Traveling After Childbirth: When Is It Safe for Moms and Babies?
Can public transportation vehicles be produced? Hello, doctor. How long after delivery is it suitable for a postpartum mother and her baby to take long-distance public transportation, such as high-speed rail, or to travel by car? What precautions should be taken? Thank you.
Dr. Yang Wangjun reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello: 1. Generally, a woman's body functions and uterus return to normal within six weeks postpartum. Therefore, if the mother can rest and recuperate during this six-week period (commonly referred to as "sitting the month"), it can help prevent issues such as p...[Read More] Traveling After Childbirth: When Is It Safe for Moms and Babies?
Managing Persistent Cough During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
I am six and a half months pregnant (but have been coughing continuously). What should I do? Hello, I am currently six and a half months pregnant. Every time I catch a cold and have a sore throat, I start coughing, and it usually takes at least three months to get better. I previ...
Dr. Yang Wangjun reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello: Regarding your question, here is the response: (1) Whether common cold symptoms affect the fetus primarily depends on the microorganisms causing the cold. In obstetrics, we often refer to ToRCH, which includes Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes Simplex Vir...[Read More] Managing Persistent Cough During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Is It Normal to Have Spotting Before Your Period?
When menstruation is approaching? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if it's normal to have some discharge or a little bit of spotting one or two days before my period starts, followed by a heavier flow. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Best wishes.
Dr. Yang Wangjun reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello: In a normal ovulatory cycle, when the progesterone levels in the blood decrease, the endometrium begins to shed, resulting in menstruation. In your case, a small portion of the endometrium may have started to shed earlier, and then a larger amount sheds one or two days lat...[Read More] Is It Normal to Have Spotting Before Your Period?
How to Determine Your Unborn Baby's Blood Type at 16 Weeks
What methods can be used to determine blood type? I am currently 16 weeks pregnant. What methods are available to determine the baby's blood type at this stage?
Dr. Yang Wangjun reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello: Umbilical cord blood is the blood of the fetus, and testing umbilical cord blood can determine the blood type of the fetus. However, this is an invasive procedure that carries risks of infection and miscarriage, and it is generally not recommended to perform this type of t...[Read More] How to Determine Your Unborn Baby's Blood Type at 16 Weeks
Can O and A Blood Type Parents Have a Child with B Blood Type?
Questions about blood types? Hello, doctor: Can you tell me what blood types the children of an O type and an A type couple might have? Is it possible for them to have a child with B type blood?
Dr. Yang Wangjun reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello: The ABO blood group system is characterized by the presence of A antigen (type A), B antigen (type B), both antigens (type AB), or the absence of both antigens (type O) on the red blood cell membrane. The genes responsible for producing A or B antigens are inherited in a d...[Read More] Can O and A Blood Type Parents Have a Child with B Blood Type?
How to Determine Your Menstrual Cycle Length: A Guide for Women
How can I determine the length of my menstrual cycle? To determine the length of your menstrual cycle, you can track the number of days from the first day of your period (the first day of menstrual bleeding) to the day before your next period starts. This is known as the menstrua...
Dr. Yang Wangjun reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello: The menstrual cycle refers to the number of days from the first day of one menstruation to the first day of the next. It varies from person to person, and even the same individual may not have the same cycle length each time. Generally, we observe the cycle for six months ...[Read More] How to Determine Your Menstrual Cycle Length: A Guide for Women
Determining Your Conception Date: Key Insights for Expecting Mothers
The fertile period typically occurs around the time of ovulation, which is usually about 14 days before the start of a woman's next menstrual period. For women with a regular Hello Doctor: My menstrual cycle is about 28 to 31 days, which is considered normal. I am currently ...
Dr. Yang Wangjun reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello: In a normal 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation typically occurs around days 12 to 16. Based on your last menstrual period starting on June 24, June 28 would be day 5, July 3 would be day 10, and July 8 would be day 15. Therefore, conception is most likely to occur around Ju...[Read More] Determining Your Conception Date: Key Insights for Expecting Mothers
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Causes and When to Seek Help
Are menstrual irregularities still present? Hello doctor, my period started on August 15, but it might be related to the traditional Chinese medicine I took in July for dysmenorrhea. This time, I haven't felt much discomfort, and the flow is not heavy, and I am no longer exp...
Dr. Yang Wangjun reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello: Based on your description, your condition appears to be anovulatory menstruation. This is caused by the suppression of luteinizing hormone from the pituitary gland, which prevents the release of an egg in the previous cycle, leading to the failure of corpus luteum formatio...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Causes and When to Seek Help