What are the chances of pregnancy after withdrawal bleeding?
Hello doctor,
My fiancee and I had unprotected sex last week, and she took an I-pill within six hours of the intercourse. She got withdrawal bleeding or spotting today. Is there any chance of her getting pregnant? I was just worried. Please respond as soon as possible.
09 May 2024 - 1 min read
Single umbilical artery at 22 weeks. What to do?
Hi doctor,
A single umbilical artery is observed in 22nd week L2 pregnancy ultrasound. All other parameters are fine in relation to the growth of the fetus. I want to know how to deal with this. Can we go for amniocentesis or chromosome study? I also have a low-lying placenta with 5.9 inches distance from the os. I am so confused. I have seen a child, who was born with intestine issues. The child's stomach was stitched to the mother's skin after birth. Please help.
08 May 2024 - 1 min read
What are the risks if a baby is delivered at 37 weeks?
Hi doctor,
My wife aged 23 years have autoantibodies SSA strong positive 3+, SSB borderline positive and RO 52 strong positive 3+. She lost her first pregnancy before a year because complete congenital heart block (CHB) was found in the fetus by TIFFA at19 weeks with a condition of fetal hydrops bradycardia. She conceived again and now going with 36th week. Her medications are Aspirin 75 mg one daily, Wysolone 5 mg once daily, HCQs 200 once daily, Folvite 5 mg, Sandocal 500 daily two, Livogen and taking protein powder also. To suppress antibodies, rheumatologist put her on steroids and anti-inflammatory drugs since 12th week. There is no problem till now except fetus growth restriction. Because of that, our doctor advised to go for delivery at 37 weeks. Fetus weight grew just 7.055 ounce in the last two weeks, but my wife increased to 130 pounds from 109.2 pounds. But, she has lost initially 6.6 pounds in her first trimester. She did not have any complication right now. Is delivery at 37 weeks necessary? What are the risks from fetus side if she gets delivery at 37 weeks? Will the baby growth remain normal after birth? If we extend the term up to 38 weeks, do we need to face any risk? For your reference, I have enclosed latest fetal scan report and doctors prescription. Please understand all my concern and give the valuable advice for us. Thank you.
07 May 2024 - 1 min read
Is CT scan safe during pregnancy?
Hi doctor,
I am a 29 year old female, and I was hospitalized for a week due to UTI. As a part of it, a CT scan was taken, which showed that I am completely cured. Then the next day, a blood test showed two weeks pregnancy. I am worried that the CT scan would have an adverse effect on the baby. Could you please advise.
07 May 2024 - 1 min read
Can NT scan and double marker test indicate Down's syndrome?
Hi doctor,
My wife had NT scan and double marker test at 12 weeks and 3 days of pregnancy. The report is as follows, CRL is 59.2 mm, NT is 1.45 mm, free beta-hCG is 84.84 mIU/mL, equivalent to 2.217 MoM and PAPP-A 0.712 IU/L equivalent to 0.282 MoM. Trisomy 21 is 1: 450 1:47 and trisomy 18 is 1: 5315. I wanted to know about if the risk in the first-trimester screening window is positive.
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
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