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 Hehe I am 37 weeks 2cm and the baby is sitting very very low What are my chances of going sometime soon Answer Mom2B 3 598 2/13/08 11:07 am   Transverse Baby Question Dr Cathy My name is Treshala Rose and Im currently 38wks/3days pregnant My pregnancy has been problem free up to this point however now I have a concern that my baby is in a transverse position The reason I think this is because whenever I have a braxton hicks contraction I can distinctly see (what i would assume to be) a head shape and bottom shape Im going to express my concern to my doctor but im just curious is it possible for a mother to be able to tell the position of her baby Also the kicks/punches that I feel are more on the sides not the top or bottom This is my first child also Thanks in advance for any info Answer Shala 1 336 3/4/08 5:30 am   Hypnobirthing Question Hi Again Thanks for all your input thus far  My question is regarding hypnobirthing Just to remind you I have a 23 month old son My labor was difficult I was in labor for 2 days had a bladder infection was dehydrated and pushed for several hours I worked with a midwife who was GREAT Overall it was not a terrible experience (except my son ingested the meconuim and spent the next 3 days in the NICU)  but I got to deliver my son vaginally which I really wanted to do However due to my first experience I have a lot of anxiety and nervousness about this upcoming labor So my husband and I have started a hypnobirthing class to teach me to relax and possibly even go without meds Is it realistic to think this may work for me Do you have any input or suggestions to help make this more successful for me Any input/ideas you have would be appreciated Thanks  Rizzo Answer Rizzo19 1 313 3/4/08 2:34 am   I am 26weeks preganant and having cramps Question I've been having stamach pains on and off today should i be worried Answer jenluv 1 355 3/3/08 9:22 pm   i have pain Question i have this pain right under my breast on a scale from 1 to 10 its a 8 sometimes 10 it feels like something is sticking me with a sharp object if i lean over on that side it hurts worst do u know what  that could be Answer sandra 1 339 3/3/08 7:06 pm   Cycles after D&C--getting shorter!!! Question Hi Cathy I had a D&C done on 10/30/2007 for a missed miscarriage at 11 weeks and since then my periods have gotten shorter   I'm getting really worried Here are my cycles below: 1) November 27; 2) December 22; 3) January 16; 4) February 9 (ovulated on February 21 used opk); 5) March 3   My cycles have gone from being 28 days to most recently 23 days Is this normal   Also should I consult with my doctor about this  We are trying again but with these short cycles it is really gettign me worried   I'm also taking Vit B6 to hopefully lengthen my luteal phase Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions     Answer Hopeful88 1 327 3/3/08 3:00 pm   epidurals Question I had problems with my last epidural the doc did hit the wrong spot I have had back pain alot since then I am now worried about getting another one I was wondering since mid wives do not believe in pain meds if that would be my best choice Answer katmar 1 429 3/1/08 2:32 pm   NEED ANSWER QUICK, ? ABOUT EARLY DELIVERY Question hi cathy i need your advice fast i am 36 weeks preg w/ gest diabetes which is under control w/ insulin i have been followed by perinatal specialist and w/ the bio phys profile sono at 32 week was starting to see baby was measuring large they said 5 lbs 15 oz then went again at 36 weeks and was measuring 8lbs 6oz so based on this and the fact that i have gest diabetes the dr suggest doing a amnio to make sure lungs are mature on tues 3/4/08 and c sect the next day 3/5/08 which will just make me 37 weeks i have mixed feelings b/c the specialist says baby could be in danger if too large b/c of diabetes and then my ob suggested that baby could have respitory problems even if amnio says lungs are mature this is a major decision for me my feeling is what about one more week 38 wks i really would love your input on this how serious could either risk be   PLEASE ANSWER QUICK    THANKS n Answer mare 1 353 3/2/08 7:52 am   Worried of having a premie Question Hi I just wanted to see what your thought are on my symptoms I am 34 wks was last checked on 2/19 and was already dilated 2cm soft and baby's head was down already I have been having very uncomfortable uterine tightning for a coupe of weeks as well as sharp pains to my right side and mid lower back for almost a month I don't have an appetite( have to force myelf to eat) and was told I lost weight at my last appointment I also had gone in for kidney pain had the initial urine dip show blood protein and bac I was put on abx and waited tfor the cx results They were negative so they dc the abx I continue to have the kidney pain when I drink anything other than water I don't know maybe I am just over reacting or overworking myself but I can't shake he feeling that something is wrong I've had 3 other children all natural deliveries my pain tolerance can be very high but everytime I call my doctors office I get the same answer round ligament pain muscle pain and when I see them I get told I don't look in pain What sould I do or think Help Answer mommyof4 1 369 2/29/08 8:00 pm   Am I getting ready for labor? Question Hello   I am 34 weeks now and for the last 3 weeks or so I have been having contractions mild sometimes it would increase in pain and quantity but then I would stop whatever I was doing and it would go away now the same thing is going on except Im like at 7 9 contractions every 10 mins that also subsides when I move around Im also having pelvic pain like in that bone that's right next to the vagina and it's sharp I had it all last night and it would not go away till this morning Am I closer to giving birth that later  and is what Im feeling normal    Answer mitchellsmommy 1 357 2/29/08 7:49 pm   orgasm and placenta previa Question I am 19 weeks and have been recently diagnosed with placenta previa My doctor told me no intercourse and other precautions to take   My question ( I am too embaressed to ask him) is Is it okay to have an orgasm as long as there is no penetration   I am not sure if that will cause harm with this condition or not Answer tinky 1 386 2/28/08 11:40 pm   STD Question My fiancee and i took a break in our relationship to see if we wanted to be together during  4 month break we were with different partners It now seems like my fiancee ended up getting genital worts and has passedit onto me I am 8 weeks pregnant How do i get rid of the std will it affect my baby Answer Mich 1 337 2/28/08 10:09 am   Should I be concerned? Question Hi Cathy   I am 25 weeks along and I am having a girl I already have one son 23 mos old  I am finding I am still REALLY exhausted want to sleep/lay around all the time and have very little energy I am also having pains in my legs but not muscle cramps or charly horses these feel more like "growing pains" to me or soreness in the joints particularly in the backs of my legs at the knee area   I was wondering if I should be concerned about either of these issues I did not have them with my pregnancy with my son I had instead the back aches (not having them yet) and some sciatica (Also not having) I am doing pretty well I eat right and my blood pressur is great as is my fluid retention I drink  a LOT of water and little to no caffeine at all I take my prenatal vitamin every day I have not gained too much weight I was a little over weight to begin with and the midwife says my weight gain is great Any ideas you have would be appreciated Thanks Rizzo Answer Rizzo19 1 341 2/28/08 12:22 am   hello my name is ellen l staples Question   dear  meme       hello my name is ellen l staples   i got prego  in  march  15  2006   so  can you  help me   please   thank you Answer babygirl 1 318 2/27/08 8:36 pm   pregnanncy....how soon after depo shot? Question how soon after depo can you get pregnant i got on the shot dec 4 2007 and was supposed to get another one by feb 25th at the latest having a few symptoms of pregnancy so want to know asap please Answer momanddadmissesthem 1 342 2/26/08 4:06 pm   pregnancy....how soon after the Depo shot? Question i got on the shot december 4 2007 i haven't gotten my next one yet and was supposed to by feb 25th how soon can you get pregnant if you miss the shot or stop taking it i need to know cuz i am having a few symptoms thanks sabrina Answer momanddadmissesthem 1 329 2/26/08 3:03 pm   Pelvic pain Question I just found out that I am pregnant with my third child at six weeks today and I am slighlty concerned about a sharp pain and pressure that I feel in my pelvic region   This pain reminds me of the pain and pressure I felt when it was time to push with my last two I am not bleeding or cramping to much so do you think these are just pains froms my uterus expanding or should I be running for the doctors or office or nearest emergency room Answer mnj1020 1 378 2/25/08 9:14 pm   Hi u doin Question yes im 29 weeks and when i went to the doctors they told me i was 27cm and i was wondering is that about right also out of curiousty if u have chlamydia is that a chance that it could lead to hiv if u dont treat it quick enough Answer buttons 1 355 2/23/08 11:54 pm   babies head Question if i am dilated to a 1 cervix is soft and low and they can feel babies head and having small contractions about how long will it be before i have the baby and i am having a brownish discharge 2 Answer sdavis24 1 379 2/22/08 8:50 pm   what are the chances Question what are the chances of havin twins when they run on both sides of the family Answer 3boysHopeing4aGIRL 1 372 2/22/08 6:57 pm   breach Question hi i'm 22 weeks pregnant and i went for an ultrasound yesterday and the lady said my baby is breach Is this safe and will it continue what can i do Answer kueti 1 349 2/21/08 1:25 am   How do I get A midwife? Question Hi my name is monique Porea and i found out for valintines day that im going to be a mom for the first time Im really scared to have my baby a hospital because of the epadural How do you think I should overcome this matter Im 19 years old Answer monique504 1 356 2/20/08 1:44 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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