PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for August, 2001: Re: 9 1/2 weeks pregnant

Re: 9 1/2 weeks pregnant

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 5 Aug 2001 15:58:10 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 5 Aug 2001, Amy wrote: >
>I have 2 questions:
>
>1. I worked in the garden yesterday and did a lot with my hands. Today
>my hands are swollen and I had to take off my rings. Does this relate
>to my diet or the work I did yesterday? I am a vegetarian (have been all
>my life) and have taken Natalcare Plus since March.

Most likely from the gardening. If the swelling persists, you'll need to mention this to your doctor.

>2. I have experienced slight spotting off and on usually right after
>intercourse or the next day. I've called the doctor and they said to
>take it easy for a day. Is there a way to have intercourse and not have
>spotting?

Sure. As I tell my patients who occasionally have spotting and don't want to see spotting, I tell them not to look and then they won't see spotting. <g> Honestly, some spot and some don't.

> I had an ultrasound done at 7 and 1/2 weeks and the heart was
>beating.

Great news. congratulations.

>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>Amy
>

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

HSM

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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