Guest guest Posted February 5, 2003 Report Share Posted February 5, 2003 Hello, I was wondering if any of you mothers had to have more than one complete sonogram while pregnant. I know the literature says sonograms are considered " harmless " but I have my doubts and would like to just know if anyone else had more than one full sonogram and if you have noticed any problems in your child's development as a possible result. I had an approximately 1.5-hour long sonogram at 5 months which revealed that my otherwise " perfect " child has a slightly enlarged ventricle in his brain. I have to have another sonogram at 7 months (in a couple of weeks) to see if the ventricle has grown more and had hoped that the radiologist would just do a sonogram of the baby's brain but learned today that he has to do another complete sonogram. I really don't like the idea of bouncing sound waves all over my unborn child again. Any experiences/knowledge you can share is greatly appreciated. - " Lynne Stornello " <libby63 Tuesday, February 04, 2003 10:37 AM Mayo again > Wow everyone! Thanks for all the replies! I love this group! Well, we > tried the no-GMO grapeseed oil veganaise and both Tony and I didn't care > for it. Perhaps the original one is better. We love hummus so maybe > that. We actually just bought one of the new mustards that has sweet > onion in it and love that! The walnut and roast pepper spread sounds > yummy - where would I find that?? We DO shop at Trader Joe's and have > never see a vegan mayo although I'm very leery to try vegan mayo - they > just don't seem to cut it. Perhaps I should just try different things. > > > Thanks again to all! > > Love and Peace, > Lynne & > Definitely USA! > > > Lynne Stornello > libby63 > > PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE: > www.marykay.com/lstornello > > " We are a rock revolving, around a golden sun, we are a billion children > rolled into one. What will I think of me the day that I die? Saltwater > wells in my eye... " > SAVE A LIFE - GO VEGGIE! > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2003 Report Share Posted February 5, 2003 There's a series of articles in www.mothering.com about the risks/benefits of u/s. Also, remember, a doppler uses the same technology, too. I personally don't use them unless they're medically indicated. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2003 Report Share Posted February 5, 2003 I had a total of three sonograms during my pregnancy (3 months, 5 months, and during labor.) I have not noticed any problems with her development at all -- in fact, my 15 month old daughter is as sharp as a tack. Michelle admartin [admartin] Tuesday, February 04, 2003 7:59 PM Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health Hello, I was wondering if any of you mothers had to have more than one complete sonogram while pregnant. I know the literature says sonograms are considered " harmless " but I have my doubts and would like to just know if anyone else had more than one full sonogram and if you have noticed any problems in your child's development as a possible result. I had an approximately 1.5-hour long sonogram at 5 months which revealed that my otherwise " perfect " child has a slightly enlarged ventricle in his brain. I have to have another sonogram at 7 months (in a couple of weeks) to see if the ventricle has grown more and had hoped that the radiologist would just do a sonogram of the baby's brain but learned today that he has to do another complete sonogram. I really don't like the idea of bouncing sound waves all over my unborn child again. Any experiences/knowledge you can share is greatly appreciated. - " Lynne Stornello " <libby63 Tuesday, February 04, 2003 10:37 AM Mayo again > Wow everyone! Thanks for all the replies! I love this group! Well, we > tried the no-GMO grapeseed oil veganaise and both Tony and I didn't care > for it. Perhaps the original one is better. We love hummus so maybe > that. We actually just bought one of the new mustards that has sweet > onion in it and love that! The walnut and roast pepper spread sounds > yummy - where would I find that?? We DO shop at Trader Joe's and have > never see a vegan mayo although I'm very leery to try vegan mayo - they > just don't seem to cut it. Perhaps I should just try different things. > > > Thanks again to all! > > Love and Peace, > Lynne & > Definitely USA! > > > Lynne Stornello > libby63 > > PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE: > www.marykay.com/lstornello > > " We are a rock revolving, around a golden sun, we are a billion children > rolled into one. What will I think of me the day that I die? Saltwater > wells in my eye... " > SAVE A LIFE - GO VEGGIE! > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2003 Report Share Posted February 5, 2003 I haven't found any definitive evidence one way or the other but rather tons of conjecture. However, we always sided on the conservative approach. We have three children and when faced with the sonogram question each time, we always asked ourselves, " Would the results of the sonogram change the course of this pregnancy? " (at 7 mos the answer would certainly be no) and secondly, " If they find an abnormality, is there anything they could do about it right now anyway? " (the answer is almost always no). So we inevitably decided to wait and deal with anything that needed attention after the birth and each time we were greeted by very healthy babies. We were offered plenty of fear-inducing scenarios based on the unknown during pregnancy and happily didn't buy into them, choosing to just enjoy the miracle of pregnancy ) ~Marvelyn > Hello, I was wondering if any of you mothers had to have more than one > complete sonogram while pregnant. I know the literature says sonograms are > considered " harmless " but I have my doubts and would like to just know if > anyone else had more than one full sonogram and if you have noticed any > problems in your child's development as a possible result. > > I had an approximately 1.5-hour long sonogram at 5 months which revealed > that my otherwise " perfect " child has a slightly enlarged ventricle in his > brain. I have to have another sonogram at 7 months (in a couple of weeks) > to see if the ventricle has grown more and had hoped that the radiologist > would just do a sonogram of the baby's brain but learned today that he has > to do another complete sonogram. I really don't like the idea of bouncing > sound waves all over my unborn child again. Any experiences/knowledge you > can share is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2003 Report Share Posted February 5, 2003 I had 3 full sonograms during pregnancy with DS, now 5. He had " growth issues " and a possible kidney problem, and I had a track record for pre-term labor. He was born at 36 weeks weighing 8lbs, 12oz and spent all of 2 hours in the NICU (the neonatalogist laughed when she saw him at birth and said that he would truly be a pleasure to care for - she had a nursery full of micro preemies and sick newborns). At 5, he is the youngest child in a kindergarten class of 102 and outdistancing most of the other children. He has been reading for almost a year, does single digit addition and subtraction faster than most first graders, and has made first grade swim and track teams. His handwriting is atrocious, but the school psychologist has suggested that is caused by his impatience to get his thoughts out on paper. His fine motor control is the only thing that is truly age appropriate. His gross motor and academic skills are off the chart. The questions I would ask the doctor: What will they do with the results of the second sonogram? How will it change what happens before, during and after birth? Will they still be doing CT scans or echoes after birth? Good luck and I hope that everything turns out well. - " admartin " <admartin Tuesday, February 04, 2003 10:58 PM Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health > Hello, I was wondering if any of you mothers had to have more than one > complete sonogram while pregnant. I know the literature says sonograms are > considered " harmless " but I have my doubts and would like to just know if > anyone else had more than one full sonogram and if you have noticed any > problems in your child's development as a possible result. > > I had an approximately 1.5-hour long sonogram at 5 months which revealed > that my otherwise " perfect " child has a slightly enlarged ventricle in his > brain. I have to have another sonogram at 7 months (in a couple of weeks) > to see if the ventricle has grown more and had hoped that the radiologist > would just do a sonogram of the baby's brain but learned today that he has > to do another complete sonogram. I really don't like the idea of bouncing > sound waves all over my unborn child again. Any experiences/knowledge you > can share is greatly appreciated. > > - > " Lynne Stornello " <libby63 > > Tuesday, February 04, 2003 10:37 AM > Mayo again > > > > Wow everyone! Thanks for all the replies! I love this group! Well, we > > tried the no-GMO grapeseed oil veganaise and both Tony and I didn't care > > for it. Perhaps the original one is better. We love hummus so maybe > > that. We actually just bought one of the new mustards that has sweet > > onion in it and love that! The walnut and roast pepper spread sounds > > yummy - where would I find that?? We DO shop at Trader Joe's and have > > never see a vegan mayo although I'm very leery to try vegan mayo - they > > just don't seem to cut it. Perhaps I should just try different things. > > > > > > Thanks again to all! > > > > Love and Peace, > > Lynne & > > Definitely USA! > > > > > > Lynne Stornello > > libby63 > > > > PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE: > > www.marykay.com/lstornello > > > > " We are a rock revolving, around a golden sun, we are a billion children > > rolled into one. What will I think of me the day that I die? Saltwater > > wells in my eye... " > > SAVE A LIFE - GO VEGGIE! > > > > > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at > http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to > http://www.vrg.org/family. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2003 Report Share Posted February 5, 2003 I had 3 sonograms when I was pregnant with my daughter and have seen absolutely no problems as a result. She is now 3 yrs, 4 mo., healthy, happy, very bright, etc. She's kind of desperately uncoordinated, but, well, so am I! It did bug me that she spent the last two sonograms obviously squirming away from the sound waves and I actually stopped the last one before the radiologist was done because I couldn't stand it. All we were seeing was her bottom anyway, because wherever the sonogram thingy was, she turned her back to it. Can you ask your doctor/midwife/radiologist _why_ they are doing another complete sonogram instead of just the brain? Might you be able to negotiate? I wish I had been more assertive with medical people during my pregnancy/delivery and when my daughter was an infant. Good luck:) Carol mom to Lucia, 3 , " admartin@e... " <admartin@s...> wrote: > Hello, I was wondering if any of you mothers had to have more than one > complete sonogram while pregnant. I know the literature says sonograms are > considered " harmless " but I have my doubts and would like to just know if > anyone else had more than one full sonogram and if you have noticed any > problems in your child's development as a possible result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2003 Report Share Posted February 5, 2003 Is a sonogram the same as an ultrasound? I had 4 ultrasounds when pregnant with my son. He is 3 years old now with no problems. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2003 Report Share Posted February 5, 2003 I had at least sonograms while I was pregnant; although none of them lasted 1.5 hours. My son is 2 1/2 and is completely healthy, no developmental problems. He stood by himself just before 7 months, walked at 9 months and was always been a chatter box. Lori Message: 6 Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:58:50 -0500 " admartin " <admartin Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health Hello, I was wondering if any of you mothers had to have more than one complete sonogram while pregnant. I know the literature says sonograms are considered " harmless " but I have my doubts and would like to just know if anyone else had more than one full sonogram and if you have noticed any problems in your child's development as a possible result. I had an approximately 1.5-hour long sonogram at 5 months which revealed that my otherwise " perfect " child has a slightly enlarged ventricle in his brain. I have to have another sonogram at 7 months (in a couple of weeks) to see if the ventricle has grown more and had hoped that the radiologist would just do a sonogram of the baby's brain but learned today that he has to do another complete sonogram. I really don't like the idea of bouncing sound waves all over my unborn child again. Any experiences/knowledge you can share is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2003 Report Share Posted February 5, 2003 I had two complete sonagrams. On the first sonogram they found a " spot " on her brain. I forget what it was called, but it is a possible indication of a genetic disorder. So, I had to have a second one a few months later. The spot was gone by the second one so all was well and she is now a healthy, very smart 22-month old. SO - no I didnt see any adverse side effects to having two done. Rachael , " admartin@e... " <admartin@s...> wrote: > Hello, I was wondering if any of you mothers had to have more than one > complete sonogram while pregnant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 Lynne, with each of my pregnancies I had only one sonogram and like you had no desire for more than that. I've read the current research as well and it sounds like there haven't been enough studies to draw any clear conclusions but there's just enough to cast doubts. Anyway, I was wondering where you are having the ultrasound done. With my first daughter I had the ultrasound done at a hospital. It was not a great experience. I have encountered a lot of " hospital policy " rhetoric when dealing with hospitals for anything. I think hopsital policy is code for lawsuit prevention. The second ultrasound I had done was at a freestanding radiology center and they were so accommodating. Perhaps your insurance covers different locations? I hope this helps. I am all about choices when it comes to pregnancy and if you're not getting answers to questions ask someone else. Best wishes to you and your strong little baby. Stephanie - admartin Tuesday, February 04, 2003 10:58 PM Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health Hello, I was wondering if any of you mothers had to have more than one complete sonogram while pregnant. I know the literature says sonograms are considered " harmless " but I have my doubts and would like to just know if anyone else had more than one full sonogram and if you have noticed any problems in your child's development as a possible result. I had an approximately 1.5-hour long sonogram at 5 months which revealed that my otherwise " perfect " child has a slightly enlarged ventricle in his brain. I have to have another sonogram at 7 months (in a couple of weeks) to see if the ventricle has grown more and had hoped that the radiologist would just do a sonogram of the baby's brain but learned today that he has to do another complete sonogram. I really don't like the idea of bouncing sound waves all over my unborn child again. Any experiences/knowledge you can share is greatly appreciated. - " Lynne Stornello " <libby63 Tuesday, February 04, 2003 10:37 AM Mayo again > Wow everyone! Thanks for all the replies! I love this group! Well, we > tried the no-GMO grapeseed oil veganaise and both Tony and I didn't care > for it. Perhaps the original one is better. We love hummus so maybe > that. We actually just bought one of the new mustards that has sweet > onion in it and love that! The walnut and roast pepper spread sounds > yummy - where would I find that?? We DO shop at Trader Joe's and have > never see a vegan mayo although I'm very leery to try vegan mayo - they > just don't seem to cut it. Perhaps I should just try different things. > > > Thanks again to all! > > Love and Peace, > Lynne & > Definitely USA! > > > Lynne Stornello > libby63 > > PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE: > www.marykay.com/lstornello > > " We are a rock revolving, around a golden sun, we are a billion children > rolled into one. What will I think of me the day that I die? Saltwater > wells in my eye... " > SAVE A LIFE - GO VEGGIE! > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 You know, there are lots of babies who do just fine on formula, eating meat, in cigarette smoking homes... but is it GOOD for them? I don't think anyone where would argue that a vegetarian, breastfed baby not around smoke is better. There might be lots of healthy babies who had multiple ultrasounds, but I am NOT convinced that this is proof that they are harmless. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 The pattern I'm seeing is we've all had healthy, thriving babies when all was said and done. So, why all the sonograms? It didn't *make* them healthy and they are very expensive. I have to say, I would still recommend fewer sonograms. Sure it's fun to see the baby and the doctor is loving the fact that his Mercedez payment is a shoe-in :-) But as someone else pointed out, did they change the course of the pregnancy? I'm not saying there isn't a place for sonograms clearly they don't pose a consistent danger, they just similarly don't seem to routinely be so necessary in such numbers. Just a few thoughts I had. ~Marvelyn - " Lori Lugar " <llugar Wednesday, February 05, 2003 1:51 PM Re: Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health > I had at least sonograms while I was pregnant; although none of them lasted > 1.5 hours. My son is 2 1/2 and is completely healthy, no developmental > problems. He stood by himself just before 7 months, walked at 9 months and > was always been a chatter box. > > Lori > > Message: 6 > Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:58:50 -0500 > " admartin " <admartin > Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health > > Hello, I was wondering if any of you mothers had to have more than one > complete sonogram while pregnant. I know the literature says sonograms are > considered " harmless " but I have my doubts and would like to just know if > anyone else had more than one full sonogram and if you have noticed any > problems in your child's development as a possible result. > > I had an approximately 1.5-hour long sonogram at 5 months which revealed > that my otherwise " perfect " child has a slightly enlarged ventricle in his > brain. I have to have another sonogram at 7 months (in a couple of weeks) > to see if the ventricle has grown more and had hoped that the radiologist > would just do a sonogram of the baby's brain but learned today that he has > to do another complete sonogram. I really don't like the idea of bouncing > sound waves all over my unborn child again. Any experiences/knowledge you > can share is greatly appreciated. > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 I had to have two with my now 6yr old ds. I was diagnosed with fibroids and my doctor wanted to keep tabs on them and the baby because he was sitting so low. Problems, besides being an orange belt ( about to test for gree) in Tae Kwon Do, taking gymnastics and wanting to play soccer, he reads at near 2 grade level and loves to write his own books. I'd say his doing quite well. He was also born 2 weeks late and I have the stomach to prove it. Sonya Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 THANK YOU ALL FOR RESPONDING SO QUICKLY TO MY ORIGINAL MESSAGE REGARDING SONOGRAMS. Your responses were extremely helpful!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 The number is missing from my post. I had 6 sonograms/ultrasounds. I guess they are the same thing. I wasn't gaining weight and the dr. kept checking the baby, who was perfect. I only gained 13 pounds, because I was having a lot of personal problems, but I didn't want to tell my dr what was going on, so he was completely perplexed by my lack of weight gain. I'd never heard any controversy about sonograms, so every time he asked or suggested I get one (which were done in his office), I jumped at the chance to see the baby. Lori Message: 9 Wed, 5 Feb 2003 14:51:13 -0500 Lori Lugar <llugar Re: Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health I had at least sonograms while I was pregnant; although none of them lasted 1.5 hours. My son is 2 1/2 and is completely healthy, no developmental problems. He stood by himself just before 7 months, walked at 9 months and was always been a chatter box. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 I have not noticed any problems with her development at all -- in fact, my 15 month old daughter is as sharp as a tack. I talked about ultrasound with my midwive's when I was pregnant with my son, they said that they can cause reproductive damage in girls because girls are born with all of their eggs. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 Exactly! My little guy is fine but I really hated the 1 ultrasound and the doppler because I could feel how much he disliked it. He would squirm and worm and then be quiet for the next 12-24 hours. I didn't know there was any controversy and my midwife never offered another option but when I finally expressed my discomfort over his discomfort we stopped using the doppler and she used...oops, I forget the medical term but a 'baby stethoscope' basically. The drawback was that I could not hear the heartbeat (I guess my ears just weren't trained to the sound) but she could and assured me it was strong and healthy. Madeline >Sandra Mort <sandra.mort > > >Re: Re: Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health >Thu, 06 Feb 2003 09:08:09 -0500 > >You know, there are lots of babies who do just fine on formula, eating >meat, >in cigarette smoking homes... but is it GOOD for them? I don't think >anyone >where would argue that a vegetarian, breastfed baby not around smoke is >better. There might be lots of healthy babies who had multiple >ultrasounds, >but I am NOT convinced that this is proof that they are harmless. > >Sandra > > > _______________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 In my case, I had one sonogram near the beginning because my abdomen became very large at the beginning of my pregnancy, and checking on multiples... I had the routine 5 month sonogram per my CNM's request. I had the third about the 40th hour of labor out of 69 because I had developed blood clots in my lungs during labor and the docs had to find them and determine the size of them. This special sonogram (not routine by any means) was performed on me, not on the baby, per se. This test helped the doctors and I make decisions to continue on with labor on its course or perform a caesarean. Since they found the clots with the test, caesarean was not an option unless there was an emergency to the baby or I, because it would have endangered my own life. They are very expensive, yes. Was I thrilled to have them, not really. I had a pretty uneventful pregnancy until hour 30 or so of my labor. I did not even see a doctor during my pregnancy until this time. However, if I did not receive the last one, and if they performed a caesarean for any emergency reason before the test, the operation would have been put me at a extremely high risk for the blood clots to travel and cause a heart attack or stroke. Michelle Marvelyn and Trey Granger [cgranger] Thursday, February 06, 2003 6:34 AM Re: Re: Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health The pattern I'm seeing is we've all had healthy, thriving babies when all was said and done. So, why all the sonograms? It didn't *make* them healthy and they are very expensive. I have to say, I would still recommend fewer sonograms. Sure it's fun to see the baby and the doctor is loving the fact that his Mercedez payment is a shoe-in :-) But as someone else pointed out, did they change the course of the pregnancy? I'm not saying there isn't a place for sonograms clearly they don't pose a consistent danger, they just similarly don't seem to routinely be so necessary in such numbers. Just a few thoughts I had. ~Marvelyn - " Lori Lugar " <llugar Wednesday, February 05, 2003 1:51 PM Re: Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health > I had at least sonograms while I was pregnant; although none of them lasted > 1.5 hours. My son is 2 1/2 and is completely healthy, no developmental > problems. He stood by himself just before 7 months, walked at 9 months and > was always been a chatter box. > > Lori > > Message: 6 > Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:58:50 -0500 > " admartin " <admartin > Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health > > Hello, I was wondering if any of you mothers had to have more than one > complete sonogram while pregnant. I know the literature says sonograms are > considered " harmless " but I have my doubts and would like to just know if > anyone else had more than one full sonogram and if you have noticed any > problems in your child's development as a possible result. > > I had an approximately 1.5-hour long sonogram at 5 months which revealed > that my otherwise " perfect " child has a slightly enlarged ventricle in his > brain. I have to have another sonogram at 7 months (in a couple of weeks) > to see if the ventricle has grown more and had hoped that the radiologist > would just do a sonogram of the baby's brain but learned today that he has > to do another complete sonogram. I really don't like the idea of bouncing > sound waves all over my unborn child again. Any experiences/knowledge you > can share is greatly appreciated. > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 I'm sorry Michele, I didn't mean to suggest that there isn't a place for them. I just believe they have become routine and thus overused with the far-reaching consequences not fully understood. In limited cases, I understand that the advantages outweigh the possible disadvantages. I am glad that it worked out for the best in your case. We all have to make informed decisions, which is what started this whole conversation, right? :-) ~Marvelyn - " Michelle Larson-Sadler " <consciouscookery Monday, February 10, 2003 10:16 AM RE: Re: Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health > In my case, I had one sonogram near the beginning because my abdomen became > very large at the beginning of my pregnancy, and checking on multiples... > > I had the routine 5 month sonogram per my CNM's request. > > I had the third about the 40th hour of labor out of 69 because I had > developed blood clots in my lungs during labor and the docs had to find them > and determine the size of them. This special sonogram (not routine by any > means) was performed on me, not on the baby, per se. This test helped the > doctors and I make decisions to continue on with labor on its course or > perform a caesarean. Since they found the clots with the test, caesarean > was not an option unless there was an emergency to the baby or I, because it > would have endangered my own life. > > They are very expensive, yes. Was I thrilled to have them, not really. I > had a pretty uneventful pregnancy until hour 30 or so of my labor. I did > not even see a doctor during my pregnancy until this time. However, if I > did not receive the last one, and if they performed a caesarean for any > emergency reason before the test, the operation would have been put me at a > extremely high risk for the blood clots to travel and cause a heart attack > or stroke. > > Michelle > > > Marvelyn and Trey Granger [cgranger] > Thursday, February 06, 2003 6:34 AM > > Re: Re: Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health > > > The pattern I'm seeing is we've all had healthy, thriving babies when all > was said and done. So, why all the sonograms? It didn't *make* them > healthy and they are very expensive. I have to say, I would still recommend > fewer sonograms. Sure it's fun to see the baby and the doctor is loving the > fact that his Mercedez payment is a shoe-in :-) But as someone else pointed > out, did they change the course of the pregnancy? I'm not saying there > isn't a place for sonograms clearly they don't pose a consistent danger, > they just similarly don't seem to routinely be so necessary in such numbers. > > Just a few thoughts I had. > > ~Marvelyn > > > > - > " Lori Lugar " <llugar > > Wednesday, February 05, 2003 1:51 PM > Re: Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health > > > > I had at least sonograms while I was pregnant; although none of them > lasted > > 1.5 hours. My son is 2 1/2 and is completely healthy, no developmental > > problems. He stood by himself just before 7 months, walked at 9 months > and > > was always been a chatter box. > > > > Lori > > > > Message: 6 > > Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:58:50 -0500 > > " admartin " <admartin > > Repeat Sonogram and Baby Health > > > > Hello, I was wondering if any of you mothers had to have more than one > > complete sonogram while pregnant. I know the literature says sonograms > are > > considered " harmless " but I have my doubts and would like to just know if > > anyone else had more than one full sonogram and if you have noticed any > > problems in your child's development as a possible result. > > > > I had an approximately 1.5-hour long sonogram at 5 months which revealed > > that my otherwise " perfect " child has a slightly enlarged ventricle in his > > brain. I have to have another sonogram at 7 months (in a couple of weeks) > > to see if the ventricle has grown more and had hoped that the radiologist > > would just do a sonogram of the baby's brain but learned today that he has > > to do another complete sonogram. I really don't like the idea of bouncing > > sound waves all over my unborn child again. Any experiences/knowledge you > > can share is greatly appreciated. > > > > > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at > http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to > http://www.vrg.org/family. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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