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Thank You Doctor. I Also Wanted To Provide A Bit
Question: Thank you doctor. I also wanted to provide a bit of history to help us better understand what to expect with our next child. Our first son was born only at 5 lbs., because he didn't grow much after 32 weeks, and was induced delivered at 37 weeks. He was born IUGR and has had feeding difficulties since (he is now 2.5 years old). My wife complained about pain on the right side near her ribs for some time but her gyno didn't think anything of it. It does seem like maybe the baby in the belly didn't get enough placenta fluid? She also had some issues with her breasts, and also had to take medicine for thyroid during the pregnancy.
My wife would like to know if there is any placenta test, blood work, urine tests, breast exam, or other tests/scans she should go through to determine what the issue could have possibly been, and what things we can take care of to prevent any issues with second child.
Thank you.
My wife would like to know if there is any placenta test, blood work, urine tests, breast exam, or other tests/scans she should go through to determine what the issue could have possibly been, and what things we can take care of to prevent any issues with second child.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Feedback, preconception counseling needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
I welcome you to Ask A Doctor service.
I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.
First of all do not panic.
I really appreciate your efforts for preventing complications and planning for healthy pregnancy and childbirth in future.
What we are going to discuss is medically termed as Preconception counseling.
It's all about planning pregnancy after taking proper care and precautions beforehand.
This helps to prevent various complications during conception and pregnancy and childbirth.
I would like to know about few things in detail.
1. When are you planning for next pregnancy?
2. Is she talking any medication and supplements at present?
This will help me to suggest you better treatment options.
In the meantime, I will suggest both of you to opt for a healthy lifestyle.
Please opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen.
Include more portions of fruits and vegetables and salads in daily diet.
Drink plenty of water in the day.
Avoid refined sugars and deep fried foods and bakery products in the diet.
Please feel free to communicate with me again.
I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
Feedback, preconception counseling needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
I welcome you to Ask A Doctor service.
I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.
First of all do not panic.
I really appreciate your efforts for preventing complications and planning for healthy pregnancy and childbirth in future.
What we are going to discuss is medically termed as Preconception counseling.
It's all about planning pregnancy after taking proper care and precautions beforehand.
This helps to prevent various complications during conception and pregnancy and childbirth.
I would like to know about few things in detail.
1. When are you planning for next pregnancy?
2. Is she talking any medication and supplements at present?
This will help me to suggest you better treatment options.
In the meantime, I will suggest both of you to opt for a healthy lifestyle.
Please opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen.
Include more portions of fruits and vegetables and salads in daily diet.
Drink plenty of water in the day.
Avoid refined sugars and deep fried foods and bakery products in the diet.
Please feel free to communicate with me again.
I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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