Question 1

will 5 days of taking dilaudid at 35 weeks pregnant hurt my baby?

Accepted Answer

No: Narcotics are not generally thought to be dangerous for development, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.  Babies in utero can, however, become dependent on such medications.  Therefore, the shortest duration of treatment is advised--especially around the timing of delivery.  Babies who are exposed to narcotics right before delivery can have (treatable) sleepiness and slow breathing.

Question 2

will 5 days of taking dilaudid at 35 weeks pregnant show up and cause my baby to be taken from me?

Accepted Answer

No: Dilaudid has a short half life in the blood system and should be cleared out of your and your babies system by term unless you delivery within a day or two of your last dose.

Question 3

will 5 days of taking dilaudid at 35 weeks pregnant cause my baby to go through withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

No: Narcotics are not generally thought to be dangerous for development, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. Babies in utero can, however, become dependent on such medications. Therefore, the shortest duration of treatment is advised--especially around the timing of delivery. Babies who are exposed to narcotics right before delivery can have (treatable) sleepiness and slow breathing.

Question 4

i'm 35 weeks pregnant with twins. was having pretty strong contractions sitting in my chair so i went and laid down and they stopped. babies moved all night long which they don't typically do. am i getting closer to labor?

Accepted Answer

Labor with twins: Well, you are getting closer to labor and delivery because you are 35 weeks pregnant. A term pregnancy even with twins is 40 weeks. Twins are most frequently born between 35 and 37 weeks gestation. So you are close.

Question 5

im 35 weeks pregnant and i have a chronic pain in my back my obgyn gave me 5 mg of oxycodone and i been taken them here and there will it hurt my baby?

Accepted Answer

Typically No: Occasional usage of opioids typically is safe during pregnancy.  There is always a risk to the baby, but usually early on in development.  The big deal happens if you are continuously taking pain medications especially at higher doses.  When you deliver your baby will be dependent on these opioids and could precipitate a withdrawal syndrome that might need to be monitored in the nicu.

Question 6

i am 35 weeks pregnant and have horribly itchy stretch marks and a slight rash on my belly. will a frozen washcloth on my belly hurt my baby?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy Rash: Stretch marks can become very sensitive at the end of pregnancy and any superficial palliative measures such as creams or compresses will not hurt your baby.  The rash may be separate as PUPPS tends to present at this time.  Given you are 35 weeks you should now be having weekly appointments with your Obstetrician.  Show him/her the rash and ask their opinion and advice.

Question 7

i'm 35 weeks pregnant but ultrasound shows babys head at 36 w , abdomen 34, femur 33weeks 5 days... should i be concerned ? ?

Accepted Answer

No: All of those datings are within the margin of error for 35 weeks. Dating by measurements in the third trimester is quite unreliable and as you see with your baby, can vary by several weeks either way. Congratulations, and you are almost there - get lots of rest and pamper yourself before your time is up!

Question 8

i am 35 weeks pregnant and my baby never relax.. the baby is always on the move in my stomach... sleepless days and nights... is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Sure!: Good fetal movement is a sign of a healthy baby.

Question 9

i'm 35 weeks pregnant and in the past week my baby has suddenly been having hiccups at least once a day...and past cple days its been 2 to 3 times a d?

Accepted Answer

Common issue: Hiccups are felt due to a wave of energy moving thru the breathing muscle similar to the one that drives the heart beat. Babies often have it late in pregnancy and continue off/on for months after birth.Some theorize a role of the stomach rubbing the diaphram that stops as the baby grows longer & stomach rubs it less.Reguardless, in 3 decades I have found nothing that works consistantly to stop it.

Question 10

i am 35 weeks pregnant, having contractions every 6 minutes for the past 2 days! i am in extremely terrible pain! i feel like me and my unborn baby are at great risk to harm. i know my body, and i know when somethings not right. my doctor refuses to tal

Accepted Answer

One : One thing that is positive is that even though you have not been aware of fetal movement for the last two days that  your baby has a heartbeat and is alive.  Normal fetal heart rate is 120 to 160 beats per minute. Fetal bradycardia is less than 120 beats per minute for 10 minutes or longer. Fetal tachycardia is a heart rate of that is faster than 160 beats per minute for 10 minutes or more. Early decelerations occur when the fetal heart rate is below baseline and return to the baseline by the end of the contraction. It is a normal response. In late decelerations, the fetal heart rate drops well after the contraction starts begins and return to baseline after the contraction ends. There are also variable decelerations. They will normally study the the decelerations to determine if they are normal. If the decelerations are abnormal, they would then take whatever medical actions were appropriate.
    Did they diagnose you with braxton hicks contractions?  If so, make sure you are hydrating well. You may need to lie on your left side when you have the contractions. Try not to let your bladder become full.

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I'm 35 weeks pregnant with twins. was having pretty strong contractions sitting in my chair so i went and laid down and they stopped. babies moved all night long which they don't typically do. am i getting closer to labor?

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Im 35 weeks pregnant and i have a chronic pain in my back my obgyn gave me 5 mg of oxycodone and i been taken them here and there will it hurt my baby?

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I am 35 weeks pregnant and have horribly itchy stretch marks and a slight rash on my belly. will a frozen washcloth on my belly hurt my baby?

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I'm 35 weeks pregnant but ultrasound shows babys head at 36 w , abdomen 34, femur 33weeks 5 days... should i be concerned ? ?

A member asked:

I am 35 weeks pregnant and my baby never relax.. the baby is always on the move in my stomach... sleepless days and nights... is this normal?

A member asked:

I'm 35 weeks pregnant and in the past week my baby has suddenly been having hiccups at least once a day...and past cple days its been 2 to 3 times a d?

A member asked:

I am 35 weeks pregnant, having contractions every 6 minutes for the past 2 days! i am in extremely terrible pain! i feel like me and my unborn baby are at great risk to harm. i know my body, and i know when somethings not right. my doctor refuses to tal

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