I have been having preterm labor threats for two weeks. Dr. started me on procardia to help with them. Went in for a non-stress test yesterday and had a lot of irritability contractions lasting 30 seconds or more. They checked me and I was at 1 cm dilated with very little thickness. Now they sent me home as I'm only 36 weeks and not having the same cramping contractions I have had in the past, and I'm nauseated. Not sure if I need to go to the OB floor or just stick it out. What should I do?
June 14th, 2023
I am planning to conceive and have several concerns: 1) Will my phobias, such as panic attacks in crowded places and fear of needles, affect my baby or increase the risk of Down syndrome? 2) If I need a blood test during pregnancy, can I use numbing cream like EMLA before the test, and will it affect the baby? 3) If I opt for a planned C-section to reduce anxiety, can I have light food before the procedure, especially to avoid triggering anxiety from an empty stomach?
September 13th, 2024
I am a 48-year-old woman and have been bleeding for the last 33 days off and on. Should I be concerned? No pain, but also no insurance.
November 26th, 2023
I am 29 years old, married, and have a 10-year-old son. My periods are irregular, sometimes not coming for 6 months to a year, and I have been to many doctors without success. I weigh about 200 pounds and am 5'5" tall. I want to have more children, but I don't know what to do to get pregnant. What can I do to improve my chances of getting pregnant?
July 16th, 2024
I was given macrobid to treat a suspected UTI last week. I finished the antibiotics, but now I have lower abdominal pain and my period is late. Pregnancy tests are negative. What could be causing these symptoms?
April 11th, 2024
I'm 29 weeks pregnant and overweight. I've noticed swelling in my hands and feet and am concerned it might be preeclampsia. How can I determine if I have it?
October 18th, 2024