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ObGyn/Pregnancy issues/Questions Answered by Expert Dr. Harriet Johnson

Subject	Date Asked
losing weight??	12/24/2009
Q: I am 27 weeks pregnant and in the last two months I have lost 9kg. I am of course incredibly ... A: If all the tests came back clear then this is most likely nothing to worry about. If you have ...
Nails during pregnancy	12/23/2009
Q: Harriet, I am 7 weeks pregnant and this is my first child. I am quite unsure about a few things ... A: The exposure to any potentially harmful materials would be so small that it wouldn't pose any ...
Medications during labor	12/22/2009
Q: I am trying to find out information on different choices for pain relief during labor. I heard of ... A: Nubain is effective and safe for most people, though it's not the strongest drug that you can use ...
dialating	12/21/2009
Q: how can i tell if my wife is dialating any more. she was 3cm dialated on tuesday and now she is ... A: Firstly make sure your hands are clean, then slide two fingers inside her vagina. The correct hand ...
Bleeding Following Intercourse - 19 weeks pregnant	12/20/2009
Q: Dr Johnson - I am 19 weeks pregnant (first pregnancy) and am concerned about bleeding following ... A: If it was just spotting then I'd say it was probably nothing as many women spot after sex during the ...
I never asked this q	12/18/2009
Q: I never asked this question before so I am confused why you said I asked it. If you don't know the ... A: I didn't mean you asked this question before, but I have answered this question before from another ...
Am I pregnant	12/17/2009
Q: I got my period on the 3rd of November it ended on the 6th I had sex on the 7th he did ejaculate but ... A: My reasons are that you had sex a day after your period, during this time it's very unlikely that ...
severe itching	12/16/2009
Q: I am almost 29 weeks pregnant with my first child and for about a month, I have had itching in my ... A: You have Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy (PUPP), but this won't harm you or ...
Pregnancy after 1/2 medical abortion - Frank thinks something else.	12/13/2009
Q: Well here goes. My boyfriend (now ex) and I had unprotected sex for about 4 months last year. I got ... A: This isn't legally wrong. If I were you I would tell him, one of the main reasons is that if he were ...
Effect of alcohol consumption in first trimester of pregnancy	12/12/2009
Q: I am 30 years old and am currently 6 weeks pregnant. I found out a week ago through a home ... A: Alcohol is easily passed along to the baby, who is less equipped to eliminate alcohol than the ...
Odor after unprotected sex?	12/12/2009
Q: Lately after unprotected sex, I have a pretty foul smell coming from my Vagina. It's there for 1-2 ... A: In the absence of any vaginal infections, much of the odor can come from the semen. I recommend a ...
sexual health	12/11/2009
Q: Which tests should be done before marriage to know about sexual health of me and she if my age is 50 ... A: Your doctor will first ask you questions like how many sexual partners you have had, sexual ...
ovarian cyst	12/9/2009
Q: I recently had a chemical pregnancy. Positive pregnancy test but then began bleeding on 11/26 (no ... A: The bleeding is normal and is most likely caused by the birth control. Nausea can be related to the ...
Pre labour signs??	12/8/2009
Q: I am 37 weeks pregnant with my first child, i have been experiencing menstrual like cramping for the ... A: You do have the signs, however this doesn't always mean that labor is about to start, it may take ...
prevera	12/7/2009
Q: I stopped getting my period when i was 19 and was told that my fsh and lh levels were too low so i ... A: The side effects of hormone pills are nausea, headaches, mood changes, acne, weight loss or gain, ...
cramping and bleeding	12/7/2009
Q: I am 40 years old. I have been having period feeling cramps and spotting brown blood after my ... A: There are many causes for pain and bleeding after sex: Cervical dysplasia is precancerous changes ...
ovarian problem	12/7/2009
Q: I am 28 year old, my menarche was when i was 16 ,and it has been irregular since then,i didnt see a ... A: While it is possible to become pregnant, you're at a higher risk for miscarriage. Fertility problems ...
Could I be Pregnant?	12/3/2009
Q: A few weeks ago i took out my nuvaring during sex because it was uncomfortable, afterward i didn't ... A: Pregnancy symptoms aren't genetic because every woman is different. If you are pregnant, your ...
pregnancy symptoms	12/2/2009
Q: ok so i had my period on november 18. shortly after my period ended (maybe a week later) i started ... A: There is a chance, however I think you're experiencing a hormonal imbalance. This is nothing to ...
possible pregnancy	12/1/2009
Q: Harriet Johnson, I am 22 years old and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism two months ago. A ... A: I think you may be pregnant. The bleeding you experienced could have been implantation bleeding. If ...
pregnancy after d&c	12/1/2009
Q: My third pregnancy ended on Sept 23 when I had a D&C due to no heartbeat. I was 20w5d. I have not ... A: It's ok that you're trying to conceive, however I'm worried you may not be ovulating. By now, your ...
GBS - this is my first time to ask this question.	11/30/2009
Q: I was tested GBS positive in my 1st pregnancy 2 years ago and was given antibiotics during labour. ... A: You should be given the antibiotics during labor as this will help to prevent any infection if it ...
PMS symptoms, but no period?	11/27/2009
Q: i have been experiencing PMS symptoms (mostly sore breasts) for about a week now. this is unusual ... A: Periods 14 days after ovulation is just an approximate time, most people have theirs at different ...
unsure	11/26/2009
Q: I'm 18 years old i started my last period firday october 30,2009 i had sex on the 31 of that same ... A: When you are most fertile your cervix is high, soft and open, it then changes to low, hard and ...
upper middle stomach pain	11/24/2009
Q: i am 31 weeks pregnant and i have been suffering with these gas like pain in my upper middle ... A: The foods most likely to cause gas are beans, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and asparagus. You may ...
Pregancy Paranoia	11/23/2009
Q: I have not had sex since late Sept, so two months ago. Never unprotected-- always with condom and ... A: Giving you haven't had sex since September and the ultrasound in October didn't detect pregnancy, ...
Early Pregnancy?	11/22/2009
Q: I have been on the pill for years and never gotten pregnant. Last month, I was on antibiotics for ... A: The test should be positive by now, however depending on your hormone levels, the test may not be ...
Pre-cum and pregancy	11/20/2009
Q: I'm 17 years old, I'm 8 days late as of today (Nov 19th) and I'm worried i might be pregnant. I've ... A: It's unlikely you conceived as you don't ovulate 3 days before your period. I don't think you need ...
question	11/17/2009
Q: i just had a baby vaginally 7 weeks ago and i am very upset about a few issues that im having. Sex ... A: Your vagina will go back to normal in time, keep doing your kegal exercises and you will see the ...
menstrual	11/14/2009
Q: I had my son 1 yr ago and have been taking birth control. I missed a few pills last month and i ... A: There is a chance that you're pregnant, however by missing pills, it changes your hormones which can ...
ultrasound dating	11/14/2009
Q: If an ultrasound says you are 8 weeks 3 days is that going from conception? is that the actual size ... A: An ultrasound always measures the size of the baby which then determines how far along you are. The ...
c sections	11/12/2009
Q: ..im 32 years old and i had 4 csections,no complications,no infections at all they didnt say ... A: This is your decision. I usually recommend no more than three c-sections, however if you do decide ...
Gestational Diabetes	11/11/2009
Q: I am 26 weeks pregnant as of today. This was not entirely a planned pregnancy and I actually had ... A: A) Sometimes if you're having a very large baby, this can cause the ultrasound to measure you at 2 ...
breastfeeding and pregnancy	11/10/2009
Q: I am 35 years old and currently breastfeeding my 2 year old 3 times a day total. I am trying to ... A: If your periods have come back and settled into a regular pattern, it is likely that breastfeeding ...
i dont know if im pregnant	11/10/2009
Q: Im Yasmeen Im 16 years old. Me and my boyfriend had sex. I been feeling sick in the cases of;back ... A: If you had sex during ovulation(about 14 days after the start of your last period) then your chances ...
breastfeeding and pregnancy	11/9/2009
Q: I am 35 years old and currently breastfeeding my 2 year old 3 times a day total. I am trying to ... A: Breastfeeding will only affect fertility if your baby is less than 6 months old, your period has not ...
4th csection	11/9/2009
Q: i had a c section in 2000 ( i was over due 2 weeks and unable to dialate)my second c section was in ... A: Uterine rupture is rare. The mother may hemorrhage and require a blood transfusion, the uterus may ...
Gestational Diabetes	11/8/2009
Q: I am 26 weeks pregnant as of today. This was not entirely a planned pregnancy and I actually had ... A: A) Stress and problems caused by gestational diabetes can cause pre-term labor but not exactly the ...
Pregnancy	11/8/2009
Q: Ok March 29- Apr 2 i had a period, then again Apr 6- Apr 10 i was bleeding again just like a normal ... A: I think you conceived between April 8th - April 12th. The bleeding you experienced is most likely ...
mother	11/8/2009
Q: i am a first time mother for five months. While delivering my baby i got tear both above and below ... A: It's most likely an enlarged lymph node. The lymph nodes in your groin area take care of infections ...
Unexplained menstrual cramping/Confused and in need of Answers	11/7/2009
Q: I am 35 and have experienced gradually intensed cramps with my menstrual cycles since Jan. of 2009. ... A: First of all you need an ultrasound to find out what is going on. I think you may have a uterine ...
ultrasound dating	11/7/2009
Q: I am 25 weeks 3 days pregnant. I had a positive pregnancy test on 6/9/09 on 6/18/09 i had a vaginal ... A: An ultrasound doesn't predict your LMP, however going off your dates, your doctor can predict ...
Prenatal and vitamin b12	11/4/2009
Q: Me and my partner have been talking about having a baby. In march I had blood work done. My b12 ... A: Low levels of vitamin b12 puts you at 5 times the risk of having a child with a neural tube defect. ...
Just wondering	11/2/2009
Q: My periods are irregular, usually every 35-37 days. My last known period was on 6/29/09, that was on ... A: Early ultrasounds are very accurate as they measure the embryo which predicts how far along you are, ...
Pimple	11/2/2009
Q: I'm sorry this question doesn't have to do with pregnancy but I saw you were a gyn for awhile. I'm ... A: I think you have a Bartholin gland cyst. The Bartholin glands are responsible for producing a small ...
missed pills-pregnant	11/2/2009
Q: I am 23 years old and have been on the pill. I recently went on vacation and forgot my pills. My ... A: Theres a high chance you may be pregnant, especially as you were spotting which could indicate ...
im confused!!	11/1/2009
Q: !!....I have a perfect cycle that runs every 28 days.....this month my period came 5 days early and ... A: There is a chance you may be pregnant as the pull out method is a very bad form of contraception and ...
my pregnacy	10/31/2009
Q: I just found out by a dr I'm pregnant went to the dr for severe stomach pains and bleeding for about ... A: Miscarriage is a possibility as it occurs with many women without even knowing they are pregnant. ...
fibroids	10/30/2009
Q: I have a question relating to fibroids (tumors) in and outside the uterus. I found out I have ... A: These fibroids are typically harmless and cause few complications. Occasionally, however, uterine ...
Navel - clitoris connection?	10/30/2009
Q: Johnson, I have noticed a connection between my navel and my clitoris for as long as I can remember ... A: This is normal. There is no 'string' attached from your navel to your clitoris. Basically it's just ...
HCG	10/30/2009
Q: 10 days past a 3 day embryo transfer: HCG 28 and progesterone 13.5 13 days post transfer: HCG 75 ... A: Your hCG levels indicate that you won't be 5 weeks pregnant today, if you were 5 weeks pregnant ...
CRAMPING AFTER PERIOD ENDED	10/29/2009
Q: JOHNSON, MY NAME IS MARLENE AND I'M 22 YRS OLD I'M IN DESPERATE NEED OF ADVICE. I ALWAYS GET NORMAL ... A: If you are on birth control, this can effect your period. Also shorter periods can mean that you ...
Conception date question	10/28/2009
Q: Dr. Johnson, On May 19th, I had sexual intercourse with a guy who did wear a condom, but before he ... A: I'm 99% sure it's your current boyfriends baby. Because for it to be the other guys baby his sperm ...
I am freaking out because something is wrong with my uterus!!!!!!!!	10/27/2009
Q: OK, I am a 22 year old female of 4 children. I gave birth to my youngest baby 8 months ago. I have ... A: If all the tests came back normal, then you're most likely suffering from a hormonal imbalance. ...
Strange Stomach Issues?	10/27/2009
Q: Right before I knew I was pregnant, I started having really strange stomach issues. Not lower ... A: I'm pretty sure you're suffering from acid reflux. Because reflux is more likely to occur when you ...
Anterior marginal previa	10/26/2009
Q: I've been diagnosed with a low-lying, anterior placenta. Placental edge to internal os distance is ... A: These fears are not unreasonable. If you severely hemorrhage, you will be given a blood transfusion. ...
pregnant?	10/23/2009
Q: I am a bit confused right now. My period is over due almost 3 weeks . Pregnancy test 2 days ago was ... A: There is a possibility that you are too early to detect pregnancy, however ultrasounds can detect ...
Possible Pregnancy	10/23/2009
Q: my question is related to a missed period. I started my last period August 17th. I visited my PCP ... A: It could be a false positive but these are very rare. Usually if you are pregnant your hormone ...
Prenatal care	10/21/2009
Q: I was told i am 5 weeks and 3 days pregnant when i went to the hospital because of vaginal spotting ... A: This is normal as it's too early to see the embryo, by 5 weeks and 3 days, the yolk sac has only ...
vaginal bleeding after sex/ pregnancy???	10/21/2009
Q: Last week I had unprotected sex with my husband a week or two after my period. Today we had ... A: Bleeding after sex isn't a pregnancy symptom. You are most likely developing an infection, if you ...
Unsure.	10/20/2009
Q: So I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years and we always use protection (condoms), but I know that ... A: Implantation bleeding is usually very light and only lasts for 1-2 days. If you are unwell, this can ...
subchorionic hemorrhage	10/20/2009
Q: I asked this same question yesterday and got a two word answer and I was really not impressed with ... A: It is better to not bleed, it increases the chance of the hemorrhage resolving itself, therefore ...
altered menstrual cycle by pills	10/20/2009
Q: I have been on the birth control pill Levore for almost 2 years and just a few months ago I found ... A: If you are experiencing this when your period is due, then it is normal as sometimes you will spot ...
estrogen cream	10/19/2009
Q: Johnson, I am 53 years of age and going through pre-menopause (I still get my period and lately ... A: You can use Astroglide, Replens. Plantain ointment helps restore moistness and elasticity. Daily ...
Should I go to the hospital?	10/19/2009
Q: About four or five hours ago me and my daughter (5) were in the horse pen while I was holding her ... A: Definitely either go to the hospital or make an appointment with your doctor. Most likely this ...
change in periods.	10/18/2009
Q: here's my question. i haven't had sex for like 4 months. my bf and i used a condom when we did. i ... A: You may be experiencing a hormonal imbalance, normally this will correct itself, however if it ...
pregnancy dilemma	10/18/2009
Q: Im currently in a dilemma at the moment with my pregnancy,i was with my boyfriend for 4 years until ... A: Ultrasounds cannot be out by 17 days as they measure the fetus, at 12 weeks a fetus will measure ...
Miscarriage, HCG's, and Ultrasounds	10/18/2009
Q: I don't even know where to begin this question as it has been a very confusing month for me. Bare ... A: If the embryo stopped developing very early on, your hCG levels would have started lowering, which ...
pre-natal health	10/17/2009
Q: My husband and I live overseas and want to start a family. But we have some questions about proper ... A: Shaklee vitamins are just as good, if not better than pre-natal vitamins. Calcium supplements and ...
Abortion and Rhogam	10/16/2009
Q: About two years ago I had an abortion. I already had three children and I got pregnant right away. ... A: There is a chance that you lost the baby because you didn't receive the shot, however this is hard ...
weird period. chances of pregnancy?	10/16/2009
Q: i'm seventeen years old, and only recently became sexually active. truth be told, i've only had sex ... A: I don't think you're pregnant. I think you are too stressed out over being pregnant which is causing ...
nutrition/other	10/15/2009
Q: I have a couple questions. First one is do doctors recommend women to not quit smoking cold turkey? ... A: We don't advise just stopping, but gradually cutting down and then stopping smoking. Smoking ...
Atrophic Vaginitis	10/14/2009
Q: Greetings, Just wondering if you could offer some advice. About 4 years ago I stopped using birth ... A: Most likely you will be dependent on this for the rest of your life, but that isn't necessarily a ...
Is pregnancy even possible?	10/14/2009
Q: I am 25 yrs old, and had my tubes tied 2 years ago to this date. I am not sure on the method name ... A: Pregnancy is rare but still possible. I think there is a high possibility that you are pregnant ...
Atrophic Vaginitis	10/14/2009
Q: Greetings, Just wondering if you could offer some advice. About 4 years ago I stopped using birth ... A: I recommend estrogen replacement therapy which will ease your discomfort. You can take estrogen in ...
Pregnancy with clomid	10/14/2009
Q: my name is kuyili.iam 24.2 years before i got married.before my marriage i used to get my periods ... A: You don't need to take any pills to start your period, just wait for it to come. You can buy ...
Doctor found a vaginal cyst and wants to surgically remove it. Please Help!	10/13/2009
Q: Harriet Johnson, I went to my new obgyn today since i have missed my mentruation for 2 months now ... A: Large ovarian cysts have to be removed surgically. As long as you have no serious health problems ...
Am I pregnant?	10/11/2009
Q: Johnson. I have been having a lot of pregnancy symptoms and I am really confused what is going on. I ... A: It is hard to predict if you are pregnant or not because everything you are experiencing can be due ...
Post Partum menstruation	10/10/2009
Q: I gave birth to my first child on June 22/09. On Aug 11/09 I went to see my obstetrician for my 6 ... A: It is normal to have no period after birth as your body is trying to return to normal. Most likely ...
Extended Bleeding after Miscarriage	10/10/2009
Q: Let me start by saying I have Polycystic Ovaries. I have never had regular periods and when left on ... A: The reason for your bleeding is because you still have tissue left inside your uterus, you will ...
Medroxyprogesterone and Pregnancy	10/9/2009
Q: Okay So For a couple years not my period has been irregular. About five months ago i was bleeding ... A: You could be having a hormonal imbalance, which is nothing to worry about and will correct itself. ...
Amenorrhea	10/9/2009
Q: I am 20 years old and haven't had a period in over 2 years. From 18 to 19 I was severely anorexic, ... A: There is no reason why you shouldn't start taking birth control, however the change in your hormones ...
spotting to weeks after period	10/6/2009
Q: I had my period two weeks ago like normal 3 to 5 days long. And for the past three days I've been ... A: This is not a sign of pregnancy. Puberty brings a lot of hormonal changes; It is not uncommon at all ...
contractions	10/5/2009
Q: I'm 21 weeks pregnant right now and I am just wondering if it's normal for me to be having ... A: You are experiencing braxton hicks contractions which are nothing to worry about. Just about every ...
Question please.	10/4/2009
Q: I have a question I was hoping you could help me with. When an ultrasound is done would they know ... A: During an ultrasound the sonographer can predict when conception occurred by the size of the fetus. ...
Pregnancy 2 months after c section	10/4/2009
Q: I am due to have my next child early November, i have been having serious ripping feeling where my ... A: You most likely have adhesions. Adhesions are bands of scar tissue that form inside your abdomen or ...
Infertlity after D and C	10/4/2009
Q: I had a D and C when I was 18yrs old. I am 33yrs, been married for 16months and I have not gotten ... A: Yes, you can try it. Clomid tricks the body into believing that it has lowered levels of estrogen. ...
Concerned	10/3/2009
Q: If pre-cum comes from the Cowper's Gland then how is there sperm in pre-cum? ANSWER: Hi Trina, ... A: First of all, the sperm need to get out of the vagina and into the uterus. If the sperm can't make ...
Infertlity after D and C	10/3/2009
Q: I had a D and C when I was 18yrs old. I am 33yrs, been married for 16months and I have not gotten ... A: Ovulation is one of the main factors that infertility causes. Several factors cause a decrease in ...
Scanty menstration.	10/3/2009
Q: Had scanty menstration for 3 consecutive months now,july,august,september.my pms is normal but my ... A: It could be genetic, make enquiries about other women in your family. It may be a hormonal imbalance ...
Concerned	10/3/2009
Q: If pre-cum comes from the Cowper's Gland then how is there sperm in pre-cum? A: During sexual arousal each gland produces pre-ejaculate. This fluid helps to lubricate the urethra ...
metronidazole	10/1/2009
Q: I have been prescribed 5 days metronidazole for mild bacterial vaginosis. I am trying to concieve. I ... A: Metronidazole is unknown to cause any harm to unborn babies. It is a class B drug which means that ...
Pain during intercourse	10/1/2009
Q: I would like know if it is normal to have pain during sexual intercourse? Prior to a week or two ... A: You definitely need to visit your doctor. You may have a yeast infection or trichomoniasis which ...
Strange bumps, not an STD	10/1/2009
Q: I'm an 18 year old college freshman and for the past six years or so I keep getting these strange ... A: It is most likely due to skin irritation from tight clothing or the type of soap you might be using. ...
symptoms of pregnancy	9/30/2009
Q: so my period ALWAYS last for 7 -8 days. I had a regular period the 3rd week of Aug. I visited my ... A: Home pregnancy tests are around 97% accurate when done correctly. However, a blood test is more ...
ethylene gas/pregnancy	9/30/2009
Q: Johnson, I left an apple in a plastic storage container with other food for several weeks. When I ... A: This would have been due to the ethylene in your central nervous system. Headaches and weakness are ...
swollen labia- 8 months pregnant	9/30/2009
Q: I am 33 weeks pregnant, for the past 2 weeks I've been haveing very bad itching right in the ... A: Vaginal irritation can be caused by irritants from fabrics as well as ingredients in beauty and ...
p.i.d	9/30/2009
Q: i am 19 and i recently found out that i have pelvic inflammatory disease and im getting treated for ... A: Pelvic inflammatory disease causes inflammation and infection. Scar tissue can form in and around ...
positive pregnancy tests	9/29/2009
Q: I haven't had sex since before my last period, which was 7 days late, i took several pregnancy tests ... A: There is a possibility that you were pregnant and had a miscarriage, but I cannot be sure online. ...
pregnancy	9/28/2009
Q: My ob said I have dilated 1/2 fingertip externally but internally my cervix is closed and high. I ... A: If your waters do not break then it could be due to the position of the baby or that your ...
symptoms of pregnancy	9/28/2009
Q: so my period ALWAYS last for 7 -8 days. I had a regular period the 3rd week of Aug. I visited my ... A: It does sound like you may be pregnant. The bleeding you had might have been implantation bleeding. ...
LH Surge	9/26/2009
Q: Harriet Johnson, My husband and I have been trying to have kids. I checked my LH levels around 8am ... A: I believe your timing was correct. An IUI performed 24 hours before or after ovulation has the best ...
fetal demise	9/24/2009
Q: I recently experienced a fetal demise at 24m6d preg. This is my first pregnancy- 24 yrs old- I was ... A: I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortunately sometimes there is no reason for fetal demise, it is just ...
Pregancy after Classical C-section	9/24/2009
Q: On July 25th, 2009 I went into pre-term labor and gave birth via Classical C-section to my little ... A: It takes your uterus a minimum of 6 months to heal after a c-section. If you stretch the uterus with ...
Implications of very high HCG	9/23/2009
Q: I am 34 years old and have just discovered I am pregnant for the 3rd time this year. The first ... A: This is high but not any cause for concern. There is a chance that you are carrying twins, or that ...
Return of regular perod after pregnancy	9/22/2009
Q: My period returned approximately 6 weeks after I stopped breastfeeding. I have been tracking my ... A: Because you had no previous thyroid problems, it will have been caused by pregnancy, it is known as ...
zoloft during pregnancy	9/22/2009
Q: I was wondering if taking the anti-depressant Zoloft is safe during pregnancy. Have you seen any ... A: Zoloft is unlikely to increase the risk of birth defects. If you are taking it throughout the ...
Post Mirena problems	9/21/2009
Q: I am 45 years old and have never had children (nor do I plan to ). I had my Mirena coil removed 11 ... A: I believe you have a hormonal imbalance which has caused all of your bleeding. Breakthrough bleeding ...
chlamydia/gonnorhea	9/21/2009
Q: I am a 21 year old female. I went to the ER today because i had abdominal pain. The DR said that I ... A: It is possible that your boyfriend has not been unfaithful. Sometimes tests can give false positive ...
Pregnancy Difficulties?	9/20/2009
Q: Im 22 weeks and 2 days pregnant and i have lower abdomen pains often, the feel like menstrual pains ... A: Some women experience lower abdominal pain or cramping further along in their pregnancy. This may be ...
pregnancy afther 2 C-sections	9/19/2009
Q: I have a almost 5 year boy and a seven month gril, bouth C-sections and I am pregnant again. On my ... A: In the most severe form of uterine rupture, where the laceration is large or cuts across the uterine ...
Foul smelling discharge	9/18/2009
Q: My daughter has alot of discharge coming out of her and it smells bad. She says that it does not ... A: I believe your daughter may be suffering from bacterial vaginosis(BV). When an imbalance of vaginal ...
frank breech pregnancy	9/18/2009
Q: i had my ultrasound and found out that i have a frank breech now 30 weeks and 4 days. Is it risky? ... A: You don't really need to be concerned especially as you still have a while to go in your pregnancy. ...
Trying to get pregnant	9/17/2009
Q: am a 33yr old mother of one and an insulin dependent diabetic.i weigh 100kg and my blood sugar has ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. If you have good control over your diabetes then ...
female issues	9/17/2009
Q: got a couple of questions. I am 20 years old and I had a baby exactly 1 year ago. After having her I ... A: You may have an STI, or if you are taking birth control it could be that. Sometimes women bleed non ...
36 weeks with my first baby i had odd symptoms this weekend im very confused about.	9/16/2009
Q: My name is Corrina, I am 36 weeks tomorrow with my first baby and have my Dr's appointment on ... A: I agree with the doctor you spoke to. It is your body preparing for birth, and it's nothing to worry ...
Heart rate and effects on baby	9/15/2009
Q: I am 17 weeks pregnant and my heart rate had reached about 140 bpm and it stayed like this for about ... A: On average during pregnancy the heart rate goes around 90 beats per minute. Any change from a normal ...
no period	9/14/2009
Q: the last time i had my period was in aug. of 08 it is now sep. of 09 i am not over/under weight and ... A: That is a long time to not have your period. You should make an appointment with your doctor. Stress ...
Mirena	9/14/2009
Q: I have been on the mirena for almost a year.I havent been to the ob since i got it put in. I have ... A: There is a possibility that you are pregnant. Go to your doctor for a blood test. If you are ...
37 weeks with pain in my groin	9/14/2009
Q: I am 37 weeks and I work on my feet as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. After a too long shift I ... A: It could either be your nerves being pressed on or your body preparing for birth. Your body is ...
pregnancy	9/14/2009
Q: well i am 18 weeks pregnant and have an incompetent cervix. this is my third pregnancy and with this ... A: You need to schedule an appointment with your doctor as you are at increased risk of pre-term labor ...
slight cervical tear	9/13/2009
Q: Dr. Johnson, My name is Michelle and yesterday, Sept 12,2009, my husband had to take me to the ... A: The UTI and the tear will not cause any harm to your baby. You are not considered high risk. During ...
38 week and lots of cramping, back pain and brownish discharge	9/13/2009
Q: . . I am 38 weeks pregnant today. I am dilated to a 2, 75% effaced and he is positioned at "0". For ... A: I believe you are in slow labor. It is common to have a brownish, bloody discharge within 24 hours ...
Period	9/13/2009
Q: I was wondering if you are pregnant is it possible to have a period. And what I mean is would you ... A: Many women report having their period while pregnant, but typically this is not the case. The reason ...
hCG levels and heartbeat	9/13/2009
Q: Johnson, By my LMP I was 5 weeks 2 days on 9/10. I had an ultrasound that showed only a ... A: Your dates do not sound accurate to me, a HCG level of 1029 is usually around 4 weeks 4 days, so ...
Blood clots after C section	9/12/2009
Q: I am having a C section in a couple of weeks. Although I have already had two, for some reason I am ... A: It is rare to have a blood clot after a c-section but it is a possibility after any surgery. After a ...
Pushing During Vaginal Delivery	9/12/2009
Q: Johnson, I have been wondering about this for a while...I am a nursing student and Mom of a 16 ... A: There are different options for birth. For example laboring down which can be used if there are no ...
h1n1	9/12/2009
Q: I'm surprised, but I saw no questions about h1n1 vaccinations. I am worried to get one, and I'm ... A: This is a hard one, with lack of knowledge of the effects on pregnant women it is hard to say. If ...
fertility	9/11/2009
Q: we are trying to have a baby-i recently had a iud removed in april-it is now september and still no ... A: Yes, base your cycle length on your last period. Have as much sex as you can, it increases the ...
fertility	9/11/2009
Q: we are trying to have a baby-i recently had a iud removed in april-it is now september and still no ... A: Women regain fertility immediately after the removal of IUD. I believe you may have had a hormonal ...
Pregnancy problems and lovenox	9/11/2009
Q: I am 30 weeks along right now. I had a blood clot in my lung at 13 weeks, so I was prescribed ... A: This is a little out of my expertise however through experience I have seen this before and you have ...

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