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Re: High risk pregnancy

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 May 2001 20:51:49 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 31 May 2001, Lori wrote: >
>I just got back from my appointment with my Dr. and noticed on the
>diagnosis sheet that she marked off high risk pregnancy. I am currently
>11 weeks pregnant and have had 2 spotting episodes in total (at 7 and 8
>weeks). During the first episode thre was just a drop of red/brown
>blood. The second time there was a light to moderate amount of blood.
>After each episode an ultrasound was performed and everything looked
>great with a heartbeat of 162 and 180. She said that the blood must be
>coming from the cervix because she couldn't find the source of it on the
>ultrasound. Since then I've had a yellow discharge with every once in a
>while a possibly very very scant amount of pink in it. Today she did a
>super quick ultrasound and everything looked great. My questions are:
>Why is this considered a high risk pregnancy?

I don't know. Ask her.

At this point in time what >are my chances of having a miscarriage?

15% or less. Most likely less.

If I don't have another bleeding >episode, what will be my chances of having a miscarriage after the first
>trimester. Thank you for your response.

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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