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How to Tighten Belly Skin After Pregnancy
Asked by A.R. from Boston
on January 30, 2009
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Hello ladies, I am wondering if any of you have tried any cosmetic procedures to correct stretch marks, or loose skin on the tummy area. I work out a lot and do yoga, ...
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- Hi A., - I heard of this home spa treatments that tightens the skin and I have been using it not only on my body but also on my face. It has deminished my wrinkle...
- A., The only real way to get rid of that pouch is a tummy tuck. However, if you're planning on having more kids, any reputable surgeon will tell you to not have th...
- Hi A. let me know if you find anything out cuz I have the same problem. I heard the only way to get rid of it was too have a tummy tuck or liposuction. Kinda stinks....
Feeling Guilty During Pregnancy
Asked by R.W. from Salt Lake City
on April 25, 2011
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I'm 25 weeks into my 3rd pregnancy, and I'm having a hard time feeling like I'm being a bad mom to my other 2 kids. This pregnancy has been rough...lots of joint pain...
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- You are doing a great job! Hang in there; just remember that you are not being lazy or a bad mommy, you are pregnant and doing the best you can considering the crazin...
- I think what you're feeling is so normal - you have 2 small kids and are quite pregnant! Give yourself a break and just do what you can. The kids will be fine, it so...
- Do you have any family or friends locally that could help you out? Or a part-time daycare situation? Some places do 1/2 days - if you can afford it, that might give th...
Pregnancy Aches and Pains
Asked by M.S. from Kansas City
on January 2, 2012
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Hey Mama's, I am 35 1/2 years old and 10 weeks pregnant with my third. It has been three years since my last pregnancy and my body certainly is not handling this one a...
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- I'm 37 and have a 10 week old (my third) and I have to say that it was by far my easiest and best pregnancy and delivery. I wasn't able to exercise like I did even be...
- I am 36 and 32 weeks pregnant with number 3. I felt great during my first and second trimester, besides the heartburn, but this third trimester has been tough. I am ex...
- I think it's time to call the Dr. Sometimes infections cause body aches and pains as you describe. Please don't take anymore ibuprofen or herbal supplements until you...
Safely Losing Weight During Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from Philadelphia
on September 4, 2009
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I just found out I am pregnant and I still have some weight to lose from my last pregnancy. My daughter will be 1 on the 15th of Sept. To reach my "ideal" weight accor...
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- There is no safe way to lose weight when you are pregnant because it is not good to lose weight while pregnant. Talk to your OB- chances are they will recommend that ...
- I agree that I don't think it's a good time to lose weight. That said, you don't have to go crazy and indulge every whim you may get. Eat plenty of fruits, veggies a...
- Weightloss(or more correctly dieting) is never recommeded during pregnancy. What I would suggest is watching your caloric intake, exercising( in safe amounts and types...
What Are Your Favorite Grazing Foods During Pregnancy?
Asked by R.L. from Roanoke
on March 27, 2011
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I'm about midway through my first trimester of pregnancy, and I've realized that I can no longer eat 3 larger meals a day, but I need to graze or eat smaller snacks th...
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- Yogurt, skim milk, baby carrots (or whole regular carrots), fresh fruit, granola bars (whatever is on sale), cereal, rice (make a larger amount and refrigerate then mi...
- Chocolate milk (a big old glass), fruit (grapes, cantaloupe, strawberries, etc.), veggies with a little bit of dip, and hummus and pita have been my staples this pregn...
- String cheese Apples and peanut butter Crackers and peanut butter Celery and peanut butter.....I think it is clear what I craved Carrots and dip Almonds - really ...
Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy...
Asked by A.G. from Provo
on July 2, 2012
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The ONE night that everybody falls asleep early (including me!)...and I'm up at 2 am with horrible lower back pain :(. I'm 35 weeks pregnant. I have extremely freque...
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- I'm 34 weeks and have the same problem if I lay in the same position too long. At this point I just resign myself to interrupted sleep or no sleep for the next year:)...
- Hi. I'm 37 weeks preggo & have had back/hip pain & insomnia during this pregnancy that I didn't have with my 1st one. When I get dehydrated, I get contractions too. ...
- It is normal to be dialated before going into realy labor. Unless you or the baby is in real distress, there is no reason to have the midwife or OB do anything...it's...
Heavy Periods After Tubal Pregnancy
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on October 24, 2008
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I had a tubal pregnancy in August. I had surgery on August 22, and they removed my left fallopian tube and I found out the baby had attached itself to the outside of ...
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- I had a tubal in April 2006 and my periods have never been the same since. They are extraordinarily heavy. The first year I would have to wake up in the middle of the ...
- L. , I had a tubal in April and my periods are pretty much the same but I never really took birth control but I will tell you what my dr told me I was very nervou...
- I had an ectopic pregnancy in 1978. I don't recall that my periods were any heavier afterward. I had two full term pregnancies afterward and I remember that the post p...
Depression Issues During Pregnancy
Asked by C.M. from Janesville-Beloit
on February 4, 2008
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I am currently 20 weeks pregnant with my second child. I have never experienced depression before and I don't even know if it's what I'm experiencing. Since I found ...
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- I agree with Britney, please talk to your doctor about this. Perhaps it is just all the issues, sickness, pain, 2 year old, overwhelming you but there may be a medica...
- I am certainly not an expert in this area, so I would advice talking seriously with your doctor. I think pregnancy is tough all around and it's normal to struggle emot...
- C. - Talk to your doctor, and if he won't listen talk to the nurse!!!! I had a depressive episode about 9 years ago now and when I got pregnant with #2 last year I ha...
Post Pregnancy Breasts
Asked by M.H. from Boston
on July 19, 2008
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Anyone else out there feeling self conscious about their post pregnancy breasts? I went from a happy 34B (pre pregnancy) to almost falling over in laughter when the la...
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- Oh I definitely feel the same way about my breasts now! They went from perky 32Bs to giant 32DDs to sad, deflated, SQUISHY, strech marked, "old lady" boobs. I can't st...
- I know you already had plenty of responses but I feel your pain. I have three children and after each child (nursing) I got smaller and smaller. By the time I was do...
- Hi! I hear ya sister!! I am in the same boat as you. I went from having a normal set of size B, to huge ones while nursing and now unfortunately I am an A, actually...
Pregnancy and the Low Carb Diet?
Asked by O.M. from Portland
on July 21, 2012
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Hey all!
I just found I was pregnant (yay!) but I've currently been on the low carb diet for the last month and a half. I still eat really healthy and I'm not starvi...
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- I would watch what I eat but I would put the carbs back in the diet. You are eating for two as you are the "host" to the baby and baby will take what it needs from yo...
- Complex carbs are healthy for you. They're necessary in your diet for it to be well balanced.
- I don't think anyone "needs" pasta and bread in their diet, especially the white-totally-lacking-of-anything-nutritious stuff, but of course talk to your doctor about ...
