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Kindly look at the 37-weeks pregnancy report and explain the condition of baby.
Query: Hello doctor, My first baby died after delivery due to CHD. Now my wife is in 37 weeks of pregnancy. Recently we have done one scan of our baby and the survey of the fetus are as given. Presentation- Cephalic, placenta- Left lateral wall and anterior. Liquor- normal, amniotic fluid index- 13.7. Umbi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. The baby's head position is downwards and favorable for vaginal delivery (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The placenta position is along left lateral wall and acceptable. The a... Read Full »
I am 30 weeks pregnant and have minimal baby movements. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 weeks and four days pregnant. My amniotic fluid index was 7 cm in my recent scan. Now my baby's movements are also minimal. What should I do? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I can see a discrepancy of two weeks in your ultrasound (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The corrected estimated due date is in January. Assuming it is due to wrong dates because of irregular... Read Full »
Are my wife's sonography report regarding AFI and baby's weight normal?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is pregnant at 32 weeks, 5 days. Her sonography report shows an AFI of 8.69 cm and the baby's weight at 1689 gm. Is it a normal condition or critical? Kindly answer. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The AFI (amniotic fluid index) is normal, but it is on the lower side. Therefore, I suggest that she take an Argipreg sachet (L-arginine and proanthocyanidin) twice daily in a glass of water. Also, encourage her to have co... Read Full »
I have low amniotic fluid. Should I get C-section done?
Query: Hello doctor, My gynecologist said that I should opt for a C-section because of the following reasons: Low HB level (9.6 now), low amniotic fluid, fibroids which is at the cervix, age factor. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I could not see the fibroid in the cervix in this report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It says fibroid in anterior uterine wall and size is very small. I do not see any of the above-mentioned reasons to go for a C-section as none of them is an ind... Read Full »
I am 31 weeks pregnant with a low amniotic fluid level. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hello, I am 31 weeks pregnant and had to change my obstetrician. My previous doctor was concerned about my amniotic fluid levels as last week my levels were at 13. I went to see my new doctor yesterday and my levels had dropped to 9. The new doctor did not see a problem that my levels had dropped wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.The quantity of amniotic fluid could vary person-to-person.Nothing to be worried about much. If you have an amniotic fluid index of 9 cm, it is acceptable.I suggest you check your blood pressure more frequently.When amniotic flu... Read Full »
I am 18 weeks pregnant with a negligible amount of amniotic fluid. Can I take Lrzin?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 weeks pregnant but have had very low amniotic fluid since week 14. A recent scan shows a normally growing fetus. Can I take Lrzin? Does it increase the fluid? How many sachets should I take daily (pre or post-meal)? I am on Obimin and 1/4 tablet of Aspirin as well. So, is it sa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would be better if you send me your previous medical, surgical, gynecological, and obstetric history. It is good news that the fetus is growing well. You were advised to take Aspirin and Obimin only in this pregnancy or in previous pregnancies as well? My advice:... Read Full »
Please check my NIPT report and explain.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 weeks pregnant. Is my amniotic fluid normal or high? I hope there is no chance of any birth defect in my baby. My NIPT (noninvasive prenatal testing) test was normal. Also, my level 1 and level 2 scans were normal. Please check my report. Also, there is some problem with the ar... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At this stage, we do not look for anomalies. If NIPT is normal, then you can be 99 percent sure that there is no anomaly. Also, the level 1 and 3 scans have been normal which is reassuring. The liquor is fine and nothing to panic about (attachment removed to protect ... Read Full »
What Are the Delivery Options for Identical Twin Pregnancy With Leaking Amniotic Fluid?
Query: Hi doctor,If a pregnant woman who is carrying monozygotic (identical) twin babies, one of her babies leaks amniotic fluid at 30 weeks of pregnancy, is it possible to deliver the other baby full term by giving preterm delivery to the baby who has leaked amniotic fluid? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern If it is monozygotic twins then there must be a single amniotic sac and single placenta, so it Is not possible to deliver one baby and extend delivery for some weeks, and even if it would have been two sacs it Is not possib... Read Full »
How is the packet of amniotic fluid in twin pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, In the case of twin pregnancy with a different placenta, the packet of amniotic fluid is also different or there is only one packet on which both babies are living? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Twin pregnancy is of four types. One with two amniotic sacs and two placentae which is known as a diamniotic dichorionic twin. If there is only one sac and one placenta it is called monochorionic monoamniotic twin. If there are just one sac and two placentae, it is mono... Read Full »