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About Cheryl Hetherington
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Expertise
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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I have an astute knowledge of the obstetrical field.

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I work in Labor and Delivery at a hospital.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Cheryl Hetherington 
In Category  ObGyn/Pregnancy issues

SubjectDate Asked

Preterm labor with twins11/17/2009
  Q: So what do you sugest i do
  A: I would not personally choose to terminate the pregnancy because I have seen positive outcomes in ...
DUB/hcg level11/16/2009
  Q: I am/was approx 4 weeks pregnant with our 3rd child. I have taken 4 home pregnancy tests (two of ...
  A: DUB stands for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding and is most always associated with a spontaneous ...
Unprotected sex11/16/2009
  Q: I am 20 years old. My boyfriend and I have been having unprotected sex for about 3 years, I am not ...
  A: Just because you have not conceived does not mean anything is wrong with your body. There are ...
zoloft during pregancy9/22/2009
  Q: I was wondering if Zoloft is safe to take during pregnancy. have you seen any problems in the ...
  A: Based on what is known about Zoloft and pregnancy, taking the medication while pregnant could ...
is my case medical neglect ?7/3/2009
  Q: AT MY 32NDWEEK OF PREGNANCY WITH MY TWINS I WAS IN AND OUT OF LABOR AND DELIVERY WITH ...
  A: This is outside of my area of expertise in all honesty, it would almost be a conflict of interest. ...
pregnancy6/30/2009
  Q: I am 34 weeks pregnant and for the past couple days I have had extreme vaginal discomfort. I'm ...
  A: In the latter part of the third trimester, it is very common to experience this discomfort. You are ...
9 1/2 weeks pregnant6/28/2009
  Q: I am 9 1/2 weeks pregnant and my nausea symptoms have faded quite a bit. I never was sick to the ...
  A: I would certainly not be worried about that at this point. Nausea normally subsides at various time ...
9 1/2 weeks pregnant6/28/2009
  Q: I am 9 1/2 weeks pregnant and my nausea symptoms have faded quite a bit. I never was sick to the ...
  A: It is perfectly normal to experience nausea, mood swings and breast tenderness into your second ...
breastfeeding during pregnancy6/28/2009
  Q: .. what do u think about breastfeeding during pregnancy,as i have 10 months old child and i am ...
  A: Breastfeeding while pregnant is a very common concern amongst mothers and expecting mothers. ...
Large subchronic hemorrhage6/28/2009
  Q: I had a spontaneous abortion in nov 2008, and had a positive pregnancy test on the 26th of May. I ...
  A: I am very sorry for your loss. A D&C would be the best and the safest course of action. There is a ...
tubular pregnancy6/26/2009
  Q: What rights do I have as a parent. My son's ex-girlfriend is saying she is pregnant. She said she is ...
  A: Although this is outside of my area of expertise I can tell you that you need to seek some legal ...
What's happening to me??!!6/26/2009
  Q: I am really confused at this time, hoping you could help. Just recently (this last week or two) me ...
  A: Heather, While both tests may be accurate in detecting that you are not pregnant, this could also ...
Ultrasound Accuracy6/5/2009
  Q: 3/27- measured 7w 1d. 4/14- measured 10w 0d. 4/29- measured 12w 0d. I am unsure of my LMP. From ...
  A: Like many things in medicine, ultrasounds are not 100% accurate. They can be off by up to a pound ...
second hand smoke1/26/2009
  Q: My wife and I live in an apartment next to a heavy smoker. Its not so bad, except in the winter ...
  A: Have you considered moving? Secondhand smoke exposure does pose a significant risk to the baby as ...
bacterial vaginosis1/18/2009
  Q: I am 15 weeks pregnant and I have been diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. I am terrified by what I ...
  A: Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) can in fact cause some complications during the pregnancy. In some cases, ...
GroupBStrep/38 weeks Pregnant..i have no idea what i'm doing!!1/17/2009
  Q: I'm 38 weeks pregnant, my first due date was January 17th 2009, than My Naval OBGYN doctor said Feb ...
  A: Pregnancy can be such a scary thing towards the end. So many wonders for a first time mother.... it ...
abdominal pain1/17/2009
  Q: i am 13 and i am not pregnant but i am having sharp shooting pains in my right lower abdomon then it ...
  A: Do you have any nausea, vomiting or fever? If so, My recommendation is for you to go to the ...
depression while pregnant10/19/2008
  Q: I am 14 weeks pregnant with my first child. I have been noticing that I have been insanely depressed ...
  A: While some exhibits of abnormal hormonal activity are normal, extreme depression and anxiety can be ...
having a healthy baby10/17/2008
  Q: i have a boyfriend that have a mild case of cerebral palsy in his right arm and we thinking about ...
  A: Often CP is not genetic or hereditary. Some cases are caused by injuries to the developing brain, ...
Diarrhea10/17/2008
  Q: I'm 20 weeks pregnant. Lately my bowels have been normal. But just randomly today I had diarrhea all ...
  A: You could very well be having an encounter with a stomach bug. The most important thing to remember ...
shortness of breath, dizziness,9/12/2008
  Q: I get dizzy when I'm on my feet for to long, but the problem is when I get dizzy, I also get ...
  A: Are you currently pregnant and if so how far along? This sounds like hypoglycemia to me. ...
i really need help9/10/2008
  Q: ok so last week i started having a really light period which is completely not normal for me and ...
  A: Again, if pregnancy is a concern, please do take a pregnancy test. Severe bleeding and cramping ...
i really need help9/10/2008
  Q: ok so last week i started having a really light period which is completely not normal for me and ...
  A: Menstrual cycles are very imperfect to say the least. If you are concerned with the possibility of ...
35 weeks pregnant- brown discharge9/9/2008
  Q: I am currently almost 35 weeks pregnant. I have one live birth and one miscarriage (13 weeks). I am ...
  A: Did she run any tests or monitor you and the baby? Cramping accompanied by blood is typically ...
Uterus growth during pregnancy9/8/2008
  Q: I am 32 weeks pregnant and my uterus has always measured one week ahead since the beginning of ...
  A: You should never be worried about telling your OB anything at all. In obstetrics they want to keep ...
why i dont get pregnant9/8/2008
  Q: iam 22 and i have marraid since one and half month i and my hasbent and whole family want me to be ...
  A: Conception is a very funny thing. Often times when we women obsess over conception, in reality, it ...
alot of pain...during pregnancy9/8/2008
  Q: I am twelve weeks along, and suffering from alot of pain from severe cramping and lower back pain, ...
  A: This is not something that I can answer via forums unfortunately. This is something that only an OB ...
subchorionic hemorrhage9/7/2008
  Q: I am 39 y/o, pregnant with fraternal twins via IVF. I am 13 months 4 days pregnant. I've been ...
  A: The incidence of subchorionic hemorrhage (subchorionic hematoma) accounts for 1.3% of all ...
Menstrual Cycle9/7/2008
  Q: My monthly period was delayed for about 5 days amd then I am now bleeding for 10 days 4 days just ...
  A: It is not abnormal to have irregular and heavy bleeding in a menstrual cycle that is irregular. If ...
vaginal pain while pregnant9/6/2008
  Q: I am going to be 30 weeks pregnant on tuesday and for the past two or three weeks i have been having ...
  A: Given your history of deliveries, it would be indicative of the onset of pre-term labor. If your ...
Pregnancy9/6/2008
  Q: I have 3 kids and I got my tubes tied in April 2007. But the last time I had a period was in July ...
  A: While tubal pregnancies are very unlikely but they do occur rarely. Out of every 1000 births you may ...
I remove my nuva ring9/6/2008
  Q: My husband and I are ready to have a baby. On July 30, 2008 I remove my ring. August 1-2 we had ...
  A: Typically you want to wait until 1 to 2 menstrual cycles have passed to start trying for conception. ...
large yolk sac and low heart rate9/5/2008
  Q: I had an embryo transfer on Aug.5 and had a + preg. test on the 14th. U/S and labs have been normal ...
  A: My experience in this area is not too great. A poor prognosis would be given in this case because ...
Late period9/5/2008
  Q: Ok for about 4 months me and my bf have been trying to have a baby i was excited when i was a week ...
  A: It is unlikely given that you are only bleeding lightly, but it is entirely possible. Bear in mind ...
belly pains9/5/2008
  Q: i am having upper middle belly pains. its sour to the touch it hurts when i get up to walk because ...
  A: First of all, it is very important that I know how far along you are. Secondly, please remember that ...
Head MRI before I knew I was pregnant9/5/2008
  Q: I had a head MRI for atypical migraines before I knew I was pregnant. I just found out I was ...
  A: Certainly you will be okay as will your unborn child. As a rule of thumb we limit exposure to ...

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