I cant shake the feeling that I am going
to miscarry? Last winter I had an etopic
pregnancy. I have become very worried.
Every pain or cramp I have has me sick
with worry. I am only 8 weeks pregnant.
Can I demand a ultra sound now by my
doctor? Is there any advice?
Please help
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Idony
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Posted: 02-12-07 16:36pm
I dont think you can really demand an
ultrasound, you can suggest one but its
ultimatly up to your doctor and your
insurance, unless you want to pay for it
out of your own pocket
just talk with your doctor about your
concerns, slight cramps are normal in the
begining, as long as your not bleeding you
and your baby are most likely fine
~alicia~
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jessi-lea
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Posted: 02-12-07 16:43pm
I live in canada so our ultasounds are
covered though ohip...I just want to be on
the safe side and can they not tell you
everything looks ok once they do an
ultrasound? This will be my first child
so bare with me I have many many
questions. When can I expect to be out
of the "scary part of the pregnancy"
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 02-12-07 16:46pm
If you were going to miscarry, there's not
much (if anything) your doctor would be
able to do to prevent it. I understand
your fears - I had them myself. But try
your best to relax and enjoy your last
months of freedom - it's insane what
little of your former life remains once
you have a child!
Your doctor will order an ultrasound if
he/she sees fit. Until then, just hang in
there. Good luck!
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lil_blaze2004
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Posted: 02-12-07 16:53pm
Hi welcome to ehealth!
It's totally normal to worry during
pregnancy, especially after having a loss.
Cramping a bit is normal at this stage
of pregnancy. If you notice severe
cramping or bleeding then you may have to
worry. As for an u/s, you may be able to
request one. I had my first at 5 weeks
(and another at 9, 13, 19, 32weeks)
because of high risk, but I think that is
only after 2 losses.
I had 2 miscarriages and went on to have a
healthy beautifull son who will be 2 this
summer!
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Idony
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Posted: 02-12-07 17:11pm
jessi-lea
wrote:
i live in canada so our
ultasounds are covered though ohip...I
just want to be on the safe side and can
they not tell you everything looks ok once
they do an ultrasound? This will be my
first child so bare with me I have many
many questions. When can I expect to be
out of the "scary part of the
pregnancy"
oh sorry I didnt see that im
a little preoccupied today watching psyco
kids lol
but no they cant always tell you for sure
if something is wrong or not and if
something is wrong its very difficult if
not impossible to stop it, like laura
(aya) said if your gonna miscarry your
gonna miscarry (sorry to put it that way
but its true) there is nothing your doctor
can do to stop it short of putting you on
bedrest and sometimes that wont even work
~alicia~
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Sunflower_pie81
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Posted: 02-12-07 17:46pm
U can get an ultrasound but I dont' know
that it will show if you are going to m/c.
What you need to do is relax and try not
to stress out about it. Hopefully
everything will be fine.
im
a little preoccupied today watching psyco
kids lol