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17/Dec/2022

Caused by a growing pregnancy pushing on the bladder. This may be worse in the 1st and 3rd trimester.

Recommendation: Call if it is accompanied by burning, pain, blood, or fever


17/Dec/2022

Contractions can be normal in pregnancy but some can be a sign of labor or preterm labor.

Recommendation: Call if contractions are painful, more than 6 in one hour, continue to increase in intensity and do not resolve with rest and hydration.


16/Dec/2022

Can be normal occurrence in pregnancy but please discuss with your doctor at your appointment to confirm that the discharge is normal.

Recommendation: Avoid stimulating the breast and do not try to express the milk as this will only make you produce more.


16/Dec/2022

After 28 weeks of pregnancy, it is important to count fetal movement daily

Recommendations:

  • Pick a time when you are not distracted
  • Pick a time when the baby is usually active (often this is after a meal)

Count fetal movements and make sure your reach ten counted movements before 1 hour has passed. (If you get to ten before an hour has passed, you can stop counting.) Call if you are unable to get this amount.


16/Dec/2022

  • Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and tanning beds
  • Self tanning creams are safe (if they do not contain retinol)
  • Avoid Smoking/tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, dieting
  • Register early for childbirth classes (by 20 weeks). Call (828) 213-8113.

About Laurel OB/GYN

Laurel OB/GYN serves women of
Western North Carolina as an
independent obstetrics and
gynecology practice in Asheville.

Contact

Mon-Fri: 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Sat-Sun

41 Oakland Rd, Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28801

Call: 828-253-5381

Fax: 828-253-9087

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