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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Ultrasounds / conception. | 1/28/2012 | Sheva |
| Q: I went and got my first ultrasound and they told me I was 14 weeks is that gestational or fetal age? ... A: The ultrasound gives the amount of weeks since your LMP. So if they say 14 weeks, that means the ... | ||
| smoking during pregrancy | 1/19/2012 | Sheva |
| Q: A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! Obviously, not smoking at all would be best for your baby, but ... | ||
| cry during birth | 12/5/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: Will all babies cry as soon as after birth? A: One reason babies cry right after birth from the shock of being born. They go from warm and dark to ... | ||
| ultrasound/conception/paternity | 10/14/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: My boyfriend of 4 years and I broke up September of last year and I hooked up with a new guy who I ... A: Based on the dates you gave me, it is extremely unlikely that you conceived on November 28th. Even ... | ||
| Conception | 10/9/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: EDD: 4/23/2012 Estimated GA by 9/21/2011 U/S: 9 wks 2 days Estimated LMP: 7/18/2011 Estimated ... A: A woman is only fertile about 2 weeks before her next period is due. This means that if her cycle is ... | ||
| ultrasound | 8/3/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: So when you get an ultrasound and it reads 13weeks and 5days on the screen what does that mean? i ... A: Yes, you're right. If it says 13 weeks, 5 days, it means your baby is about 11 weeks and 5 days old. ... | ||
| Heart rate and yolk sac | 8/1/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: Is it normal for the heart rate of a 10 week fetus to be 134 during an ultrasound, does this seem ... A: I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you. I wanted to make sure I had all the correct ... | ||
| pregnancy question | 7/11/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: ANSWER: Dear Michelle, An ultrasound doesn't actually detect the menstrual bleeding. What it does is ... A: You have to ask your doctor to be absolutely sure of what the dates on the screen mean. Usually it ... | ||
| ultrasound | 7/8/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: So when you get an ultrasound and it reads 13weeks and 5days on the screen what does that mean? i ... A: Usually, when they measure dates, they count from the LMP and not conception. The reason they do ... | ||
| paternity | 7/8/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: Would you be able to tell the paternity of your childs father threw an ultrasound and does and ... A: Yes, the ultrasound would be able to figure out if your bleeding was menstrual or implantation. ... | ||
| pregnancy question | 7/6/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: Thanks so much for answerin my question i just didnt know if a ultrasound would count implantation ... A: An ultrasound doesn't actually detect the menstrual bleeding. What it does is measure the baby's ... | ||
| paternity | 6/29/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: Would you be able to tell the paternity of your childs father threw an ultrasound and does and ... A: You would not be able to establish paternity through an ultrasound. You would have to ask the ... | ||
| Ultrasounds | 6/28/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I was wondering when you have a your first ultrasound at 20 week (Level II) ultrasound what is ... A: During the 20 week ultrasound, they measure the baby's size, and also check that all the baby's ... | ||
| ultrasound and bleeding | 6/28/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: Okkay i found out i was pregnant at the end of november when i missed my period now the month before ... A: It sounds like the guy from November is the father, although a paternity test would be the only way ... | ||
| ultrasound and bleeding | 6/27/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: Okkay i found out i was pregnant at the end of november when i missed my period now the month before ... A: Usually implantation bleeding is very light, only a bit of spotting. It is not usually as heavy as a ... | ||
| ultrasound and bleeding | 6/25/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: Okkay i found out i was pregnant at the end of november when i missed my period now the month before ... A: It is not possible for sperm to live through menstrual bleeding. Sperm can live for up to five days. ... | ||
| 24hr urine | 6/1/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: i was just wondering what does the protein 24 hour urine and creatinine clearance lab test is for? ... A: I am not familiar with any reason that this lab work would be done on a pregnant woman. It is ... | ||
| bleeding | 5/29/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I found out i was pregnant on the 25/5/11 and dr confirmed it on the 27/5/11 i started having ... A: The best way to be sure if you are still pregnant would be to take another blood test. You can even ... | ||
| wondering | 5/24/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I was doing a little research on the internet! I just wanted to know how likely are these dates!? I ... A: You can not figure out your date of conception based only on your due date, unless you have ... | ||
| water breaks | 5/24/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: Could you please explain about water breaks during pragnancy? When should one expect it? If water ... A: The color of amniotic fluid is clear, with a tinge of yellow and doesn't have a very noticeable ... | ||
| ultrasound | 5/20/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: When ya'll say early ultrasounds is more accurate in the first trimester to within +/-3 days...which ... A: It is accurate to within 3 days of the correct date, either way. I think it is pretty much evenly ... | ||
| stressed | 5/17/2011 | Sheva |
| 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 dates you gave me, and the ultrasound results, it is very likely that your boyfriend is ... | ||
| 18 weeks pregnancy problems | 5/10/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I am currently under a lot of stress and today I noticed a very thick mucus (plug like, no smell, ... A: What you are describing could very well be early labor, and I would suggest that you see your ... | ||
| I need help establishing paternity/conception | 4/20/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I am trying to figure out whose child I am carrying. My LMP was on or around December 12, 2010, give ... A: I still think, based on the previous calculations and the new ones, that partner #1 is the father. ... | ||
| Cramping | 4/18/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I had a natural complete miscarriage at 5w 2d on march 18th 2011. My husband and I resumed ... A: I'm so sorry about your miscarriage. It can be such a painful experience, both physically and ... | ||
| Help | 4/12/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I am G2 P1 L1 A1 with 13 weeks of gestation.LMP is 01/01/11 Today my doctor said that uterus is not ... A: At 13 weeks the uterus should be palpable. Were you able to hear the heartbeat at this 13th week ... | ||
| I need help establishing paternity/conception | 4/9/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I am trying to figure out whose child I am carrying. My LMP was on or around December 12, 2010, give ... A: A woman is generally fertile around 12-16 days before she expects her next period to start +/- 2 ... | ||
| Pregnancy Problem | 3/17/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I am in the first few weeks of my pregnancu and I am experiencing abnormal pains in my tummy. And I ... A: Bleeding and discharge in the first few weeks of pregnancy can either be from implantation, which is ... | ||
| Duties of a midwife | 2/18/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: What are the duties and responsibility of a midwife to a pregnant woman? A: The duties and responsibilities of a midwife are extremely vast, and differ between home and ... | ||
| Doulas | 2/3/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: My name is Colt (I'm a girl.) I'm 16 and thinking very seriously of my future. I'm very interested ... A: I agree with you that birth is a beautiful, miraculous, and natural, safe event. About the doula ... | ||
| conception | 1/26/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I want to thank you in advance i hope you can bring me some peace of mind. First of my lmp was ... A: A woman who has regular 28 day cycles will ovulate on or around day 14 of her cycle (the first day ... | ||
| Ultrasound | 1/25/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: On the top of my 33 week ultrasound it says, INDICATION: LGA But my baby is measuring 12 days ... A: LGA stands for Large for Gestational Age, as you thought. Often, the doctor likes to do at least two ... | ||
| I think I'm pregnant | 1/24/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I'm 20 years old I never miss my period but in December I missed but then in January 17 I thought I ... A: Based on the scenario you described, it is possible that you are pregnant. The home pregnancy tests ... | ||
| post-partum bleeding | 1/17/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I'm 26, gave birth (in water, at home, w/ midwife) 5 weeks and 3 days ago. My bleeding stopped in ... A: Congratulations on your birth, and a homebirth, too - awesome!! Bleeding after birth can even last ... | ||
| Ultrasound | 1/7/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: I couldn't ask a follow up to my last question you answered caused it hasn't came to my inbox! But, ... A: When you go in for an ultrasound the tech always takes measurements, whether or not you remember ... | ||
| Pregnancy | 1/7/2011 | Sheva |
| Q: During an ultrasound is the gestational date calculated based on the ultrasound or is it put in by ... A: During an ultrasound the gestational date is calculated based on the developement and size of the ... | ||
| Pregnancy | 12/12/2010 | Sheva |
| Q: I have a question, is it possible for a woman to carry a baby for 54 weeks instead of the norm, 40 ... A: If you gave them an LMP that dated you at 10 weeks, but you were really 25 weeks, it would be ... | ||
| When did i get pregnant | 12/9/2010 | Sheva |
| Q: I hope you can help me cause I'm going crazy and its getting close to my due date....I had my first ... A: When they give you a conception date and an LMP from an ultrasound, they're not basing it on the ... | ||
| ultrasound | 12/8/2010 | Sheva |
| Q: Please can you help me my lmp was april 8 it last for 5 days . Its a regular 28-30 day cycle each ... A: I'm answering your last question first, to make the answer more clear. A woman usually ovulates ... | ||
| Ultrasounds and Conception | 12/7/2010 | Sheva |
| Q: I am having a problem with an issue in my life that I need a solid resolution to. I cannot sleep, ... A: I have to begin by saying that without a paternity test, I don't think you can be certain which is ... | ||
Sheva
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about choosing a midwife, the different types of midwives, whether hiring a midwife is the right choice for you, history of midwifery, midwifery beliefs and practices, and where to find a good midwife. I can also answer questions about giving birth at home with a midwife.
Experience
I am studying to be a midwife. I gave birth four times with midwives, two at home, and have experience with different types of midwives.
Education/Credentials
I am studying to be a midwife.
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