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Infertility Treatments
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on February 24, 2008
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Hi, This is the first time I'm on Mamasource. I was just wondering if anyone has gone through multiple infertility treatments. My husband & I are at the insemination s...
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- have u just thought about adoption? i know that so many people think that it is necessary to have their dna in a child to love it, but there are so many children that ...
- Have you tried to see a chiropractor,I know one that has had great success in helping women that are having trouble getting pregnant.Something you might want to check ...
- C., I am so sorry you have having troubles. Have you found a medical reason why things aren't happening? You and he are both okay? If you are both okay, hormones ar...
Secondary Infertility- Help!!!!
Asked by S.P. from Los Angeles
on December 29, 2008
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I have been trying to get pregnant for 15 months now and can't seem to conceive. I have a 4 year old son and had absolutely no trouble at all getting pregnant with hi...
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- I'd suggest seeing a reproductive endocrinologist (RE) rather than your OB/GYN. Most OB's don't have the expertise that an RE does, and they use clomid like it's cand...
- Hello S.. I wanted to let you know that a number of moms in my group (March 2009 babies) said that they used Metformin (prescribed by their doctor's) to get pregnant, ...
- Hey S.~ Hang in there, you are not alone. Many women struggle with infertility. It took me 4 years to get pregnant with my first and then when he was 6 months old...
How to Deal with Infertility Blues? :(
Asked by H.M. from Grand Rapids
on May 24, 2010
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Hey ladies! My husband and I have 2 beautiful children (daughter 4, son 2) that we are so thankful for. A while ago we decided that we would love to have one more baby...
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- Relax! It's only been four months! We were trying for over a year for our first, and I found out one of my hormones was low. I was prescribed Clomid and was pregnan...
- I had problems conceiving with both of my boys and it was a hard time. All of my friends were moms or pregnant already and I had been trying a year when my sister got...
- I sure hope you are blessed like my dear friend Heidi was. She had two children. A boy and a girl. She always wanted a big family. It just was not happening. When...
Infertility Issues
Asked by S.B. from St. Louis
on June 30, 2008
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Hey girls question for ya is there anyone out there who has gotten pregnant on metformin. We have been trying to get pregnant for a while and because I have PCOS my do...
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- My OB/GYN prescribed Metformin for me when my husband and I were trying to get pregnant. I do not have PCOS and Metformin did not work for me at all. I do have a frien...
- I haven't been on Metformin (which I know is your question) but I have been through IF treatments. If you are looking for a FANTASTIC RE, Dr Lyles is the best! His o...
- Hello S., Sorry about your luck. I too am still on metformin to keep me regualr just so I might have a chance of getting pregnant. I was also on clomid for 6 months...
Need Advice About How to Proceed with Infertility
Asked by R.B. from Austin
on August 25, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a year and a half with no luck. It's frustrating but I know others have tried much longer so we're staying hopef...
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- Hello R., I borrowed some of this response from another post I had responded to before about a woman interested in fertility drugs. I had long cycles and was diagno...
- Hi there. Just to throw this out there--I have a friend who tried for a year to get pregnant and was finally successful the month she saw a chiropractor. I've since ...
- I am a firm believer of accupuncture. It helped me with a lot of issues, including ovary problems that formal medicine couldn't help me with. I am sure that it can...
Thyroid Cancer
Asked by S.Y. from Tampa
on September 3, 2010
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Hi everyone. So my husband had Thyroid cancer last year....he had the surgery to remove it then had to have a dose of Radio Active therapy. The doc told us we shouldn'...
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- I am so thankful your husband is doing so well and that yall are looking forward to a bright future. I have not dealt with this but I wanted to share that I have 5...
- Hi S., First I want to tell you that my mom was diagnosed with terminal secondary liver cancer in october 2009. I have done alot of research into cancer and chemother...
- Is it possible to try for another baby before he gets the treatment?
Infant Mortality Rate
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on September 1, 2011
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OK. For those of you who watch the news. The numbers are in. The US's infant mortality rate is skyrocketing. We're ranked 41st in the developed world for delivering b...
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- I wasn't able to pull the video, so I'm not sure exactly what they said, but...Infant mortality rate takes into account all babies who die within the first year of lif...
- I remember talking about this with my husband. Yes some of this is our broken and terrible health care system and lack of accessible and affordable medical care. Some ...
- So, looking at the link sent by poster 1, the marked increase in late preterm births is the main cause of the widening gap. We have more late preterm births than other...
Looking for a Kid-friendly Cancer Support Group or Any Help/prayers
Asked by S.D. from Cleveland
on August 2, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone had any experience with local cancer support groups, especially for emotional help and assistance. My father is currently under treatment fo...
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- I can't offer you a kid-friendly cancer support group, but I can tell you that I've been where you are. My father was diagnosed with Mantle-Cell Lymphoma when my chil...
- Check with a hospice group they have support groups for children ... New life on abbe rd in sheffield used to have one it has been a whiile not sure if they still do.....
- Hi I am a Professional Counselor- I am so sorry to hear about your situation... You might want to lookon Psychology Today's Website and also contact your local hospi...
BPA In Baby Bottles
Asked by T.T. from Chicago
on March 13, 2008
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What are everyone's thoughts on BPA? If you haven't heard of it, it's been in the news recently. BPA is a chemical used in plastics. Most baby bottles contain BPA. ...
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- There is alot of great info on BPA's and pthalates in plastics available at www.safemama.com. I love this site- it gives all the latest information, and safe choices....
- I think it's worth it to switch if your daughter gets more than two bottles a day. I even let my preschoolers use small drinking glasses. My mom is horrified that I ...
- I found out about this issue when my second child was an infant and thought "better safe than sorry." I tried switching to the Born Free brand, but they only made wid...
Trying for Baby #2
Asked by A.M. from Minneapolis
on September 7, 2009
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I need any advice I can get. We are trying for a second baby and after 4 months no pregnancy yet. I realize I need to be patient but we had such an easy time with #1....
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- I recommend getting the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility". It is full of useful information every women should know. I found it very helpful when I was trying t...
- hi A., the best book i have ever read to NOT get pregnant and then to get pregnant was "Your Fertility Signals". it really explains how to watch for ovulation. ...
- Hi A. - I am such a true believer in natural family planning. I'm always surprised what a "reputation" it has. I went through difficulties as well and it turns out, ...
