Belly Band & Support Belt
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When Did You "Show" with Baby #3?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on January 14, 2011
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How quickly did you show with baby #3? Child #1 is 2 1/2 years old, child #2 is 14 months, and this current pregnancy is at 7 weeks (I lost two between baby #2 and th...
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- I am 16 weeks pregnant with my third (following a twin pregnancy, so this is my second pregnancy). I thought I was crazy, but I switched to maternity pants at 4.5 wee...
- With #1 didn't look pregnant until almost 8 months. With #2 It took about 6 months. I am currently 10 weeks with #3 and my pants are tight and there is a definite po...
- I think I bloated a bit, but I could not button my normal size pants by 4 or 5 weeks if I recall and had to get a belly band or move into the next size up for a while....
Allergey to Ring
Asked by M.T. from Daytona Beach
on November 26, 2010
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Has anyone been allergic to their rings during one pregnancy but not during another? Wondering if this could be an indicator of childs gender. I was allergic to my w...
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- I don't think this is about the child's gender but about your chemical processes. You might have less of something than you had last time, or more of something.
- Interesting .... I guess you'll have to tell us if it is or isn't a boy. Wouldn't that be a great story?
- sorry to say but no allergies when prego with my daughter and #2 is on the way and I have been allergic to my white gold this entire pregnancy : (
Back Pain
Asked by C.S. from Kalamazoo
on January 9, 2008
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I am 16 weeks pregnant with my second child and am already experiencing lower back pain. I did not have this with my first child until late in the pregnancy. I asked...
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- I;m on # 5, and everthing just seems to happen sooner, but it doesn't las the entire pregnancy (or, at least) hasn't for me. Try to rest when you can and use one of t...
- Try "Tiger Balm" patches. They are at Walmart and so on. They are heated pads that stick on your skin, they have a rub on ointment too., (My Physical Therepist used t...
- Check with your doctor, but it could possibly have something to do with your sciatic nerve. (Depending on where the pain is) When I was pregnant with my son, he sat/l...
Seeking Comfortable Maternity Underwear
Asked by N.O. from Phoenix
on September 2, 2009
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I am in my 7th month of pregnancy and am having a hard time finding underwear that doesn't drive me nuts. I tried the basic bikini brief from Motherhood and they eith...
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- Hi N.! I have to tell you that I love the Amon Maternity underwear. At first I wasn't sure if I would want my belly to be covered but even in the AZ summer heat I foun...
- Hanky Panyky Thongs at Nordtrom. They are super low and actually provide support along the sides because they have a wide band. The best undies ever and cute too! A...
- I agree with Mandy. I bought regular old Hanes 1-2 sizes bigger than my normal size--and I got either full brief or hi-cut. It was just more comfy for me to have tha...
Nursing Bras
Asked by E.R. from Los Angeles
on March 21, 2011
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I'm about to be a first time momma and have decided to breastfeed but I am clueless about nursing bras. Before pregnancy I was a 38D. I'm currently wearing a 40DD. Wha...
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- I nursed for a year with both my boys and love Medela bras. I LOVE the Medela sleep bras, but suggest you go a size up from their chart because they run small. My ot...
- I got two of these and love them, just be sure to get fitted because it really will help! http://www.amazon.com/Bravado-Bliss-Womens-Nursing-Ivory/dp/B004RIUD0I/ref=s...
- If you go to your local hospital's lactation consultant, she should be able to fit you for your bras free of charge.
Morning Sickness
Asked by C.M. from Philadelphia
on June 12, 2008
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I am in my seventh week of pregnancy and have just been hit with a bit of morning sickness....only it lasts all day. I can deal with it while I'm at home, but I work ...
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- There is something you wear on your wrist that you can get at a drugstore and is drug free. I think it's called SeaBand.
- Someone else mentioned it so I will just agree....SEA SICKNESS wrist bands. I got mine at a boating supply store. I had it terrible with both of my pregnancies and the...
- Hi C., I feel your pain! I've been pregnant three times and each time had all day morning sickness. Sea bands (get them at pharmacies/ grocery stores) helped me. Th...
Losing Weight
Asked by G.P. from Chicago
on February 23, 2010
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My due date is April 10. I have gained some extra weight this pregnancy. I am looking for some diffierent ideas on how to jump start my weight loss after I have the ...
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- Detox programs are garbage. Sure, you'll lose weight and most of it will be water weight. But, it will all come back on and maybe then some. Magic pills, supplement...
- The program I have used and share with others is called the 5 Day Reset Program. It works very well. It is not a diet though. Would you care for some info? If so just ...
- I have used the Fit Yummy Mummy system. It is great. Take it from another c-section mom. Take the full six weeks to just heal without exercise. After that start at...
Numbing Hand and Arm
Asked by A.W. from Springfield
on December 11, 2008
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Hi Moms. I am 33 weeks pregnant and for the past two days I have experienced numbness and "pins and needles" sensation in my right hand and sometimes my arm. My hand...
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- A.- In my experience, these symptoms can be reduced or alleviated with a combination of increased water intake, drinking 3 cups/day of organic pregnancy tea (can re...
- I had the same problem with my 3rd pregnancy, my hands and lower arm would go completely numb sometimes. My dr suggested a carpel tunnel brace. Mine did not go away...
- Talk to your doctor. It could be your blood pressure causing it. Good luck and God Bless.
Can I Just Wear Regular Pants Instead of Maternity?
Asked by A.G. from Pocatello
on July 16, 2010
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So I have had two kids already and now I'm pregnant with my third. I am a very small framed person and with each baby I have gotten thinner. With my first two pregnanc...
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- Lucky you! I have a few small framed friends who never needed maternity pants, just low rise pants. As someone else has suggested you might find dresses pretty comfort...
- Check out Forever21.com they are supposed to be coming out with a maternity line. I bet you could find something there that would work for you! Good luck!
- You sound a lot like me. I am 5'4 and wear a size 1 at stores that run small (in junior's, not women's) and they do not make maternity clothes of any type in my size....
3Rd Baby, 3Rd Trimester, Feeling Different
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on September 23, 2011
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Hey mamas,
I am hoping some of you moms of 3+ can help me out. I am 32 weeks along and I am having some major sciatic nerve pain, so if anyone has any ideas of how t...
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- I assume you have had sonogram done by now but I had much more of the kicking in the groin and vagina area with my breech babies. Be sure that he baby is not in the w...
- Try to spend time in a pool if you can-- it feels so good and takes the pressure off of EVERYTHING. When Isaac was on my sciatic nerve I spent a LOT of timeon my hand...
- I was in an exercise class with my second baby (third pregnancy in three years due to miscarriage) and I SWORE that baby was going to fall out on the floor every time...
