Archive for the ‘High Risk OB’ Category
Fetal Fibronectin Test Helps Predict Preterm Birth – Medical Monday
Monday, November 9, 2009 5:35 1 CommentAs I mentioned last week, I’ll be focusing on prematurity related Medical Monday topics all November long for Prematurity Awareness Month. Don’t forget to register for Fight for Preemies on November 17th!
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Doctors have a number of ways to predict which women will deliver their babies too soon, but did you know that the presence of [...]
24 Week Baby Update and Announcements
Thursday, October 29, 2009 5:52 6 CommentsBy the time you read this, I’ll be 24 weeks pregnant. 24 weeks marks the threshold of viability. Back when our 31 weeker was born, there were no options for babies born before that point at our hospital. That has changed some, but the outcomes for most babies born so early still aren’t very good.
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Ultrasound Update
Thursday, October 15, 2009 20:35 1 CommentThe past two weeks pretty much crept by, while we worried and waited for something to happen. But finally, Wednesday arrived and I had my follow-up ultrasound. Thankfully, we found out that things actually look better!
My cervix measured 2mm longer than last time, and there isn’t any change when they put pressure on my belly [...]
