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About Cheryl Hetherington
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I can answer any questions concerning any and all pregnancy related concerns including: High risk pregnancies, Gestational Diabetes, multiple birth, premature birth, complications, concerns/worries, placenta previa, toxemia/pre-ecclampsia and more. I prefer not to answer questions that are not related to a diagnosed pregnancy.

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ObGyn/Pregnancy issues - 9 1/2 weeks pregnant


Expert: Cheryl Hetherington - 6/28/2009

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Hi,
I am 9 1/2 weeks pregnant and my nausea symptoms have faded quite a bit.  I never was sick to the point of throwing up but would get queasy intermittently throughout the day.  I have recently felt more energetic however the mood swings and sore breasts are still there.  I have heard that 9 weeks is the plateau of your hormone levels and that your placenta can start taking on some of your hormones, is this correct or am I experiencing early symptoms of miscarriage? I have no significant cramping and no blood and have seen the babies heartbeat at both my 6 week and 7 week ultrasounds. I have had one missed miscarriage but it was a blighted ovum as well, so I am much further along than my previous pregnancy.  

Thank you in advance for any advice you can give!

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It is perfectly normal to experience nausea, mood swings and breast tenderness into your second trimester. This is not typically a cause for concern. Based on what you have told me, I do not feel that you are experiencing any signs of an early miscarriage. I wish you the best of luck and please let me know if you have any more concerns.

Best Wishes,
Cheryl A. Hetherington

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