WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2007: Re: PREGNANCY: Spotting at 19/20 weeks

Re: PREGNANCY: Spotting at 19/20 weeks

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:26:10 -0500 (CDT)

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Patti

Sounds like you have been evaluated to the max and examined to the max. I would not worry about it unless it becomes a flow or you have other Pre term labor symptoms. Hope this helps...Dr. von Almen

At Wed, 31 Oct 2007, Patti wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>Just wondering:
>
>I have been spotting (red and gooey)slightly for the last week or so. I
>have been checked twice at L&D and both times my cervix has been closed
>with no sign of any blood on it. Today, I had my regular visit with the
>peri (due to a previous birth @ 22 weeks) and she saw no problems -
>cervix was over 4 cm and closed with no funnelling, placenta was on the
>back wall but not over the cervix, good amount of amniotic fluid and
>baby looked good.
>
>So, my question is - is this normal, or is there something else that
>should be checked. I have not had intercourse at all this pregnancy on
>doctor's advice, and am at home on limited activity (but not bedrest). I
>also take a baby aspirin daily and 100mg of progesterone vaginally each
>day. I do not have a cerclage at this point.
>
>Thanks
>
>--
>Patti
>19 weeks 6 days today with #4 - praying she's a keeper!
>2 early losses
>loss @ 22 weeks to IC/PTL???
>

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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