Body Changes
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Bleeding During Pregnancy
Asked by C.R. from Columbus
on May 1, 2007
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hi all!
recently we found out we are pregnant with our 4th child(april 6, 2007). my last period was feb 23, 2007, so according to that i would be about 9 weeks. but...
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- I won't tell you not it's not scary, and I can't tell you exactly what's going on with your body!!!! However, I can tell you that w/ my 2 child (4th pregnancy)I had s...
- Hi, Just keep in contact with your DR and try not to stress out too much (I know, impossible). But, if everything looks good, then try not to get too worried. A l...
- C., Oddly enough, we are having the same issue and I am 10 weeks pregnant. I have been having brown spotting since 5.5 weeks. I had an ultrasound at 8 weeks and ...
Feeling Frustrated with O.B. After an Early Miscarraige/chemical Pregnancy
Asked by B.P. from Cleveland
on June 3, 2010
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We are T.T.C. our second and I had an early miscarriage/chemical pregnancy a little over a week ago. I'm feeling more or less o.k. with losing the pregnancy (we had j...
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- I have and I found a different doctor. In the end I have a doctor who is very good at delivering babies and I have a doctor who is very good at diagnosing problems wi...
- If you don't receive the communication you deserve as a patient (person), you should switch. I'm sorry for your loss. I pray for success soon for you!
- Yes. My first loss was similar, at least with the way the doctors office handled it. The woman who was taking my blood to check the HCG level actually said. "chaulk i...
2Nd Pregnancy
Asked by Y.L. from Richmond
on June 11, 2008
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So do you start showing much much earlier the 2nd time around? I'm only 8 weeks and I feel like my belly is huge. I haven't even gained weight yet, but I feel like I...
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- I felt the same way in the beginning of my second pregnancy so you aren't alone. My weight gain wasn't huge, but I guess because I was already pre-stretched, I 'pooked...
- yes, your body remembers what to do and the muscles are already able to stretch to accomodate pregnancy so you show almost immediately. before, as in your first pregn...
- Hi...I am due with my second child Aug 7. With both of my pregnancies I didn't start showing until I was around 6.5 months. I have about 8 weeks left and I feel huge...
Traveling During Pregnancy
Asked by N.I. from New York
on June 2, 2008
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I am 8 weeks pregnant and am scheduled to travel in 3 weeks. I am nervous about traveling to Europe. Is it ok to travel now?
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- Hello, Well, you should definitely check with your doctor but I travelled by plane at about 8 weeks and then at 21 weeks. I didn't go as far as Europe but I was fine...
- absolutely! i traveled for work all over the us and europe when i was pregnant with each of my three kids. make sure you drink a lot of water and stretch your legs whe...
- I traveled to Belgium at the same point in time during my pregnancy. I had no problems. The only difficulty I recall was the need to pee a lot, which only became a pr...
Pre-Eclamsia - Had It with My First Pregnancy. Preg W/2nd Now What?
Asked by J.B. from Minneapolis
on March 30, 2010
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I had pre-eclamsia with my first baby, but only right at the end after I was in labor. What should I expect with this next pregnancy? One doctor said I wouldn't necess...
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- Well I have some encouraging stories for you. My sister's placenta abrupted with her second child at only 36 weeks. She and the baby were very blessed to have survived...
- I had pre-eclamsia with my first pregnancy. My blood pressure slowly crept up in the last trimester and I was put on bedrest for the last couple weeks. I was induced a...
- I hope you don't have it again!!! I had it with my 1st and 3rd pregnancies, but not with the second. My own doctor also had it with her 1st and 3rd pregnancies. There ...
Questionable "Suggested Weight Gain" for Pregnancy...
Asked by A.N. from Portland
on October 1, 2006
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Ok, here's my problem. I have just found out that I am pregnant with our second child. I'm 5'11 and weigh 215 lbs. Obviously a bit on the heavier side... My problem...
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- A., You'll learn real fast, that I am a great believer in God our Father. I would first pray for peace. I've learned when you start to panic in any situation, you...
- as long as you are taking care of your self you shouldn't worry about your weight gain! It is important for your baby to be healthy...worry about your weight gain afte...
- You Know????, I was over weight when I got pregnant as well, so I started walking 3 miles every day, I ate a lot but fruits, vegetables, lots of grains and water, tri...
Flushed Face Duering Late Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on May 27, 2010
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HI moms,
i am 35 weeks along and the last few days people have been telling me that my cheeks look red. does anyone know if this is a sign of high BP? I have a regu...
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- I would call your dr and see what they say. Personally, I would move my appointment to today. I had my daughter 11 days early due to preeclampsia and didn't know it ...
- trust your instincts!!! you will never regret being careful... A.
- Hi J., Facial flushing is caused by dilation of blood vessels in the face not related to high blood pressure. The fact that you are 35 weeks makes me think that you...
Pregnancy and Relationships
Asked by A.R. from Portland
on April 10, 2010
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I'm in my 5th month and I am dating the father, but lately I've been finding everything he does annoys me, and I dont find him attractive or have any desire to be inti...
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- Hi A., You are not falling out of Love. Most women feel this way and some of my friends actually separated then came back home after having the baby. I think it is th...
- Pregnancy and hormones are very strange bedfellows. I would suggest a talk first with your ob., next with a counselor to understand what the hormones are doing to your...
- I'd highly recommend honest open communication with him. Pregnancy can be a wonderful time to share and become closer, and it's really important for the baby that you ...
Pregnancy and Nursing
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on September 15, 2008
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Hallo Ladies-
I have a 8 month old baby girl (love of my life) and I am nursing, we have been thinking about getting started on baby #2 but I would like to nurse my d...
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- Hi A.- I can speak from experience here :) My first two daughters are 19 months apart. I nursed my first up until a little past a year, so I did a few months...
- You CAN nurse while pregnant and beyond.. check out the book Tandem Nursing by Hilary Flower.. you can get it on ebay half.com
- Definitely- but I hear it can be hard work! I recommend attending a La Leche League meeting to meet other nursing moms in your position. Good luck!
Pregnancy 16Weeks
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on January 29, 2010
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Help!!! I'm 16 weeks pregnant and I can't keep anything down ,splitting headaches 15 hours out of the day and real bad backpains. Because of all of this all I want to...
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- Absolutely ask your doctor for Zofran! It will save you! My doctor says this: the first trimester is all about survival. Foods high in fat (like bean and cheese burrit...
- Tell your OB about the headaches- i had pregnancy headaches adn they are terrible- she/he can prescribe a headache medicine that is safe for pregnancy and works better...
- See if your dr can get you a prescription of zofran for the nausea. Tylenol works better if you have something in your stomach. For my nausea, I would drink salted lem...
