Doulas & Midwives: Aveeno
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Seeking Free/ Low Cost Doula
Asked by T.L. from Los Angeles
on February 17, 2008
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Im in the Los Angeles area and have had one heck of a year. Just a little background. I had a still born daughter in March of 2007. It was a devastating loss and my dh...
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- Check out the DONA Website, and look for doulas still awaiting certification--most of them are willing to do the doula work for free or for little cost, in exchange fo...
- Hi T., Your ordeal sounds horrible. I think you are doing the right thing by seeking a doula and making sure you have support before, during and after the birth. I r...
- I feel so lost. What is a DH, and what is a stbx?
What Products to Use for an Infant Who Has a Rash
Asked by K.W. from Las Vegas
on January 16, 2008
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Hi
I was wondering what products many of you recommend for an infant (2 month old) who has a very bad sandpaper like rash all over her body. Her back is actually peel...
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- Hi K., I use Aveno for my one month old only. Even the body lotion. The slightest fragrance in a product can trigger a rash or peeling - its amazing how sensitive t...
- K.-- You poor thing---I lived this with my son. That rash, no doubt about it, is a food allergy. DO NOT put aquaphor, Eucerin, or any other mineral oil based lot...
- I'm sorry your baby is having such a rough time. My only suggestion is to use a "free of dyes and perfumes" detergent like All or Arm and Hammer instead of Dreft, sinc...
PLEASE HELP - 6 MO w/SEVERE RASH/EXCEMA On Privates
Asked by K.B. from Phoenix
on July 31, 2008
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I AM SOOOO DESPERATE FOR HELP!!! my son is 6 months old and has VERY sensitive skin. he screams most of the day, cant sleep other than 10 min at a time when he wears ...
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- `I would get a referral to a pediatric dermatolgist. My children see Dr. Hansen at Phx. Children's Hospital. He helped my children with excema and it's been under co...
- A very inexpensive and natural treatment is burnt flour. Simply put plain white flour in a frying pan - a cast iron skillet works best if you have one but any pan will...
- I have always had good luck with A&D ointment with zinc. good luck.
Itchy Feet During Pregnancy
Asked by K.D. from Jacksonville
on September 15, 2009
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Has anyone dealt with itchy feet during pregnancy? Ever since I took the HPT, my feet have been itching like crazy, especially at night. I have mentioned this to my ...
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- Sounds like some kind of neuropathy. Diabetics get it but it can be for lots of other reasons. Do not take any meds for it. Your baby will become toxic and have neurod...
- I think you should get a new doctor. Until then, I would hold off on medicines, even Benadryl. I would take the advice of the one whose sister advised to drink tons...
- It is possible that you developed allergies during pregnancy. With my second pregnancy, I did develop allergies. And, no they did not go away. They intensified after...
Pregnant with Rash on Abdomen
Asked by M.A. from Pittsburgh
on December 20, 2008
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Hi everyone. I was wondering if this happened to anyone else. I am about 16 1/2 weeks pregnant with my second baby. After a hot shower yesterday, the pregnant part ...
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- It sounds to me like PUPPs. I had it when I was pregnant with my son/firstborn... and it started exactly like you described. Just to be safe, if it doesn't clear up ...
- Hi, M., I had PUPPPS in the last weeks of my pregnancy, too, and it started with itching. A little nagging itching in my stretch marks that got steadily worse. ...
- I remember my friend had PUPPS with her second pregnancy and it began in the middle of the pregnancy. Could still be PUPPS. I'd try to stick with warm/lukewarm showe...
Baby Has Dry Scalp
Asked by C.G. from Los Angeles
on November 18, 2008
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Our 2 1/2 month old has dry scalp in a couple of places on top of his head (not cradle cap according to doctor). Our doctor recommended using baby oil, leaving it on ...
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- My baby had a dry patch a couple of months ago so I just used his regular body lotion, Aveeno, on the patch & it went away.
- I don't know how it works on sensitive skin, but I have dryness all along my hairline for which I use Head&Shoulders soothing lotion. It's a leave-in treatment which r...
- The most gentle cleanser/moisturizer brand I know of is Cetaphil - never caused a problem for my son who is also very sensitive to Johnsons products (even Aveeno gives...
37+ Week Pregnant and Itchy!!
Asked by A.W. from Minneapolis
on May 3, 2010
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I got itchy with my first and it has started again. My hands, feet and inner thigh get very itchy, especially at night. There are little bumps that form and I do have...
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- Aveeno or some other brand with oatmeal in it should help. I changed my body wash to Aveeno with oatmeal in it and also used their lotion. It helped much more than the...
- Totally! My shoulders were crazy itchy! My midwife called it a pregnancy rash and suggested cold water-- which was relieving. it did subside after delivery. Hang i...
- I got something like this on my stomach when I had toxemia with my first pregnancy. It was so bad, I would lay under the ceiling fan with my belly exposed to get reli...
Bath Soap
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on March 18, 2010
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What is the best bath soap for toddlers with sensitive skin? We have tried California baby and that seemed to work for awhile but now my toddler is getting red bumps ...
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- You will be amazed how many toxins are in lotions/soaps that say they are for sensitive skin. Check out this website. It was an eye opener for me. Find a soap that ...
- My daughter was the same as your daughter. We FINALLY pinpointed a coconut & palm allergy. We use Kiss My Face Olive Oil soaps on her and I can not say enough good t...
- my kids both have sensitive skin with eczema...we use Dove for sensitive skin (bar soap) and it works perfectly for them.
Need Good Moisturizer for Infant with Sensitive Skin
Asked by D.L. from San Diego
on October 16, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a good moisturizer? My son has been having some extremely dry patches on his legs. I tried a baby moisturizer but I think he had a reaction to it....
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- Aquaphor Baby! My son had super sensitive skin and this is what my doctor told me to use.
- Cetaphyl is really good, and they have a cleanser too! Aquaphor is good too, but it is not really a moisturizer. It's good to put on after a bath, while still wet, t...
- We use Aguaphor by Eucerin, it is very nice and gentle
Itchy During Pregnancy
Asked by L.D. from New York
on July 24, 2009
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Hey. I am SO itchy at night or if I'm sitting for too long. I'm only in my first trimester and I feel like my skin is crawling. Any suggestions? I haven't slept in 2 n...
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- Aveeno! That was my saving grace. I used the Aveeno body wash and lotion - I still do now. My back was the worst for me and I found that it helped. It would still ...
- Hi, I had the same thing when I was prego with my twins who are 5 now. It started in my 7th month and lasted till the end..... It was terrible!!! I thought I was going...
- Hi L., I am so sorry to hear that you're experiencing this side effect of pregnancy so early on. They say this happens when your skin stretches, but I was itchy in...
