ObGyn/Pregnancy issues/Expert Profile

Cheryl Hetherington

U.S.
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returns 12/20/2009
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.

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Recent Answers from Cheryl Hetherington

2009-11-17 Preterm labor with twins:

I would not personally choose to terminate the pregnancy because I have seen positive outcomes in similar cases. Often times when this happens you are able to be hospitalized and given medications to

2009-11-16 DUB/hcg level:

DUB stands for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding and is most always associated with a spontaneous miscarriage but seldom the sole cause. We do not know what causes most miscarriages, and that is frustrating

2009-11-16 Unprotected sex:

Just because you have not conceived does not mean anything is wrong with your body. There are several different things to take into consideration. You may be missing your ovulation time when the intercourse

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

 

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