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Re: 2 ?- discharge and cx positions

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 17 Aug 2003 23:55:22 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 17 Aug 2003, jaf45115 wrote: >
>I have 2 questions for anyone who can answer either. This is my 7th
>pregnancy. I have 4 children, had a m/c at 5 weeks in '00, and a m/c at
>16 weeks last December (no anatomical or chromosomal defects). I am
>currently 15 wk 5 days pregnant. I rented a doppler online and listen
>to my peanut several times a day.
>
>First question- I've asked the dr. about this at the 3 visits I've had
>in the last 9 weeks and was given cultures that came out negative. I've
>noticed much heavier discharge some days than others- can actually feel
>dripping at times and once it happens, it's several times in a short
>period then nothing for a while. Night time is the only time this
>doesn't happen. Reassure me- it is too early to be leaking fluid,
>right?

JAF-In general, yes much too soon.

>
>Second question- I've noticed at times (after washing my hands) that my
>cervix feels low and open, similar to when I would ovulate. At every
>visit, I've been told that it's high and closed. I know what I'm
>feeling- should I be persistant? Could this be a warning of a potential
>problem, or is it just because of several previous pregnancies>

JAF-Probably due to the fact you have had 7 pregnancies.

>
>Thanks in advance!

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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