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Kawasaki Disease During Pregnancy
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Can catching fifth disease during third trimester cause problems for baby at birth, ?
Rare: Fetal complications from exposure to fifth disease or parvovirus are rare in the 3rd trimester. Have you had a test to see if you've been exposed? Your doctor can perform a blood test to see if you have been exposed. ...Read more
Pregnancy (Definition)
When your due date arrives, you will be more than ready to have your baby! Most women deliver the baby somewhere between 37 and 42 weeks. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, only 5% of babies arrive on the exact due date. Approximately 7% of babies are not delivered by 42 weeks, and when that happens, it is referred to ...Read more
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Are leaky heart valves during pregnancy linked with preeclampsia?
Probably yes: Preecclampsia has a long list of complications and affects multiple organ systems including heart. The symptoms generally abate after 2-3 months and require reassessment from OB for a referral to specialist as indicated. ...Read more
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What exercise would be safe during pregnancy with history of miscarriages, heart disease and lung disease?
Not strenuous: yoga will be good not jumping gentle yogic exercises are good donot get tired in exercise donot jump ...Read more
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How is graves' disease typically managed during pregnancy?
Medications: During pregnancy, radioactive iodine is not an option, and medications such as ptu (propylthiouracil) and Methimazole can be used. Ptu (propylthiouracil) is preferred, especially during the first trimester as there is lesser risk of causing harm to the baby's development. Very mild hyperthyroidism during pregnancy can be followed without any treatment. ...Read more
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Can a rh+ baby during pregnancy can lead to hemolytic disease?
Yes. But only...: Mom would need to be rh negative. This would sensitize the mom, producing an anti-rh antibody that can cross the placenta and began to hemolyze the rh positive cells of the infant. This can began to occur early in the pregnancy, making the unborn child very sick. Or it can be detected at birth and cause prolonged jaundice. Subsequent children may be more affected. Mom needs rhogam. ...Read more
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Symptoms of autoimmune disease in pregnancy?
Many: There are many autoimmune diseases. Some effect the skin, some the joints, some the kidneys, etc.. If you are having specific symptoms, you need to talk to your doctor about them to get a specific answer. ...Read more
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Is it possible that von willebrand disease course birth defects in unborn baby's?
No: If i understand your question correctly, von willebrand disease will not cause birth defects in an unborn child. ...Read more
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Can celiac disease complicate pregnancy?
Celiac disease: It certainly can, as celiac disease can cause significant illness including malabsorption issues. It is necessary to obtain physicians that can treat the celiac disease as any pregnancy will probably be a high risk pregnancy if the celiac disease is not well controlled. ...Read more
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Pregnancy problems in autoimmune diseases?
There are: People with autoimmune disease can get better with pregnancy - this is seen especially with rheumatoid arthritis most of the time. Lupus can also improve or get worse, but it depends on the involvement of the lupus and what organ sites are involved. We are cautious with our pregnant patients, follow them along with high risk OB specialists and monitor their organ involvement. ...Read more
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I have inflammatory bowel disease. Is pregnancy and delivery safe?
Pregnancy and IBD: If the ibd is controlled, pregnancy is very safe. But keep in mind that occasional flare ups may occur (although rare). The pregnancy should be carefully monitored by a perinatologist and gastroenterologist since there is a potential obstetric complications. ...Read more
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Can diabetic eye disease worsen during pregnancy?
Yes: During pregnancy there are lots of growth factor which are present. As such, diabetic changes in the eyes can develop during pregnancy and can get worse during pregnancy. It is important if you are diabetic, to have your eyes checked in the first, second, and third trimester. This will insure that if there are changes, they can be treat right away to prevent vision loss. ...Read more
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Can fifth disease be transmitted to a woman's fetus in the 3rd trimester?
Yes: If mom never had it as a kid she can get it during any stage of pregnancy.It can also pass to the fetus & produce problems. ...Read more
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Is pregnancy safe with endometriosis and von willebrand's disease?
Not as safe as norma: Stressful pregnancies were carried with von willebrans diseases in all 3 types. Type i where factor xi is low, in ii not functioning problem is with type iii besides factor xi, viii will be low behaves like hemophilia , all types, excessive bleeding is expected, need to administer factors, to the optimal levels by experienced team ( ob, perinatologist , hematologist etc ). ...Read more
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Is pelvic inflammatory disease associated with ectopic pregnancy?
Yes : Because it can damage fallopian tubes.
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Heart MurMur and Pregnant Could this cause complications during birth?
Murmur: Heart murmur is just noise. If the noise is caused by a significant heart blood flow problem, that is what you need to know. Ask your doc what is going on. ...Read more
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Can syphilis cause problems in the baby during early pregnancy?
Yes!: Syphilis crosses the placenta and can lead to miscarriage in the first trimester. ...Read more
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Are kawasaki syndrome (or kawasaki disease) and heart murmur related?
Occasionally: Kawasaki disease can lead to most commonly a specific rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and specific changes to the lips/tongue and hands/feet. However, there are specific changes that can occur in the heart. Occasionally this may lead to a murmur, which is a specific sound of blood flowing through the heart. Most often, though, kawasaki disease causes heart inflammation without a murmur. ...Read more
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Could Zika affect infants? It is already known third trimester pregnancy infections could be devastating even without microcephaly
Yes, but not with : the same devastating consequences. Per the CDC, with perinatal transmission the infant can develop a fever, rash, joint pain & conjunctivitis. REF: https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/zika/testing-follow-up/zika-in-infants-children.html ...Read more
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Why is maternal cardiomyopathy dangerous during pregnancy ?
Serious condition: Because it can lead to heart failure and death. ...Read more
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Can grave's disease affect a pregnant woman?
It affects everyone: Graves' can occur in anybody so it can affect pregnant woman as well, however, pregnancy is an immunosuppressive state so it's possible that the graves' disease will get better during the pregnancy and get worst after the delivery. ...Read more
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