Can a pregnant women take slimming pills?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Absolutely not! The main principle regarding weight control during pregnancy is that the pregnant woman must not try to lose weight. The best thing is to control the weight gain process so as not to p... Read More
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I'm pregnant and I have 2 kids (2 years, 8 months). The first one has chickenpox, could he infect my he other & my fetus? I already had the chickenpox
Dr. Dina Helou,
Pediatrics
- Having had chicken pox as a child you are protected as well as your fetus.
As for your 8m child, he is at risk of getting chicken pox, and too young to be protected by the vaccine ( less than 12months... Read More
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I'm 20 weeks pregnant, my baby's doing fine and its position is clear enough to know the sex but my doctor won't tell me until my 25th week. I'm so eager to know, is there a way other than ultrasound?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- No, you have to wait or go to another doctor.
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Le decollement du placenta au premier mois de la grosesse cause t-il une fausse couche? Y-a-t il un grand risque sur la vie du foetus?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Ca depend du volume du decollement. Il y a toujours un risque, un traitment par progesterone avec une repetition de l'echographie dans 10 jours est souhaitable.
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Is orange blossom water (may lzaher) bad for pregnant women and harmful to the baby? Since I got pregnant, nothing makes me feel better except for may l zaher before sleeping.
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- It should be diluted as it is very concentrated, no problem in that.
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What are the risks of a baby being born at 8 months?
2 Answers
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Premature or preterm birth is defined as birth occurring before the 37th week of gestation. It is classified as late preterm (born between 34 &37 weeks), very preterm (born at less than 32 weeks o... Read More
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Any way how I can decide if my child will be a boy/girl?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The Shettles method is the most well-known and natural method for choosing the sex of your baby. It's based upon timing intercourse to a woman's cycle and assuming certain sexual positions. ... Read More
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I'm 12 weeks pregnant and I was told that it's not safe to swim in a pool. Is it true?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- I agree, although there is no consensus about that but we fear that youmay catch an infection from the cervix to your fetus.
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I'm trying to get pregnant but I'm also taking Euro D and lipitor to increase my vitamin D and decrease my cholesterol. Could that hurt the baby in case I get pregnant?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Lipitor is contrindicated in pregnancy. If your vitamin D is ok, you can stop euro D
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