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ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: water pills, best time to take a pregnancy test, water pills
best time to take a pregnancy test, water pills, family doc: Once you become pregnant , we do not limke to use diuretics (water pills) because they lower blood volume. If your last period started on September 7, then you probably ovulated on September 20 and could have conceived if you had sex on September 19,20,21,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: waterbirth, blow up pool, water births
blow up pool, water births, birthing centers: Hello Karachi. Many women really like laboring while being immersed in warm water. The contractions are much easier to bear, she is more relaxed and labor progresses better. We use a children s back yard blow up pool of five feet in diameter- three rings high....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: ways to help labor progress naturally, health food store, lecithin capsules
health food store, lecithin capsules, sore joints: Hello Angela- well, you won t get much help from me to bring this baby on early. I strongly believe that we must WAIT until mother nature, baby and your body are ready for birth. What I CAN do is try to help you be more comfortable. Go to a health food store...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: we want a baby!!, caffiene, birth defects
caffiene, birth defects, intercourse: Hello. First things first. You need to be taking folic acid NOW! This will help prevent birth defects. You both need to not drink alcohol or smoke. Caffiene is not good either. (lowers your chance) Regardless of what position you should lay flat...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weaker positive pregnancy test, beta hcg test, viable pregnancy
beta hcg test, viable pregnancy, pregnancy test: In order to be considered positive, both lines on the pregnancy test should be dark and bold. A scant or light line is an equivocal test and must be repeated. It may have been done too early in the pregnancy. If your last period started on August 10, then...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weeks-long mid-cycle cramps, time of ovulation, mid cycle
time of ovulation, mid cycle, last period: When was the FIRST day of your last period, not the last day of your period? If you started your period around April 6,and you have a 30-32 day cycle, you would have ovulated around April 21 and could have conceived if you had sex on April 20,21,23, or 24....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight gain and weakness, sinus infection, physican
sinus infection, physican, blood counts: HI Lori, those symptoms could be a combination of the sinus infection and the pregnancy, how are your blood counts are you showing anemia? go tell your ob what you are feeling, if you can t get him to respond see another physican. It is always good to be...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight gain, nausea and vomiting, constant nausea
nausea and vomiting, constant nausea, weeks of pregnancy: Up until 15 weeks of pregnancy, you may not gain due to the constant nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. However, after 16 weeks gestation, you should start to gain approximately 2-3lbs per month. At this time your nausea will disappear and your appetite will...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight gain, prepregnancy weight, max weight
prepregnancy weight, max weight, weight gain: We usually suggest that you gain around 30lbs for the entire pregnancy. It is nice to gain 2-3lbs each visit, but that also depends on your overall weight at the start of the pregnancy. Most of the weight that you gain is due to retention of fluid and you...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight loss during first trimester, low carbohydrate diet, high protein low carbohydrate diet
low carbohydrate diet, high protein low carbohydrate diet, whole grain bread: You will probably gain around 30 lbs during the pregnancy. However, it is normal during the first trimester not to gain much due to morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting. You sound like you are eating correctly. YOu should eat a high protein, low carbohydrate...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight loss during pregnancy, intrauterine growth retardation iugr, intrauterine growth retardation
intrauterine growth retardation iugr, intrauterine growth retardation, nausea and vomiting: Dear Ammy, There has been research to suggest that if a mother is not gaining adequate weight during pregnancy, she may be metabolizing fat, which may cause ketones to be freed in her bloodstream. Some feel that these ketones may be toxic to developing...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight loss, exept, morning sickness
exept, morning sickness, losing weight: Have you taken a test? First thing to do is confirm you are pregnant. Losing weight in the early weeks is not uncommon, but most of the time it is due to feeling ill, which you say you are not. It may be nothing but it should be addressed. You should...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight loss, intrauterine growth restriction, fetal heartbeat
intrauterine growth restriction, fetal heartbeat, prenatal vitamins: By now, your midwife should check for a fetal heartbeat at every visit. You certainly should hear a fetal heartbeat with a doppler stethoscope at 18 weeks. If the sonogram that you had at 16 weeks showed no problems and showed a fetal heartbeat you should...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight pre regnancy, awesome mom, certified personal trainer
awesome mom, certified personal trainer, irregular periods: Dear Jessica, This is a great question! You are right to start planning ahead. You probably will not have problems with conception (unless you are experiencing irregular periods) due to extra-weight. However, pregnancy is associated with some physical...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight, bmi body mass index, body mass index
bmi body mass index, body mass index, national institutes of health: Dear Abida, With a height of 5 2 , your weight of 86kg (approx. 190 lbs) gives you an estimated BMI (Body Mass Index) of 34.7. BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. Again, obesity is defined as...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weight, candy sweets, corn starch
candy sweets, corn starch, pelvic organs: Hello Jenn. Well, the risks include difficulty delivering vaginally. Though you may think the excess wt. is what you can see on the outside, there is also excess padding inside, around your organs etc. This may cause some problem when the baby needs to pass...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weightgain in third trimester, brain growth, baked potatoes
brain growth, baked potatoes, whole grains: Hello Analiz. You need to gain at least 35 pounds to ensure proper brain growth for your baby- make sure you are eating LOTS of protein- eggs, fish, meat, chicken, cheese, yogurt. Also lots of unrefined carbs- brown rice, baked potatoes, cooked whole grains....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weird cycles, weird feelings, irregular periods
weird feelings, irregular periods, hirsuitism: Hirsuitism is only one of the manifestations of PCS. If you have irregular cycles, are obese, or haave facial hair, see a gynecologist and blood tests will rule out PCOS. You certanly can conceive and have a baby even if you do have PCOS.If you have a 30-35...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weird hip stuff, pelvic bones, hip bones
pelvic bones, hip bones, pelvic bone: Hi Kendra, This is a normal feeling that some new mothers experience, especially if you are small-framed. Your uterus is growing and your pelvic bones are having to shift and move to make room for your expanding uterus. It won t be like this your whole...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weird pains?, 50 effaced, abdominal musculature
50 effaced, abdominal musculature, muscle soreness: Dear Melissa, Since you are at 37 weeks, I m sure you will be going in now for weekly visits. At your next visit, you can mention it to your doctor, but it most likely is just an area of inflammation or muscle soreness. If you notice any kind of lump or...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weird periods & I have a tubal, pregnancy after tubal ligation, hormone fluctuations
pregnancy after tubal ligation, hormone fluctuations, pregnancy after tubal: Dear Maria, Although rare, tubal ligations can fail. Occasionally a woman can still get pregnant, despite having had her tubes tied properly. The tubes can evolve in such a way as to try to heal themselves, and sometimes a tract develops that allows egg...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: weird pregnancy happenings, full term pregnancy, viable pregnancy
full term pregnancy, viable pregnancy, fetal heartbeat: If your last period started on June 21, you did, indeed, ovulate on July 3 or 4 and must have conceived if you had sex on July 3,4,5, or 6. By August 19, you should have been 8 weeks pregnant and, by then, a fetus and a fetal heartbeat should have been seen....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: well, best time to take a pregnancy test, ovulution
best time to take a pregnancy test, ovulution, mid cycle: WEhen you stazt your period, Estrogen (a hormone made in the ovary) starts to inicrease. Estrogen causes the lining of your uterus to thickened to prepare it for pregnancy, and it causes growth inside the ovary, as well. In mid cycle, Estrogen drops and Progesterone...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what are causes of missed periods?, best time to take a pregnancy test, causes of missed periods
best time to take a pregnancy test, causes of missed periods, tilted uterus: The most common cause for missing a period is pregnancy. If your last period started on April 22, you probably ovulated around May 5. You could only have become pregnant if you had unprotected sex on May 4,5,6, or 7. If you did become pregnant on one of those...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what are my chances of being pregnant?, hormone fluctuations, pregnanc
hormone fluctuations, pregnanc, fertile time: Dear RT, If you have regular cycles every 26-28 days, it sounds like you are more than likely ovulating regularly, which means you should be fertile every cycle. A woman typically ovulates (releases the egg for fertilization) approximately 14 days prior...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what are the chances of pregnancy?, chances of pregnancy, lower back pain
chances of pregnancy, lower back pain, stopping the pill: Hi Page :) You are always at risk, when missing a pill, when on birthcontrol. However, sounds to me that what you might be suffering more so is a hormonal imbalance. It is suggested, that when coming off any form of hormonal birth control, that you...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what are the chances that i am pregnant, spotting period, early pregnancy
spotting period, early pregnancy, bowel movements: Hi Liza, I would try to re-test one more time. Make sure you test first thing in the morning. I don t know if your symptoms are pregnancy related, (the eating a lot and bowel movements don t really sound like early pregnancy) but you are right you never...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what can I do?, effaced, exercises
effaced, exercises, 30 minutes: Your body will go into labor when it is ready. What you eat or if you exercise will not bring on labor. But since you are partially dilated, and more than half way effaced, I would not recommend heavy exercise. If you ve been walking for 30 minutes or more...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what can a baby hear, amniotic fluid, volume level
amniotic fluid, volume level, baby music: Hello Suz- yes it is safe and a lovely idea. Place the headphones on YOUR ears and turn the volume up to just a touch too loud for you- then place them on your belly- the volume will be fine for baby as it has to travel through a lot of tissue and the amniotic...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what days am i most feritle, ovulation predictor kit, best time to take a pregnancy test
ovulation predictor kit, best time to take a pregnancy test, concieve: If you have a regular 28 day cycle (from the first day of your period until the first day of your next period) ovulation occurs on cycle day #14. YOu can ONLY become pregnant if you have sex on cycle day #13, 14, 15, or 16. If you do become pregnant on one...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what do i do?, fetal skeletal anomalies, fetus at 34 weeks
fetal skeletal anomalies, fetus at 34 weeks, skeletal dysplasia: Fetal skeletal anomalies (skeletal dysplasias) sometimes are seen on routine sonograpnic examination. Depending on their characteristics, they have a variety of prognoses. The diagnosis is based on objective evidence of limb length and growth, and subjective...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what do you think???, human chorionic gonadotropin, hcg level
human chorionic gonadotropin, hcg level, erly: Hi Michelle, You may very well be pregnant and it was too early for the test to pick up. Your period isnt even late yet... those tests work by picking up HcG (human chorionic Gonadotropin) in your urine. This is produced by the pregnancy... your HcG level...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what does a yeast infection..., birth control pills, yeast candida
birth control pills, yeast candida, yeast infection: Yeast (candida albicans) lives in the vagina and minds its own business unless there is a change in the pH (acid-base) of the vagina. Then it can flare up and cause a yeast infection. This can be caused by stress, antibiotics, birth control pills, and steroids....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what happened when I went to a party, adult family member, pregnancy test
adult family member, pregnancy test, nows: Dear Rachel! I am sorry to hear you are going through this. First of all, I recommend you to talk to your mom, your counselor or an adult family member you trust about your situation. I have teenage daughters and we talk about their issues and their friends...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what happens when the epidural is done and the injection pops the blood vessel? should i have another epidural? if yes what kind?, general anasthesia, epidural block
general anasthesia, epidural block, spinal anesthesia: If you need a cesarean section, an epidural or spinal anesthesia is better than general anesthesia for the safety of the baby and for you. It is quite common to occasionally get a bloody tap by hitting a blood vessel when attempting an epidural block. It...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what if i don't receive injectin after miscarriage. what will happend? my boyfrend dosen't know his blood tyep, rhogam injection, rh positive blood
rhogam injection, rh positive blood, rh negative blood: If you are Rh Negative, and you do not get RhoGam, and your boyfriend is, indeed, Rh positive, your body may become sensitized against Rh positive blood. The next time you become pregnant, you may have antibodies formed against Rh positive blood and these...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what if i go early, 20th of april, due date
20th of april, due date, docs: Hi Staci :) I would definately go by the dates your doctor give you. They will be accurate, by the information given to them by sonograms, ect. Keep in mind, just because you may deliver early, doesnt mean that you need to question the father of the...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is conization of fetus, abnormal pap smear, conization of the cervix
abnormal pap smear, conization of the cervix, abnormal cells: When we get a slightly abnormal PAP smear, we have to see what the cells of the cervix look like under the microscope. A conization of the cervix (or uterus) is a procedure where a cone-shaped section of the tip of the uterus (cervix) is removed and sent to...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is going on with my period?, home pregnancy tests, home pregnancy test
home pregnancy tests, home pregnancy test, brown blood: Chastity, If you still are feeling pain, I think you should go to the ER. You might have a fibroid or an ovarian cyst. I think you should be seen in case sooner rather than later. I m sorry, I can t help you more than that, but I do think you need to see...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is going on?, tubal ligation, faint line
tubal ligation, faint line, miscarriages: Hi Lynn, Your chances of becomming pregnant are about 1% considering your had a tubal. Your tubes are basically cut, tied, and burnt making it virtually impossible for egg to meet sperm, and it eliminates the possibility of tubal pregnancy as well. ...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is happening?, birth control pills, stopping birth control pills
birth control pills, stopping birth control pills, negative pregnancy tests: Dear confused, I would suspect you are not pregnant with that amount of time between your last sexual encounter and now AND so many negative pregnancy tests. There are many various causes for amenorrhea (absence of periods) - pregnancy being just one. Others...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is term, term pregnancy, stress testing
term pregnancy, stress testing, menstrual period: A term pregnancy is 40 weeks from the first day of the last menstrual period. The woman can deliver safely two weeks prior to the due date or up to two weeks after the due date (42 weeks). After that, the placenta starts to shut down and can lead to dire circumstances...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is the best sexual position..., getting pregnanat, getting your period
getting pregnanat, getting your period, s finger: I can t give you percentages. However, if you have a normal 28 day cycle (from the first day of your period until the first day of your next period) ovulation occurs on cycle day #14. You can ONLY become pregnant if you have unprotected sex on cycle day #13,14,15,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is the shot to stop contractions, contractions, subcutaneous injection
contractions, subcutaneous injection, somtimes: Usually, we use Terbutaline to stop preterm labor. Terbutaline is given as a subcutaneous injection and will stop any contractions a woman may have. It will not prolong the pregnancy and, hopefully, will allow the pregnancy to continue until the due date....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is this bleeding??/, home pregnancy test, implantation bleeding
home pregnancy test, implantation bleeding, brown blood: HI Jennifer, the July 12-13 bleeding could very well have been implantation bleeding so you MIGHT not get a period at all! The dark brown blood= old blood that worked its way out. Red=fresh and new. if your cycle is usually normal and regular, the...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is this?, yellow vaginal discharge, ortho tricyclin
yellow vaginal discharge, ortho tricyclin, bacterial vaginosis: If you have a yellow vaginal discharge, it may be due to an infectin (bacterial vaginosis) or due to a yeast infection. If it itches and has a foul smell, it is most likely bacterial and you should be started on antibiotics. There is no way to tell without...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is wrong with me., beta hcg test, serum beta hcg
beta hcg test, serum beta hcg, pregnancy hormone: Dear Ashley, OK, if your LMP started on 10/10 (+/- 2 days) then you are barely late (2-6 days). It s possible that your hCG level is simply not high enough to register yet. Your symptoms certainly fit with those of early pregnancy. If you are fairly...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what is wrong?, bleeding after pregnancy
bleeding after pregnancy: Yes! Your bleeding at 7 1/2 weeks is lochia, or the normal bleeding after childbirth. Sometimes lochia can be spotty, or on-again off-again, at the end of the postpartum period. Most women resume menstruation 6 to 9 months after childbirth. But some women...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what makes you go into labor?, vaginal infections, prostaglandins
vaginal infections, prostaglandins, contractions: When the baby is ready to be delivered, it (and the placenta) releases a substance (prostaglandins) that causes contractions to start, ripens the cervix, and starts the process in motion. Preterm labor can be caused if you are not hydrating yourself enough....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what may i do during the pregnancy, abdominal crunches, hepatitis hiv
abdominal crunches, hepatitis hiv, hiv blood: Your fiancee can do as much exercise she can. By the time she reaches 20 weeks gestation, she will no longer have her waist, so abdominal crunches will have to be stopped. Avoid aerobics, but jogging and walking are fine. She should see an obstetrician by...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what to do, tilted uterus, last period
tilted uterus, last period, pelvis: Hello Christie. I think you mean that you have a tilted uterus and though it can be a source of concern, many women with this condition become pregnant. If you are pregnant now, you are about 6 weeks along. You may start to have some nausea and a need to empty...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what to do?, body weights, obgyn
body weights, obgyn, brandy: Hi Brandy, You poor thing! That is awful. It sounds to me like you have the flu. However, I would definately call and get in to see your doctor sooner. If you get dehydrated, it can cause pre-term labor and I think you should just get checked out...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: what's the difference, train nurses, risk pregnancy
train nurses, risk pregnancy, nutritional guidance: Hello Tery. An OB/GYN is a medical doctor who has gone through about nine years of medical training. An OB is first and foremost a surgeon. He/She specializes in the care of high risk pregnancies stictly in a hospital setting. They have very little or NO experience...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: whats going on in my body, home pregnancy tests, urine test
home pregnancy tests, urine test, blood test: Hello Krisy- none of these tests are perfect and I would tend to believe the blood test over the urine test. You could still be pregnant however and only time will tell. You should be having a second blood test in 5-7 days and that should help with the question....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: whats going on, best time to take a pregnancy test, uti symptoms
best time to take a pregnancy test, uti symptoms, laparotomy: You appear to have had a normal period (it does not have to last seven days), so I doubt that you are pregnant. If you miss a period, the best time to take a pregnancy test is seven days after missing the period. If the test is negative, you are not pregnant....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: whats going on?, blood test for pregnancy, beta hcg
blood test for pregnancy, beta hcg, pregnancy test: You have to repeat your entire question. I do not have access to previous questions, so I do not know the dates that you mantioned in your previous question. However, if you have a regular 28 day cycle, and had a positive pregnancy test and now the urine test...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: whats going on?, financial bind, planned parenthood
financial bind, planned parenthood, unplanned pregnancy: Dear Ashley, If you don t wish to conceive an unplanned pregnancy, I would recommend that you at least check into Planned Parenthood or a similar facility near you to see about programs which base the price of contraceptives on your income. You could also...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: whats my date of conception, ovulation conception, estimated due date
ovulation conception, estimated due date, pull out method: Dear Trina, Typically, you will ovulate 14 days prior to the beginning of the next period. If the first day of your LMP was 4/2 and you have regular 28 day cycles, your estimated date of ovulation/conception would be 4/16. Your estimated due date is 1/7/08,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when can we have sex , next baby after a cessarean, spacing children, mental strain
spacing children, mental strain, water problem: Hello Akkutan- I would like to know what country you are in- please get back to me. You need to wait until your baby is at least 6 weeks old before resuming intercourse. So,by Dec. 1st it will be physically possible BUT you must also consider the mental and...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when can you get pregnant, best time to take a pregnancy test, missing your period
best time to take a pregnancy test, missing your period, last period: If you have a normal 28 day cycle (from the first day of your period until the first day of your next period) ovulation occurs on cycle day #14. YOu can only become pregnant if you have unprotected sex on cycle day #13,14,15,or 16 each month. If your last...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when did i become pregnant, pregnancy calculations, estimated due date
pregnancy calculations, estimated due date, conception date: Dear Ashley, Sorry about the delay in answering - I am actually supposed to be on vacation, but the system apparently did not set correctly. I happened to check in to make sure and saw there were three days worth of questions, so I will attempt some short...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when did i concieve please help, date of conception, hormone level
date of conception, hormone level, sonogram: If the sonogram should that you were 6 weeks size, then you ovulated on October 31. You should have gotten your period on October 17, but you may have missed it (it may have merely been some spotting). When you have been on DepoProva Provera, your cycle...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when did i get pregnant very confused., estimated due date, date of conception
estimated due date, date of conception, monthly period: Dear Brittany, From what I calculate, with a LMP date of 5/11 and a history of 28 day cycles, your estimated date of conception would be 5/25/08. This seems to be confirmed by ultrasound. With this dating, you would have been 8 weeks on 7/6, and therefore...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when did i get pregnant, baby asprin, miscarraiges
baby asprin, miscarraiges, 4thjuly: Early miscarriage, such as yours, is seen in 15-20% of EVERY pregnancy. There is nothing you can do to prevent a miscarriage, and there is nothing you can do to cause a miscarriage. In these early miscarriages, it is sometimes due to some problems with the...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when did i get pregnant, blood test for pregnancy, 4thjuly
blood test for pregnancy, 4thjuly, pregnancy test: If you had your period on May 17, then you conceived on May 30. A pregnancy test could not have shown a positive result until at least June 14. If it was positive on June 27 you are definitely pregnant. You may have not done the urine test correctly on July...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when did i get pregnant, blood test for pregnancy, viable pregnancy
blood test for pregnancy, viable pregnancy, pregnancy test: If you had a positive pregnancy test on June 27, you must have conceived two weeks before then. HOwever, you claim that you had a period on May 17 and again on June 16, which is impossible. I would take a blood test for pregnancy, twice, 48 hours apart. If...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when did i get pregnant, days of ovulation, ovlation
days of ovulation, ovlation, ovulaton: If you were 42 weeks on December 18, then you would have been 40 weeks on December 5. Since a pregnancy is 40 weeks (280 days), your last period started on March 1 and you conceived after having sex on March 13.14.15. or 16. These dates are accurate if you...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when did i get pregnant, pregnancy caluclator, days of ovulation
pregnancy caluclator, days of ovulation, ovlation: A sonogram is totally inaccurate to determine due date, number of weeks of gestation, or date of conception if it performed afer 25 weeks gestation. Due date is calculated by adding seven days to the first day of your last period and then subracting three...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when did i get pregnant?, conceiving a boy, shettles method
conceiving a boy, shettles method, time of ovulation: Sperm can remain viable for 12-24 hours and an ovum can remain viable for 24-48 hours, no matter what you read on the internet.After that period of time, the sperm do not have the ability of fertilization and. That is why we say that you can become pregnant...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when did i ovulate, 14th of july, happy holidays
14th of july, happy holidays, general idea: Hi Amber, I did my calculation based on a 28 day normal cycle. However, your cycle is obviously irregular, so keep in mind this could be off by a day or 2, but it does give you a general idea. You were likely to be most fertile from Tuesday, July 25,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when did i ovulate, date of conception, estimated date of conception
date of conception, estimated date of conception, second trimester: Hi Amber :) I did some calculations, and surprisingly, my numbers differ from yours. Now keep in mind, that I calculated based that you do indeed have a normal 28 day cycle. I think you ovulated a little later, then you think! According to my numbers,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when do i ovalate, home pregnancy tests, sign of pregnancy
home pregnancy tests, sign of pregnancy, irregular cycles: Dear Leslie Women usually ovulate 14-16 days prior to their next menstruation. In your case,you mentioned your periods were 30-31 days last 3 months. What was before?. Irregular cycles may point to anovulation. On the other hand, Delayed cycle for 5-6...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when does a womans fertility..., experience infertility, how long does sperm survive outside the body
experience infertility, how long does sperm survive outside the body, female secretions: Hi Yom, A lot of questions. I will answer them in the order you asked. 1) A woman s fertility ends when she goes in to menopause and stops getting her period. The chances are of her getting pregnant at 47 or 49 would depend on this. If she is in menopause,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when does a womans fertility..., female secretions, sperm cells
female secretions, sperm cells, how long does sperm survive outside the body: The ability to conceive (feertility) ends when estrogen is no long in the body. As llng as you are ovulating, uyou can conceive. You have heard of change of life babies .Even if you are 55 years old, you still can conceive f there are enough sperm cells...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when does a womans fertility..., ovulation test kit, female secretions
ovulation test kit, female secretions, how long does sperm survive outside the body: Yom, Wow, you have a lot of questions. 1. As long as a women is still having a period and ovulating, she can get pregnant. 2. Fertility does decrease with age, the best time to conceive is when the women if ovulating (I recommend using an ovulation...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when i conceived, estimated due date, exhusband
estimated due date, exhusband, conception date: Hi Shannon :) Thankyou for writing! Let me explain how to you, how this all works. As a rule, a lady will ovulate 14 days from day 1 of their period. Now again, for some ladies, it may be earlier, or later, but that generally when it happens. Conception...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when i got pregnent?, sex with dad, sperm cells
sex with dad, sperm cells, sexual encounter: Dear Amanda, With a LMP date of 2/25, your estimated conception date would be 3/12 (based on regular 28 day cycles) and puts you at 13 weeks, 3 days today. This would mean that the most likely sexual encounter that resulted in conception was on 3/10. It...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when implantation can happen?, best time to take a pregnancy test, earliest symptoms of pregnancy
best time to take a pregnancy test, earliest symptoms of pregnancy, implantation bleeding: After fertilization of the egg, the fertilized egg travels back through the fallopian tube towards the uterus for implantation into the wall of the uterus. This takes approximately 8 days. Some women notice some implantation bleeding and some do not. A pregnancy...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when is it okay to try to get pregnant, two pints, csection
two pints, csection, pregnancy loss: Dear Leslie, That truly is a rare thing. I know it doesn t make it any easier, but there is just nothing that you could have done to prevent it. As far as the appropriate time to conceive again -- typically after a pregnancy loss the general recommendation...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when is the 1st appt?, mentrual period, patient thanks
mentrual period, patient thanks, last period: If your last period started on June 23 and you normally have a 29-30 day cycle, ovulation usually occurs on cycle day 15-16. You can, therefore, conceive if you have sex on cycle day #14-18. In any case, you are now 4 weeks pregnant and are due on March 29,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when should I see my doctor?, fertility signs, fertility specialist
fertility signs, fertility specialist, fertility expert: Dear Maree, It does take the average couple (who are actively trying) 5-6 months to conceive, and some as long as 12 months. It sounds like you are paying attention to your cervical mucus and other signs of fertility which would indicate ovulation. In general,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when should i start lamaze classes, natural childbirth the bradley way, childbirth class
natural childbirth the bradley way, childbirth class, lamaze classes: Okay Tiffany. First- get this book- Ina May s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin- read it!! Next, find your nearest Bradley Childbirth class and sign up now- they fill up fast. Go to the Bradley Childbirth website and find the info there. Then get a book...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when to consult infertility specialist, infertility doctors, infertility specialist
infertility doctors, infertility specialist, sperm counts: Most perinatologists will not see you until you become pregnant. Most general ObGyn or Infertility doctors will not see you until you have been trying to conceive for a full 12 months. When the workup starts after 12 weeks, we usually send your husband to...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when to start classes, birth classes, breathing method
birth classes, breathing method, lamaze: When to start is up to you really. We took ours when I was about 30 weeks but it was only a two week course. I felt kind of silly because most were much futher along, but I didn t want to wait and I don t suggest you waiting either. My thought was what...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when to start classes, bradley method, birth classes
bradley method, birth classes, breathing method: Hello Heather- thank GOODNESS you are going to take classes- you would not believe the number of questions I get from people who obviously did NOT take classes. I do not agree that Lamaze is best- I recommend the Bradley Method of breathing and relaxation....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when to tell when i am ovulating?, basal thermometer, cervical mucus
basal thermometer, cervical mucus, fertility awareness: Dear Amanda, You are one of those lucky women who doesn t have to be bothered with a period every month, but at a time like this when you want to conceive, it makes it more challenging. It s encouraging that your doctor has evaluated you and has determined...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when to tell, fetal heart activity, fetal heart rate
fetal heart activity, fetal heart rate, reproductive endocrinologist: Dear Kristin, The miscarriage of a pregnancy can take place either before, or after, the pregnancy was shown evidence of a fetal heart rate (usually by ultrasound). The presence of fetal heart activity within a normally expected rate range for the gestational...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when to test, best time to take a pregnancy test, home pregnancy test
best time to take a pregnancy test, home pregnancy test, pregnancy implantation: If you did become pregnant around February 4, the earliest that a pregnancy test will show a positive result would be 14-21 days later. The best time to take a pregnancy test is seven days after missing your next period. You period is due on February 16. If...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: when will i have this baby????, thinning cervix, light at the end of the tunnel
thinning cervix, light at the end of the tunnel, cervix: You will have the baby, I guarantee it! When, I can t guarantee. I suggest trying everything possible to not have an induction. They are bad, real bad. Be patient, things happen for a reason. I really can not answer your one question as you asked...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: where do i start ?, depo provera, fertility specialist
depo provera, fertility specialist, menstrual cycles: Dear Nicole, Yes, an OB/GYN will be able to do an assessment/evaluation and help to determine if you are ovulating normally and are therefore fertile and able to conceive a pregnancy. He/she will assess whether you are having periods and how regular your...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: white spot on babies heart, afp test, sonogram
afp test, sonogram, aggie: There are many spots that we see on sonogram that mean absolutely nothing. They are artifacts of the echoes and, unless they are related to some syndrome or disease, you can ignore them. If the outflow tracts of the heart were fine and there are no other abnormalities,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: white sticky stuff, ovulation cervical mucus, ovulation mucus
ovulation cervical mucus, ovulation mucus, finger test: Dear Daphnie, Cervical mucus naturally changes throughout your cycle. The first few days following menstruation, there will be little or no discharge present. You will feel dryness around your vulva. During this time, chances of getting pregnant are low....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: who is the father?, best time to take a pregnancy test, missing your period
best time to take a pregnancy test, missing your period, unprotected sex: If you started your period on June 22, then you did not become pregnant prior to that. If you have a normal 28 day cycle (from the first day of your period until the first day of your next period) ovulation occurs on cycle day #14. If your period started on...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: who the father is of boyfriends ex wife who is pregnant?, baby june, dna test
baby june, dna test, last period: HI Jennifer, Ok, based on this date I hate to tell you this but it is very possible that she did get pregnant on September 8th. This is why: Ovulation in a normal, regular cycle takes place about 10-14 days after the first day of last period. So.......
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: why am i so thin still?, sixteen years, ob gyn
sixteen years, ob gyn, kilo: It could be that you aren eatting enough or not eatting the right things. If there was anything to really worry about your ob/gyn or physician would have told you. Just make sure you are getting all the vitamins that you need. Alot of women dont show until...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: why haven't I started dilating yet?, dr appt, signs of labor
dr appt, signs of labor, wks: This could be normal, it could be a sign that you won t dilate (doubt that) I know it is hard to wait, but you will simply have to. Your due date may be off, that happens sometimes as well. Rest assured no one has been pregnant forever even if it feels...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: why haven't i gotten pg yet?, progesterone levels, low sperm counts
progesterone levels, low sperm counts, low sperm count: I think you should speak to your ObGyn again. You should not have sex that much. If you have sex every day you will drastically lower your husband s sperm count. If you have a 28 day cycle, ovulation occurs, most likely, on cycle day 14. You can become pregnant...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: why i don't get pregnant, ovulation predictor kit, fertility drugs
ovulation predictor kit, fertility drugs, time of ovulation: You can become pregnant if you have sex at the time of ovulation. Often, if your weight is too much, you may not be ovulating. I would get an ovulation predictor kit to try to pinpoint the exact day of ovulation. Then concentrate on having intercourse around...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: why i dont get pregnant, ovulation kit, hetherington
ovulation kit, hetherington, best of luck: Conception is a very funny thing. Often times when we women obsess over conception, in reality, it makes it more difficult to occur. Be patient and you will be more successful. Try using an over the counter ovulation kit. This has helped many women in trying...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: wife pregnancy, date of conception, pregnancy test
date of conception, pregnancy test, last period: If your wife has a normal 28 day cycle (from the first day of her period until the first day of her next period) ovulation occurs on cycle day #14, and she can only conceive if she has sex on cycle day #13, 14, 15, or 16. If her last period started on December...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: wife, step mom, erect penis
step mom, erect penis, asap thanks: Sometimes, it takes quite awhile to heal from the episiotomy sutures or the sutures used in a repair of any lacerations. However, try this. You lie down on your back and your wife straddles your erect penis. She lowers herself down onto the penis v e r y ...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: will I ever go into labor???, 50 effaced, fetal heartbeat
50 effaced, fetal heartbeat, biophysical profile: Usually, for the first pregnancy, you may not go into labor until up to two weeks past your due date. As long as the fetal heartbeat remains good, and your non-stress tests and biophysical profile is O.K., you can safely wait until 42 weeks before you must...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: will i have babys, irregular periods, whole grains
irregular periods, whole grains, monthly period: Hi, I know you have cultural reasons but why not go to the doctor? Did you not like the doctor? What about a female doctor instead of a man? From what you say it sounds like you have irregular periods. I do not think that this has anything to do with...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: will it be soon!?, cervical changes, time table
cervical changes, time table, own time: Dear Nikki, You make me smile. :-) I know you don t mean to - but you do. I really, really wish I could give you an estimate. If this is your first pregnancy, you will probably go fairly close to your due date (39-40 weeks), given that you are 1 cm,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: will she get pregnant? 2months late, wet spots, wet spot
wet spots, wet spot, irregularity: The late period is usualy the first sign of pregnancy, but you didnt have intercourse. She is not going to be pregnant from touching semen. She really needs to call her doctor and get checked, I still say she is not pregnant. The cramps are not really...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: withdrawal bleed if you are pregnant, taking the pills, stopping the pill
taking the pills, stopping the pill, pregnancy test: If you started back on the pill and have had normal withdrwal bleeding in March and April, you do not have to worry. It is highly unlikely that you could have conceived while on the pills. If you have any doubts, take a pregnancy test, but do not stop taking...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: women's health, american college of obstetricians and gynecologists, american college of obstetricians
american college of obstetricians and gynecologists, american college of obstetricians, vaginal flora: Dear Amy, You are right about douching. Most doctors and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) suggest that women steer clear of douching. All healthy vaginas contain some bacteria and other organisms called the vaginal flora. The...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: wondering how long, drs appointment, nancy wainer cohen
drs appointment, nancy wainer cohen, wainer: Hello Maresea. Being 2 cm with a second baby means absolutely NOTHING. Your dr. is just looking for a way to manage your delivery at a convenient time for him/her. There is NO NEED to induce you- it most often ends in a c-section- did you know that? You could...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: wondering, best time to take a pregnancy test, brownish discharge
best time to take a pregnancy test, brownish discharge, time of the month: If your last period started on September 17, you probably ovulated around September 30 and could have conceived if you had sex on September 29,30, October 1, or 2. If you did become pregnant on one of those days, a pregnancy test would not show a positive...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: wondering, term babies, amniotic sac
term babies, amniotic sac, 80 effaced: Dear Ila, With premature contractions, I would not recommend inserting anything into the vaginal canal, including sexual intercourse. I would also recommend showers rather than baths to minimize the chance of infection in case a slow leakage of amniotic...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: work concerns, quartz countertops, overhead crane
quartz countertops, overhead crane, caustic material: Although exposure to silica or quartz will not cause harm to your fetus, it may be dangerous to you to ihhale any toxic or caustic material. You can, of course, continue driving a forklift or operating a crane, but remember that your balance will change during...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: workin, rural mail carrier, bumpy roads
rural mail carrier, bumpy roads, federal states: The decision to stop working is purely up to you. Some women can continue working up to the day that they start having contractions. If you are having any contractions or if you feel pressure and are excessively tired at the end of your shift, stop work. Your...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: working out while pregnant!, stronger immune system, cardio workouts
stronger immune system, cardio workouts, cerebral cortex: Thanks for asking these questions. There are so many myths and misinformation regarding prenatal fitness bouncing around the Internet these days, that it is hard to separate fact from fiction. Athletic women like you can continue to workout at a more intense...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: workout, exercise during pregnancy, pregnancy exercise
exercise during pregnancy, pregnancy exercise, pregnancy fitness: The good news is that there is not a correlation between moderate exercise and miscarriage. The best way to determine your target HR during pregnancy is through perceived exertion. Always stay in a cardio zone where you can still speak easily. If you get...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried : (, sperm cell, last period
sperm cell, last period, menstrual cycles: Dear Kaye, If your menstrual cycles are usually 28 days, then we will go by that rather than a somewhat isolated month of 35 days. Based on 28 day cycles, we would anticipate that you would ovulate, and therefore be most fertile, on approximately cycle...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried about HCG levels after miscarriage, cytotec induction, hcg levels
cytotec induction, hcg levels, hcg level: Dear Lisa, This really is not all that unusual. If there had been a spike of 20 points, I d be more concerned. 26 is essentially the same as 30 for the hCG level. Yes, it has hit a plateau, but that is nothing to be alarmed about (unless the plateau were...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried about dates
Dear Bree, This can mean two possible things: First that your dates are off and that you are not as far along as you thought that you were. Because this is a valid possibility, the policy usually is the follow-up ultrasound in 7-10 days to see if there...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried about my pregnancy, symptom of pregnancy, vomiting and nausea
symptom of pregnancy, vomiting and nausea, prescription medication: Hi Zeena :) What you are experiencing is completely normal. Morning sickness comes in degree s, and is not always the same for every woman, or every pregnancy. I vomited at night with my first baby, and only threw up twice, with my second. Regardless,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried about my young mother w/ scary symptoms, serum beta hcg, stopping birth control pills
serum beta hcg, stopping birth control pills, birth control pills: Dear Victoria, It is quite possible that your mother s irregular periods and hormonal symptoms are related to peri-menopause, which can start as early as the mid- to late-thirties. However, if she has engaged in unprotected sex in the last cycle or two,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried about pregnancy, pergnancy, fish meat
pergnancy, fish meat, folic acid supplement: Hello Courtney. No, the provera is just a form of the same hormones your body makes in pregnancy anyway. All you or anyone else can do is to make sure you are taking a daily folic acid supplement, NO drinking alcohol, NO smoking and eat VERY healthy food....
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried and scared, essential nutrients vitamins, exercise for pregnant women
essential nutrients vitamins, exercise for pregnant women, vitamins and minerals: Dear Heather, Try to relax and not stress. It is natural to worry a bit, but try not to worry overmuch. Moderate exercise is fine. Instead of running, you can definitely go for a brisk walk. In fact that is WONDERFUL for you and the baby. It is easier on...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried!, early pregnancy symptoms, estimated due date
early pregnancy symptoms, estimated due date, breast soreness: Dear Kelli, Every pregnancy is different. The symptoms of breast soreness and fatigue are very typical early pregnancy symptoms and are related to increased hormone levels. And a bit of cramping is not unusual either. The fact that you are not having any...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried, boat ride, heaps
boat ride, heaps, fetus: When you are pregnant the fetus has a sac surrounding it which protects it from hard blows and falls. (For the most part unless they are REALLY bad) It is very well protected. If you started experiances pain, cramping or bleeding go see your doctor but I...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried, fertile window, pregnancy test
fertile window, pregnancy test, morning urine: Dear Stacey, Well - if you had unprotected sex during the fertile time of your last cycle, then you are definitely at risk for pregnancy. In consideration of your dating, if you expected your period on 5/4, then I d estimate that your LMP was approximately...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried, fetal heartbeat, boat ride
fetal heartbeat, boat ride, heaps: The baby is well pretected inside your uterus surrounded by amniotic fluid. The bumpy boat ride or jumping up and down will not harm the baby or interfere with your pregnancy. It will not give you a higher chance of miscarriage. The risk of miscarriage is...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried, ovulation predictor kit, babay
ovulation predictor kit, babay, hormone levels: Dear Lisette, There is nothing you can really take on your own. Your doctor would need to prescribe medication (essentially progesterone) for you in the correct dosage, etc,.. He/she should also be able to assist you in your desire to conceive. Your hormone...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried, pregnancy test, last period
pregnancy test, last period, hormonal imbalance: The first thing you should do is to take a pregnancy test. If your last period started on July 22, you would have ovulated around August 4 and you could have conceived around that date. However, if your cycle is very long, you may have conceived after that...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried, vagina area, uterine contractions
vagina area, uterine contractions, prostaglandins: Dear Kristen, It sounds like intercourse may be stimulating some uterine contractions for you. Orgasm can do this and the semen actually contains a chemical called prostaglandins which can stimulate contractions. Normally this would be painless. Because...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worried., fetal heart rate, fetal heart tones
fetal heart rate, fetal heart tones, uterine contractions: Dear Megan, If your cervix has remained closed and the fetal heart rate was great (which tells me it was a good rate and variability), I would not be overly concerned. You did absolutely the RIGHT thing to go in and make sure everything was ok. But now...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worries about stillbirth, problems in pregnancy, cause stress
problems in pregnancy, cause stress, case thanks: HI Cate, as unfortunate as it is, things like this do happen, but one thing pregnancy is an emotionally trying time and you tend to get caught up in things like this that do cause stress and worry, just remember, stress and worry from external forces or...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: worry about urine, group b streptococcus, meningitis in newborns
group b streptococcus, meningitis in newborns, weeks of pregnancy: Dear Lindsey, No, testing positive for Strep B would not be why you had blood and pus in your urine. I would suspect that you may have a urinary tract infection which is causing that. The group B streptococcus (GBS) bacteria is usually harmless in healthy...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: writing back, regular periods, taking the pills
regular periods, taking the pills, sick to my stomach: Hi Melodie, I don t understand why you think it would be better if the baby was born sooner that later. I don t know if a doctor would perform a C-section just by request. Because of lung maturity, they like to wait as long as possible. I also do...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: x-rays and pregnancy, lead apron, dental x rays
lead apron, dental x rays, radiation exposure: What was the date of the first day of your last period? If you have a 28 day cycle (from the first day of yuor period until the first da of your next period) ovulatioh occurs on cycle day #14. You can only conceive if you have sex on cycle day #13,14,15, or...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: xray-eating fish., albacore tuna, chest x ray
albacore tuna, chest x ray, lead apron: Women who are pregnant or lactating should eat no more than 12 ounces of fish and shellfish per week. No more than 6 of those 12 ounces should be in the form of albacore tuna. Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yam root, medicinal values, ovulating
medicinal values, ovulating, personal friend: Hi Lisa :) I am very familiar with yam root. Infact, several times I have reccomended to some ladies who have been having a tough time concieving. Yam root is apparently a natural ovulating inducing drug. It acts simular, to the pharmacutical drug,...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yam root, medicinal values, ovulating
medicinal values, ovulating, personal friend: Hi Lisa, I am aware of the different dosages. Thats all due, because yam root is available in different forms. You can purchase it in powder form, in a pill form, capsule form, and even a liquid. The directions on the label will have the correct dosage...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yasmin dosage, pregnancy test, slim chance
pregnancy test, slim chance, gynecologist: Once you stop a birth control (any brand), your period can be delayed, or you can even start your cycle earlier than usual. Your cycle will eventually regulate itself. If you believe your wife may have conceived, take a pregnancy test seven days after she...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yearly exam, barium enema, pelvic ultrasound
barium enema, pelvic ultrasound, rectovaginal exam: Dear Elizabeth, For women, most digital rectal exams (DREs) are done while lying on your back, with feet raised in stirrups. It is done this way so that a rectovaginal exam can be performed to check organs in the pelvic area. The standing, bent over...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yeast infection and pegnancy, yeast infection, yeast infections
yeast infection, yeast infections, antifungal cream: Dear Trisha, For most yeast infections, creams and suppositories with clotrimazole are more effective than those containing nystatin. You ll need to insert the cream or suppository into your vagina seven days in a row, preferably at bedtime so it won t...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yeast infection, vaginal yeast infection, yeast candida
vaginal yeast infection, yeast candida, bladder pain: Yeast infections can be very annoying, but will rarely progress to more than itching and a copious white-cheesy discharge. If untreated, your vulva may become very inflamed (bright red) and you will be very, very uncomfortable wearing your clothes. Diflucan...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yellowish skin and eyes, yellowish tinge, yellowish skin
yellowish tinge, yellowish skin, yellow eyes: Immediately after the birth of the baby, it can take a few days for bilirubin to be conjugated, and the baby may appear jaundiced (yellow eyes and skin). However, by 7 days, there should no longer be jaundice. If the baby appears yellow with yellow eyes, I...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yoga, pregnancy exercise, yoga during pregnancy
pregnancy exercise, yoga during pregnancy, pregnancy Pilates: Pilates mat work should be OK until you tummy pops out. Make sure that you focus on stability, and that you pelvis NEVER moves as you work the limbs. Sissors, Single Leg Stretch, Twisters, Leg Circles etc., should be done with the utmost control. There...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yolk sac, yolk sac, fetal heartbeat
yolk sac, fetal heartbeat, viable pregnancy: If your last period started on December 3, you are now 7 eeks gestational age. A sonogram should, at this time, show a fetus and a fetal heartbeat. If you saw a fetal heartbeat there is a very good chance of a viable pregnancy. However, if you did not see...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yolk sac, yolk sac, fetal heartbeat
yolk sac, fetal heartbeat, gestational sac: If a fetal heartbeat was seen on sonogram, there is a good chance that the baby will survive. If your last period started on January 11, then you should now be 6 weeks gestational age. If the sonogram only showed a 5 week gestational sac, your dates may either...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: yolk sack, yolk sac, yolk sack
yolk sac, yolk sack, fibrous strand: The yolk sac is not part of the placenta (which forms at around 11 weeks gestation). As the embryo develops, the single-layer ectoderm differentiates into a two layered plate. Endodermal cells appear beneath the ectoderm on the side toward the center of the...
ObGyn/Pregnancy issues: your 'advise', irregular cycles, luteal phase
irregular cycles, luteal phase, menstrual period: Current literature shows that sperm can ONLY remain viable for 12-24 hours, while an ovum can remain viable for 24-48 hours. That is why a woman can ONLY conceive if she has intercourse from one day prior to ovulation and up to two days after ovulation. A...