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33 Weeks Pregnant Doctor Concerned That My Stomach Is Too Big

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Hi Jill

I am 33 weeks pregnant had an appointment with my OB yesterday and he said since our last visit (I was 31 weeks pregnant) my stomach has gone from 31 to 35 Centimeters He is concerned that the baby is getting too big for me (I am tiny 5'2 ) I am scheduled for an ultra sound on Friday because he wants me to make sure that the baby has enough aminotic fluid What I don't understand is that my weight gain has been minimul 22 pound so far at 33 weeks I always assumed the mother's weight correlated with the amount of weight the baby gained What could be attributing to the baby's growth Should I be worried about the size of my stomach

Thanks

Expert Post Viewd: 244 Posted: 7/8/09 2:43 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

back labor

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Im in alot of pain in my lower back Im not sure if it is labor pain This is my first baby So I dont know what back labor feels like

Expert Post Viewd: 2 Posted: 7/11/09 8:30 am Posted by: Replies: 0

nervous1stdad

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my girlfriend had her first ultrasound in march and everything was find but now she is 29 weeks but she is measuring 31 weeks they want to do another ultrasound should we be worried and if so what could be going on

Expert Post Viewd: 204 Posted: 6/28/09 10:18 am Posted by: Replies: 1

low lying placenta

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ARE THERE ANY RISK WITH A LOW LYING PLACENTA

Expert Post Viewd: 418 Posted: 1/23/09 8:53 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

aged womb

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I am 35 and having my sixth baby I am 40 weeks pregnant and this time around i am still sitting at home with every sign of labor bloody show back pain cramping the contractions start but never progress they just fade after a couple hours Could i have a tired or aged uterus that will not contract due to it being old and tired In all my other preganancies i have lots of contractions and even in the beginging of this one my uterus was so hard that i was put on large doses of magnesium Please help my doc will not listen to me i need information Thanks

Expert Post Viewd: 309 Posted: 4/2/09 3:07 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

Post C Section Complications

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I had a c/s almost 8 weeks ago First off I had some trouble b/c my baby was taken to another hospital so I had to leave early and spend 4 days in a waiting room until he was discharged (and doing great now by the way ) Sooooo I overdid it and ended up with a hematoma on the left side of my incision That has since healed I am having some more complications though I delivered on Dec 3rd and on Dec 24th was getting into the back of my SUV and felt something 'pull' and then immediate pain on the right side deep into my abdomin Ever since then I have had periodic severe pain in that area The incision has healed though still numb I went for my last post op appt and my doc said it may be a cyst but to come back if still hurts in a month Well it is almost a month now and more symptoms have come and more pain After my C/S I had the 'normal' discharge with a particular odor to it the discharge and odor went away about 2 weeks ago but has since returned with a watery very dark color and odor again Also I have the WORST EVER case of hemmeroids (sp ) inside and out that are bleeding and not getting better along with gas and occasional constipation and sometimes diarehea (I have IBS so this isn't usually normal for me) My stomach and skin are still VERY tender to the touch and still having pain in my abdomin with mostly at night when I am laying down I also am having sharp pains shooting down through my vagina at times as well as dizziness like vertigo and sometimes extreme for a few minutes

I do plan on calling my doctor but do not have insurance and still have MANY hospital bills from the delivery etc so I am scared of being put through a bunch of unecessary tests He also wasn't too sure what it could be last time I was there so just wondering if you have any advice for me

Thank you

Mandi

Expert Post Viewd: 420 Posted: 1/28/09 8:41 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

Suppository vs Enema

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I am 39 weeks pregnant with my first I would like to try and avoid pooping on the delivery table I'm a little nervous about the idea of taking a Fleet Enema is it possible to take a glycerine suppository or an oral laxative instead

Expert Post Viewd: 305 Posted: 1/15/09 12:37 am Posted by: Replies: 2

low lying placenta

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Thank You so much for understanding I defenitly would love to learn about all of the tools you have wrote about I am not sure that I know what any of them are I am not sure who to talk to about my obgyn because I am on medicaid(public Aid) so I feel like I am stuck with her She is rude and even told me that there are many women who have it worse then me That made me cry and feel like she was not understanding of any of my feelings One more question should I take it easy and rest I am under so much stress I cry every day and I have nothing and not that much money My obgyn has put me on Zoloft and I have not took any yet is it safe Thank You for reading Carma

Expert Post Viewd: 288 Posted: 1/15/09 10:10 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

low lying placenta

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Well hello it is me I have a few more questions I am 18 weeks now and we got another ultrasound and the baby is still very low covering the cervix The obgyn put me on pelvic rest again and told me not to worry about it She said that it is still early and the baby can still move up Is this true I am so stressed out and I just can't stop worring about anything the baby money bills even food My obgyn just isn't no help All I have is knowing that my baby will be okay Can I still have a late miscarriage Will I have to have a C section Should I be on bed rest My obgyn just tells me lets not worry about that now I thought that I had a right to ask and to know PLEASE HELP Carma

Expert Post Viewd: 257 Posted: 1/19/09 9:29 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

10 weeks and bleeding just had miscarriage in feb

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yes i would like to know if i should give up all hope or stay strong i started bleeding the last week of december in 2007 and miscarried the first week of february 2008 i now got pregnant again in october and am now 10 weeks and i started bleeding last night at first it was light i rushed straight to the hospital after being there about an hour the bleeding came back and was really heavy they gave me the same diagnosis as last time (threatened miscarriage) there is a tear out side of my uterus which is slowly stopping oxygen from getting to the baby it is everything that i just got done going through the same exact thing happened last time i'm scared and depressed and confused what should i do i dont want to lose another one please give me some input

Expert Post Viewd: 230 Posted: 1/4/09 1:53 am Posted by: Replies: 1

low lying placenta

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I am 17 weeks and 3 weeks ago we found out that I have a low lying placenta We just went to see our OBGYN and after they reviwed another ultrasound they say that the placenta is still very low and is covering the cervix I was wondering is it a possibility tthat it may not move up and if so is that dangerous for the baby Also will i have to have a c section My doctor said that not neccicerily but I am not sure of what she says Thank You Carma

Expert Post Viewd: 245 Posted: 1/15/09 2:51 am Posted by: Replies: 1

dilated

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I am 36 weeks and i went to the doctor yesterday and found out that i am 1 cm dilated i have 3 weeks left and i wanted to know how early or late could my baby come now

Expert Post Viewd: 258 Posted: 12/31/08 1:34 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

pregancy week 33 and worried about early delivery

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hi jill i am 33 weeks pregnant and it seems like i am around 1 2 centimeters dilated based on a self exam i have also been contracting for the last 3 days the contractions arent really regular but they dont seem to be going away my next appt isnt until next week should i head to the er or am i okay to wait till my doctors appt

Expert Post Viewd: 314 Posted: 11/26/08 3:51 am Posted by: Replies: 1

still born baby

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If you were pregant with a still born is it safe to carry it for a few days after you find out

Expert Post Viewd: 281 Posted: 12/19/08 1:10 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

Problem with my sonogram

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Hello this is my first time posting something I am 21 weeks today and my doctor called me to tell me that during the fetal survey (sonogram) done last Friday she found that my baby has only two blood vessels in the umbilical cord instead of three and that the kidneys are dilated they couldn't see the full view of the heart because the baby was moving too much

I am sooooo worried because I researched online and everywhere I look the two vesseled cord is related to Chromosomal Abnormalities or birth defects heart problems central nervous system etc She referred me to a specialist but Im not going untill Monday and I can't find a moments peace Have you had cases such as mine and what should I prepare myself for so that my mind can be put at ease Please respond ASAP It is my first pregnancy and Im freaking out By the way Im 29 and my husband is 39 with no history that we know of chromosomal abnormalities in our families

Expert Post Viewd: 341 Posted: 10/14/08 9:04 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

preparing for a baby

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what are things i should buy for my expecting baby

Expert Post Viewd: 352 Posted: 10/23/08 2:42 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

pressure

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i am 7 months into my second pregnancy this one is carrying very low i have alot of pressure and discomfort in my pelvic/pubic region i just want to know if it is normal anything i say to my doctor is "not uncommon" he has no bedside manner and does not talk i don't even know what my babies heart rate is anyway i also have alot of vaginal fluid with this one i did not have any of this with my daughter the pressure is so bad sometimes that i feel like it can not get any lower like i don't know what i'm going to do when it drops that's how low it feels it is constantly kicking me in the "sensitive" spot i know that this too is normal i just dont know 1 how much pressure is normal and when or if i should be concerned and 2 how i would know if my water started leaking because i have so much fluid already any help would be greatly appreciated i have tried to post this 2 other times hopefully it will go through this time

thank you

perri

Expert Post Viewd: 392 Posted: 10/10/08 2:32 am Posted by: Replies: 1

another breech question

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how do these women know that their baby is breech i guess i have a very quiet doctor i just know that i do not get another ultrasound unless there is cause for concern but how would the doctor even know if it is breech without an ultrasound

Expert Post Viewd: 373 Posted: 10/3/08 1:21 am Posted by: Replies: 1

breech

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how can you tell if the baby has actually flipped down to the birth canal now because my whole belly moved in a circle and now underneath my belly is big is there a way to find out on your own if it has flipped

Expert Post Viewd: 325 Posted: 10/3/08 11:52 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

birth canal

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is there a way to find out on your own if the baby is in your birth canal

Expert Post Viewd: 312 Posted: 10/4/08 4:57 am Posted by: Replies: 1

breech delivery

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well im doing good with the pregnancy and i am anxious but im scared to get a c section but the baby don 't even weigh a pound yet is that good or bad but what can wic do for pregnancy

Expert Post Viewd: 260 Posted: 10/3/08 5:01 am Posted by: Replies: 1

6 months post pardum

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I'm not sure if I'm in the right place but maybe you can help 6 months ago I had my second child When I went in for my final check up back in April the Dr who I really respect said my bladder had significant prolapse He encouraged me to do my Kegal exercise and talked about future options if it did not get better I have been doing my excercises and have noticed with sneezing and regular exercise my stress incontinence diminished About 3 weeks ago I joined a volleyball league When I jump or make certain movements my stress incontinence is unbelievable Tonight I soaked a "thin regular" pad granted the last 5 days I failed to do my exercises because I did not feel well (cold) Will it take longer than 6 months to fix this problem or do I need to consider other options

Thank you for any feedback

Expert Post Viewd: 312 Posted: 10/1/08 11:55 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

breech delivery

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i live in kingsport tn and i am due february the 28th but is there a way to still have to baby vaginal even if it is breech i am already having the braxten hicks which the obgyn said could cause me to go into labor early since im already having them this early

Expert Post Viewd: 274 Posted: 10/2/08 5:11 am Posted by: Replies: 1

about breech babies

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hey is there a way you can still have a natural birth if the baby is breech is there a way to flip the baby to make is go down to my birth canal before it is to late cause im scared to have a c section i am 18

Expert Post Viewd: 280 Posted: 10/1/08 4:49 am Posted by: Replies: 1

Preparing for a c section

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Hi I am 31 weeks and preparing for a second c section I ended up with one with my first child with no choice We were given the option this time to try vbac or schedule a c section and have choosen that path I had a great recovery last time no complaints My question is is there anything particular I can do to prepare for a c section or is it all the same Thanks

Expert Post Viewd: 291 Posted: 8/24/08 7:11 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

Preparing for a c section

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Expert Post Viewd: 283 Posted: 8/24/08 7:11 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

spotting

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I'm a first time mother and I have recently had some spotting especially after intercourse I was not concerned until I experienced cramping along with it

Could this be a sign of early labor

Expert Post Viewd: 289 Posted: 4/27/08 10:12 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

hey

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i was wondering if u have any info u can send me in my email about baby just anything so i can read and look at well my email is xxxkimberlynicolexxx yahoo com

Expert Post Viewd: 264 Posted: 9/18/08 12:32 am Posted by: Replies: 1

i have bad leg cramps i cant sleep

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at night what do i do

Expert Post Viewd: 279 Posted: 9/29/08 11:40 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

Sleeping on back

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I'm 31 weeks and obviously sleeping is not comfortable However lying on my back seems to be the most comfortable I've read that you shouldn't lay on your back so I normally sleep on my side but I do get better sleep on my back Is it ok

Expert Post Viewd: 339 Posted: 8/25/08 10:57 pm Posted by: Replies: 1