Question 1

i have a healthy 15months old boy and preggo again.what are the chances of me having the second child with downs syndrom?

Accepted Answer

No different: Your chances are no different than they otherwise are for any other baby you might have.

Question 2

if child swallowed a penny a week ago, would it have passed through by now?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But you may have missed it in the child's stool.  An xray is the only way to be sure, however most coins will pass on their own.  Ask your doctor if an xray is needed.

Question 3

what does it mean if preggo woman's skin color changes?

Accepted Answer

Normal.: In most cases, it means she's normal. During pregnancy a hormone called melanocyte stimulating hormone (msh) is produced in increased levels, which will often cause the skin to darken. (in some women, only moles darken.) after you deliver the baby, msh levels go back to normal, and over time your skin color will usually go back to normal as well.

Question 4

i  been on deop for 4 yr and i been off  depo-provera for 6 mon now  i get my peried every month  but it didn't come yet .what is the change i am preganant ?

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Period: Normal menses is 9-13/yr (every 3-5 weeks) last 1-8 days. You may skip a period once in a while. If no menses by 2 1/2 months, see doctor. In the meanwhile do home pregnancy test weekly.

Question 5

typical waiting period to transition from peg tube to mic-key button? feel like we've been waiting to long. peg placed on 7/25/13 no change date set.

Accepted Answer

Mic-key tube: If you had the gastric tune placed on 7/25, your surgical tract should be matured by now to exchange for a mic-key button for your quality of life.   Should discuss with your surgeon or gastroenterologist.

Question 6

how can child born?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal or C section: A child is born either vaginally (naturally) or via cesarean section (surgery), typically 9mo after conception which can either be natural (via sexual relations) or artificial (via assisted reproductive techniques). There are plenty of instructional/informational videos on natural & surgical deliveries available online simply by searching. Info is also available re conception & fetal development.

Question 7

what is peg feeding?

Accepted Answer

Peg feeding...: Peg feeding is when nutrition is given via a tube placed in the stomach through the skin. The tube is usually placed by a GI doctor during an endoscopy procedure. Many types of patients who cannot eat normally but have functioning GI tracts benefit from this type of feeding.

Question 8

why is my child vommiting?

Accepted Answer

Can't say: To get the most from this site you need to provide enough background information on the issue that a focused response to any question can be formed. Does the kid have fever? Have you introduced a new food or beverage? Any family with similar symptoms? You are welcome to start over.Posts on this site are not linked so each must have all needed information.

Question 9

changing meds, is it ok.?

Accepted Answer

Discuss w/ your doc: It would, of course, depend on the meds and what they are treating. There is no way to generically answer this question. You'll need to discuss this with the doctor who prescribed your meds. You would want to consider changing meds if they aren't working or if you are having bad side effects from the meds. See your prescriber to discuss.

Question 10

how can you treat chingles?

Accepted Answer

Antiviral therapy: A course of antiviral therapy such as valtrex (valacyclovir).

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I have a healthy 15months old boy and preggo again.what are the chances of me having the second child with downs syndrom?

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If child swallowed a penny a week ago, would it have passed through by now?

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What does it mean if preggo woman's skin color changes?

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I been on deop for 4 yr and i been off depo-provera for 6 mon now i get my peried every month but it didn't come yet .what is the change i am preganant ?

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Typical waiting period to transition from peg tube to mic-key button? feel like we've been waiting to long. peg placed on 7/25/13 no change date set.

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How can child born?

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What is peg feeding?

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Why is my child vommiting?

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Changing meds, is it ok.?

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