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expert q&a
- I recently delivered a stillborn baby boy. I had no water around the baby. What could cause this?
- Can recurrent yeast infections affect my chances of conception?
- Will having a cold affect my chances of a successful conception?
- I'm six months pregnant and last night I fell from our bed (about more than 2 feet high). Should I be concerned?
- It's been 11 years since my last healthy pregnancy. Why we are having so many difficulties?
- How long should we wait before trying to conceive after I have my IUD removed?
- How do you know when your baby has dropped if you have been carrying low throughout the entire pregnancy?
- Why would my twin's due dates be different?
- It has been 41 days since the first day of my last period. Is it normal to go that long in between periods?
- If stress delays a period, will ovulation be around 14 days after it, or will it be 14 days after the period should have normally started?
- Do orgasms help, hinder or have no bearing on conception?
- Can you get pregnant if you have been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome?
- My period is 4 days late. How long should I wait to take a pregnancy test and should I be worried?
- What happens to the amniotic fluid as the baby grows?
- I'm pregnant after a cold-knife conization. What extra precautions do I need to take?
- Is it safe to have your home routinely serviced for pest control when you're pregnant?
- My doctor says I have two placentas. Is this common?
- How dangerous is it if the baby swallows too much amniotic fluid?
- What are some questions I should ask when interviewing an OB/GYN, and what should their C-section rate be?
- How accurate is a positive Down syndrome result in blood work at 15 weeks? We are expecting twins (one sack).
Please advise if it is possible to tell if the twin pregnancy will be preterm by measuring the belly size and water bag being big by ultrasound finding. Also if this is OK, then what kind of precautions should we take and what are the chances for survival?
- I am pregnant with a set of twins. I am in my 15th week. Please advise me on the best nutrition and best sleeping position.
- Should I start taking prenatal vitamins now, or just normal multi-vitamins and B-supplements?
- Can you get pregnant while using an IUD as birth control?
- My daughter has pool every Monday. If she is in the water will her menstrual bleeding temporarily stop?
- Is urinating painful when you have your period? Mine is. Sould I be concerned?
- Can an egg be fertilized within 12 hours of having sex?
- Are space heaters safe during pregnancy?
- Will it hurt my chance of getting pregnant if I cannot lie down for 30 minutes after having intercourse?
- Is it true that I could have another ectopic pregnancy, and how can I prevent it?
- Is Vitex-angus Castus similar in results to Clomid?
- Are there any studies that show the effects of birth control pills and delays or problems with conceiving?
- I am 30 weeks pregnant with twins, and I have just been put on bed rest. Are there any statistics that say when most twins are delivered?
- How accurate are the tests to check for Down syndrome in twins?
- How are twins proportioned in the uterus?
- I am in my third trimester with twins, and my weight has only increased 20 pounds. Have I not gained enough weight?
- Is it common for vanishing twin syndrome to occur at 11 1/2 weeks when a strong heartbeat was detected for both babies?
- At what stage are twins likely to be able to survive outside the womb if there are any complications?
- Typically, how far along are you when a doctor would suspect twins?
- Is there a way to find out if you are having more than one baby by blood work?
- After birth, my vaginal wall was flat at my vaginal opening, and my cervix recently has been as low as at my vaginal opening. What can I do?
- Is it common to spot a little bit of dark brown and have severe back pains in the first trimester when having twins?
- Is it possible to conceive a second baby through intercourse shortly after getting pregnant with the first?
- How does your age affect having twins as opposed to having a single baby?
- I am 11 weeks pregnant with twins and I can feel movement. Is this normal?
- Can a smaller size sac at 7 weeks indicate that one twin is likely to vanish?
- Why do doctors prescribe prenatal vitamins?
- Can I be induced for convenience 4 days before my due date?
- I'm snoring quite loudly in my 18th week. Is this normal and what can I do about it?
- Why would a baby stop producing amniotic fluid, and what is the chance of continuing the pregnancy?
- I am currently 32 weeks into my pregnancy. My obstetrician said I am at risk for toxemia. What are the symptoms of toxemia? Is weekly monitoring adequate?
- Is frequent masturbation harmful during pregnancy?
- I have a slanted uterus, will this cause pregnancy troubles or miscarriages?
- Is it OK to take aspirin during pregnancy?
- I'm 4 months pregnant, and during foreplay I sometimes start to bleed from my vagina. What could be the cause?
- Why do the hospitals only allow ice chips while in labor?
- Do I have to take my belly button ring out during pregnancy?
- Is it the man or the woman who genetically determines a baby's gender?
- I am 6 weeks pregnant. Can I get a flu shot?
- I have three children, all born by C-section. How can I prevent a uterine rupture during my fourth pregnancy?
- Is it safe to have sex in a swimming pool during pregnancy?
- I'm 31 weeks pregnant, and my doctor said that I've dilated to a fingertip. Does this mean sex is out of the question?
- I just found out that I am pregnant and I am concerned about my body temperature. It is between 99.1 in the morning and 100.2 in the evening. Is this normal?
- Is it OK to get my legs waxed during pregnancy?
- Why do the hospitals only allow laboring women to have ice chips?
- Is it the male or the female who carries the male gene?
- Can antidepressants affect my baby?
- During my first pregnancy I had a recurrence of Bell's Palsy. Will I get it again with a second pregnancy?
- I'm pregnant and although I'm drinking plenty of water and other fluids, I'm feeling very dehydrated. What could be causing this?
- I'm in my third trimester and I am hot all the time. How can I stay cool?
- Is it possible for someone to feel implantation pain when the fertilized egg embeds in the uterine lining?
- Will wearing a girdle after pregnancy help put my uterus back in place?
- My husband and I are considering having a baby. What are the risks for mother and baby of accepting an epidural during childbirth?
- I'm 38 weeks pregnant and lost 1 pound. Does this mean I'll have my baby soon?
- Will stretching to get something out of reach hurt the baby?
- How can I cure polyhydramnios? What are the effects of polyhydramnios on
- I am 22 weeks pregnant with my second child and I've noticed a noticeable lack of strength in my triceps. Is this related to my hypothyroidism?
- After I lose my mucous plug, is it OK if I swim in a swimming pool?
- What does it mean when a person only has two blood vessels in the umbilical cord? Are there any risks?
- I am 28 weeks pregnant, and I have terrible acid indigestion. Are there any over-the-counter medications that are safe to take?
- Is there anything that is safe to boost my work outs during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to have sex while pregnant?
- Is it safe to supplement my diet during pregnancy with protein shakes from the health food store?
- I wore SPF15, and I have a sunburn on my belly. Will this hurt my baby?
- Can lochia last longer than six weeks?
- Is it OK to have sexual intercourse during pregnancy after the mucous plug has been lost?
- I used cocaine once when I was 5 weeks pregnant. Will my baby be OK?
- Is Milk of Magnesia to relieve constipation safe in the first trimester?
- Is it safe to have sex if I have a small cyst on my right ovary?
- How serious is the HPV virus? Is it harder to get pregnant if you have HPV?
- How long can sperm survive in the womb and how long is the window of opportunity open once I ovulate?
- My period is late but the home pregnancy test was negative. What's going on?
- Does it matter how many times you have intercourse when you are trying to conceive?
- Could my mother's use of DES during her pregnancy be causing my trouble getting (and staying) pregnant?
- What is the effect of baby aspirin on trying to conceive?
- How can I stop taking oral contraceptives to conceive when I take them to control irregular bleeding?
- What causes a hypothalamic disturbance and what are the symptoms?
- How does the cervical fluid change right after fertilization occurs?
- My basal body temperature hasn't risen in two months. What does that mean?
- Can a gynecologist tell whether you're ovulating from performing an ultrasound scan only? How reliable is this?
- After making love, I noticed that a lot of semen leaks out. I lie down for 30 minutes or even overnight, and it still happens. Is this normal? Will this affect my ability to conceive?
- When should I start taking folic acid and does it build up in my system before it works?
- I have never had chicken pox and want to know what are the risks if I contract them once I am pregnant?
- How does a health care provider determine an incompetent cervix and what are the risks if I decide to get pregnant?
- I have heard a lot about Chaste Berry (Vitex) helping with menstruation and fertility -- that it is real similar to Clomid. Is it safe and effective?
- I'm having irregular cycles and I don't have any cervical mucus. Will Clomid help?
- I've heard that smoking can affect your fertility. Is this true? Can you explain how it affects both a woman and a man's fertility?
- Is there a way to guarantee that I will be 2-months pregnant by December?
- Should men who are trying to conceive avoid herbs, such as Ginko and Mau Huang?
- Can too much vaginal acidity affect or kill sperm?
- My husband and I had to terminated a pregnancy when I was 18 weeks along. When can we conceive again?
- My BBT rarely goes above 98; It's usually in the low 97s and goes into the 96s. How does this impact my fertility?
- About four weeks ago, an emergency room physician informed me that I had a 90 percent chance of miscarriage based on my symptoms. I still feel pregnant. Is it possible that I am?
- What are the symptoms of ovulation? Should their be any cramping during this time?
- If you have only one ovary, would you ovulate every second month?
- I gave birth to a healthy baby at age 40 and now have a dermoid cyst. How much, apart from my age, will this affect my chances of having another child within a year?
- I get my period every 27-32 days. Is that considered irregular?
- What is the likelihood that I could conceive twins?
- How severely does hypothyroidism affect fertility?
- We are trying the sex selection method (boy) and wanted to douche to increase the chances for conception. Is douching safe?
- My second quantitative test came back negative. What could have happened?
- I was on the pill for over six years. What do I need to do to get my cycle back to normal?
- Does cervix size matter when trying to conceive?
- When should I take Robitussin in order to help me conceive? How much and for how long?
- Should I assume ovulation based on cervical fluid or OPK?
- Do you think my past stillbirth is keeping me from conceiving?
- Does a split uterus affect my chances of getting pregnant?
- What are my chances of having another ectopic pregnancy?
- What are the latest facts on alcohol consumption when trying to conceive?
- Does using the treadmill affect my chances of getting pregnant?
- What is the likelihood that I have a serious fertility problem?
- Do you think my stillbirth has anything to do with the fact that I'm having trouble conceiving?
- Does using the treadmill or the speed I use it at affect my chances of getting pregnant?
- Can I get pregnant during menopause, 18 months after my last period?
- My daughter just had her second C-section and was told her uterus was still open from her first C-section. What does this mean?
- Our daughter has a negative blood type and didn’t receive her second RhoGam shot until eight days after giving birth. Will this create problems with future pregnancies?
- After giving birth, my daughter's placenta failed to come out. Is this normal?
- It's our first grandbaby, and our grandbaby's mommy has dilated to 1 and lost her mucous plug. How much longer?
- My daughter is only 33 weeks into her pregnancy and is dilated to 3 inches and 90 percent effaced. Is this normal?
- I am pregnant and planning a trip to India, Thailand, South Africa and Australia. Is it OK to fly and take a 3-month-old to these countries?