Question 1

i can't get out of bed, i cry and feel very depressed. can i get disability from work due to severe depression during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Mood changes: Mood changes are common during pregnancy. You must seek professional help from a psychiatrist maybe and then think about that. More important is your well being.

Question 2

reasons for pain pressing the stomach during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

The fetus!: Your abdominal cavity is compressed, and the pressure is on your stomach.  This is a not uncommon problem during pregnancy, but it is augmented by pre-existent obesity! not a serious issue!  frequently eleiminated by eating less more frequently!

Question 3

what is the cause of candidaisis during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yeast: Yeast infections are very common in pregnancy. This is due to changes in the immune system. Fortunately over the counter yeast vaginal creams are widely available.

Question 4

what could cause pain in my pubic area during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Loose joints: During pregnancy the ligaments that hold the various pelvic bones, including the pubic area, tightly together loosen under the influence of high estrogen levels. This can cause pain in various regions of the pelvis, many times though predominantly in the pubic area.

Question 5

what medications do cause ventriculomegaly during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Haven't heard of it: Ventriculomegaly (enlargement of the brain's ventricles in a fetus, as seen on prenatal ultrasound scans) can be caused by genetic mutations, other birth defects without identifiable genetic mutations, infections like CMV or rubella, other damage in the brain to cause blockage of fluid (CSF) flow, plus unknown causes in many cases. Haven't heard of medications causing it.

Question 6

does taking levocetrizine cause any problems during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Class B: Animal studies showed no risk, but controlled 1st trimester human studies are not available. There is no evidence of 2nd or 3rd trimester risk and fetal harm is possible but unlikely.

Question 7

what sorts of problems can thalassemia cause during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Problems from anemia: Problems can occur from severe anemia. A woman who is a thalassemia carrier and/or has only mild anemia should not have an unusual labor and delivery. If she has severe anemia, her heart may be already stressed out from having to pump extra volumes of blood during the pregnancy. Her ob-gyn doctor can better discuss the risks of pregnancy and delivery.

Question 8

hello dr can u please tell me cause of oedema during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Weight gain, pelvic congestion, venous congestion, hormonal changes, and several,others.

Question 9

eating raw rice during 9th month pregnancy will cause any affects?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Eating raw rice is not of itself dangerous. However if the rice is not clean and dried and just from the fielf then eating it could be dangerous from bacteria that could be on the rice. Listeria is especially a dangerous bacteria for the unborn child and the mother may not have illness much worse than a cold. It is recommended to now eat any foods or meats that are not thouroughly cooked when preg

Question 10

help! what can cause me to fail their 1 hour glucose during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes: the 1 hour test is a screening test.  next is a 3 hour glucose tolerance test to see if you have gestational diabetes

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