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Travis OB - Elective C-sections?
Asked by N.D. from Austin
on August 15, 2007
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I really have 2 questions. Does anyone know if the doctors at Travis Ob-Gyn in NW Austin will do an elective c-section (ie. for a non high-risk pregnancy)? Does anyo...
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- Hi Nicloe, I understand that you are looking to find a doctor that will do a primary elective surgical birth through a cesearian section, depending on your age, this ...
- I don't know what Dr. Pevoto will do, but I am surprised that your friend found a c-section to be surperior than a vaginal delivery as the recovery is so much longer. ...
- Hi N.. My name is M. and I am a Medical Assistant who use to work at Travis OB/Gyn. I love Dr. Pevoto he is a great guy. His nurse and I still talk on a daily basis. I...
Scared Out of My MIND
Asked by D.M. from Anchorage
on August 17, 2008
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I am 20wks pregnant with my first child and i'm petrified of having to go through the labor. I'm scared out of my mind. My sister-in-law just had a baby last december ...
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- D., Hello. I have one word for you: EPIDERAL. I know a lot of people don't agree with them, but I had them for each of my births (2) and had no complications. I...
- Hi D., I don't have time to read all the posts to see if anyone has suggested it, but I recommend the book Hypnobirthing by Marie Mongan. It really helped me feel...
- You will do fine! Do not worry! Women have been giving birth for millions of years, LOL! :) The human body is amazing. It can even deliver a baby if the mother is in a...
Dr Wants Me to Wean My Baby
Asked by S.S. from Spartanburg
on March 22, 2010
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I saw my dr today for my pp depression. He would like for me to increase my Wellbutrin from 150mg to 300mg a day and wean my 3 month old baby. Problem is, I wanted to ...
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- Is there any way you can try to manage the depression without the drug? Magnesium deficiencies can manefest as bipolar, depression, and a host of other effects on t...
- As a healthcare professional, I would advise that you ask your OB/GYN to reccomend a pyschiatrist to manage your depression, post partum or not. It is not appropriate...
- When I was breastfeeding, after the first 3 months, my pediatritian who was supposedly so "PRObreastfeeding" kept forgetting I was still breastfeeding. Doctors in gen...
Has Anyone Ever Tried "Raw" Milk?
Asked by D.R. from Los Angeles
on August 3, 2009
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Whole Foods sells Organic Pastures brand raw milk. From the information on the company's website www.organicpastures.com, it seems that the product is both nutritious ...
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- Sorry, warning in advance, this is from one of my favorite reads, Dr. Russell Blaylock. He is a neurologist that actually continues to study and find what works or doe...
- As long as it is pasteurized, any milk is okay. Raw milk straight from a cow is not safe for children as you do not know what bacteria, fungi, or viruses might be in ...
- I and 4 of my siblings were raised on raw milk. Our ages range from 42 to 32 and we are all exceptionally healthy. I have a friend who has had to give her son raw mi...
Homebirth
Asked by S.C. from Grand Rapids
on August 14, 2008
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Hi, I am considering having my baby at home (he or she is due in Feb, thus I am 12 1/2 weeks along) and I was wondering if any of you have any advice. I have a friend...
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- I was fortunate to have a healthy, "normal" pregnancy and uncomplicated delivery. However, my son was taken to the special care nursery immediately after being born d...
- I am due the end of January, and am hopeing for a homebirth as well. I took my not so sure husband with me to meet the midwife in newaygo, from homebirthworks. After t...
- Hi, I had my Baby last year at the ABC (Alternative Birth Center) in Southfield. You should really check that one out. They have orientation classes where you can go ...
Smoking While Pregnant
Asked by S.W. from Minneapolis
on December 7, 2007
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My sister is a smoker and has been trying to get pregnant. She announced at Thanksgiving that she is expecting in August. She however is continuing to smoke and does...
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- I went to a conference and there was a lady there that was talking about a study they did with pregnant women that smoked and it included putting little cameras in the...
- I agree with you, if you don't have to put your baby at risk - why do it?! A long time ago in high school I remember seeing a video of a baby in the womb while the mo...
- As someone who somked while pregnant I have to say that all the nagging and negitave remarks from family will NOT HELP !!!! She knows that it's bad and she knows the ...
Pitocin or Not?
Asked by J.D. from Chicago
on February 28, 2009
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I will soon be 39 weeks pregnant and am having an ultrasound to see the size of the baby and the level of amniotic fluid left in the sac. The doctor said at the point...
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- I would avoid an induction unless there is a compelling reason. Induction is a risky procedure. The risks are increased from a spontaneous labor and include: inf...
- Every one has a different reaction to any kind of medication. My first pregnancy was induced. I had no problem. My second started naturally--a week late. However, ...
- J.! I am on here, too! I got your email about this this morning. I had petocin all 3 times. Two to get the labor moving after my water broke, and one to induce l...
Periods While Pregnant?
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on February 16, 2009
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I am 4 and 1/2 months pregnant and have been having a difficult pregnancy. At three months it really looked as if I would lose the baby with severe cramping and mediu...
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- I have and awesome doctor. his name is elias nemah. he is in washington township. I did have a miscarriage before my son. the doctor i had at the time of my 1st pregna...
- I had my period for 3 months while I was pregnant - I didn't know I was pregnant. It wasn't until my boobs all of a sudden got bigger and started to hurt. I went to ...
- At least CALL your doctor. If he suggests you see someone right away, you DO it. If you lose this baby, you will go through all kinds of grief, but you aren't willin...
Is It Okay to Eat Raw Eggs While Breastfeeding?
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on November 2, 2010
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My entire pregnancy one of the few things I craved was cookie dough, but of course I couldn't have it because I was pregnant and it contained raw eggs. Now I am breast...
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- What about cookie dough without the eggs? Or use egg substitute? I mean, you just want to eat the cookie dough... not baking it. I would not eat raw eggs.... what...
- Although I don't know the impact on breastfeeding, I know two ways to make raw eggs safer. 1) Did you know you can purchase pasturized eggs at most grocery stores? ...
- Bacteria in any raw food COULD make you ill, but will not be transmitted into the breast milk. You could get really sick and be unable to feed your baby, but ...
Best Maternity Wear Option for First Trimester
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on January 12, 2009
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Hi moms,
I am 8 wks pregnant with my third baby and my clothes are already getting too snug. I started popping out early with my second pregnancy, but struggled wi...
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- Congratulations! I found a lot of first trimester pants at Target. I think it's the Liz Lange Maternity line - they have elastic in the back but button and zip norma...
- I loved the secret fit pants from motherhood. They were very comfortable, especially in the 3rd trimester!
- I loved the Bella Band; I bought one in almost every color I could find, and they enabled me to wear most of my work pants AND some jeans through my whole pregnancy. ...
