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 Hi I am 32 meeks pregnant with my second child   At the top of my uterus on the right side I have what feels like a soft spot or bruise   I don't have a mark on my skin & I haven't ran into anything so I am not sure what it is   I mostly feel it when I pick up my daughter & her knees or legs seem to bump it & it is sore   I didn't have anything like this happen with my first pregnancy so I'm not what to think   Answer mbossart 1 409 11/3/07 5:43 pm   baby position Question So far I'm at 36 weeks and haven't had any type of false labor pains Is this something that can be consiredered normal I'm worried that my baby hasn't turned to the "head down position" yet How will I know when this happens and should  I be worried that i haven't had any false pains (to be fair this is my first child lol) Answer heavymetalmommy 1 454 11/3/07 7:44 am   baby position Question So far I'm at 36 weeks and haven't had any type of false labor pains Is this something that can be consiredered normal I'm worried that my baby hasn't turned to the "head down position" yet How will I know when this happens and should  I be worried that i haven't had any false pains (to be fair this is my first child lol) Answer heavymetalmommy 1 392 11/3/07 7:43 am   Not Dilating Question Hello I'm 37wks and have been having really bad pains I have been to labor and delivery 2 times in the past week first time they said I WAS in labor becouse my contractions was so close together and long I was 80 effaced and only a half a centimeter dilated so I went home Two days later went back and still know change its been almost a week now still really bad contractions but nothing has changed Is their a reason I'm not dilating and is their ANYTHING I can do to speed this up Any advise PLEASE Answer Mommy To Be 1 408 11/3/07 3:40 am   Midwives and Labor/Delivery Question Can midwives administer any pain medication during (I meant to write) labor/delivery Answer JennyB 1 402 11/2/07 6:19 pm   Midwives and Labor/Delivery Question Can midwives administer any type of pain relief during pain/delivery   Answer JennyB 1 386 11/2/07 6:18 pm   Stitches Question hi How long does it take for stitches to heal when you have a vaginal birth   I had two stitches done a week ago and I still have discomfort and pain    Do I have to go see my doctor if this discomfort continues Thanks Answer flaca144 1 419 11/2/07 3:53 pm   Numb Question Hello I was wanted to know is it normal for my arms and hands to go numb when I am laying down When I switch sides the feeling comes back but is it normal Answer shopgirl 1 438 10/30/07 3:27 am   side pain while exercising Question I usually walk around 1 1/2 to 2 miles a day and for the past 2 days I have only gotten to walk a 1/2 mile because I get this nagging pain in the lower right side of my abdomen Should i stop walking for a while or is this normal I am 24 weeks Answer anxiouslywaiting 1 380 10/31/07 9:59 pm   Tighten Up/Numb Question Iam 36 week and my stomach tighten up and it feel so uncomfortable can you tell me if that is normal Answer poobear 1 389 10/31/07 9:36 pm   nail shop Question i get my nails done at the nail salon is that harmful to the baby Answer tdixon 1 415 10/31/07 5:37 pm   worried Question i am now 35 weeks and the past two days i havent been able to eat anything full course does that effects the baby and its brain devlopment Answer tdixon 1 377 10/31/07 5:35 pm   38 weeks and thinng Question Hi I'm 38 weeks pregnant now   I went to the dr today She said that I am 60    effaced and about 2 cm Does this mean labor is getting ready to happen Answer tonyanunez 1 420 10/31/07 3:29 pm   lost my plug Question now I have lost my plug will I go into labor Answer sarah 1 420 10/31/07 1:21 pm   another question about the cervix Question my dr said my cervix is thick so if he stripped my membranes will I go into labor soon Answer sarah 1 421 10/30/07 10:55 pm   not dialted yet Question I am 38 weeks and dr said I am not dilated yet So he dilated me 1 cm Will this start my labor in motion   If so how soon Will  the 1 cm seal back up Answer sarah 1 412 10/30/07 6:51 pm   Hip Pain 26 weeks Question I am 26 weeks and for the last 2 weeks I have had unilateral increasing hip pain   I feel it more on the inside close to my groin area but the longer it goes on the more my whole hip seems to be affected   Putting clothes on is the worst when I have to balance on the affected leg   It's getting to the point where doing my normal activities (I have a 2 year old) is becoming difficult   Of course this started 2 days after my last check up so I haven't been to the Dr yet to ask   I recall seeing some questions on here in the past but cannot remember if there is anything that can be done    Thanks for any help Answer Keegansmomma05 1 433 10/29/07 8:23 pm   Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy Question Hi I’m about 12 weeks pregnant and have a question re vaginal discharge during pregnancy Sometimes it would look creamy yellow and other times it would like light brown (like creamy with a tinge of brown in it)   Is this normal Thanks Answer Hopeful88 1 515 10/29/07 2:39 pm   turtles and Pregnancy Question Hello this is Brittany Goins I spoke with you in April concerning my miscarriage I am finally PREGNANT I am soo happy   I have a question though My doctor told me I am not to be around any cats or turtles even if I do not touch them He does not want them in the house period I do not understand this Can you help me understand this I have a roommate who has a turtle and a cat I dont know what to do I had trouble with preterm labour during my 4th pregnancy then my 5th I miscarried it He said that he is concerned with the previous problems of my pregnancy's He said breathing in the amonia from a cats urine is bad for the baby So what is the deal with the turtle Thanks Brittany P S Thakyou everyone who was there for me and helped me cope with the loss of my angel I got alot of concerned emails from people and really appreciate it   Answer Chayagoins 1 421 10/29/07 12:32 am   5th loss and wondering why Question Our family has suffered another loss   October 12 I went into labor at 17 weeks and my husband and I went to the hospital hoping they would stop the contractions because this time I was not spotting and my water had not broke   I was checked and the doctor checked the babies heartbeat and he was great   I begged and begged the doctor to give me something to stop my labor and instead I was discharged and sent home still in labor   I live 30 min away from the hospital and upon arriving at home I went to the bathroom and my water broke and our son was delivered in my hand My husband and I had to watch our son gasp for air and we were helpless and could not do anything to help him   My question is could something have been done to save our son   Answer hurtingalot 2 490 10/25/07 10:04 pm   5ths diease or skarlatina Question I teach Kindergarten adn a chidl in on our hall has been diagnosed with skarlatina or 5ths diease My doc told me to stay home until my bllod test came back to tell if I'm immune or not It won't come back for 5 days Should istay at home until the results or go back to school What if I'm not immune how long will I have to stay at home I am 24 weeks Answer anxiouslywaiting 1 405 10/27/07 3:11 pm   ? Question i just wanna say that i am 7 goning on 8 mons in 8 more days and every thinh i eat knoiw makes my stomach hurt and make me feel bad and merisable and i wanna know is there a reason for that  Answer ms keyka 1 395 10/27/07 11:29 pm   concerned Question I am very concerned because i have not been taking prenatal pills because they were causing me to feel sick although i have been eating alot of cereal that contain many vitamins and folic acid i only took prenatal pills for 1 week or so i called my midwife and let her know i was not taking them but she never called back what should i do Also i used to feel that i was showing since i was 10 weeks but now that i am almost 13 weeks i look normal like when i was not pregnant and i cant feel the little bump in my wobm anymore i am very scared this is my first baby PLEASE HELP ME CARMEN Answer JoeCar 1 390 10/27/07 3:54 pm   Concerning gender and due date Question Hi On Oct 18th I had my second ultrasound done to determine the gender of my baby According to the ultrasound i am 17 weeks today and I am expecting a boy Both of my ultrasounds confirmed that i conceived on July 13th First off  my periods are on a 28 29 day cycle I don't understand how i could conceive 4 days after my period ended Secondly I counted the days from July 13th to Oct 18th and it adds up to 1 day shy of 14 weeks How are they coming up with 17 weeks One more question Is it possible to determine the sex at 14 weeks  I heard that it is to early to tell Could they be wrong Answer shanna 1 429 10/26/07 7:26 pm   Steroid for baby's lungs Question Hello Cathy I am now 29 weeks pregnant ( fist baby ) Due January 10 2008 and I saw my Doctor yesterday she did an exam and discovered that my cervix is softening and about a finger tip open She sent me for my first shot of steroids to develop the baby's lungs and I have another shot today She said she is going to give me the steroids as a procotionary just incase I do go into preterm labour  I have some braxton hicks not anything major What I'm wondering is do you think I should be on bed rest I'm not sure how easily they administer this drug Does this sound like I most likely will deliver early   How long does it take for the babys lungs to fully develope after given this drug Thank you for all your help Answer Sonnys 1 398 10/26/07 4:36 pm   Baby's reaction Question Dear Cathy Last night when I was walking outside all of a sudden a dog barked behind me severa times Since it was so sudden I jumped up immediately and scared at that time I noticed my baby was moving vigorouly at the same time My concern is under this kind of situation I was frightened by the dog will this affect my baby inside I am at 33 weeks And also I am not sure if the baby could hear the barking of the dog inside my belly he would be frightened too as he was moving vigorously at that time If so under this situation will he pass out his first bowel I am concerned as in the birth class I heard that when baby is frightened and will pass out his first bowel before birth is very dangerous Please advise what I should do or am I just over worry or please adivse under what situation the baby would pass out his first bowel usually during birth Thanks       Answer FirstTimeMom 1 462 10/25/07 12:29 pm   Tight pants ! Question My maternity pants aren't tight its the elastic waste band it makes me feel like I have braxton hicks all day infact it seems like I get them more when I wear them all my maternity pants have these crazy elastic tight bands This won't hurt the baby or anything will it (sorry might be a stupid question but you know I gotta worry just about everything Answer Lisa777 1 510 10/24/07 5:18 pm   Just Had My Baby Question How do i know if my baby is still hungry after im done feeding her   she's 5 weeks and 2 days old Answer angel 14252004@yahoo.com 3 478 10/23/07 6:48 am   Contractions Question I'm 36 weeks and my docter said I was 60 affaced They have already had to stop my labor two times and I'm starting to have really really strong contractions now what is going on  Any advice Thanks   Answer Mommy To Be 1 490 10/24/07 1:27 am   Cervics thining Question Hello I'm 36 weeks pregnant and went to the docter today He said that my cervics was at 60 What does this mean will I be going in labor soon   Answer Mommy To Be 1 441 10/24/07 1:24 am 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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