Experiences
Along with the latest research, evidence-based medicine also includes the perspectives and values of pregnant women (personal experience) as well as the professional opinions of health care providers (clinical experience). By reading personal and clinical experiences, women can gain a deeper understanding of any pregnancy-related topic through exposure to real-world examples.
Women, their partners and family members, and all members of the health care community can submit their experience now (below).
As we complete the beta version of this feature and prepare to publish experiences, we will introduce additional analysis that will provide even higher-level awareness of how women experience their pregnancies.
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I noticed light spotting when I was approximately 6 weeks pregnant. I called my HCP and she told me everything was probably fine and to call back if the bleeding got heavier. I already had an ultrasound scheduled for 8 weeks. The bleeding stayed that...
During my very first ultrasound at approximately 7 weeks pregnant, I was told my daughter's heartbeat was too low, although they didn't tell me what it was, only that I should expect to miscarry. Regardless, they scheduled a follow up ultrasound two ...
I had cramping and abdominal type of pain halfway through my pregnancy. The pain was down by my hips that came and went whenever I was walking or moving side to side, but it also felt constant at times. I called my doctor who told me to come in. She ...
I was almost a week over my due date so when my doctor asked if I wanted to be induced I said YES. I was not dilated at all, but I wanted to avoid medication so they suggested a Foley catheter. I didn't think it would work (I had medication the first...
My girlfriend was constantly sick in the beginning of her pregnancy. Everything changed...or stopped basically. I couldn't even imagine what it was like for her and it is hard because I felt useless. She wanted to be left alone mostly so I just tried...