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Pregnancy and Crying
Asked by D.S. from Myrtle Beach
on November 19, 2008
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I am 35. This is my third pregnancy and I feel like I am falling apart. I am very emotional. I feel like crying alot and I am tired alot. I know, everyone has said...
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- Yes, I have experienced that just the other week. I too have hypothyroidism and I am 33 years old and 17 weeks pregnant. I had my thyroid checked and it was very eli...
- Hi D., I understand completely! Honestly, I know more now than I did when I was pregnant. Additional nutrition will help a lot because you are losing pretty much al...
- I know how you feel too. The only thing that I can suggest is taking as much B-12 or folic acid as is allowed. It is a natural mood booster and I've heard a deficiency...
Migraines and Pregnancy
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on September 7, 2009
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Any other mamas out there with migraines? I have been getting them since I was 8, and they have evolved over the years. They used to blindside me and wipe me out for...
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- Hi S., The only migraines I've had were when I was pregnant. I laid down in a dark room with a wet washcloth on my forehead. The moment I was feeling some relief ...
- I have problems that sound just like yours, but I am not pregnant (past menopaude.) I have been under a neurologist's care for years and am currently taking Depakote ...
- Hello, I used to get migraines. While stress can bring it on, I found that caffeine (including chocolate) and alcohol (even that one or two drinks a year) as well as...
Pregnancy Breakouts…
Asked by L.C. from Cleveland
on August 19, 2008
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I am 26 weeks pregnant and experiencing acne, I could pass for a teenager if I so obviously pregnant. My OB/GYN told me that over the counter remedies were ok to use ...
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- ALFALFA.....changes the alkaline balances of the body which is a huge contributor to acne. You can buy it at Wal-Mart.
- I used C&C through both pregnancies without trouble. I have heard the Retinoids thing, but never salicylic or Benzoyl Peroxide. I'd go with whatever your doc or midw...
- Hi, I was pregnant two times, and the first time I had acne, they went off when my baby was born, but I couldn't use nothing from the drugstore, so my gyn adviced m...
Period After Pregnancy
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on August 25, 2010
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Before my pregnancy, I had pretty easy periods. Slight breast pain the week before, a little cramping on the first day, light flow, over in a few days. After I had my...
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- I know you say you can't go to a doctor but you really need to, you may just have to pay out of pocket to see one. A lot of docs will cut you a break if you are paying...
- Ok, first off, almost every city has a health care place going by your income......most of which is free .........find one near you...........call around to the hospit...
- I had very bad cramps before I had kids and BC made them worse. My gyno told me to take 800mg of ibuprophen (sp?) 3 times a day starting the week of the placebo pills ...
Pregnancy Headaches
Asked by A.M. from New York
on February 6, 2008
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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with really really bad headaches during their pregnancy. I'm 16 weeks along with our second and I'm miserable! my fir...
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- Hi - it's possibly the hormones causing it and also less rest/sleep since you already have a baby (I experienced it too for the same reasons). If the doctor can't giv...
- Hi, I am so sorry you are dealing with headaches. They are terrible, I know. I have 3 children and had migraines with the 2nd and 3rd. How is your blood pressure? If...
- I had those headaches for both of my pregnancies. My doctor gave me a prescription for something that had both acetomitophine (tylenol) and a little caffeine. They d...
Symptoms of Pregnancy
Asked by T. from Omaha
on January 23, 2006
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I was wondering if there are any other moms who in their first trimester (like 8 weeks along) have felt bloated, and have had lower ab cramps. I've read MANY article...
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- Dear T., I had cramping and even spotting w/my 3rd and 4th pregnancies. (Those kids are now 9 and 4 years old!) Because I was nervous about these symptoms, (who woul...
- It's probably just the beginnings of massive gas goings on that exist during pregnancy. Mine were so bad with one that I thought it was actually kicking. Nope. Anyway,...
- I had a feeling of fullness and quite a bit of cramping/pain in my lower pelvic region the first two trimesters. My specialist said it was simply the stretching of my ...
Fitness During Pregnancy
Asked by G.G. from Minneapolis
on May 10, 2010
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Is it possible to get in better shape during pregnancy? Please, do not read anything into the question....I'm NOT asking if it's ok to lose weight or diet......I just...
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- I believe so. You can certainly do low impact aerobics and cardio (walking) which will improve your fitness and endurance!
- Hi G.! I'm pregnant with my second, and currently in the process of getting in better shape also! So far my "exercise" is playing at the park and climbing with my ...
- FYI: I found the more active I was in terms of fitness & muscle tone, the easier my births were, too!
Pregnancy Diet...
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on July 6, 2010
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I am looking to keep my weight gain at 20-25lbs this pregnancy but also feel sick if i dont eat often or nutritiously Did anybody have good success with a diet that I ...
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- Lots of good suggestions here. The other thing I will suggest is continuing to work out at as much as, or the same intensity as you did pre-preg. I'm 34 weeks with my...
- I don't think dieting while pregnant is ever a good idea, but I totally understand wanting to keep the weight gain to a minimum. The best thing would be to eat healthy...
- Go to Weight Watchers online and use their guidelines for pregnant diet. Eat a lot of fresh raw veg. and salads and low fat foods. Watch carbs and walk every evening a...
Working Out During Pregnancy
Asked by Y.D. from Chicago
on January 8, 2011
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Hello mamas,
I have a question about working out during pregnancy. I already have 3 kids and never worked out when I was pregnant before. I have been working out fo...
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- Weight training is fine as long as you don't overdo it. Most exercises that aren't high impact are good as long as you don't over do it. Talk with your doctor about ...
- I walked a lot when I was pregnant. I walked in from the parking lot and back in the evening and on break 3x a day, I walked around the parking lot. At 7 months it w...
- I am 21 weeks pregnant and still working out everyday. I do what I have done before. What I did change is when I do weight lifting is I elevate my bench so it is not...
Pregnancy Workouts
Asked by D.L. from Atlanta
on October 25, 2006
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Hi Everyone!
Currently, I am a new mom of a beautiful 7 month old baby girl. I found out a few weeks ago that I am actually expecting again! So now, I feel as though ...
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- I don't know if they have this type of program here but when I was preganant with my son I did a water aerobics class for preganant women. They would put a belt on yo...
- D., Congratulations on your babies! My sister and I are close in age, and we have always been great friends! I agree that walking is a great exercise, especia...
- Hello D., I know that you have already responded to this post but I wanted to weigh in. I have 2 girls that are 13 months apart and found it very important to watch m...
