Viewer Comments: Pregnancy - QuestionsViewer Comments & ReviewsPregnancy - QuestionsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What questions did you have for your doctor about your pregnancy?
Comment from: 19-24 Female (Patient)
Published: January 22
The test results says I'm not pregnant but I haven't started my period for 2 weeks now
Comment from: ezeone, 25-34 Male (Patient)
Published: March 21
I asked my doctor is I could transfer an infectiont to my baby through breastfeeding. Related Reading: breastfeeding
Comment from: michelle, 35-44 Female (Patient)
Published: February 09
I've been getting stomach cramps and I'm in my first trimester. I wonder if this is normal.
Comment from: alexandria, 35-44 Female (Patient)
Published: April 12
I hurt my back some months back, I've been taking 800mg Ibuprofen and about two oxicontins for my back during the first two weeks of pregnancy. I stopped taking them as soon as I suspected I was pregnant. How did this affect the baby? Related Reading: Ibuprofen Must Read Articles Related to Pregnancy
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I was coughing for the past 2 weeks. My doctor advised me to take ambroxol 3 times a day for 5 days and cefalexin 3 times a day for 7 days. Is it safe to take these drugs? I've been taking it for the past 2 days now. I am now on my 13th week of pregnancy.
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