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False Positive Pregnancy Test
Asked by S.R. from Lexington
on December 10, 2008
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I had what I thought was a miscarriage last fall and then the exact same thing seemed to happen this fall. I was late so I took a pregnancy test and it came up positi...
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- I have been there...oh...SO MANY TIMES...and I can say my heart goes out to you. My son was born in 1990. LOTS of troubles while pregnant but he's here and healthy (fo...
- These probably weren't "false positives" but were instead very early miscarriages, called "chemical pregnancies." You can read more about it here: http://miscarriag...
- Sounds to me like you are having chemical pregnancy. It's much more commom than people think. A chemical pregnacy is a term used for a very early miscarriage. Many of ...
Help with Adderall and Pregnancy
Asked by J.B. from Washington DC
on October 29, 2008
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Hi, my best friend wants to start a family with her husband, but she is on some very strong medications and is looking for advice from any other moms who have experien...
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- i second the advice to find a new doctor. she should definitely be making med changes under the supervision of a psychiatrist and an OB. usually they will, with inpu...
- If her doctor hasn't been much help, then she needs a different doctor. She needs a good OB and likely a psychiatrist familiar with pregnancy related issues. This...
- Encourage better diet! Have her add Omega 3 to her diet. http://borntoexplore.org/omega.htm Most doctors are not educated in this, do an online study! I highly re...
Concerns of Happiness During Second Pregnancy
Asked by S.C. from Scranton
on November 13, 2008
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I'm a little embarrased even asking this.....but I am pregnant with my 2nd child due in May. This was a planned pregnancy, wanting another child desperatly. But this...
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- Every pregnancy can result in new and different responses from your body as well as your mind. With my first daughter, I hated every minute of my pregnancy. I was a ...
- I had similar issues - baby one was the easiest pregnancy in the world (I didn't stop doing anything I enjoyed - dance class right up until a month before he was born ...
- I can relate. I am pregnant with my 3rd child, due June 2009. With all 3 of my pregnancy's I have been very sick. I am sick 24 hours a day for the first 5-6 months....
I Really Hate Pregnancy. Is This Normal?
Asked by A.L. from Salt Lake City
on April 30, 2010
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I really don't enjoy pregnancy. I've had two boys and I'm seriously considering being done. I feel like I'm no use to the world when I'm pregnant. I have a very high m...
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- Oh my gosh, I know how you feel. I was sick the whole 9 months with both of my boys. My first was 1 when we got preg with our second, poor thing only went outside on...
- There are ways to expand your family without being pregnant. Why not consider adoption? There are thousands of kids here in the US and all over the world that would lo...
- The world really doesn't need more babies, either, so if you can't face another pregnancy, why not consider adoption? This has been a wonderful option for several coup...
Sacroiliac Damage from Pregnancy with Twins
Asked by J.C. from Jacksonville
on January 13, 2009
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Hi, I have been in chronic pain for 2 years now. I did an injection in this joint to find out if it was the source of the pain, and sure enough the anesthetic numbed i...
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- Hi J., I agree with the ladies. Chiropractic care will not do any damage to your ligaments. I've been in chiropractic care since I delivered my first child 16 years...
- You don't say where you live but I'm with the others, acupuncture... I have a wonderful husband/wife team of them in E. Boca. They use herbs too, if you want, often s...
- I would also suggest trying accupuncture. I did it a few years back with pain at the epidural site. I had so many injections in that small space in my spine that it wa...
Early Pregnancy and Exercise
Asked by N.A. from Dallas
on September 17, 2011
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I love working out and I do at least 4 times a week. Now that I am 5 weeks pregnant, I am not sure what is safe and what isn't. I am mainly concerned about abdominal w...
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- I am not an expert but am an avid exerciser and just had my 3rd child in 4 yrs in may :) I ran till I was 32 weeks with this one, did plyometrics till it felt uncomfy ...
- this is really a question you should be asking your OBGYN.
- you should not do anything that makes you lie flat on your back after a certain point. also, as long as you do things you are used to, they should be fine. i take ba...
Unplanned Pregnancy -- Very Scared and Nervous
Asked by J.T. from Los Angeles
on December 12, 2008
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Hello,
I recently found out I was pregnant. I am on birth control as we had made the decision that we are content with two wonderful healthy children (with plans soo...
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- I'm going to mirror Teri C and say that although I haven't ever had an unplanned pregnancy, I have lost two very wanted babies.... you know what? It turned out that G...
- Hi J. T. What a tough thing for you to be dealing with. I just want to share my thoughts on this. I made "that" decision 20 years ago when I was 17. I know at ...
- Sometimes something happens for a reason, even if we can't "see" it now... I don't know... I know it's hard... I know it's not a time when you want to hear any "ju...
Painful Constipation During Pregnancy
Asked by T.D. from Chicago
on September 18, 2009
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My best friend is pregnant with her second pregnancy. She has been experiencing painful constipation for about five days at a time. When she does go, it's not enough...
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- All advice given here is already great, so I will keep myself short. She should ask her doctor to change the prenatals which sure cause constipation. never forget that...
- Metamucil 2x per day and lots and lots of water! I can't tell you enough how well this stuff works! Much better than a drug because it is a natural thing.
- There is an all natural tea bag called "Smooth Move". Believe me, it works wonders! It has a licorace taste/smell... but if you can endure the smell & taste... it wo...
Toddler Not Adjusting to My Pregnancy
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on November 1, 2008
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I have a very active three year old boy and am expecting a daughter in December. My once sweet toddler has become extremely difficult. He doesn't understand why I ca...
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- Yes! We went through the same thing. My son turned 3 last march and his new baby sister was born in july. Early in the pregnancy, he went from being pretty much comp...
- A., My dtr also went a bit nuts for a while. I got her into a class and also did a more playtime at the playground or with other children. She shaped up after ...
- Try buying a rag doll or something together let him pick it out. then practice all the fun stuff he can help you do when the baby gets here. I pulled the swing out, an...
Is It Safe to Swim in a Lake During Pregnancy?
Asked by C.K. from Tulsa
on June 14, 2007
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We are headed out this weekend to Ft. Gibson Lake. I just found out today that I am pregnant! I plan to ask my Dr. tomorrow, but was wondering if it's safe to swim i...
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- First off CONGRATULATIONS! That is so exciting. Now to the Swimming. I wouldnt see why you wouldnt be able to go swimming in the lake. Like you said you have a doctor...
- I gone to the Lake of the Ozarks since I was an infant and have swam in it my entire life, including when I was pregnant with both of my children. I know my mom, aunt,...
- My doctor told me that it was okay to get in the lake water to get wet and stay cooled off (you don't want to get over-heated either) as long as you don't keep your lo...
