Comfort Issues
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Seeking a Vbac-friendly Doc
Asked by A.S. from Denver
on April 5, 2010
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I'm seeking an OBGYN who is VBAC friendly, doesn't push inductions or C-sections, and is comfortable wth older patients (40). A small practice would be nice also, as ...
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- I LOVED my practice at SkyRidge! They do have 4 doctors but they are all excellent. You could choose to only see one or two if you like. There are 2 male and 2 fema...
- Dear A., Congratulations on seeing a VBAC-friendly doctor. If you don't know about the International Cesarean Awareness Network, that should be your first stop. W...
- The Women's group. They are in in Littleton, right at Littleton Hospital. Dr. Lois McLauchlan. ###-###-####. My first was an emergency c-sec and when I got pregnant wi...
5Yr Old and 9 Yr Old Get Car Sick...
Asked by M.S. from Phoenix
on February 4, 2008
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Both my sons experience Motion Sickness when we're in the car for more than 30 minutes. It started for both of them right at the age of 5! I thought at first that it w...
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- My 10 year old has always had car sickness. I even get it every so often. My daughter though will throw up everytime if we did not give her Dermamine(sp). We usually g...
- Ginger. They are too little to take the pills so make them Ginger Tea. This settles the stomach. My family uses it before any road trips or even when we fly. It's ...
- Like many other people, since the age or four or five I have suffered from motion sickness in the car, on a plane, carnival rides, boats, etc. Some people outgrow it,...
Tall Parents... Need a New Vehicle
Asked by C.M. from Anchorage
on March 28, 2010
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Hi Moms!
My husband is 6'5 and I am 5'9. We currently have a Ford Explorer (which has never been too comfortable for the hubby) and we have outgrown it. I am wanti...
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- With my husband at 6'3" and my teenager at 6'6" we have a Chrysler Town & Country van and we love how much room it has. My teen has both head and leg room in all of th...
- My husband is 6'4 and I'm 5'7. We have a Honda Odyessy that works well for us. He can comfortably ride in the third row. We only found that in minivans. The Toyota (if...
- We own a Nissan Armada and love how roomy it is on the inside. The third row of seating is pretty comfortable and folds down flat when you're not using it. It offers...
Mixed Feelings About Having Another
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on August 31, 2012
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We have two kiddos, 5 and 3. My husband is ready to get 'the surgery'. I stay home now and will go back to school to get my RN once our kids are in school full time....
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- Life is too short to have regret and to feel sad. The baby stage goes by so quickly. We decided to have number three after a very long struggle. I am so happy we ar...
- I think it's normal, but I do think you should hold off on surgery and get Mirena or another form of birth control until you know for sure. Surgery is reversible, but...
- Very normal after just two kids. The good thing is, men's surgery is very reversible. Either that or consider IUD or Mirena (I think) for you. But nothing short of sur...
Best Breast Pump??
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on March 29, 2010
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Hi there. I'm a first time mom; my little man is 9 weeks old. Despite my efforts, he never latched on and I was instructed to rent the Medela "Symphony" from the hos...
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- I like the Avent double electric pump - it comes in a bag for travel and it's super comfortable.
- I think Medela makes the best ones, but if you can't afford that, Lansinoh makes a really good double electric. It's available at Wal Mart, Babies R Us, and Amazon. Ru...
- I have a medela that came built in a little backpack, it was awesome. That sucker put in some hard labor because I used it 5 or 6 times a day. It was a double breast p...
Stroller That Is Kind to My Body
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on January 3, 2010
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Happy New Year and thanks for reading my post. I am seeking resources and suggestions for a stroller that will be kind to my body and back as I use it. My young lady...
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- I'm 5'10" as well and my husband is 6'2" and we are very happy with our Peg Perego Pliko P3. It has adjustable handles (we leave it on the high setting) and it folds u...
- I have to agree with another response, the Bugaboo Frog and Cameleon are nice and tall. I am 6ft, so that was a big concern for me from the beginning. If you are loo...
- Get a McLaren- My husband is 6'5" and he's very comfortable with it. For the bugaboo set, it's so expensive, I just can't imagine justifying that kind of $ for someth...
Pregnancy at Disney World
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on November 17, 2008
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Has anyone ever been to Disney World during their first trimester? Did you ride rides, even if they had the health risk posting? I'm 6 weeks pregnant and leaving on ...
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- Definitely do not go on rides that will bump or jar you in any way, shape or form. I was about 4 months prego with my first child and all that walking caused me to dev...
- Hi J., I would NOT ride any rides that have the health risk posting. There are so many things to do besides the rides (shows, Epcot, fireworks, etc...) that you shou...
- Congrats on the pregnancy! We were just at Disney World 3 weeks ago. I would stay away from the heavy duty roller coasters like Space Mountain, Everest, Big Thuder Mo...
10 Hour Flight, Dr. Recommended Baby Asprin
Asked by M.W. from Seattle
on December 18, 2009
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Hi all,
I have a pregnant co-worker and she's feeling a little unsure about some advice her doc gave her. I thought I'd pose the question for her.
My coworker i...
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- I am actually an Obstetrician myself and I took very long flights during both of my pregnancies. Both times I took a daily baby aspirin. The first time I was 12 weeks ...
- I have not heard that one should not take aspirin while pregnant. I think it's acetominophen that might be a problem. I don't know, actually. I'd google aspirin pre...
- M., I am a parent coach and very knowledgeable about pregancy and baby questions. I agree with your friend's doctor. Baby aspirin will help prevent blood clots, w...
Baby Shower for 3Rd Baby - Akward
Asked by T.L. from Los Angeles
on July 19, 2010
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Hi mammas! Odd question here, My cousin and his wife are due to have their 3rd child (boy) in October. He is in the military and currently waiting orders to be station...
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- Send gifts to the Mom asking her not to open. Plan a conference call (there are a multitude of free conference lines) and let her open the gifts with everyone on the p...
- Hi, T.! I like to explore family events so here's something I came across: http://www.mamabebe.com/longdistance.html Hope it helps! J. S.
- If I were a friend of the family I wouldn't mind at all if I were sent a note from you announcing the upcoming birth and informing me where the mom was registered, etc...
Arm and Leg Numbness While Sleeping
Asked by R.M. from Minneapolis
on February 22, 2010
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I'm 18 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child.I've been trying to be good and sleeping on my sides rather than back or stomach. Howerevr, a couple of nights during the last...
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- I get this a lot too. Mine is due to iron deficiency. Have you been tested for anemia?
- I used to get that too when I was pregnant. I started putting a huge pillow between by legs from my knees down to my ankles. I actually used the big European pillows i...
- During my first pregnancy, I had this problem (I'm not far along enough in the second one to know if I will again). Unfortunately, it will get worse as the pregnancy ...
