Even a single pregnancy is believed to cause significant alteration in the cardiovascular system, but its effects, in the long run, are still not known. Recent studies show that repeated pregnancies increase the risk of heart diseases.
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Is cervical cerclage needed during my next pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I need your opinion regarding my future pregnancy. Five years ago, I gave birth to my son and had to have an emergency C-section. The doctor's report read 'upon entering the abdominal cavity, the patient was found to have a large uterine window consistent with a uterine rupture. Howeve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can definitely have a baby. The spontaneous tear in the uterus could be due to multiparity, baby weight of greater than 9 lbs, vaginal manipulations during labor, prolonged labor or excessive and uncontrolled use of oxytocin infusion. The cervix is not directly in... Read Full »
I am 18 weeks pregnant, but I cannot feel any baby movements. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 weeks pregnant with my third child, and I have not felt any movement or had any symptoms of pregnancy. I am wondering why I am not able to feel any movements. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ideally, in multiple pregnancies, the baby movements are being perceived by 16 to 18 weeks. You may wait another week and then go for your antenatal visit and get an ultrasound scan done. You are already due for your anomaly scan between 18 to 20 weeks. That should answ... Read Full »
I am pregnant with my second baby within nine months of first delivery. Kindly advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 years old. My baby is 8.5 months old. I had a normal delivery. Now, I missed my periods and when I checked with a kit at home, it shows the result is positive. I am worried and do not know what I should do now. Please help me to make a decision. Is my body able to go through s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your description and totally understand your concern. I understand that your first baby is still just around 9 months old and it is pretty early for you to have a next baby. I would like to bring it to your notice that having a next pregnancy in other wo... Read Full »
Is surgery required to repair diastasis recti?
Query: Hello doctor, I have diastasis recti. Do I need surgery to repair it? I have three children of ages 4 and a half years, 2 years and 7 months. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diastasis recti is a medical condition in which the abdominal muscle is separated into right and left halves. This occurs in pregnant women due to the stretching of the abdominal muscle during growth of uterus at the time of pregnancy. The most common cause for ... Read Full »
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