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Re: A wonderful source of information - Hydrocephalus questions
From: Heidi (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Dec 2000 23:14:03 -0600 (CST)
Thanks! I'm sure everything will be fine. And as soon as I know
anything (other than heart rate of 164) I'll be sure to let everyone
know.
Heidi
At Fri, 29 Dec 2000, Kelly Shanahan, MD wrote:
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>At Fri, 29 Dec 2000, Heidi wrote:
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>>I would like to take a moment to thank all the women, doctors and nurses
>>that have posted and answered the questions in this forum.
>>This is my 3rd pregnancy, I have two girls ages 15yrs and 3 yrs. I am
>>currently in my 15th week of pregnancy.
>>During my second pregnancy and first ultrasound they found that her
>>ventricles were enlarged, and diagnosed Hydrocephalus. I was then sent
>>to a wonderful group of perinatologists. They confirmed the diagnosis.
>>>From that time I had a series of ultrasounds including transvaginal.
>>Nearing the 32nd week of pregnancy, her ventricles were of normal size,
>>and stayed that way. She did not need to be shunted after birth.
>>My question is - Should I be concerned with Hydrocephalus with this
>>pregnancy. My obstetrician doesn't seem to be too concerned with this,
>>and hasn't scheduled me for an ultrasound.
>>Should I push for an ultrasound now, or should I be brave and wait it
>>out?
>>Thanks in advance
>>Heidi
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>it is not likely to be a recurrent problem, but an ultrasound between 18
>- 20 weeks would certainly do a lot to provide you with peace of mind
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>--
>M. Kelly Shanahan, MD
>S. Lake Tahoe, CA
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