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My baby has low weight. Can it cause early pregnancy termination?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 weeks pregnant (post IUI). Recently I got my growth scan done and it showed GA by LMP 29 weeks 3 days whereas GA by USG 28 weeks 2 days. Fetal body weight of 2.48 lbs and with a slight impression of asymmetrical IUGR. I am much worried about this 1 week 1 day gap between USG and l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your medical history and in my opinion one week difference may occur and can be considered a normal change. Your baby weight is fine and you are taking appropriate dose of amino acid and other medicines. Have a balanced and protein rich diet which inc... Read Full »
What are the ways to stay healthy during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I need a consultation about my blood reports. And also advise me on how to maintain good health during pregnancy. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. Your blood values are normal for the first trimester (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Reports for hemoglobinopathy, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), syphilis, hepatitis B, and a dual marker are still awaited. Assumin... Read Full »
I am trying to conceive and want to know the medications and diet I should follow. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am planning to have a baby and trying to conceive. So I would like to know what medicines I can take and the diet plan I should follow. I recently took an ultrasound and have attached the reports for your reference. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. Yes, your ultrasound (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is normal, and there is nothing to be concerned about. 1. In medicines, just a single tablet is to be taken, tablet Folic acid 5 mg once daily. This is started at lea... Read Full »
I am pregnant. What precautions should I take?
Query: Hi doctor, I had my periods last month and I missed my periods of this month. My urine test shows a positive pregnancy result. How to know that when I got pregnant? How long it have been that is, how many days or weeks? What are the precautions should I take now? I am living in an area where I could... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the dates you have mentioned (attachment removed to protect patient identity), you have conceived during the last week of the month, as it was the fertile period for you, and, you are almost six plus weeks pregnant now. Please get a scan for an early pregna... Read Full »
I am 45 years old and got pregnant. Is it safe to have a baby?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 45 and got pregnant from my second husband, but I had a child from my first husband, and I seriously do not know how I got pregnant at this age. That too, is it safe to have the baby? What is the diet I need to follow? Should I have intercourse with my husband? A doctor recommended k... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Yes, you can safely continue this pregnancy with some precautions and with proper care. You should avoid intercourse, and you can safely do your work, but avoid strenuous work and heavy weight lifting. Start folic acid ... Read Full »
What are the things to consider before planned pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, What are the best things one can do to get pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As with anything, having a planned pregnancy has a better outcome than an unplanned pregnancy. For both partners, adhering to a healthy lifestyle in terms of diet, fitness, stopping smoking and alcohol, and stress management are important. For the woman, in particular,... Read Full »
What does a double line in my wife's pregnancy test kit mean?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 32 years now and my wife is 31. Today, pregnancy test kit result came as double red line (a red line for C and a red line for T). Is this positive for pregnancy? Actually yesterday was her date for periods, but it has also not occurred yet. What precautions should we take? We were p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The (UPT) urine pregnancy test kit with two red lines indicates a positive result and that she is at present pregnant. The confirmation for an intrauterine pregnancy can be further done with a transvaginal ultrasound scan. She should be placed on tablet Folic Acid hence... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 7 weeks pregnant now. Currently, doctor has suggested some tablets and her reports are attached for your reference. From yesterday, she feels gas and wants to take Gelusil. Is it safe to take Gelusil with these medicines? She also complains of vomiting sensation especially in e... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your prescription (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and your query. The symptoms your wife suffering with is common during the first trimester of pregnancy. All these symptoms are due to gastritis, which due to the sudden surge of pregnancy... Read Full »