PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for September, 2001: Re: 15w4d Pregnant...What is normal???...LOL

Re: 15w4d Pregnant...What is normal???...LOL

From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 12 Sep 2001 19:01:30 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 10 Sep 2001, Jennifer wrote: >
>This is my 3rd pregnancy...first one that has made it past 8w3d (had 2
>d&c's). Every little pain and cramp freaks me out!..LOL Can someone
>clue me in on what is normal to feel around 15-16 weeks as far as pain
>and cramping goes?

Round ligament pain is common and can also be felt as cramps.

Ive been having occasional menstral-like cramping, a >constant dull lower backache like i get with my period, and occasional
>pains on both sides of abdomen just inside hipbones.
>
>Also...If something is wrong with the pregnancy...will I know it?

You could have more severe and painful cramps, spotting.

Im >worried about things like incompenent cervix and preterm labor but since
>i dont know what labor pains or even braxton hicks feel like...I dont
>know what to look out for. Is there any danger to checking cervix
>occasionally with clean hands for dialation???

Self exams should not be done during pregnnacy. IF you are that concerned,call your ob.

>
>Thanks...any info from anyone is appreciated!! Going nuts...again...LOL
>Jenn
>
>P.S. I also have a doppler and baby's heartrate is usually
>@150bpm...will heartrate change with labor or if something is wrong or
>is there something the doppler will pick up as far as something being
>wrong??

-- J Wang, M.D Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine

statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.

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