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  • Fetal Heartbeat Using Transvaginal Ultrasound

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I recently went to the emergency room for cramping. I had no bleeding accompanying this. They did a transvaginal ultrasound and estimated I was 4-5 weeks gestation and that no fetal heart beat was present. They discharged me with a diagnosis of having a miscarriage.

  • Abdominal Pains And Vaginal Discharge in Early Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have a question I just found out I'm pregnant a few days ago, I'm about 5 weeks pregnant.

    I was wondering if its normal to have abdominal pain (similar to the ones I get when I'm on my period) and also been having a little of vaginal discharge (but the its kind of brownish). I'm worried about these symptoms. Are they normal or not?

  • Preterm Labor Symptoms?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • High HcG Level - No Sac

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I went to the er when I found out I was pregnant because I was having some cramping and didn't know that was normal.

    They checked my hcg levels and it was 583. that was a week and a half ago. I went to the doctor yesterday and all they could see was a SMALL sac.

  • Cramping in Very Early Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Early Pregnancy with Light Spotting, Mild Cramping and High Hcg Levels

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    This is my first pregnancy. on Jan 14th I took two home pregnancy tests & both came out positive. On Jan 15th I went to a family doctor and had my blood drawn for a more accurate test, and sure enough I was pregnant!

  • Sandy's Surprise -- First Day Subbing

    I am on lunch break now. Yesterday I officially got signed on as a substitute teacher and today I got my first call! I guess they weren't kidding when they said they have a high need for subs! I am working with 8th and 9th graders, and OMG! They are such a handful but so much fun.

  • Is Cramping at Four Weeks Normal?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am four weeks today and for the past three days I have been experiencing mild cramps. I don't have them constantly only in the mornings and towards bedtime. Is this normal? This is my first pregnancy and I am really worried.

  • Lower Abdominal Pain: Should I Worry?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I'm 39 years old and 9 weeks pregnant. I keep getting a cramp-like pain in my lower abdomen as if I'm about to start a monthly cycle.

    I'm just wondering if this is normal at my age or if I need to visit my doctor.

  • Cramping in Very Early Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Is Cramping at Four Weeks Normal?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am four weeks today and for the past three days I have been experiencing mild cramps. I don't have them constantly only in the mornings and towards bedtime. Is this normal? This is my first pregnancy and I am really worried.

  • Sandy's Surprise -- First Day Subbing

    I am on lunch break now. Yesterday I officially got signed on as a substitute teacher and today I got my first call! I guess they weren't kidding when they said they have a high need for subs! I am working with 8th and 9th graders, and OMG! They are such a handful but so much fun.

  • Lower Abdominal Pain: Should I Worry?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I'm 39 years old and 9 weeks pregnant. I keep getting a cramp-like pain in my lower abdomen as if I'm about to start a monthly cycle.

    I'm just wondering if this is normal at my age or if I need to visit my doctor.

  • When to Call Your Midwife/Doctor, 29 - 32 Weeks

    When do you call your midwife or doctor when you're between 29 and 32 weeks? Find out!

  • Early Pregnancy with Light Spotting, Mild Cramping and High Hcg Levels

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    This is my first pregnancy. on Jan 14th I took two home pregnancy tests & both came out positive. On Jan 15th I went to a family doctor and had my blood drawn for a more accurate test, and sure enough I was pregnant!

  • High HcG Level - No Sac

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I went to the er when I found out I was pregnant because I was having some cramping and didn't know that was normal.

    They checked my hcg levels and it was 583. that was a week and a half ago. I went to the doctor yesterday and all they could see was a SMALL sac.

  • Preterm Labor Symptoms?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Abdominal Pains And Vaginal Discharge in Early Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have a question I just found out I'm pregnant a few days ago, I'm about 5 weeks pregnant.

    I was wondering if its normal to have abdominal pain (similar to the ones I get when I'm on my period) and also been having a little of vaginal discharge (but the its kind of brownish). I'm worried about these symptoms. Are they normal or not?