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Comfortable Shoes for Pregnancy-
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on November 19, 2007
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Can anyone suggest a brand of shoes for comfort during pregnancy. I work in a professional environment so I need something semi dressy. I feel like I have a lot of l...
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- Merrell and Dansko really are great foot support. I just finally replaced my "most comfortable walking shoes ever" from Merrell and I had them for like 8 years. I r...
- Its so funny that two moms said dansko because I have 4 different pairs of them and they KILL my feet when I'm pregnant. I never ever wear them anymore when I'm pregn...
- I work in a business casual environment and I just LOVE my Clark's slides. Maybe a slide isn't the best for winter, but they do make some other kinds of shoes too. Ve...
Possible Sinus Infection During Pregnancy
Asked by C.D. from Springfield
on January 6, 2007
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Hi everyone, I'm hoping we have a nurse or doctor lurking around here. My OB's office is closed on the weekends and only takes emergencies on weekend calls. I'm 15 wee...
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- Hey Catherine- I'm not a nurse, but I am a sonographer at one of the local OB offices (SOGA). Unfortunately there is not much that they will let you take over the cou...
- Have you heard of Nasopure? Its a saline lavage. I think that is the safest and possible the most effective thing you can do. If Nasopure is not available, you can jus...
- I realize this is a little late and that you've probably already treated the infection...but when I was pregnant, my doctor told me I could use Robitussin. He advised...
Loss of Circulation
Asked by C.D. from Detroit
on October 10, 2009
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Hi moms!
I'm in my last month of pregnancy, and for the last week or two I've been experiencing loss of circulation in my arms and hands. It's really annoying. It...
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- I agree that it is likely a pinched nerve problem. Dr. Michaela Walter, at Bee Well in Birmingham, is a chiropractor specializing in pregnant women and children. I w...
- keep counting the babies kicks.... around this time i had to take ###-###-#### acetomenophin tablets to reduce the pain. u may have to sleep in a recliner. place ...
- Hi C., Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am a certified prenatal massage therapist and doula, and mom to 2 boys. This is a very common complaint for women ...
Pinched Nerve When Pregnant
Asked by A.C. from Grand Rapids
on December 11, 2008
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Hi, I am 8 months pregnant and about a month ago I started having trouble with carpal tunnel. Now to make matters worse I have a pinched nerve on the right side betwe...
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- Go see Dr. Robert Stiles at Stiles Chiropractic in Novi. He does Applied Kineseology. I wish I had gone right before my third delivery. I had all the same symptoms....
- chiropractor can probably help I went to the chiropractor early in my pregnancy for sciatic nerve pain. It helped and I was pretty good for the rest of the pregn...
- I also developed carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy and my OB recommended the wrist splints. I wore them every night and during the day when I just couldn't take...
Morning sickness?....more like ALL DAY SICKNESS!!
Asked by S.D. from Detroit
on September 5, 2009
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I am about 6.5 weeks pregnant with my second pregnancy, and I am so nauseated. I never felt this way with my first pregnancy. It's "all day" nausea and it leaves me ...
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- S., Every pregnancy is different so it's hard to say how long you will be sick. I was only sick for a few weeks and was over it about the 4th month. I ate saltine ...
- Breyers strawberry icecream worked best for me. I think because it's all natural. I didn't read all your responses, but someone told me afterward that taking some vi...
- Yes S., it will go away : ) I was sick for 2 or 3 months with all of my babies. I understand what your going through. I couldn't go anywhere without stopping the car ...
Is It Just Me?
Asked by K.B. from Grand Rapids
on September 12, 2008
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Ok, I feel a little ridiculous with this question, but it's really bothering me so I hope someone out there can give me some insight as to what's going on with my body...
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- I was having some of the same symptoms and found that it was due to a lack of "good bacteria" in my system. Antibiotics deplete our bodies of the good bacteria we nee...
- sounds to me like you could be having an issue with your blood sugar, your doctor will be able to run the appropriate tests for you. good luck.
- I'd be interested in knowing the results of the doc visit. Otherwise it sounds like a pregnancy, even tho it's unexpected. Or maybe it's just your body readjusting.
2 Year Old with Broken Leg ... Help?!?
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on December 13, 2007
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Last night I received a phone call from my son's child care. Apparently he tripped and another little boy stepped on his leg. He wouldn't let anyone stand him up.
I g...
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- Hi L., My niece had a broken leg around that age. Once her permanent cast was on, she ended up dragging herself across the floor when she wanted to get to a toy if ...
- I'm so sorry! This is a really trying time--and maybe a liilte emotional too--you and your poor liitle one! I think asking for help from someone is a really a good...
- A small rearranging will be needed if most of his toys are something he would need to reach for. Kids do adapt quickly once the pain factor has been taken care of. I...
HELP!! My 8 Month Old Baby Has Diaper Rash So Bad I Can See Some Red Skin!!!!
Asked by S.N. from Chicago
on October 30, 2010
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I'm feeling so bad :( Since yesterday she has had severe mucusy diarrhea and she only vomited once uptil now. She cries in pain every time she pooped and everytime i...
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- The Butt paste works well, much better than A&D, Desitin, or any of the other diaper creams...use a lot of it. Also don't use wipes, only water when needed. If it d...
- Give her a bath in lukewarm water and baking soda. It will give her almost immediate relief. Make sure when you're cleaning her off that you're not using diaper wipe...
- 1) When your husband and/or FIL tell you to do something that disagrees with what your pediatrician says, don't listen to them. 2) Boudreaux Butt Paste is NOT the...
Dog Loosing Hair?
Asked by K.W. from Detroit
on July 30, 2008
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Hi Moms, I'm hoping that someone out there is a vet or has knowledge of dogs and can help. My 6 year old American Bulldog has recently started loosing his hair in pat...
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- K.: Hi, well I put myself through college as an Officer Control agent in Detroit with the ASPCA. I can tell you a couple of things that may help you out. Fi...
- Try a different type of dog food. It might be more expensive, but think of the long run (vet bills). Also, when my German Shepherd went through this, we bathed her bab...
- I have am Am Bulldog too. My dogs skin is SUPER sensitive, I put sunblock on him because he burns. I also use oatmeal shampoo, I dont think Id use human shampoo, dogs ...
Sinus Infections
Asked by S.H. from Chicago
on May 14, 2008
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a few months back my mom posted a question about what other moms have found to clear up their own sinus infections without using antibiotics. Several people responded...
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- S., I am a long time sufferer of sinus infections and have tried just about everything. Something over the counter that I found to relieve some of the pain is called...
- The Nettie pot is a great thing. It's function is to keep your sinuses clear and helps clear out any mucous. Or - you can just buy one of those bulb syringes, the ki...
- i use a netti pot...is that what you were looking for...it really helps....
