Fetal Development
Boy or Girl??
QUESTION
Dear Ms Ultrasound,
I was wondering if you could tell me your opinion of the gender with my ultrasound photos!!!Ab Tek Belt and Paracetamols
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I am now about 9 weeks pregnant. I found out I was pregnant in the second week. A day or two before I discovered I was pregnant I was using a tek belt. It's a vibrating belt used on the stomach as a work out. I used it for about half hour on the stomach at high intensity and about half hour on my back part or as they're called love handles. I wonder if this could have affected the baby's development in any way?What is a "Wet Reading?"
QUESTION
Dear Ms Ultrasound,
I was just wondering what a "wet read" is during a prenatal ultrasound? I am going to be having another ultrasound in 2 weeks to check size and date, as my son is measuring almost 4 weeks large and no possible miscalculation of dates, but they have also requested a wet read and I can find no information on it. Any help would be appreciated.Jennifer
Too much penicillin (benzathile -penicilin) During Pregnancy? Worried!
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
Hi ! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to ask you about a problem that really really bothers me.I am pregnant in 24/25 weeks and a manage to stay pregnant (as first pregnancy as well, my boy is 4 years old) taking tocolitics like no- spa and progesterone ,until 20 week of pregnancy.
Printable Personal Prenatal Record
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Will Snoring Affect the Baby?
My wife's snoring doesn't disturb me. My concern is regarding the unborn baby. Will the noise disturb the baby in any way, say health wise, mental development, his hearing capacity or otherwise?
The Art and Science of Parenting from Conception through Infancy
"From the journey down the birth canal to afternoons at the park, a child will register every experience in the circuitry of his or her brain. Whenever a mother strokes her baby, whenever a father plays with his daughter or son...
Prenatal Vitamins May Protect Against Childhood Cancer
Folic acid and other prenatal vitamins are typically taken to reduce the risk of birth defects. Now a new study reveals that these pills seem to also reduce the baby's risk of developing the most common types of childhood cancer: leukemia, brain tumors and neuroblastoma.
Boys, Girls...Different from Birth?
Teachers, pediatricians, and veteran parents alike will tell you that boys and girls play differently, speak differently, and react emotionally to situations differently. But the question remains...why?
Depression and Pregnancy
Still, ongoing full-blown depression can sometimes affect a developing baby, both directly and through inadequate nutrition. The risks are small, but real. Thankfully, there are safe treatments for pregnant women. Whether you need treatment or not, the outlook for your baby is good.
What is Folate (Folic Acid)?
Folic acid, or folate, is a B vitamin. Folate helps your baby's spinal cord and brain develop. A lack of folate in your baby's first three to six weeks may cause spinal cord defects.It is very important that you...
What Happens With An Implantational Bleed?
QUESTION
Dear Ms Ultrasound,
Just curious to see if you could give me a little insight. Last week I had an ultrasound at 9 weeks. My dates matched up and the baby had a heart rate of 157 which I was told was good. However, they noticed a rather large bleed and they referred to it as an "implantation bleed". She said they commonly see this and usually you bleed or your body reabsorbs the blood. I have had no bleeding at all.Inside the Womb: Who are the ''Players''?
Pregnancy is an amazing phenomenon of nature that is the core of our existence. Yet even today, few people really have an understanding of what goes on inside a pregnant woman. It's not just nine months of belly growth followed by the birth of a baby.
Changes During Weeks 17 - 20
Your baby's head, arms, legs, and body are now fully formed. At 20 weeks, he weighs about 1 pound and is about 7 ½ inches in length. His movement will become increasingly noticeable to you.
The Third Trimester
The third trimester is a time of anticipation and excitement over the coming baby, fear and worry about the thought of labor, and growing discomfort as the baby continues to get bigger.
Pregnancy and Smoking: Need Help Putting Down That Cigarette?
When you smoke you inhale poisons such as nicotine and carbon monoxide. When you smoke...so does your baby. Pregnancy is a great time for you to quit smoking. You will feel better and have more energy to go through your pregnancy.
Pregnancy and the Roseola Virus
Most children get roseola between 7 and 13 months of age. It is quite rare before three months or beyond 4 years. Fully 90% of cases occur before the 2nd birthday. Rare cases have been seen in adults, and a very few have been reported in pregnant women.
Too Heavy For an Ultrasound?
QUESTION
Dear Ms Ultrasound,
I was scheduled for a first trimester screening in my 11th week due to my advanced age; unfortunately, the perinatologist was of very little help because he basically lectured me on how difficult it is to do ultrasound in obese patients!I learned very little about the status of my baby. He was unable to do the screening because the baby was measuring slightly too small. He then went on to discuss amniocentesis, but why would I allow him to put a needle in my uterus guided by an ultrasound that he already told me would not be accurate?
Fetal Doppler Rental
Stork Radio, the leader in the Fetal Doppler industry and one of the first online Fetal Doppler companies is looking out for you and is the only Fetal Doppler rental company legally renting/selling Fetal Dopplers online.
Healthy Eating, 0-12 weeks
Snacks can be healthy if you plan ahead. Choose cheese, fruit, yogurt, and vegetables for between-meal pickups.
