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Helene Byrne

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.84
  • Clarity of Response 9.71
  • Timeliness 9.90
  • Politeness 9.87
  • Total Questions 5522
 I can answer all questions regarding prenatal and postpartum fitness and exercise. I will not answer any questions that are not related to prenatal and postpartum fitness and exercise. I will not answer questions regarding getting pregnant, or signs or symtoms, only fitness and exercise during and after pregnancy. No due dates, medical problems during pregnancy, signs or symtpoms of pregnancy, pregnancy tests, vaginal problems/smells/discharge, periods or ovulation.

Dr. Harriet Johnson

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 03/01/2010
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.90
  • Total Questions 548
 I have been a Gynecologist for 3 years and can answer questions on early symptoms of pregnancy, pre-natal care, miscarriage, birth defects, nutrition, exercise, potential problems, concerns, labor and delivery, post-natal care etc. I can also answer any questions related to female issues.

Mohamed Kandeel

Egypt
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  • Knowledgeability 9.76
  • Clarity of Response 9.71
  • Timeliness 9.90
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 716
 I can answer questions about antenatal care, medical problems associated with pregnancy, labor and delivery and postpartum care.

Brenda

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 9.88
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 3261
 I have been an R.N. since 1988 and come from a family of nurses. I have clinical experience in labor and delivery, as well as post-partum care and pre-term pregnancy complications. I have also worked in Community Health Clinics dealing with this area of expertise, including WIC (Women, Infant, & Children) clinics performing nursing evaluations and assessments in determining a need for services or intervention for pregnant women, newborns, and young children. I have worked in immunization clinics in and around my community as well. I also have several years experience in OB and Pediatric Home Care Nursing. In addition to that, I am a mother of two, ages 21 and 16, both of which I had hoped would be vaginal deliveries, but ended up being C-Sections... one of which had me in pre-term labor...another which was frank breech (bottom first)... one who rejected the breast... and so on... to list my personal experience would be a bit lengthy! I'd simply like to help anyone who might have a question or concern that I can draw on my expertise to answer!

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2010-02-06 3 months no period, negative test:

Dear Victoria I agree with your doctor that overweight can be the problem as a part of a wider issue known as polycystic ovary. You need to have some hormonal test and pelvic ultrasound to confirm this

2010-02-05 bleeding with pregnancy:

Dear Shirelle, I would suspect that you are not pregnant. If you had a regular period two weeks ago, this spotting and bloating is likely related to ovulation. Typically when women have some spotting

2010-02-05 Spotting:

Dear Felicia It seems that you are having a threatened abortion with equal opportunity to continue or lose your pregnancy (5%0 for each). The most important line of management in this case is bed rest

2010-02-04 pregnancy question:

Dear Jennifer, Often Before "true" labor begins, you may have "false" labor pains, also known as Braxton Hicks contractions. These irregular uterine contractions are perfectly normal and may start to

2010-02-03 amniotic sac:

Dear Ken, Without knowing the particulars of your case, I would have to defer to your doctor. It sounds like a "gush" of amniotic fluid at 20 weeks is unfortunately an ominous sign. This condition is

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