A: Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is a narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine commonly used to treat moderate to severe pain, bone pain, dental pain, and migraines. Hydromorphone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Do not drink alcohol.
The initial routine prenatal visit should occur between 6 and 8 wk gestation. Follow-up visits should occur at about 4-wk intervals until 28 wk, at 2-wk intervals from 28 to 36 wk, and weekly thereafter until delivery. Prenatal care includes screening for disorders, taking measures to reduce fetal and maternal risks, and counseling.
In early pregnancy, one low hCG result is not necessarily a cause for concern; normal hCG levels vary dramatically from person to person. When hCG levels are rising too slowly or dropping over time, however, this could be a symptom of miscarriage or other pregnancy complications. A single low hCG result on a blood test is not enough to diagnose a miscarriage in early pregnancy unless the low hCG level follows an earlier, higher hCG level. 1  Usually, if a doctor believes that a single hCG result is low, the doctor will order another one in two to three days to check the hCG doubling time.