Question 1

what is the line down a pregnant woman's belly called? how long does it take to show up?

Accepted Answer

Linea nigra - varies: The latin term for black line - linea nigra - describes the hyperpigmentation noted frequently on pregnant women's lower abdominal skin. This depends on your skin type and is not uniformly present - ergo its appearance is also variable in timing. It usually fades postpartum, although it can persist long-term.

Question 2

my wife tsh values shows 2.54 .is there a chance that she is pregnant.because normally a pregnant woman has this tsh value?

Accepted Answer

Preg thyroid tests: F of unknown age and ethnicity and location. Husband notes her TSH 2.54. Asks is there a chance she is pregnant "as normally a preg woman has this TSH value?" ANS: not clear if TSH means thyroid stimulating hormone. For most this is a normal level. Usually no change in TSH with pregnancy ESP early on. Other thyroid tests can be affected. Please clarify.

Question 3

a pregnant woman's rubella igg result shows 154.14 iu/ml (positive). but she has not vaccinated rubella. what does it means? pls explain

Accepted Answer

It could be: explained by a couple of things. Perhaps she really was vaccinated but doesn't remember it or does not have access to the record.Alternatively, she may have been infected, mounted an immune response resulting in a positive rubella antibody titer, but she was so mildly ill that she/her caregivers did not recognize the illness...a subclinical case. It happens. In any case, she appears to be immune.

Question 4

how much brown bloody discharge is normal for pregnant women after a pelvic exam or transvaginal ultrasound? how long after the exam would it show?

Accepted Answer

Normal: You shouldn't be soaking a pad, but reddish brown discharge may occur for 2-3 days.

Question 5

when do pregnant women start lactating before labor?

Accepted Answer

Not always: Can start as early as 20 weeks, pregnant, but some may not till after birth of baby.

Question 6

diet for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Low carb/low sugar: A diet low in sugar and carbs will minimize weight gain and the size of the baby.  It will also decrease the risk of gestational diabetes.

Question 7

can a pregnant woman go kart?

Accepted Answer

Not the best idea: Gokarting can be safe if there is minimal jostling and noone runs into you while racing.  Given that this is almost completely impossible to control, you should not go gokarting during pregnancy.

Question 8

can pregnant woman eat dates?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no medical contraindication to eating dates during pregnancy.  They supply niacin, folate, (folic acid) vitamin B-6, pantothenic acid, zinc, manganese, fiber and magnesium.  One study found that the consumption of date fruit in the last 4 weeks before labour significantly reduced the need for induction and augmentation of labour, and produced a more favourable, but non-significant, delivery outcome.

Question 9

how should pregnant women eat?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy: About 300 more calories a day, you do not eat for 2 people, that's a myth.

Question 10

can pregnant women use clobex?

Accepted Answer

Clobex: is FDA Pregnancy Category C .

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