Question 1

my wife's aunt has a daugher with down's syndrome.  what are the chances my wife will have a baby with down's?  wife is 32 years old and pregnant.

Accepted Answer

Not a family issue: Your wife's basic risk of a ds birth is estimated at 1/800. There is a basic risk of 4% with each pregnancy for an unexpected outcome such as cleft lip/palate, prematurity, delivery issues, etc. Having a second degree relative with a ds offspring does not increase her basic risk to any significant degree.

Question 2

i am 25 years old and pregnant my pressure is 87sys and 57dia and pulse is80. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal: It is common for healthy patient's blood pressure to drop in mid pregnancy.  As long as there are no symptoms related to it, this sounds normal.

Question 3

i am 27 years old and pregnant. i was very nervous, really pissed off and did not sleep all night. i cried and couldhardly calm myself. could this 1 time harm my baby?

Accepted Answer

Anger in pregnancy : There is no correlation between emotional strain and any physical signs of damage to the pregnancy or fetal distress. At the same time you and your baby are linked and whether the stress that you are under will potentially alter your cortisol levels and make you more prone to deliver early is uncertain . My best advice is that it is time to eliminate these types of stress from your life.

Question 4

i am 29 years old and pregnant.on routine blood work was hcv reactive.had the pcr done and came back non detectable.will my baby be born with it?

Accepted Answer

HCV: There can be false positive results....as you are pregnant and have concern about your baby be born with HCV...please discuss with your Gyn dr. Or with your GI...they do have other tests to tell you what you should do....remember...there is good treatments out there now

Question 5

hi, im 22 years old and pregnant currently 25 wks. do i have pre-clampsia or gestational hypertension since my bp rised to 135/90?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If blood pressure is accurately checked and confirmed to be elevated, without prior history of high blood pressure, you may have gestational hypertension. Diagnosis of preeclampsia requires detection of protein in urine in addition to high blood pressure. You should be closely monitored by your ob.

Question 6

i am 35 weeks pregnant. i have severe anxiety and depression. i have had it since i was very young.. about 7. i am 21 years old and pregnant with my second daughter. i have been taking xanax 2mg at least once a day throughout my pregnancy. i have never to

Accepted Answer

Make sure: Make sure your doctor knows you have been taking xanax (alprazolam) since the baby may experience withdrawal and the nursery needs to be aware of this and prepared. Best wishes to both of you.

Question 7

i'm 46 years old is posible to get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes possible: Speak to your gynecologist if you do not have any abnormalities, or severe systemic illnesses , will refer you to a fertility specialist after the test only you will get the right answer and good luck.

Question 8

i am 38 years old. pregnant 11,6 weeks. the nt shows a variation from 2.6 to 3.0mm. and also a ducto venosos a negative. is that a normal range for nt?

Accepted Answer

Genetic screening: It appears that you are undergoing genetic screening. Typically the Nuchal fold is combined with blood testing to help determine the risk of genetic abnormalities. The impedance level through the ductus venosus is sometimes added as a screening tool. Schedule a follow up with your doctor to go over all of your results and so that your risk can be calculated

Question 9

can a 46 years old woman become pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Get pregnant at 47: It's certainly possible in  woman who have not reached menopause.

Question 10

hi i am 30 years old
pregnancy 12weeks +5 days the crown rump lenght is 69 mm
and the nt is 4mm is it normally?

Accepted Answer

Obgyn follow up: The Obgyn ordering the nuchal translucency will need to go over your results individually. An increased measurement in the nuchal fold can indicate an increase the risk of genetic abnormalities. Follow up testing is warranted in these cases

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

46 years old and pregnant

A member asked:

My wife's aunt has a daugher with down's syndrome. what are the chances my wife will have a baby with down's? wife is 32 years old and pregnant.

A member asked:

I am 25 years old and pregnant my pressure is 87sys and 57dia and pulse is80. is it normal?

A member asked:

I am 27 years old and pregnant. i was very nervous, really pissed off and did not sleep all night. i cried and couldhardly calm myself. could this 1 time harm my baby?

A member asked:

I am 29 years old and pregnant.on routine blood work was hcv reactive.had the pcr done and came back non detectable.will my baby be born with it?

A member asked:

Hi, im 22 years old and pregnant currently 25 wks. do i have pre-clampsia or gestational hypertension since my bp rised to 135/90?

A member asked:

I am 35 weeks pregnant. i have severe anxiety and depression. i have had it since i was very young.. about 7. i am 21 years old and pregnant with my second daughter. i have been taking xanax 2mg at least once a day throughout my pregnancy. i have never to

A member asked:

I'm 46 years old is posible to get pregnant?

A member asked:

I am 38 years old. pregnant 11,6 weeks. the nt shows a variation from 2.6 to 3.0mm. and also a ducto venosos a negative. is that a normal range for nt?

A member asked:

Can a 46 years old woman become pregnant?

A member asked:

Hi i am 30 years old pregnancy 12weeks +5 days the crown rump lenght is 69 mm and the nt is 4mm is it normally?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?