Question 1

hello, we are planning to have a child. but worried if its safe for mother n child during covid-19. what are risks associated with pregnancy n covid. we have a 5 yr boy and planning for 2nd. wife is 31 yr old with a history of blighted ovum last year

Accepted Answer

COVID 19 &amp; pregnancy: Per the CDC - the overall risk  to pregnant women with COVID 19 is low but there is still an increased risk for respiratory problems that could require ventilator use or ICU.  For more info see:  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/pregnancy-and-covid-19/art-20482639

Question 2

i am a teen mother who is currently breastfeeding my five month old son. i cannot lose my pregnancy weight what can i do? i eat healthy and exercise.

Accepted Answer

You will lose weight: If you are eating a healthy well-balanced diet and are exercising you should lose weight. If you are not accomplishing this you should see your physician so that an evaluation can be performed.

Question 3

had unprotected sex on fertile days, bad cramps..period 11 days late negative home pregnancy test! im the mother of an 8 month old! whats going on?

Accepted Answer

Cramping: Cramping is a sign of infection. It is not a sign of early pregnancy. You have a vaginal, cervical or urinary tract infection.

Question 4

i am 26 years old and a mother of 6 yr old twins and a 4 month old. i was on the pill when i became pregnant with all of them. i now have implanon which i had inserted 2 weeks postpartum and i now feel pregnant. home pregnancy tests are negative but why d

Accepted Answer

You may be pregnant: Many women can tell they are pregnant before the test is positive.  The home pregnancy tests are great but need a certain level of HCG to register positive. Call your doctor and have the blood pregnancy test done or just wait anther week and repeat the home test. Discuss with your doc why previous methods (and this one if you are pregnant) do not work on you.

Question 5

why is maternal cardiomyopathy dangerous during pregnancy ?

Accepted Answer

Deceased cardiac: Output can be dangerous to mom & fetus if significant enough.

Question 6

can you tell me about pregnancy and advanced maternal age at 35?

Accepted Answer

AMA - age &gt;35: Advanced maternal age (AMA) refers to women who get pregnant and give birth at the age of 35 or elder. AMA has been associated with certain adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. At age 35 or greater, you have a higher risk of having a fetus with a chromosome anomaly ( i.e. Down Syndrome). There is also an increased risk of  pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia.

Question 7

what effect would tpo's in the 2, 000 range have on the fetus of a maternal pregnancy on a long term outcome for child developement?

Accepted Answer

Risk of problems.: Anti-tpo (thyroid peroxidase) antibodies at such a high titer indicate that you are at risk for hashimoto's thyroiditis, goiter, hypothyroidism and adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as stillbirth, abruption, fetal growth restriction and preterm birth. See an mfm and endocrinologist to optimally manage your condition and minimize the risks to you and the baby. Hypothyroidism increases risk of cp.

Question 8

does maternal smoking in pregnancy affect the eventual height of the child?

Accepted Answer

It might: The worst known effect is that it might be associated with sids (sudden infant death syndrome).

Question 9

i have a girlfriend who's pregnant , she keeps claiming that her pregnancy is gonna be similar to her mother's. is that true ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: they should both last 9 months and end with a baby

Question 10

what should i advice for  antenatal mother with  anaemia in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Which anemia: It is very crucial to know the cause of anemia and how severe the anemia is. Decrease of hemoglobin can happen during pregnancy related to increase volume status- especially during 2nd trimester.Therapy will depend on the cause of the anemia. For all pregnant women -need to make sure they have a good level of iron and folate (folic acid). They need to take prenatal multivitamin and they need to have good f/u.

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Hello, we are planning to have a child. but worried if its safe for mother n child during covid-19. what are risks associated with pregnancy n covid. we have a 5 yr boy and planning for 2nd. wife is 31 yr old with a history of blighted ovum last year

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I am a teen mother who is currently breastfeeding my five month old son. i cannot lose my pregnancy weight what can i do? i eat healthy and exercise.

A member asked:

Had unprotected sex on fertile days, bad cramps..period 11 days late negative home pregnancy test! im the mother of an 8 month old! whats going on?

A member asked:

I am 26 years old and a mother of 6 yr old twins and a 4 month old. i was on the pill when i became pregnant with all of them. i now have implanon which i had inserted 2 weeks postpartum and i now feel pregnant. home pregnancy tests are negative but why d

A member asked:

Why is maternal cardiomyopathy dangerous during pregnancy ?

A member asked:

Can you tell me about pregnancy and advanced maternal age at 35?

A member asked:

What effect would tpo's in the 2, 000 range have on the fetus of a maternal pregnancy on a long term outcome for child developement?

A member asked:

Does maternal smoking in pregnancy affect the eventual height of the child?

A member asked:

I have a girlfriend who's pregnant , she keeps claiming that her pregnancy is gonna be similar to her mother's. is that true ?

A member asked:

What should i advice for antenatal mother with anaemia in pregnancy?

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