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Need advice on early pregnancy stage
I’ve been TTC for around 2.5 years and was diagnosed with PCOS. I tested negative on CD45, but on CD56 I got a faint positive. My beta-hCG was 1208, and an early scan yesterday showed a 4 mm intrauterine gestational sac.
Since I conceived much later than expected, I’m a little worried about whether the pregnancy can progress normally.
I’m also around 40 kg. Could my low weight cause any problems later in pregnancy?
What should I taken care of at this stage.
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Your low weight will not cause any problems later and pregnancy
You should connect with a dietitian for a proper protein rich diet
You should start taking folic acid supplements regularly
If at 7 weeks the ultrasound shows cardiac activity nothing to worry
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A beta-hCG of 1208 with a 4 mm sac already seen inside your uterus is a reassuring start, and it rules out an ectopic pregnancy. At this stage, a repeat beta-hCG doubling well over 48 hours and a visible heartbeat around 6 to 7 weeks matter more than today's single number. Conceiving after 2.5 years with PCOS doesn't make this pregnancy inherently more fragile.
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Your weight of 41 kg isn't a big concern this early on its own. Good nutrition and steady weight gain will matter more as the pregnancy moves forward. Please mention the Femilon you were taking for PCOS at your next visit, so your gynaecologist can confirm it's stopped and plan monitoring suited to your history. A repeat scan in one to two weeks will confirm the sac is growing well.
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Please go in sooner if you notice bleeding, cramping, or pain on one side, since that needs checking by your obstetrician right away.
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