Cathy Collins-Fulea MSN, CNM, FACNM is the Section Head, Midwifery and Medical Director, In-Patient Obstetrics for the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit MI. Ms Collins-Fulea's initial nursing and midwif ery education were complete in England before returning to complete a refresher program at Booth Maternity Center in Philadelphia. She then completed her Master's in Nursing Administration at Oakland University in Mic higan. read more

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Question I am nearing 37 weeks of pregnancy and everybody has been telling me how much my belly has dropped just within the past 5 days and today i am feeling a constant pain when I walk on the very bottom of my belly near my vaginal area I am planning to go on a small road trip on saturday and spend the day in San Luis Obispo could this be a bad idea or is it normal to feel this way Answer Cutie 1 347 4/3/08 10:54 pm   Heart Shaped Uterus Question I posted a descriptive question a couple of days ago but I don't see it I'm sorry if this is a repeat so I will make it very brief   I had a HSG (as well as  tons of other tests and fertility treatment along the way) done August 2007 after over two years of infertility and the result was a healthy uterus The shape lining and everything was perfect   Diagnosis was unexplained infertility I'm now pregnant and at my 12 week 6 day ultrasound I got pictures and showed it to my mom friends and they  said I should be concerned because my baby is in a heart shaped uterus   Could it just look like a heart shape and not truely be heart shaped Why didn't that show up on the HSG Thanks for your time   Answer TNapior 1 329 4/3/08 8:01 pm   last 2 questions... back pain and.... miscarriage questions Question Hi sorry last 2 questions I've read back pain in early pregnancy is normal and I've read it isn't   If someone is 3 weeks confirmed pregnant (2 weeks passed missed period)   Is mild back pain constant very mild no twinges a concern   (Mild light bleeding/ as well asked in previous question) 2nd question if the foetus has problems implanting does that always resultl in miscarriage   If an implantation problem causes miscarriage is that something that is likely to happen again if there are no defects in the uterus Answer gebbeth 1 345 4/3/08 3:35 pm   Hello Please Help Question I am really really scared of needles and I know I am pregnant what should I do Answer MelHoward20 1 326 4/3/08 2:12 am   period Question Hi First I would like to thank you for everything you did for me while I was pregnant I wouldn't do it without you   And now it's been 2 months since I had my baby (by c section) and I still don't have my period I was breastfeeding first month and now it is just formula When can I accept to get my period I have birth contorl pills which i am supouse to start taking and they are supouse to help my acne but I can't do thet because I don't have period When it shoul "kick in" Thanks a lot Answer Tweety 1 285 4/2/08 10:17 am   Two more questions... bleeding 1st trimester and HGG levels Question With ligth bleeding (light red) since Sunday a few blood streaks slightly more bleeding after bowel movements INtercourse Friday 2 weeks pregnant (since missed period confirmed pregnancy test) 2 HGG tests showing hormones are still going in the right direction   Is it still likely/possible to still have pregnancy to term Answer gebbeth 1 320 4/2/08 2:55 am   Can Stress Cause Miscarriage? Or Anxiety meds while pregnant? Allergy pills? Question Can Stress Cause Miscarriage   I've read various articles which seem to contradict themselves   Some in 2003 2004 said yes I've read others on forums that say it is unlikely I am taking ADHD medication Concerta for anxiety which gets really bad I know it sounds weird stimulant to get rid of anxiety   But actually anxiety and depression have been theorized to be linked to executive functions in Dr Brown's ADHD model and I guess I fit there However since concerta is class C I can't take it while pregnant   And I get VERY stressed out massive anxiety attacks some lasting several days at a time without it the only anxiety medication that helps is Klonopin which I also understand I can't take if pregnant Can anxiety/stress cause miscarriage   If so do you know of any anxiety medication that is safe to take during pregnancy   Also curious about allergy pills and asthma medicaion/relief inhalers   Thanks   Answer gebbeth 1 308 4/1/08 5:47 pm   hcg levels Question My hcg level was 990 on march 25 and 6 448 on 3 29 08 and 9 784 on march 31   Is this ok   I had a miscarriage last summer   The first day of my last period was March 1 2008   thank you Answer mariandrob 1 282 4/1/08 4:44 pm   yeast infection Question I am also 30 weeks pregnant with my first child Answer My Baby Amy 1 302 4/1/08 1:55 pm   yeast infection Question About a week ago I went to the emergency room for a severe ear ache and they put me on antibiotics I now have a yeast infection and cant seem to get rid of it by letting it run its course What can I do I am 30 weeks pregnant and sooo confused Answer My Baby Amy 1 275 4/1/08 1:53 pm   Braxton Hicks Question Is it normal to have braxton hicks for a couple of days Answer tosha 1 307 4/1/08 3:11 am   pregnant Question when i go to the doctors and think i am this far along and they tell me i am not then i keep measuring bigger then i supposed to what does that mean also i had a c section with my first child and the N P i am seeing said i can't try to have this one vaginal should i wait to taLK to the real doctors to see if i can last question i hear that your baby shouldn't move alot it mostly sleeps in last  months but mine moves alot is that normal i didn't have this problem with my first child it feels like its in there fighting someone or doesn't have enough room Answer keemonsmama06 1 271 3/31/08 8:23 pm   LEG PAIN Question CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT IS THIS SHARP PAIN THAT I KEEP GETTING IN THE UPPER PART OF MY LEG IT FEELS AS IF ITS COMING FROM WHERE MY LEG AND PELVIS CONNECT ID BE SITTING DOWN AND THE NEXT ID BE STARTLED MY THE INTENSE PAIN IN MY LEG I REALLY CANT EXPLAIN HOW IT FEELS BUT ITS HURTS REALLY REALLY BAD Answer minnymouse08 1 352 3/29/08 4:12 am   LOUD NOISES Question CAN LOUD NOISES HARM YOUR BABY WHILE PREGNANT BECUZ MY BABY MOVES AN AWFUL LOT WHEN MY TV IS LOUD OR WHEN THE VACUUM CLEANER IS ON Answer minnymouse08 1 314 3/29/08 4:09 am   DILATING Question ARE THERE ANY PAINS OR FEELINGS THAT YOU CAN HAVE WHEN YOU ARE DILATING Answer minnymouse08 1 376 3/29/08 4:08 am   AM I GETTING CLOSE Question HEY HOW R U DOIN 2DAY WELL IM 39 WEEKS AND 2DAYS AND I'VE BEEN HAVING A TIGHTNING SENSATION IN MY STOMACH I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS VERY SHARP STINGING PAIN IN MY UPPER PART OF MY LEG BACKACHES CRAPS IN THE UPPER PART OF MY STOMACH A THROBBING PAIN IN MY VAGINAL AREA AND I'VE ALSO BEEN FEELING REALLY SICK LATELY LIKE I HAVE TO THROW UP COULD THIS MEAN IM GETTING CLOSE TO GOING INTO LABOR Answer minnymouse08 1 371 3/29/08 4:07 am   when is a fetal pole detected on U/S Question I was on Clomid 50 mg at the end of Jan On day 21 of my cycle I had serum progeterone levels drawn and it showed that the Clomid did not make me ovulate   I went in for an increased dose on march 17 and to my surprise i'm pregnant   I done a pregnancy test a few days before the one at the dr and it was NEGATIVE I went in for an early ultrasound 3/27 to date the pregnancy They told me I was really early in pregnancy A gestational sac was seen and a yolk sac My question is when is a fetal pole visible on an U/S   I go in for another one in 2 wks So hopefully I'll be ab le to see more I know i'm less then 6 wks b/c i took hpts and all were negative until 3/17 Answer heartmybaby 1 312 3/28/08 3:24 am   can i take a pregnancy test at this stage Question hi i missed my period this month   my last period was feb 18 2008   it was to come back on the the 17 18 or the 19th but never came   i took a pregnancy test on the 17th of the month and was negative took one on the 24th and the test was still negative i also took a test on the 27 and test is still negative is it because im to early   i went to the doctor today 27th and she ordered for me to take a blood test   i just want to know Answer 1 293 3/28/08 2:50 am   baby blues Question I just gave birth to my second child and am feeling the same baby blues at around the 4th day postpardum   It is enough to where I am forcing myself to eat and have a hard time resting but 5 minutes later feel happy like a rollercoaster ride   i believe most of it is because I have difficulty with change and am an anxious person I  did not take medication with my first child and felt a lot better at 6 8 weeks postpardum   I really want to nurse and don't want to take meds   Do you think I can be confident that time/adjustment is all I need Answer kim 1 296 3/28/08 12:26 am   early contractions Question My last baby was born at 32 weeks I'm am now 16 pregnant and have started have braxton hicks as I run each morning Should I be concerned Answer mom0f4 1 384 3/26/08 7:21 pm   feeling very cold during pregnancy Question hie l am about 8 weeks pregnant and l feel very cold even when its very hot l am always wearing thick socks and a jacket what can be the cause of this is it normal liz Answer liz 1 346 3/25/08 9:41 pm   RealSavvyMoms.com Mesage Boards Question Hi I am 30 weeks and I have had early delivery in the past I am wondering about the shots as the doc is giving them to me every 2 weeks as well I was wondering how long does the shots take to work to mature the babies lungs and where are the to be givin Arm or Bum Answer Baby#4 1 320 3/24/08 8:59 pm   Steroid Shots Question Hi I am 30 weeks and I have had early delivery in the past I am wondering about the shots as the doc is giving them to me every 2 weeks as well I was wondering how long does the shots take to work to mature the babies lungs and where are the to be givin Arm or Bum Answer Baby#4 1 319 3/24/08 8:59 pm   RealSavvyMoms.com Mesage Boards Question Hi Cathy             What should I do if my monthly cycles are getting shorter and shorter I use ovulation predictor kits and know that I’m ovulating (usually on cycle day 13) and then my period would come 10 days after  However with my recent cycle shortest ever it was only 21 days (so only 7 days after ovulation)  My obgyn wants me to track my cycles for few months before referring me to a RE if the cycles are getting shorter  Also this all started after my d&c procedure back in October 2007  Before the d&c my cycles ranged from 28 30 days I’m just so frustrated right now             Thanks for your help Answer Hopeful88 1 308 3/24/08 2:13 pm   My cycles are getting shorter and shorter....PLEASE HELP!!! Question Hi Cathy             What should I do if my monthly cycles are getting shorter and shorter I use ovulation predictor kits and know that I’m ovulating (usually on cycle day 13) and then my period would come 10 days after  However with my recent cycle shortest ever it was only 21 days (so only 7 days after ovulation)  My obgyn wants me to track my cycles for few months before referring me to a RE if the cycles are getting shorter  Also this all started after my d&c procedure back in October 2007  Before the d&c my cycles ranged from 28 30 days I’m just so frustrated right now             Thanks for your help Answer Hopeful88 1 340 3/24/08 2:13 pm   RealSavvyMoms.com Mesage Boards Question can you give me some way to help me have a big healthy baby because i have him in two months Answer ta 1 302 3/21/08 10:26 pm Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108

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