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Faint positive upt

I have regular cycle from 24 to 28 days I'm currently on 27 th day of cycle i did upt from two different brands they both shows faint pink line with 2 mins on 24 th day.lil darker thn previous on 25 th day . i didn't test after that I feel nauseous when do I test again or I go for blood test straight. I'm lil anxious to know that am i pregnant

Pregnancy query

Hi I am 9 months pregnant and today I checked my fasting sugar level through rapid glucometer after I realised that the test strips was expired on june 2026 I am scared that the strip touch my blood directly coming from skin finger will it affect my baby inside because of the strip

Pregnancy related

Im 18 weeks pregnant and in my last scan my cervix length was about 2.8 cm. My doc said that the cervix is a little short and should be able to carry full term as in my last pregnancy i delivered at 38 weeks. He has not asked me for cerclage till now. I have been put on duvadilan retard twice a day. What precautions should i take? Can i go out normally for lunch and dinners or should i rest at home full time?

Pregnancy planning

I'm 28yrs old, had one abortion at 5.5 weeks in June. I am planning for pregnancy in late this year or may be Jan 2027. Please suggest when should I start taking folic acid and other medications to conceive and everything goes well. No smoking/drinking. Working out and trying to be on healthy diet on most days. Please suggest ?

Symetrical iugr placenta insufficiency

My wife had week 29 color doppler ultrasound and the fetal growth showing each part almost 2 week behind proportionate. HC, AC, FL all are equally behind. And she had placental insufficiency since week 12 and baby unambilical cords are normal. So, is this a genetic issue or because of placenta? Because placenta insufficiency cause asymetric iugr but ours showing symetric. Please advise

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Dr. John Steve Russ - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. John Steve Russ Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Class of 1977, Medical School, Medical degree, DO) 49 years experience Affordable Care Health Clinic
6 recommendations Rocky Fork, COLUMBUS
Dr. Richard Oshaughnessy - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. Richard Oshaughnessy Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internship-Internal Medicine, Class of 1973, Medical Education) 53 years experience The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Dr. Uma  Ananth - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. Uma Ananth Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Residency, Medical School, Medical degree, DO) 51 years experience Comprehensive Women's Care
Columbus 43214, COLUMBUS
Dr. Stephen R Richards - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. Stephen R Richards Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Class of 1979, Medical degree, DO, Medical School) 47 years experience Womankind
Columbus 43219, COLUMBUS
Dr. James J Perez - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. James J Perez Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Medical School, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internship in Rotating Internship, Medical degree, DO, Medical Education) 48 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Forest Park West, COLUMBUS