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Expecting Twins -- Looking for Understanding OB
Asked by R.T. from Chicago
on March 19, 2008
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I just found out I am pregnant with twins. My first pregnancy--big surprise! I am looking for an obstetrician who will not constantly view this as a high-risk situat...
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- Congrats R.! What an awesome blessing. I have been a labor and delivery RN for 14 yrs...still practice at a hospital in the North Shore, a childbirth educator for 11...
- R.: congratulations.... you have gotten some great suggestions... try a family practice physician or a midwife. look on the birthlink website- www.birthlin...
- Hi R.- congratulations! I highly recommend my ob Dr. Regina Belmonte through Northwestern. I was 39 when I had my son (my one and only) which technically put me in t...
Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding
Asked by J.M. from New York
on April 15, 2007
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I currently take Fenugreek to keep my milk supply up to breastfeed my 5month old. (this was determined to be necessary after visiting with a lactation consultant) My h...
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- hi janell, i would definitely ask my doc about taking anything, but personally, i wouldnt take anything herbal while pregnant, i dont even drink most herbal teas, nobo...
- J., It is difficult to be certain that any of these supplements are safe during pregnancy because they are not monitored or tested by the FDA, either for safety or ...
- Hi, I take 100% Pure vegetarian capsules called Easy Flow (Mother's Milk) from the company called Smiling Herbs. I am not trying to conceive, but they work really w...
Need Advice on the Best Products
Asked by N.F. from St. Louis
on November 9, 2008
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I'm pregnant with twins and I'm wondering if you can give me some advice on the best type of car seats and strollers to get? Are tandem strollers better than ones tha...
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- I love the Britex (sp?) ones. That is what I have for both my kids. THey are more money up front, but they weight limit is 65 lbs. so you'll never need another one. ...
- Hi, N.! I have twin girls, so I know what you are getting ready to go through. Baby Depot (Burlington Coat Factory) does twin discounts, and we got a lot of stuff the...
- I was just looking at pack-n-plays for my baby on babies-r-us website. They make a pack in play for twins that has a twin bassinet on the top. I think it was a littl...
I Am Considering a Vbac---does Anyone Have Any Experience Good/bad with This?
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on September 23, 2008
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Hi,
I am having my second child and I am considering a VBAC. I am undecided because of the safety concerns and because I don't want to get my hopes up again if I am...
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- Hi M.! I had a c/s with my daughter and am planning to VBAC whenever I get pregnant again :) Here are some of the informative sites that helped me make this decision...
- Definately find a Dr or midwife who is supportive. Women find out so often too late, ie: labor/delivery, how a Dr will handle their situation. You want a provider that...
- Good for you for considering VBAC!!!! I don't have any personal experience with this but just wanted to give a shout out of support to you! And suggest that you migh...
Seeking Information About Blood Clots
Asked by M. from Cincinnati
on August 4, 2006
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I am trying to gather information about blood clots. I have something called Factor V Leiden which means my blood is "thicker" then normal and I clot very quickly. I...
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- I don't know anything about your condition but here is another high risk ob/gyn. Dr. Ross Marchetta (OB & GYN of the Reserve). ###-###-#### He works out of Akron Gene...
- Did / do you have vein or artery clots? I experienced a right sub-clavian vein clot 2 years ago. It had nothing to do with pregnancy. In fact, no one honestly knows...
- Hi M., I am sorry for your frustration, I know virtually nothing about blood clots but understand your pain. As a type 1 diabetic pregnancy is risky for me, but most...
Seeking Advice
Asked by T.O. from San Francisco
on April 9, 2011
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I'm 5 months pregnant and my pregnancy is showing and I'm looking for a job. I know that at this stage, it will be difficult for me to be employed because of my situa...
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- Technically, they can't use pregnancy as a reason to not hire, but many do. They ARE entitled to know what sort of commitment you can make to a job but they can't ask...
- Like others said I think a temp job would work for you. I was in your situation with my daughter but I was 4 months and not quite showing yet. I ended up getting a tem...
- lots of great responses!!! I hope this helped you!
Need Advice on Shampoo/conditioner and Body Cream Products
Asked by A.V. from Los Angeles
on July 13, 2010
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Hello,
I am pregnant in the first trimester. I had to quit all products that may harm the baby due to the fragrance and chemicals contained. Would you please recomm...
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- My favorites are the tom's natural products, they have evrything from mouthwash, to shampoo, toothpaste, lotion... and they are all great safe products. Ivory produ...
- Burt's Bees is all natural and works really well. It's the only thing we use in our household.
- I recommend products by Shaklee. They are the #1 natural nutrition company in the U.S. and have a trusted reputation for safety, quality, and effectiveness. They've be...
Car Seat Expiration Dates. What??
Asked by H.M. from Columbia
on January 28, 2013
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Hi Mamas,
I'm pregnant! I'm PREGNANT!!! :) (may I inject a little nausea into that statement too? Because that's how I feel right about now.) Anyway, my daughter will...
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- I'll be the only one to disagree...my opinion it is a marketing ploy....but make your own decision.
- It is not a racket or conspiracy to force you to make an unnecessary purchase. The bottom line is threefold - safety criteria and designs change (improvements are made...
- I also think it's a marketing ploy. If the materials in a car don't expire, then the materials in a carseat shouldn't expire, either. How does plastic, metal, fabric...
Zoloft and PPD
Asked by J.F. from Rochester
on November 24, 2006
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I've had clinical depression for about the last ten years, and was always on Paxil. Since becoming pregnant, I've stopped taking anti-depressants, but my midwife recen...
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- Hi J. - I too suffer from clinical depression but went off of Zoloft during my first pregnancy but DID take throughout my second. I did a TON of research on my own a...
- I took Lexapro after baby 1 and through the whole pregnancy of baby 2 and after, he is 1.5 now, my doctor and OB thins it is the safest with the fewest possible side e...
- i've been on zoloft through the second half of pregnancy with my first daughter, nursed her for 18 months, through the entire pregnancy with my youngest and am nursing...
Knees Hurt Since Having a Baby
Asked by D.H. from Miami
on May 22, 2008
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I had my baby girl two months ago and every since I gave birth, my knees have been really hurting. Mostly when I get up and down from the couch or in and out of a car...
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- I remember those pains!! I think they are just your body "getting back to normal". Mine have since dissipated.
- Hi D., Go see your doctor! As long as you let him know that you're nursing, he won't give you any medication that would harm your daughter. On the other hand, he ...
- HI D. you need to build your body. your body went through a lot giving birth. you need a whole food supplement go to www.jtsharesjuiceplus.com and see what you can get...
