Question 1

causes of severe headche during 39 weeks pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

PLEASE CALL YOUR OB: Now !  as you need immediate evaluation to make sure u do not have pre- eclampsia as u will need to be put on meds and get delivered if u do, and even if u do not have that, u need evaluation of the headache so if i was your OB i would send you straight to the labor room now for evaluation and to check the baby ., so please call your OB now.

Question 2

what is the cause of swollen feet in 39 weeks pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

You'll find out in: The next two weeks :-).  The baby and all the rest that you're carrying in the front puts some pressure on the veins  coming from your legs into the pelvis.  This causes a back pressure that results in the water retention found so often in pregnant women.  Elevate your feet as often as possible, and be patient.  Best of luck with the new baby.

Question 3

is povindone iodine vaginal pessaries safe to use at 39 weeks pregnancy. what are the side effects to fetus and any alternative for it. ?

Accepted Answer

No.: Betadine should be avoided in pregnancy because it can affect the maternal and fetal thyroid glands and cause complications from that. Do not use betadine pessaries in pregnancy!

Question 4

what is the normal amount of weeks woman is pregnant 4? is it 36 or 39 weeks?

Accepted Answer

It is 40 weeks from: The first day of your last period until your due date, the ideal time to deliver as shown by a large recent study is 39-40 weeks gestation, my advice to u is, do not go past your due date- not worth taking a chance something bad could happen to the baby, all of my patients are delivered by 40 weeks and they want to be !

Question 5

how to encourage labour? i am 39 weeks and 4 days pregnant.

Accepted Answer

Be patient :): Nothing guaranteed, but walking will help bring the baby down and might make contractions stronger. Sex is a tried and true way for many women due to prostaglandins in the semen than can induce labor. You can ask your obgyn to strip the membranes at your next visit.    But the best advice is to stay patient and enjoy the last few days to week of growing that little miracle in your belly!   i.

Question 6

why stomach tightening and back pain at 39 weeks of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Please call your OB: Now , all ?S at this point should be asked to your OB and your OB should have explalined or you should have taken OB classes to know that you are most likely having contractions and may be starting early labor so please call your OB now as your OB may want u to go to the labor room to be checked and if u are not in labor and everything is ok please ask your OB about guidelines when to call your ob.

Question 7

39 weeks pregnant having contrations and viginal discharge?

Accepted Answer

Ask Labor ; Delivery: At 39 weeks, having contractions and vaginal "discharge" means it's time to call the labor and delivery nurse, and/or the obstetrician, to see if it is time to head to the hospital. The doctor or nurse will want to know how many minutes apart the contractions are, whether or not they are coming closer, plus what kind and how much "discharge" is coming from the vagina.

Question 8

really bad toothache and 39 weeks pregnant should i go to the er?

Accepted Answer

If only option: The er will not be able to address your toothache, and will probably only give you pain medication and/or antibiotics.  You would be better off seeing a dentist.  The sooner the better.

Question 9

i am 39 weeks pregnant but cant stop hearing noise from the stomach?

Accepted Answer

: As long as you have no significant cramps or abdominal pain &amp; as long as you have no digestive disturbances in the upper or lower GI tract, these increased peristaltic sounds have no importance.

Question 10

sharp pains when pooping, i'm 39 weeks pregnant, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Sharp pains with bowel movement are common with constipation or bowel cramping. If the pain only occurs with bowel movement and no other time then it is most likely related to your bowels and not pregnancy. If it continues far beyond bowel movement then you should call your obgyn

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