Flu Shot: Meijer
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Pregnancy and Swine Flu
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on October 18, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am freaking out and need some advice.....I am a teacher in a school who has AT LEAST 2 confirmed cases of Swine Flu. My issue is I am 7 months pregnant,...
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- I would not get it. I am pregnant too and opted to not to get it. There are not enough studies done to know the effects on a fetus. Do the usuall to prevent... Wash...
- Wayne county started vaccinating high risk groups on Friday, but it looks like you may live in Oakland county? I read this article yesterday -- I don't know if it wil...
- Hi H.---Please don't worry yourself too much, as that will actually challenge your immune system. I would go to www.nvic.org to learn more about the risks, both o...
Morning sickness?....more like ALL DAY SICKNESS!!
Asked by S.D. from Detroit
on September 5, 2009
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I am about 6.5 weeks pregnant with my second pregnancy, and I am so nauseated. I never felt this way with my first pregnancy. It's "all day" nausea and it leaves me ...
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- S., Every pregnancy is different so it's hard to say how long you will be sick. I was only sick for a few weeks and was over it about the 4th month. I ate saltine ...
- Breyers strawberry icecream worked best for me. I think because it's all natural. I didn't read all your responses, but someone told me afterward that taking some vi...
- Yes S., it will go away : ) I was sick for 2 or 3 months with all of my babies. I understand what your going through. I couldn't go anywhere without stopping the car ...
Guilt over Son's Premature Birth
Asked by L.L. from Detroit
on October 22, 2010
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Hi ladies,
I'm new to this site and in need of an honest opinion about my son's birth. My son was born a few months ago and he was born at 31 weeks and I feel like...
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- I think any time anything happens like this, we second guess ourselves. You trusted in the medical professionals, whose job it is to know and test and follow up. Y...
- Honestly, this could be me writing this story! I was "leaking" for a few weeks but remembered my friend telling me that it was normal to lose control of your bladder ...
- You have a healthy baby. You did the best you could with the information you had. There's no use dwelling on the past, only on the future and it sounds like your littl...
Cold Medicines While Pregnant
Asked by S.S. from Lansing
on December 30, 2008
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I just called my doctor about what I can take while sick and pregnant. I've gotten so many different answers from people that I'm not sure who I beleive. My girlfrie...
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- You can take Sudafed (or the equivalent). You can also take Benedryl. If the cough syrup says DM - don't take it. Essentially, you want to stay away from certain an...
- DONT LISTEN TO US. Call your OB office and ask them. ONLY they can assess your medical history and give you good advice. I was told Psudeophed would be okay for me, bu...
- Because you are early in your pregnancy.. the best drug for you is no drugs at all. If you are absolutely miserabe and you cant sleep then you might need to take so...
Is It Just Me?
Asked by K.B. from Grand Rapids
on September 12, 2008
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Ok, I feel a little ridiculous with this question, but it's really bothering me so I hope someone out there can give me some insight as to what's going on with my body...
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- I was having some of the same symptoms and found that it was due to a lack of "good bacteria" in my system. Antibiotics deplete our bodies of the good bacteria we nee...
- sounds to me like you could be having an issue with your blood sugar, your doctor will be able to run the appropriate tests for you. good luck.
- I'd be interested in knowing the results of the doc visit. Otherwise it sounds like a pregnancy, even tho it's unexpected. Or maybe it's just your body readjusting.
