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Re: 3 losses with few answers

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Sep 2001 11:11:16 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 25 Sep 2001, Jennifer wrote: >
>I am preparing for my 5th pregnancy and am really stressed. I had a son
>born over 5 years ago with a defective left ventrical and passed away 12
>days after birth. My second pregnancy ended with a fetal demise at 30
>weeks. An ultrasound at 20 weeks showed a healthy heart and other
>organs in good shape. All chromosome tests were normal. It was written
>off as maybe a cord accident. My third pregnancy ended with a healthy
>son who is now 18 months. About six weeks ago, my fourth pregnancy
>ended with a demise at 10 weeks. Again, all chromosome tests and immune
>disorder tests provided no answers. My doctor is thinking about using
>Heprin even though the tests were negative, but I think there may be
>another answer out there. Any help is greatly appreciated.
>
>--
>Jennifer
>

This is a very complicated issue with no clear answers. I would suggest a consult with a RE.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.






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