Thursday, March 12, 2009

how do i check my unborn child's' health in between doctor visits

how do i check my unborn child's' health in between doctor visits?
i am about 12 weeks pregnant but i don't have another doc appointment. until dec. 1. im nervous because i've already lost one and i wanna make sure that this one is in good health so i wont sweat it in between my doc visits.
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the best thing to do is take care of yourself and relax, stressing may cause more harm and strain on the baby. just remember that 1 miscarriage does not in any way mean you will have another. good luck :)
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The really good news is that if you are twelve weeks along, you are past the most common times for a miscarriage to occur. They certainly can as you are aware, but the chances of carrying a healthy baby to term increase greatly after the 12th week. I would focus on good nutrition, limiting stress, moderate exercise, and adequate rest. And pray! Don't hesitate to call you doc with any concerns you may have; they are there to help you. If for some reason your doc's office is too busy to discuss concerns with you it may be prudent to look for a provider who can take the time to address your physical and emotional needs.
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There isn't anything you can do to check the health of the baby. All you can do is breathe a sigh of relief that you are going to be in your second trimester now. That is a huge milestone in pregnancy. The risk of miscarriage is drastically lower now. All mother's go through this, especially if they have already lost a baby. It is very stressful until you can actually feel your baby moving. Sometimes it is even hard to believe your pregnant at this stage bc your morning sickness is pretty much gone, you have more energy and you can't feel the baby moving as reassurance. But the only thing you can do is relax, take good care of yourself and wait for your next appointment. I don't recommend buying one of those machines from Walmart to hear your baby bc a lot of the time they don't pick up the heartbeat and if you are already stressed, it will just freak you out more. They aren't like the dopplers from the Dr's office, they are pretty much just a microphoned stethoscope Just try to relax. Soon you will be able to feel your baby moving, that will help :) Best Wishes!!!! LOL...who would thumbs down me for my answer??

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