Today I’m going to share my second pre-natal appointment with Babies Online readers! My hope is that maybe this will be helpful to you though.
I was nervous today because I’ve miscarried around four months before. I am spotting now. Is it “normal” or a sign of something ominous?
At first, they had trouble finding the baby’s heartbeat. [...]
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When you are pregnant, bleeding or spotting can cause a lot of worry and wonder. Such experiences are supposedly common: about 1/4 of all pregnant women will experience bleeding or spotting during her pregnancy according to statistics.
How do you know that your bleeding is just “simply bleeding” and not a sign of miscarriage? There are some [...]
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Monday was my first OB appointment. I’ve had many people ask me over the years exactly what happens at the first appointment? What can I expect? Read on to find out!
The first appointment is usually at least an hour in length. Plan ahead and find a sitter for younger children if possible. If you are [...]
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One of the most common problems spotted at the 20 week ultrasound is placenta previa. Placenta previa is where the placenta is nearby, or actually covering some or all of the cervix. It’s a potentially dangerous condition because if the placenta covers the cervix, it blocks baby’s way out, requiring a cesarean section to deliver [...]
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I am trying to make my birth experience as natural as possible. I’m prepared to forego an epidural and ‘tough it out,’ and am firmly against Pitocin to induce labor. I respect every woman’s right to choose her own birth experience, but, for me, I feel that a fully natural, un-medicated birth is the best [...]
Tags: emergency c-section causes, gestational diabetes, midwife, natural birth, Safety, Ultrasound
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