Many pregnant women experience some health complications that can affect the growth of the baby or the health of the mother. Some of the common complications are gestational hypertension, gestation diabetes, preeclampsia, preterm labor, stillbirth, infections, iron-deficiency anemia, etc.
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My pregnant daughter has extreme ankle edema. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,My daughter was pregnant and had extreme edema. The doctors said it was normal. As it turned out she was sent by ambulance to another hospital as she went into heart failure, her BNP levels were extremely high and the baby had to be induced. She is now back to her original hospital. The... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the BNP (B-type natriuretic peptide) levels were high, it is probably due to heart failure as you said. For the ankle edema, she needs to be given diuretics (drugs which decrease waterlogging) in the body and fluid restriction should be adhered to. Daily intake shoul... Read Full »
The ultrasound shows dent on the baby's head. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 weeks pregnant. Until two weeks ago, all the ultrasound reports were normal. The chance of Down's syndrome was 1 in 20000. But, two weeks ago they accidentally noticed a dent on my baby's head and cavum septi pellucidi (CSP) was slightly more than the 2SD. I was told to repeat ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cavum septi pellucidi is a structure present normally in the skull and identified in the ultrasound. When it is bigger, it can be a marker of a developmental problem in the child, but not with strong evidence. I suggest you consult a genetic or fetal medicine expert ... Read Full »
Is low hCG level a sign of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage?
Query: Hello doctor, Before a week I went to the hospital and I found out that I was pregnant with a hCG level of 23. The next day, I started getting cramps on my lower right side stomach. Four days later, I got two transvaginal ultrasounds and nothing was found in the uterus, or anywhere else. So I was se... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me give you a few basic facts about beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). This hormone is produced from fetal tissue. Once it reaches a level of 25 mIU/mL, it is detectable in the urine test. A normal rate of rising of beta hCG is double in 48 hours. This doub... Read Full »
Can previous pregnancy complications affect my current pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I have experienced complications in my previous pregnancies, leading to two abortions. Now, I am pregnant for the third time, and I am feeling anxious. Can you provide information on the likelihood of facing complications again? How can previous pregnancy complications impact my curr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Identifying the specific complications you experienced in your previous pregnancies is crucial. Conditions like placenta previa, cervical insufficiency, or preeclampsia each carry differing risk factors for future pregnancies. Your treatin... Read Full »
What precautions should I take at 18 weeks of pregnancy?
Query: Hello,I am 28 years old and 18 weeks pregnant. Recently I have done Gravid Uterus - Obstetric Sonography and found the below result. Placenta is posterior, grade I, low lying - lower end is about 25 to 35 mm from internal OS. Left uterine artery shows high resistance flow. So, I wanted to know if t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This level 2 anomaly scan is absolutely normal for the foetus pertaining to its growth and absence of any congenital anomalies. The concern regarding the low lying placenta at 18-19 w... Read Full »
Are there chances of a miscarriage if the heart rate is low?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 5 weeks and 6 days pregnant. The doctor diagnosed that the baby has a heartbeat of 110 bpm and there is a chance of abortion. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the heartbeat is present, though it is 110 bpm which is less, we cannot definitely say that the heartbeat of the fetus would stop. But a close follow up and repeat scan is required after a week to keep a watch on the heartbeat of the fetus. Missed abortion a condit... Read Full »
My pregnant wife has low hemoglobin. What should we do?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 37 weeks pregnant and the delivery date given by the doctor is 28th of this month. Two months ago, her hemoglobin was 8.9 g/dL and serum ferritin 36.44 ng/mL. The doctor advised drips with Venofer injections. Four drips (100 ml with two Venofer injections each) have been given.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hemoglobin is 9.8 g/dL.That is less for the third trimester. But, this is the corrected one, previously it was much lower. In delivery, there is a chance of bleeding, changes in clotting factors and hormonal changes at delivery which can cause more bleeding, difficul... Read Full »
What medicines can reduce blood pressure during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old female with a height of 5 feet 3 inches and a weight of 65 pounds. This is my first pregnancy. All test reports are normal until now but my BP is 140/90. Is it very high? I am too much tensed. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fourteen weeks of pregnancy and your blood pressure is 140/90. You need to monitor your blood pressure every six hours with your gynaecologist who will judge whether it is really raised or just a chance of finding. Accordingly, he will prescribe you medicines. I sugg... Read Full »
Please review my ultrasound, is normal delivery possible?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old female. I am about 4 months pregnant. This is my second baby, my first kid is 6 years old and my first delivery was a normal one. Ultrasound report says anterior is asymmetrically covering the OS. Is there a possibility for normal delivery? Is there a chance for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iciniq.com. You are 16 weeks and 3 days pregnant as of today. Placental position, if it is anterior and covering the OS, then actually it is too early to comment on placenta previa. This can be complete or incomplete. A repeat scan needs to be done at 32 weeks to finalise the po... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am the mother of a two-month-old baby. I had a normal delivery, but for the past two days, I have been experiencing sharp or shooting pain near the stitched area in the perineum. It occurs on and off on both sides. Two months after giving birth, I experienced slight bleeding, and I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am glad you choose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. According to your description, there is a possibility of having an infection. You should keep the area clean and dry, change your undergarments twice a day, and wash your genitals w... Read Full »
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