PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for November, 2000: Re: Twins

Re: Twins

From: anon

anonymous@obgyn.net

Fri, 24 Nov 2000 17:00:02 -0600 (CST)

Angels do good work whether or not a baby was exposed. 17 yrs from now you won't be able to tell your honor student from another student whoose mom had ultrasound.

Something sends me a red flag these people haven't shared these other studies that Dr Braun eluded too that dispells what you have been told. If its just a personal preference not to have an ultrasound because you want surprise then that is one thing. BUT if its a choice made based on a fear that someone has planted in you unnecessarily then that is a shame, and these people with an education should be ashamed of passing along one sided info to better their cause.

Sorry I have rambled here I just hate to see you as a mom who wants the info you were orginally seeking about detecting twins not be able to access the diagnostic tool that will answer the question because you are scared.

Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy

At Thu, 23 Nov 2000, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote: >
>At Thu, 23 Nov 2000, Debbie wrote:
>>
>>Anon,
>>
>>I don't mind u asking. We were told by many highly educated people that
>>if u can avoid ultrasound than do so. Side affects may not show when
>>the baby comes out, but possibly after many years, the child may suffer
>>from that one ultrasound. We are convinced. I know many that post here
>>disagree with me, but this is how I feel. :) And also, I would rather
>>not see the baby until delivery, and let the angels do their work
>>throughout the 9 months peacefully :)
>>
>>>Debbie If you don't mind me asking. Why are you opting not to have an
>>>ultrasound? Have you been told by some source these are dangerous or you
>>>just don't want to peek before delivery?
>>>
>>>At Wed, 22 Nov 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
>>>>
>>>>At Wed, 22 Nov 2000, Debbie wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>Hello
>>>>>
>>>>>I'm in my fourth month, I'm a slim build and it's my first pregnancy.
>>>>>We're waiting to use the fetal stethescope to hear the heartbeat in my
>>>>>5th month. My husband and I decided not to use any ultrasound devices.
>>>>>My tummy is really sticking out for this month. My question is,
>>>>>how/when would I be able to know if I'm carrying multiple fetuses? When
>>>>>does one usually find out without ultrasound?
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>Debbie
>>>>>
>>>>Without ultrasound, you find out at delivery, which in this day and age,
>>>>can lead to unnecessary complications. There is no way to be assured of
>>>>a multiple pregnancy unless you have a diagnostic procedure (i.e.
>>>>ultrasound or x-ray). This certainly can't be determined by listening
>>>>for two heart beats...
>>>>Lynn
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>>>>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>>>>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>>>>Missoula, Montana
>>>>
>>>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>>>>
>>>>**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.
>>>>
>>>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>>>
>Studies have been done on thousands of babies with follow up of 15-20
>years with no adverse effects noted. There is not one iota of
>scientific evidence that ultrasound as used in medical diagnostic
>studies causes any problems.
>Being in the same room as a smoker is much more likely to cause some
>kind of a problem than ultrasound is.
>
>RDB
>
>--
>R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>

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