Michael Radigan

Franny Mandato – women #1

Carla Kidney – women #2

1. When did you know that you were pregnant (approx. which month of
pregnancy)

Franny knew 2 months into pregnancy. Jeana was born in December 1962.

Carla knew within first 2-4 weeks into pregnancy. Michael was born in
October 2000.

2. Was this a planned pregnancy?

Franny’s was planned, Carla’s was planned.

3. Were you underweight, overweight or ideal weight when you became

pregnant?

Franny’s BMI was 24 so she was at an ideal body weight, Carla’s BMI was 20
so she was at an ideal body weight but borderline under weight.

4. Did you take a prenatal supplement when you discovered that you were
pregnant?

Franny took a general prenatal vitamin, Carla took a general prenatal

vitamin
5. Did you smoke cigarettes, marijuana, use drugs or drink alcohol during this
pregnancy?

Franny did not, Carla did not

6. If the answer to #5 is yes to any of those options, were you advised by any
Dr. or health care provider not to do so?

7. Did you have any tests to check for anemia, diabetes or deficiencies during
this pregnancy?

Franny did not, Carla was screened for both anemia and gestational
diabetes

8. Were you diagnosed with gestational diabetes, borderline diabetes or

anemia?

Franny was not, Carla was not

9. Did you have any complications during the pregnancy that required medical
assistance?

Franny was not, Carla was not

10.Did you have any pre-existing conditions ( diabetes, obesity, herpes, AIDS)?

Franny did not, Carla did not

11.How many weeks were you pregnant for? Preterm, full term or past due
date birth?
 Franny’s pregnancy was 9 months and delivered 1 week past due, Carla’s
pregnancy was 40 weeks and delivered one day preterm

12.Did you give birth naturally or C-section? If C-section was it mandatory or

elected?

Franny gave birth naturally w/out epidural, Carla gave birth naturally w/out
epidural

13.What was the weight and gender of the baby at birth? (approximate)

Franny have birth to Jeana AFAB 6lbs 11oz, Carla gave birth to Michael
AMAB 8lbs 3oz

14.How was your diet overall during pregnancy – did you have cravings,
nausea, vomiting, ate healthier than usual or did not change diet at all?

Franny had similar diet as before w/ cravings, Carla had improved stricter
diet (no canned food, soft cheese, cold-cuts, caffeine) w/ carvings for
orange juice

15.Was the baby born healthy or were there issues with baby’s health?

Franny’s baby did not have health issues, Carla’s baby had jaundice in first
year of life