Fetal Development
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Stopped Being Gluten-free While Pregnant... Now Worried.
Asked by L.G. from Grand Rapids
on October 4, 2010
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Okay - so here's the story. To start off - I do not have celiacs. I was eating gluten-free for about 8 months when I got pregnant. Prior to eating gluten free I had...
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- I always try and remind myself when pregnant (as I am now) that if we really knew what caused miscarriages in any form there would be no need for abortion providers. ...
- You can still eat eat gluten free and get the nutrients a baby needs. If you are gluten sensitive and eat gluten there could be health risks to you, but I don't know a...
- Oh my! You poor dear - as if you don't have enough to worry about! I can't imagine this has hurt your baby. Babies take from you whatever they need and, unless you'...
Can Someone PLEASE Help Me Understand This!
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on April 25, 2008
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Ok so they say that you have to put on weight for your baby to develop properly so I guess I don't really understand why some people who are overweight are told to gai...
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- Interesting question! I'm petite at 5'0 and 102lbs. With both my pregnancies my doctor told me 20 pounds was fine, she actually said I shouldn't gain anymore than...
- I am a bit overweight, and I really watched my diet for my 4th pregnancy and did not gain any weight at all. In fact I lost 3 and the doctor was fine with it. I ate ...
- You are so funny with the things you stress about, did you find out the sex of the baby yet (from your last post)? Anyways, women who are underweight need to gain a...
When to start feeling the baby kick during pregnancy?
Asked by A.A. from Rockford
on December 23, 2006
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I don't know how big i'm supposed to be. I'm 17 weeks pregnant. Am I supposed to feel the baby moving or is it to soon.
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- Hello, If you really want to see your baby and feel, go lay in the bathtub with water over your belly. If you felt your baby don't question it, just enjoy it! I just...
- HI A. and congratulations! I'm 22 weeks pregnant with my second child. With your first child especially, it can take a while to feel anything (it varies greatly, t...
- Hi there, I didn't feel my son move at 17 weeks.. I was i believe at least 20 weeks when I felt him move. Hope this helps you.. if you ever need to talk.. just me...
My Sister Is Pregnant and Got a Cold
Asked by D.L. from Roanoke
on February 25, 2010
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Dear mums,
My sister is 7 weeks pregnant and unfortunately got a cold (sore throat with mild fever).
She is really upset since she is so early in her pregnancy an...
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- Always double check with a doctor or a pharmacist for medications, they sometimes change so what I took during my pregnancy 2 yrs ago may no longer be considered safe....
- I remember asking my doctor the same question and he said something like this to me "I recommend that you do not take any medications during your pregnancy, however, k...
- Neti pot is a wonderful thing to use. Also if she has a fever she should take tylenol fever in early pregnancy is not a good thing and tylenol is pretty safe to take.
Just Wondering
Asked by A.J. from Waco
on August 10, 2008
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Has anyone had a child with a Congenital Heart Defect then went on to have a healthy pregnancy.
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- A., Here is a similar story.......when my mom was in her first trimester with my sister (before I was born), in 1972, they Dr. found that the baby had spina bifida ...
- I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious baby girl. My daughter, now 5, was born with CHD. She ASD, VSD and Interupted Arch repair when she was six days old at T...
- I worked with a lady whose brother lost their baby girl to a Congenital Heart Defect. They did have a heathy baby girl a couple years later. They have opened a found...
Cysts Found on Babies Umbilical Cord
Asked by V.T. from Oklahoma City
on February 17, 2008
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Has anyone had or know someone who had this come up during an ultrasound? I went in for an ultrasound at 19 weeks & was only told that I had a low placenta. The next d...
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- the following is from http://www.thefetus.net/page.php?id=1149 and there is a video clip on the site. hope this helps. sounds like nothing to fret about just now....
- In my last pregnancy with twins, I had some issues which made my OB send me to a specialist. Everything was fine, and I got to get lots of ultrasound pics of the babie...
- I have no experience with that particular issue. However, it doesn't seem that urgent since they are waiting until 2-21 for you to see the specialist. If it was reall...
7 Weeks Pregnant with Shortness of Breath, Prescribed Qvar-anyone Else?
Asked by S.D. from Sacramento
on August 9, 2008
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Since about 4 weeks along, I have had such a hard time breathing! I cannot run like I was doing everyday, I can walk but not for very long. Doc has tested me, looks li...
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- I had the same problem during my pregnancy and my doctor did not prescribe me anything and said it was normal. SOmetimes it got so bad that I felt like I needed an ox...
- I agree it's a bit nerve racking taking any type of medication when pregnant, especially during the first trimester. I too had difficulty breathing during my the firs...
- I have asthma and I am now eight months pregnant. I have been on Qvar for a few years and was told to keep taking it because the need for the baby to get enough oxyge...
Is It Really Bad If You Forget to Take Your Prenatal Vitamins?
Asked by J.G. from Dallas
on February 7, 2011
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I know that they give you all the nutrients the baby needs to grow, but I seem to forget all the time about them and I feel bad. We have been sick with a cold all week...
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- I forgot a lot too... I still forget a lot. lol. If you are eating healthy, you shouldn't really have much of an issue. One thing that did help me was to set an alarm ...
- Well...I will admit I would forget ALL the time. I mean it'd be days. :( I have two healthy kids. And yes, eating healthy is absolutely the best. You know we are ac...
- I believe the most important time to take your prenatal vitamins is actually before you even know you are pregnant... Before you even miss your period. If I remember ...
Breastfeeding and Pregnant
Asked by J.T. from Houston
on July 28, 2009
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Breastfeeding and Pregnant
I have a 7 month old son and am 8 weeks pregnant. Since discovering I was pregnant, I have had a severe decrease in milk production. I ha...
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- The first poster said everything I would have said. My babies weaned themselves when the milk started changing, but they were a year and I was ok with it (althoug...
- drink 1/2 your body weight in oz of water a day, ask you doctor if fenugreek is o.k. to take
- I was under the impression that you should not nurse while pregnant. My cousin got pregnant while nursing and was told to stop. The reason being is because you need th...
Link Between Pitocin and Autism?
Asked by A.D. from Indianapolis
on August 27, 2010
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Our 2 month old child was born with the assistance of a small amount of pitocin after my wife's labor slowed and failed to progress. The pitocin did the job and our s...
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- I've had two children and both were induced with pitocin. Neither have any autism issues (they are 2 and 4 1/2) and I, personally, don't think there is a valid link b...
- No pitocin with my oldest (boy), he's 8 now and is on the autism spectrum. Had pitocin with both girls (ages 3 & 5) and no autism. It's highly unlikely pitocin is ...
- There are a lot of claims on the internet and most if not all are non sense.
