First Trimester
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NT Screening
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on May 4, 2009
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I recently went to the doctor for my 1st trimester screening. They had much difficulty getting a measurement on baby because he/she was moving around SO much. When a...
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- Hi K., I really think that those screening tests are unnecessary and they just end up worrying moms for no reason. I had 3 level 2 ultrasounds and with each one they...
- K., Basically what the result means is that your baby is 5% below the average(normal) size at this gestational age. A first trimester ultrasound is not as accurate a...
- K.: I had something similiar w/ my second pregnancy at 35. Ask for a level two ultrasound. The other option was to have them take a sample of the amniomic (sp?) f...
Flu Shot Information Needed.
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on October 21, 2007
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I am in my first trimester (8 weeks.) Does anybody know if it is safe to get a flu shot? One of my doctors said wait until after the first trimester and the other doc...
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11 Weeks Prego
Asked by A.H. from Alexandria
on September 23, 2011
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Okay so I am only 11 weeks and 5 days prego right now... and this is my third pregnancy. You would think that I would be a pro at this but this time I am experiencing ...
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- I have never heard of doing a 24 hr urine during pregnancy unless your bp was really high. I guess if it was high they would do it to be see if you were spilling pro...
- I had the 24 hour urine test in my 36 weeks bc my blood pressure was high, and there was a little protein in my urine. So they were for preeclampsia which can cause se...
- When you peed in a cup at the doctor's office, there was probably something in your urine that shouldn't have been. Or maybe your blood pressure is on the high side? ...
Sick with One and Another on the Way
Asked by S.M. from Fort Collins
on March 29, 2009
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I don't know that this is a reasonable request... But does anyone have any "pregnancy safe" solutions to a horrible cold. I'm in my first trimester so I'm having a har...
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- Hi! That sounds awful... I'm so sorry you're going through that. Here are some tips for the cold: warm air humidifier, rubbing vicks on your chest and on the bottom of...
- I remember having a horrible cold when I was pg with my third,which was a month ago when I had him. But you can take Robitussin,its very safe during pregnancy. Hope t...
- Tylenol and benedril and (I think) sutafed (the pseudo-ephedrine kind that you have to get from the pharmasist's counter) are safe. Also, Vicks vapor rub and a humidif...
Pregnant and Massages?
Asked by M.B. from Salt Lake City
on January 11, 2008
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I was just wondering if it is okay to get a massage while being pregnant. I know they have massages for pregnant women, but I am only 12 weeks. Can a massage cause a m...
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- It's a good idea to wait until you are out of your 1st trimester. Here in South Dakota you cannot get one without being more that 13 weeks. But ask that spa where yo...
- i went to beauty school and studied some of this you can get them done but the back of your heel is a pressure point that can result of going into labor so don't have ...
- My doctor told me that as long as the massager was aware of my being pregnant and knew prenatal massage, that it was totally fine for me to get massages. I had a lot ...
Miscarriage
Asked by D.N. from Chicago
on January 22, 2010
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For those that have had a miscarriage, or know someone that did, (first trimester) did you have bad cramps or preetty mild? Also, did you go to the ER or did your doc...
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- I had a miscarriage about 5 weeks ago; i was 10 weeks. I was scheduled for a d&c but miscarried the night before, and it was a lot like childbirth in that the cramps c...
- i did not have any cramping with my miscarriage, until after the DNE. the only way that i found out i had a miscarriage is i happened to have an ultrasound scheduled ...
- Mine was at 10 weeks, and I really didn't cramp at all. The bleeding was, of course, very heavy for several days, but no cramping. My doc saw me when I first began s...
Fitness
Asked by A.S. from Oklahoma City
on March 18, 2010
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I just found out that I am prego and I'm very excited, my question is I love to work out can I still continue to do so while im still in my first Trimester?
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- Yes! Assuming you don't have any complications, studies have shown that working out actually benefits your growing baby! I have worked out successfully through three p...
- I would talk to your doctor. But the general theory out there seems to be yes as long as you don't over do it. Generally low impact exercise is fine while pregnant a...
- If you have been working out, double check with your doctor - I'm sure you will be fine. I worked out my entire pregancy - up to about 3 days before my due date. I f...
PCOS And Metformin
Asked by G.E. from Dallas
on September 27, 2009
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Im seeking opinions of moms that have had any direct experience with polysistic ovarian syndrome and metformin.
I started taking metformin 500mg X1 day the first wee...
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- Congratulations! Something very similar happened to me. I was diagnosed with PCOS, and started taking Metformin in early March. I found out I was pregnant a few weeks ...
- Call your ob/gyn and double check on what they want you to do. I am a former ob/gyn and l&d RN, I do not know any reason why discontinuing the medicine would cause any...
- I have PCOS and took metformin through my entire pregnancy with my son who is now two and a healthy boy. When I moved to Texas I interviewed doctors and I received di...
Exercise and Pregnancy
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on September 2, 2008
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I am currently 9 weeks pregnant and would like some workout advice. Prior to my pregnancy, I was quite active with exercise. Typically, I take aerobics classes at my...
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- Try reading the bood My Pregnancy Week by Week. They cover a lot on pregnancy and excersize. One part I do remember is to cut down your excersize to 80% of what you ...
- Congrats A., I just had a baby three weeks ago and did strength training, spinning, and yoga until the day before I delivered. I borrowed some books from the libra...
- A., I own Big Belly Fitness, a fitness company catering towards prenatal and postpartum fitness. Prenatal fitness really should be geared towards the individual base...
Migraines and Pregnancy
Asked by E.A. from Chicago
on June 23, 2008
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Hello all. I am looking for some information for a friend who suffers from TERRIBLE migraines. She had a pregnancy that ended in a 1st trimester miscarriage and expe...
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- Unfortunately, I'm looking into a new OB/GYN in Naperville myself. My neurologist is working with me during my pregnancy to try to control my migraines as much as pos...
- I suffer from Migranes, particularly during pregnancy. I do not like taking ANYTHING for them during pregnancy, so I get regular massage therapy in conjunction with a...
- My friend suffered from bad migraines while pregnant so I will talk to her and pass on the info.I used to get them around my cycle and during pregnancy, but don't anym...
