ObGyn/Pregnancy issues/Expert Profile

Cheryl Hetherington

U.S.
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returns 11/20/2009
Expertise

I can answer any questions concerning any and all pregnancy related concerns including: High risk pregnancies, Gestational Diabetes, multiple birth, premature birth, complications, concerns/worries, placenta previa, toxemia/pre-ecclampsia and more. I prefer not to answer questions that are not related to a diagnosed pregnancy.

Experience in the area


I have an astute knowledge of the obstetrical field.

Education/Credentials


I work in Labor and Delivery at a hospital.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.77
  • Clarity of Response 9.68
  • Timeliness 9.73
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 3
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 133
  • Volunteer Since 2008-09-03
  • Prestige Points 750

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Tanya08/23/0910101010Thank you so much for your help .....
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Mei07/02/0910101010Thank you, I have called my doctor .....
Karuna06/29/099 101010Thank you so much for your prompt .....
Katie06/28/0910101010Thank you!!

Recent Answers from Cheryl Hetherington

2009-09-22 zoloft during pregancy:

Based on what is known about Zoloft and pregnancy, taking the medication while pregnant could potentially harm the developing fetus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies Zoloft as a pregnancy

2009-07-03 is my case medical neglect ?:

This is outside of my area of expertise in all honesty, it would almost be a conflict of interest. This is what I can tell you from my own personal knowledge. It is very common, especially with twins

2009-06-30 pregnancy:

In the latter part of the third trimester, it is very common to experience this discomfort. You are in the home stretch now, unfortunately pressure will increase and you will continue to be uncomfortable

2009-06-28 9 1/2 weeks pregnant:

I would certainly not be worried about that at this point. Nausea normally subsides at various time throughout pregnancy and it is not anything to be concerned with. Every pregnancy is different and progresses

2009-06-28 9 1/2 weeks pregnant:

It is perfectly normal to experience nausea, mood swings and breast tenderness into your second trimester. This is not typically a cause for concern. Based on what you have told me, I do not feel that

 

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