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  • NSAID Pain Meds in Pregnancy Might Increase Risk of Miscarriage

    Pain relief medications during pregnancy -- are they a welcome relief or a cause for alarm?

  • Find a Prenatal Vitamin You Can Swallow

    Prenatal vitamins: Best friend of pregnancy health; worst enemy of the pregnant woman. Swallow some of these tips to ease that pain-in-the-pill.

  • Is Disco Dancing Harmful During Early Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    I am six weeks along and have an early pregnancy concern. At a wedding I recently danced energetically. I took part in a disco and jumped. Have I harmed the baby in any way?

  • Pregnancy Test Dates and Early Ultrasound Don't Match

    QUESTION

    My last period was January 10th. On February 20th I finally got a positive pregnancy test after having nausea, breast tenderness and mild cramping for two weeks.

  • Possibly Pregnant

    QUESTION

    My period started last month on the 23rd and ended a week later. My husband and I had unprotected sex two times after that during my fertile period. My period is due soon. About a week ago my tummy was upset and ever since thern I have been gassy and bloated. Yesterday I noticed that my pubic region is pooching out and it is firmer. I have also been sore.

  • Bleeding at Six Weeks

    QUESTION

    Hello,
    I am 6 weeks pregnant with my second child. I have been having some vaginal bleeding. I am wearing a liner but the blood is only there when I wipe. I'm not having cramps or any bad discomfort, just the normal feelings when your tummy is preparing itself.

    Please can you advise me if I need to seek help or advise or if I'm just being over sensitive?

    Thanks,
    Mel

  • Wrongly Diagnosed Miscarriage?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Diflucan During Early Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I was given two doses of Diflucan 150 mg one week apart at the very beginning of the pregnancy (1st / 2nd week) to treat a yeast infection. I didn't know at that time that I was pregnant.

    I read about the side effects and I'm worried about what's going to happen to the development of the fetus. What are the risks? When would I know I everything is ok with the Baby

  • Dream of Pushing

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms. Ultrasound,
    I am only 6 weeks pregnant and I had a dream to push like I was in labor. When I woke up this morning I was still pushing. I'm worried this could this harm my baby?!