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Hi i am 6.1/2 weeks pregnant age 40 and have already starting to have a baby bump always hungry and running to the little room should i be alarmed?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Not unusual: You should be seen by your obstetrician for routine follow up, though your age does put you at a higher risk of down syndrome, so need to be tested for this.

Answered 3/29/2013

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A member asked:

Hi i am 6.1/2 weeks pregnant age 40 and have already starting to have a baby bump always hungry and running to the little room should i be alarmed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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