2 days) and they have asked me to come back in 2 ... A: Rebecca, They want you to come back in 2 wks to look at whether you baby has spina bifida. Keep in ...
pregnancy bleeding	9/15/2008
Q: i am almost 15 weeks into my pregnancy. at 14 weeks i had a sonogram and everything was fine with ... A: Laci, Unfortunately, your doctor didn't seem too concerned because there is not much they can do at ...
34 week ultrasound - baby small for gestation	9/10/2008
Q: I'm a three-time, about to be fourth time mom. My previous babies were all born at 37-38 weeks and ... A: Renae, Keep in mind that early ultrasound are more accurate at sizes. Usually, they will give you a ...
unsure	9/7/2008
Q: Ok,here is alittle bit about me i went to the doctor and i had no idea when my last piriod was b/c i ... A: Kaysee, Your doctor has no way of knowing exactly when you got pregnant. He is only guessing. Yes, ...
Question about pregnancy weight gain	9/6/2008
Q: I am the mother of a 13 month old, I had a m/c in May 08, and now I am pregnant (4 weeks) again. ... A: Jessica, First, congratulations on being pregnant. The reason you have gained 8lbs so quickly is ...
chest and shoulder blade pain	9/5/2008
Q: I am 32 weeks pregnant and This is the second time I have had and over whelming pain between my ... A: Cassy, I'm not sure what is going on with you. It could be something as simple as the baby pushing ...
Bleeding and pain after D&C	9/1/2008
Q: on 08/19/08 my GP performed an aspiration due to a miscarriage. I was aprox.4 weeks pregnant. After ... A: Eve, I think you should call your doctor TODAY to find out if you should continue the Yasmin. I ...
Pregnant or not?	8/29/2008
Q: I'm going to try to summarize! Background: My kiddos are 7,5 and twin 4 yr olds. I had a ... A: Penny, You are exactly right in that it's not a real accurate determinent because there is such a ...
Pregnant or not?	8/28/2008
Q: I'm going to try to summarize! Background: My kiddos are 7,5 and twin 4 yr olds. I had a ... A: Penny, I am sorry to hear about the trouble you have been having. I can't really say whether you are ...
Brown bleeding during pregnancy	8/27/2008
Q: I am either 8 or 12 weeks pregnant. (I'm not sure if my last "period" was actually a period or ... A: I didn't really think they counted the heart flutters. Don't worry about the number. As long as you ...
Question about due date.	8/26/2008
Q: This is my first pregnancy so I am a little confused. I am 26 yrs. old. My LMP was on 12/02/2007, ... A: Candy, If you are sure of your last menstral period, them they would go by that date of 09/09/08. ...
Brown bleeding during pregnancy	8/24/2008
Q: I am either 8 or 12 weeks pregnant. (I'm not sure if my last "period" was actually a period or ... A: Heather, Implantation occurs usually around wk 4 not 8-12 wks. Unfortunately there is no way to tell ...
platelets	8/19/2008
Q: Im 23 weeks pregnant. and the doctors took my blood and they said that my platelets are low. i went ... A: Nicki, Having low platelets will put you at more risk to bleed. Having a baby will make you bleed, ...
contributing factors to a long labor	8/17/2008
Q: My husband and I are trying to get pregnant. Do you think you could tell me what the contributing ... A: Yes, you are more at risk for preterm labor with endometriosis. Perhaps since they told you, that ...
contributing factors to a long labor	8/17/2008
Q: My husband and I are trying to get pregnant. Do you think you could tell me what the contributing ... A: Ginger, I don't see any documentation of endometriosis being related to length of labor. What I do ...
pregnancy question	8/16/2008
Q: I believe I am 10 weeks pregnant and am 41 years old. Repeated home tests and blood tests are ... A: Jackie, If all tests say you are not pregnant, than you are not pregnant. It is not possible for you ...
Help!! 37 weeks and tested positive for group b strep	8/14/2008
Q: I found out this morning that I tested positive for group b strep. 37 weeks. I am so completely ... A: Candy, Your nurse is right. Beta strep is in the normal flora of your body. It does not harm you, ...
Weight gain	8/14/2008
Q: I have always been active and in shape. Pre-pregnancy I was 5'1 and 115lbs. My husband is 6'6 and ... A: Danielle, Your weight gain has absolutely nothing to do with the size of your husband. You are a ...
Excess Weight gain during pregnency	8/12/2008
Q: Sorry for writing so long.but i will aprreciate if you listen to me carefully.. I am very emberssred ... A: No, you will not get a sodium or iodine deficiency from lowering your salt intake. I think you were ...
twin pregnancy	8/12/2008
Q: Ok Hi my name is Ashley and im 21.. I am currently about 11 1/2 weeks pregnant with twins ( ... A: Ashley, 11 wks is a little early to hear heart beats yet. Maybe he thought you were further along ...
Historical information on maternity	8/10/2008
Q: This may well be a question you don't get often, but I'd be grateful if you had any insights at all. ... A: Sarah, This is an interesting question. After women gave birth, there was a "lying-in" period. ...
No Period but breastfeeding	8/9/2008
Q: I have a one year old son who is still breastfeeding 2-3 times daily. He was born august 29th 2007, ... A: Heidi, You should make an appointment with your doctor. You may be pregnant or they may need to do ...
PREGNANT AFTER GIVING BIRTH?	8/8/2008
Q: I GAVE BIRTH TO A HEALTHY BOY ON MAY 28TH. I BLED FOR 2 WEEKS THEN THE BLEEDING STOPPED AND I GOT ... A: Nicole, Sometimes you will start to bleed again when you are more physically active at a certain ...
Question about due date	8/8/2008
Q: I am 26 and this is my first pregnancy so I am new at this, and I must say a little confused. My ... A: Candy, According to your last period, you are due Sept 9. Sometimes due to irregular cycles, they ...
pregnancy	8/5/2008
Q: ok please help me the best way you know how ok i had a baby on January 31st 2008 the doctors say he ... A: I think you will still have to have a paternity test to prove that you got pregnant in April. You ...
very confussed so many signs..	8/5/2008
Q: I am very confussed for the past couple weeks i have been having cramps in my left side of ribs ... A: Sorry for the delay in an answer. I'm not sure what is going on with you. I think you should trust ...
pregnancy	8/4/2008
Q: ok please help me the best way you know how ok i had a baby on January 31st 2008 the doctors say he ... A: Unfortunately, without a due date, I can't help you much. Just because you delivered on the 31st, ...
pregnany-miscarriage	8/1/2008
Q: i don't know if you can answer this or not. I've been having all the signs of pregnancy and I'm ... A: Shannon, I don't know how they could have proved you had a miscarriage. No, you can't have a ...
bleeding at 13 weeks	7/28/2008
Q: I am currently about 13 weeks pregnant and yesterday afternoon i had very sudden very heavy ... A: Kristin, Bleeding is so hard to diagnose during pregnancy. Sometimes we just don't know where ...
how does the fetus rid of waste?	7/27/2008
Q: Hey Suzette. My friends mom is pregnant so I've been wondering, I know the fetus gets nutrition ... A: Great question! A fetus will urinate amniotic fluid as well as swallow it. They are also practicing ...
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: When was your due date? I can not calculate a conception date without a due date or a last menstral ...
conception after pregnancy.	7/22/2008
Q: This is an important question. I have a brother in prison. His girlfriend (who I think is a ... A: Eileen, Research shows that you can ovulate 28 days after giving birth. It sure doesn't sound like ...
Gaining weight during pregnancy	7/18/2008
Q: I have been a larger girl for a long time, way before i got pregnant. I weight 210 before i got ... A: It is totally normal for you to have only gained 3 lbs so far. The baby is getting some of what it ...

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