Question 1

doctors started counting my 40 weeks pregnancy aug 3rd 2014, what possible sex led up to getting pregnant? had intercourse july 31st and aug 16th 2014

Accepted Answer

Counting the weeks: Conception time is estimated as 2 weeks after the "start of the pregnancy" when doctors are counting the weeks.  All dates are only estimates.  If a pregnancy is counted starting from August 3rd, conception is about 2 weeks later in mid-August.

Question 2

i have bell's palsy and i'm 40 weeks pregnant so i can't take any medication, can bell's palsy heal without medication?

Accepted Answer

Bells: Medications for bell's palsy usually only expedite recovery and improve the baseline amount of regeneration. The treatments are 1) Prednisone (a corticosteroid that usually is safe in pregnancy, but ask the ob) and 2) sometime acyclovir, category b pregnancy which is thought to be safe without risk in 2-3rd trimester. See your ob.

Question 3

well i'm 40 weeks pregnant and i can't be induced due to the fact i'm going vaginally after two c-sections  but my body don't know how to go in to labor on its own how can i get my water to break on its own and i'm already dilated 2 center meters?

Accepted Answer

Don't: Not sure why you are doing a trial of vaginal birth after 2 c sections.  This is not a good idea as you are at an even higher rate of uterine rupture than someone after one c section.

Question 4

what to do if i am 40 weeks pregnant and cervix won't ripen what can i do?

Accepted Answer

You doctor can help: Sometimes waiting another week can help. If not, there are a variety of ways to get a cervix to ripen. Medicines (prostaglandin formulations) are most commonly inserted vaginally to help this process when it is time to be induced. Alternatively, Foley catheter or laminaria can be inserted into the cervix to mechanically dilate the cervix. You doc will decide which is best for your situation.

Question 5

does baking soda and baking powder harm you in pregnancy im 40 weeks. i haven't ate much just a dab of a finger.

Accepted Answer

Baking soda: Dont use anything unless it is prescribed. Are you using that for reflux disease or something similar? 
I dont think its going to hurt you or your baby, but always ask your physician before using any product.

Question 6

40 weeks pregnant with low back cramps and has discharge, changing a pad every 3 hours. she hasn't slept more than 5 hours in 5 days. concerned?

Accepted Answer

PG &amp; pad changes: You don't say what the pad is collecting, blood or fluid. If it is fluid the membranes may be ruptured already raising the risk of infection.  If it is blood, then clearly that too is a problem. A contact with the treating OB MD is now mandatory to determine what the issue(s) may be. Labor is also a possibility.

Question 7

40 weeks pregnant pains down geoin ?

Accepted Answer

If u have pains at: 40 weeks please call your OB now, if you were my pt would send you to l&d to be evaluated, and none of my pts want to go past 40 weeks so i would rec to induce you as the ideal time for the baby to be delivered is 39-40 weeks.

Question 8

is it safe to take mineral oil at 40 weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

IT CAN INDUCE LABOR: It is an effective laxative but it is also used sometimes to induce labor and at term 40 weeks it may induce labor
talk with your OB doctor if you can use it or not, as a laxative.

Question 9

is 127 a normal fetal heartbeat at 40 weeks pregnant.

Accepted Answer

Yes…: The normal range for fetal heart rate (FHR) is 120-160, so 127 is considered normal. However, the FHR alone is insufficient in determining the wellbeing of a fetus. In general, a moving baby is a healthy baby. There are other tests to see if the fetus is doing well such as a non-stress test (NST).

Question 10

how much vitamin b allowed in pregnancy? i'm 40 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Regular amount: Should have your vit d level tested 
most prenatal vitamins do not have all that much vit d in them 
i usually recommend for most people 1000iu of vit d/25# body wt per day 
i am an orthopedic surgeon  so please discuss with your ob-gyn doc  but I do not see having a good vit d level  as any kind of a problem only a good thing for you and the baby.

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