Early Signs
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Will I Know Before I Go into Labor?
Asked by A.C. from Chicago
on November 17, 2010
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Ok, so Im 32 weeks and this is me and my husbands first baby...I was just wondering, will I know when Im actually in labor and are there any signs I should look for th...
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- It depends on the person and the pregnancy -there's absolutely no way to tell! Sorry! Some women lose their mucus plugs and see that and feel that this is a good indic...
- I see everyone's answers and they are all different! My first one I was in labor 30 hours before my water broke. My contractions were 2-3 minutes apart pretty much t...
- With my first - I too was worried about where my water will break. This time around I am hoping it will be at the office right in front of my boss... just kidding. Wel...
What Could It Be?
Asked by T.B. from Las Vegas
on February 28, 2008
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i have only had two periods since giving birth to my son to whom is now almost 9 monthes old my first was when he was 4 monthes old in oct of last year and my last was...
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- Hi T., Try looking into Natural Family Planning, the Billings method. The main thing you learn is how to see what's going on with your body through watching your si...
- if you have no insurance, you may want to try to apply for medical and/or go to a family planning clinic, itcould be that you are anemic, or may have signs of a tubal ...
- It could be your hormones or it could be something I have called P.C.O.S. Poly cystic ovary syndrome (or something else) . Basically it means your hormones are not nor...
Urinary Tract Infection While Pregnant
Asked by M.I. from Albuquerque
on March 22, 2008
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Hi moms, So, I had a doctors appointment on Wednesday and had some protein in my urine so my OB said she was going to have it tested for a urinary tract infection (I h...
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- tablets of cranberry extract with lots of water or plain no sugar added cranberry juice (tastes horrible but you can get it down and follow with water). The cranberry...
- M. M., Well, it's already Monday, so I don't know if you still need advice, but here's a bit anyway: Drinking lots of liquids (not coffee and not alcohol) is the be...
- Hello ... Im a mother of 3 kids. I had a bladder infection with my oldest and a uniary tractr infection with my last two it will be ok. Yes to cranberry juice and ple...
Seeking Other Moms Tested for GBS (Group B Strep)
Asked by H.B. from Minneapolis
on August 27, 2006
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I Just learned that I tested positive for Group B strep, I've heard that as long as I get pennicillian during labor that the baby should be fine. Wanted to hear from o...
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- I had that when i delivered my son now 4 and he turned out wonderful. Just make sure to tell them that as soon as you get to the hospital when you are in labor so they...
- Hi H., This is very common in women, as long as your doctor knows about it everything will be ok. Here is some information for you. I hope it helps. ...
- H.... I have not read any other responses to your query, so I apologize if this is duplicate info! GBS is a naturally ocurring bacteria in 25-40% of women. It is NOT...
I'm 39 Weeks and 6 Days and My Due Date Is Tommrow
Asked by A.A. from Eugene
on April 17, 2013
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So this is my first pregnecy and tommrow is my due date but I got told that if I don't have her by tommrow I'm going to get induced Friday so I've had two of thoese te...
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- Don't let them induce you!! Unless there is truly a medical reason for doing so. Once you are hooked up to an IV you can't move around, you are at the mercy of the doc...
- Your back probably hurts because of early labor - this is a good thing - your body is getting ready. She is moving less now because there is less room, and hopefully ...
- Don't let them induce on Friday. There is no reason to do that other than that your doc doesn't feel like working on Saturday or Sunday if you go into labor on your ow...
Is Autism More Prevalent in Boys?
Asked by E.S. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2008
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I'm pregnant with a baby girl & am scared to death of autism. It seems to be more prevalent in boys, from what I've read. Does anybody have any clue why?
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- E.- The diagnosis of Autism is more prevalent in boys. However there has been recent studies that suggest that girls are simply misdiagnosed more often because ...
- No one knows why. But autism is 4 to 5 times more likely in boys then girls. Usually you will beable to see signs of it by 6mo to a year but there has been cases of au...
- Don't be scared of autism, you're attracting it to you. Think and feel about what you want, not what you don't want. The force that is growing your child inside you ...
FAST 1St Delivery - Worried About 2Nd!
Asked by C.H. from New York
on February 4, 2010
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Hi everyone! I am currently 38 weeks pregnant with my 2nd and am looking for some of you to share your stories with me. With my first son I had my first contraction ...
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- My first (boy) I arrived at the hospital and i was 1 cm I had him 3 1/2 hours later. No drugs. My second (boy) I asked for the epideral right away (they remember i ...
- All 4 of mine were fast by some standards---but got faster as we got to number 3. With number 3 we were at the hospital ,nurse checks me and says I need to go get the...
- All 3 of my kids were fast! At the hospital at 6am, had baby by noon!! My 1st and 2nd kids were almost exactly the same...my 3rd was even quicker! Even though my Doc a...
What to Do When You're a Sick SAHM?
Asked by C.S. from Washington DC
on September 15, 2011
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How do you handle your infant (6 months) when you're sick ( vomiting, etc) and theres no family around and Hubby is too busy? Big brother is at least in preschool all ...
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- When my kids were really little then I would sleep when they were napping or they watched alot of t.v. while I was comotose on the couch. If I was throwing up then I ...
- You just do what you are doing. I had a baby, a toddler and myself throwing up, and a hubby that had a broken leg that couldn't do anything. It was xmas. I did it. I j...
- Ha ! Don't get me started. This is a touchy subject , for me. I never get any extra help. I just have to make it work.
Natural Migraine Relief or Just Suggestions
Asked by C.M. from Janesville-Beloit
on January 7, 2013
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I am 33 years old with a multitude of issues. To start at the beginning, I have endometriosis after the birth of my second son. I am take a progesterone only birth c...
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- C., Migraines used to control my life! I get so excited to tell anyone and everyone that suffers from migraines how I got them under control. I'm going to send yo...
- I'm so sorry to hear that you are going through this. I have a friend who also suffers with endo and migraines, and she read the article below that suggests that the ...
- Try a big spoonful of honey in a cup of hot coffee or tea. Honey has an enzyme that constricts blood vessels.
When Milk Allergy Appeared
Asked by L.A. from Denver
on March 20, 2008
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My first daughter who is now 2 suffered from a milk allergy when she was a newborn. It was an AWFUL time and very difficult to figure out. I don't remember her showi...
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- My first born did not have this problem, but my new baby does. She is now almost 4 months old. I think you mainly want to know what early symptoms to look for. My b...
- Has your 2 y.o. cleared her milk allergy? My 5 y.o. was allergic to Dairy, Peanuts, Shellfish, Potatoes & Eggs. I suspected some of the food allergies when I was nur...
- I found out my daughter was allergic to milk when she was 5 1/2 months old and I quit nursing. I ended up in the ER the first time I gave her formula. I ended up swit...
