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 want the thank you for answering my previous questions Im now 38 weeks and 2 days Last night my husband and I had sex and I starting bleeding quite a bit Today Im just having some brownish dishcharge like at the end of a period but for some reason Im unusally swollen My hands mostly I was just wondering if the bleeding is ok or normal and if the swelling is realated should I be concerened I would have called my docter but they are closed and charge a fee for non emergency calls when they arent open Answer sloanemontano 1 414 8/26/07 6:19 pm   Whats going on? Question Im 36 weeks today i dont get them often at least 7 times a day and they last for about 30 seconds   Should i still worry Answer 1 379 8/26/07 4:14 pm   33 weeks pregnant Question how will i know when the baby has dropped Answer sara 1 385 8/27/07 4:08 pm   will my weight affect my baby?? Question my height is 5' 2" before my pregnancy i weigh 40kgs n now m 37weeks n had  gained only 7kgs so  that makes me 47kgs now at my 37week i'm eating enough n healthy i guess :) bt my weight does not go up why and will this effect my baby's health my diet mostly is boiled veggies lots of fruits n lots of fluids  i hate fatty foods and cnt stand sugar can this be the reason why my weight doesnt grow m worried i dont wnt to hurt my baby is there any food u recomand i should eat to raise my weight or is it fine with the 8kgs i had gain Answer anisa 1 418 8/28/07 12:55 am   very irregular period Question Hello I am trying to figure out when the best time to try to conceive is With my first daughter I was pregnant within the 2nd month of trying She's 5 now so that was awhile ago & I am not having as much luck this time I tried to figure out when I was ovulating but cannot pin point it I've always had an irregular period that was flipped I'll be off for one week & on for the rest of the month with a very heavy flow As a result I've been on BC since jr high In prep I've been off BC since April My period seems to be about every other week with flow lasting about 8 10 days (So really it's not actually every other week but isn't constant either) I was thinking of tracking my temp & using an ovulation test kit as it is impossible for me to predict when I'll start my period each time What would you recommend I do Thank you so much Answer Soonergirl74 1 384 8/27/07 5:09 pm   Ovulation Question My cycles are normally 26 29 days   My husband and I had sex on days 7 9 11 12 13 and 14 Do you think this is good timing And also is it normal to be ovulating and not have much discharge Answer Lindsey 1 409 8/27/07 5:01 pm   short labors and long drives Question My first child was born in about 5 5 hours of labor from water breaking to actual birth   She was a somewhat large baby for my size (small frame and 5' 2") at 8lbs 10 ozs so even at 5 5 hours I still spent a long time pushing  I am exceedingly greatful for such a short labor and wouldn't have it any other way    I suspect that her large size was due to my own hypoglycemia and I hope to manage me eating better this pregancy so that we have a smaller baby since both my husband and myself were in the 6lb range   If my husband is at work we are looking at a 1 5 hour trip to get to the only available midwife in our area since home births are really not an option in our state   While I am not against birthing at home I AM uncomfortable with an unassisted birth in a car   I realize that I am asking for a LOT of assumptions here and that no one can predict the duration of my labor but based on your experience am I really pushing it to expect that we will arrive with time to spare or should I try to be realistic and settle for a traditional OB   I'm really unhappy with the prospect of going to a OB but feel I should try to be as sensible as possible Answer Alpaca Wacka 1 393 8/27/07 9:38 pm   Jus A Lil Pain Question I am 23 weeks pregnant and the other night I fely this haunting pain in my pelvis and radiating to my back it came and went it only lasted 20 min What could it have been Answer nicki5 1 422 8/27/07 6:54 pm   unknown problems Question I am now 23 weeks pregnant and I am having discharge which I wasn' t before Is that normal What is it To me it is white and a little milky not too thick but not real runny What should I do I haven't had sex with anyone but the baby's father and so I know its not an std or anything It started about 2 weeks ago Answer bnicholm2007 1 378 8/27/07 6:03 pm   discharge? Question  hi im 28 weeks and these pass few days i been having waterlty dischage ive had dischage before but it wa thicker and my doctor told me i had a yeast inf do i have a yeast infc again or could it be sometinhg else i m not in pain but im a little worried about this thank you Answer big mama 1 390 8/27/07 5:52 pm   Is that safe? Question Hi Cathy I am at 24 weeks and 4 days and aged 38 These 2 days I felt extremely tired nausea and dizzness all around me and somtimes I feel very cold and sometimes I feel very hot and also with stiff neck and shoulder My OB doctor is on vacation so I went to my family doctor she tested my blood suger and it was 78 she said it was a littile bit low Can you tell me the normal range of blood suger at my stage And what causes for my blood sugar to drop How can I improve my condition Also the doctor also performed the heart activity monitor ( I think it should be called electrocardiogram but not sure) she placed small patches on my chest  upper arms and legs and then 1 minute later a graph was printed out I asked her if this test is safe for pregnancy she said Yes What is your advice Is it really safe to have it during pregnancy will the baby be affected I am concerned I want to have second opinion Thanks       Answer SuperStar 3 466 8/24/07 9:04 pm   just found out Question I just found out that i was pregnant because of fetal movement   The only thing is; i have had my period every month and was still taking birthcontrol   will the birth control hurt my baby Answer kklp1 1 489 8/2/07 12:00 am   exercise during pregnancy Question I have had one normal pregnancy and one chemical pregnancy   I am now almost 6 weeks pregnant and have been running 2 3 miles 6 days for months before I conceived   Can I continue to jog at a slow to moderate pace or should I completely change to walking Answer kim 6 531 7/29/07 6:06 pm   if first baby was a preemie...... Question I was wondering if your first child was born a week or two early what are the odds of your next child being born a week or two early   Answer jlgalvin 2 468 8/2/07 2:24 pm   Heartbeat pausing on doppler? Question Hi I am about 21 weeks pregnant I have noticed lately though that when I listen to my baby's heartbeat on the doppler it will sometimes pause (and it doesn't seem like she's moving) It only seems to happen when I first put the doppler on my stomach I asked my midwife and she didn't seem concerned since I already had my big ultrasound and her heart looked great So I am just wondering are the pauses because she is slowly moving away from the doppler or could she have a murmur of some sort The HB will be in the 150's and then it will pause and then slowly start back up from 120 back to the normal rate Answer river 1 441 8/2/07 3:07 pm   WONDERING Question IM 29 WEEKS AND IM TALL AND PETTIE AND I'M CARRYING SMALL ALSO I HAVENT GAINED THAT MUCH WEIGHT EITHER I GAINED OLNY LIKE 15 POUNDS IS THAT NORMAL AM I LIKELY TO HAVE A SMALL BRITH WEIGHT BABY Answer JESSYPOOH17 1 434 8/2/07 4:53 pm   Due Date when doing IUI Question Hi my sister is 45 years old and has had an irregular cycle for the past year or so She is working with a fertility specialist and did the IUI procedures on 7/31 and 8/01   I know it is WAY to soon to tell if she is pregnant but if she does get pregnant what will her due date most likely be How does it get predicted I only know how to predict it using the first date of the most recent mestrual cycle Thank you Answer Rizzo19 1 475 8/3/07 12:23 am   Morning Sickness Question I have been experiencing EXTREME fatigue and nauseau I have only been able to keep down saltines chicken noodle soup ginger ale and water (sometimes) I have a decreased appetite I know this is normal but mine seems very severe I also have EXTREME smell adversion to almost everything i went to the er and they perscribed me a grade c medicine but the way the doc explained it wasnt safe to take Can you elaborate I havent been able to take my prenates  either for almost a week cause they make me sick Im really struggling Please give any advice that may b helpful On the fatigue as well i cant even get out of bed Answer Shala 1 436 8/1/07 2:54 pm   CARRYING SMALL Question I'M TALL AND PETTIE IS IT OKAY FOR ME TO CARRY SMALL CAUSE THIS IS MY FIRST CHILD Answer JESSYPOOH17 1 477 8/2/07 4:47 pm   having twins Question Am due to have twins Nov 2 or sooner   Placenta has not moved and is still over cervix   Am now 27 weeks and have been told ( by multiple birth specilist) that if all is the same in 3 weeks which would be 30 weeks that at 32 weeks I need to be hospitalized until birthing   Concerned about  insurance   Could I remain at my mother's home instead of being in the hospital   Not looking forward to the possibilities and want the babies to go to as near full term as possible Answer Beverly 1 480 8/4/07 12:31 am   labor Question after your water breaks what starts happening do you get cramps right after or do you get pain before your water breaks will i feel something before it breaks and what happens after it does Answer alwaystomas 1 491 8/3/07 7:47 pm   breastfeeding Question I was wondering I am going to try to breastfeed my second one like I tried to feed my first one but only lasted for six weeks I introduced the breast for the first feeding to my first then I also introduced the bottle right away I was staying with my brothers wife so while  i was taking naps she would wind up feeding him the bottle I quit feeding him because my breast were just not producing enough milk when I would pump and also I really had no support So my question is "How can I keep this from happening again this time " When she is born(the second) Will it be ok to skip a feeding or two if I feed her when she is first born so I can catch up on my rest (while I still have the help from the hospital) " & My first kept falling asleep when he would suck the bottle or breast feed " how do I keep her from falling asleep when feeding " thank you so muc h for your time One more thing "How should I start pumping after the two week period so I can also bottle feed her " Answer babyaj2motheraj24 1 472 8/4/07 4:18 pm   no gestational sac Question Hi I am 5 1/2 weeks pregnant and my hcg is 9100 my progesterone 23 but when I had an ultrasound they didn't see a gestational sac   I have had a previous ectopic pregnancy and I am now havving some slight cramping on my right side as well as some spotting My Dr told me that I should wait another week to have an ultrasound do you think this is a viable pregnancy and that the gestational sac just hasn't developed Thanks Sigglas Answer sigglas 4 632 7/31/07 10:01 pm   Labor or not Question I went to my doctors appointment last Tuesday he said that I was starting to have contractions   They were about 30 mins apart starting in my lower back and wrapping around to my stomach   That was also my last day of work so I have been taking it pretty easy   Now I don't feel the pain in my back but what I think are Braxon Hix are coming about ever 10 mins I am just confused on what is a real contraction and what is a braxton hix   What I am having are uncomfortable but are not very painful   I go back to my doctor on 8/6/07 (2 days) he said that if I hadn't gone into labor that we would induce omn 8/7/07 do you think he will still want to induce if what we thought were contractions have stopped   Answer Little Morgan 1 526 8/5/07 2:16 am   getting preg after miscarriage Question Hi   I've never been on here before   My situation is this:  Miscarry on3/07 and again 6/07   Trying to get preg   I am having very mild cramps and pressure in my abdomen after I ovulate   Is this a problem   Really how long should you wait after miscarrying to get pregnant again   Thanks for your help Answer mlb 1 486 8/5/07 9:58 pm   two corpus luteums Question I had an early ultrasound today at 6 weeks / 2 days and the doc thought there may be twins because I have two large corpus luteums   We only could see one sac and the doc wasn't sure if there were more than one heartbeat   Twins run in my family   Could it be that I am pregnant with twins identical or fraternal Answer kim 4 552 8/1/07 10:54 pm   important question Question what type of breast shields would you recommend using to make the nipples comeout enough for the baby to breastfeed the baby cause my nipples are not all the way out enough for the baby to latch on to feed from what i've been told anyway and past experience with my other 2 children this is my last child and i'd like to try to breastfeed her if i can anyway Answer 1 464 8/6/07 1:45 am   prelabor pains Question My due date is August 29th and this is my 3rd child   My youngest is 7 so I have forgotten some of the pains I have felt with my labor before   I have read that the baby won't drop until I go into labor but I have been recently feeling a lot of pressure in my vaginal area   Is this normal   Does this mean that I may be going into labor soon     Thank you   Jennifer Answer j small123 1 496 8/6/07 2:57 pm Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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