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H1N1 Vaccine During Pregnancy?
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on November 11, 2009
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I know this must be the most asked question these days but I would really like to know more before I make a decision.
I am 10 weeks pregnant now and my doctor recomme...
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- I would not take the risk. You can't take basically any other medications while you are pregnant so why would these vaccinations be safe???? As long as you use anti ba...
- It truly is a decision only you can make for yourself but I will tell you what I have chosen. I am in my 3rd trimester and will not be getting either flu shot. This is...
- H1N1 is *not* a new vaccine. It is the same flu vaccine that has been widely made and used for the past 40 years, and less widely used for 20 years before that - with ...
Best Friend Pregnancy
Asked by S.S. from Binghamton
on February 26, 2011
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Hey there Mommas! My 'best' friend is pregnant, she's 23 years old and had only been with her boyfriend for 6 months before she got pregnant. Since my friend told me s...
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- i know i'm a little late in answering but figured i'd throw in my 2cents... Unfortunately all we can do for our friends is support them and give them our best advice....
- Knowledge is power-buy "What to Expect When You're Expecting" read it -and you will be in a position to advise her. BTW-the recovery from a c-section is longer and far...
- Holy moly!! I was 22 when I had my first.... I think she's in for a rude awakening. Hopefully, her doctor will talk to her. You can casually mention things in a no...
Need Lots of Advice! New Pregnancy
Asked by C.B. from Cleveland
on January 15, 2010
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We just found out we are pregnant with #3!! A few things I'd like to ask for some advice on are, 1)What types of slings did any of you use that you loved? My 2nd baby ...
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- C., As I write, I'm expecting #5... and yes, there are still questions I have, feeling that are differnet or that I don't remember, and wonders running through my h...
- Hi C., Congratulations! I think one of the joys you will find is what good friends your two that are close in age will be when they are younger! It is a blessing ...
- Hello! I also highly reccomend going to Le Leche League meetings. Informative, fun, a little time to get out just you and baby...great support system. The LC I met ...
Anyone Have Experience with Getting a RH Shot During Pregnancy
Asked by C.D. from Green Bay
on August 22, 2008
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My blood type is o- and my husband's is o+. I have an appointment with my doctor next week for something called a RH shot. Has anyone had any experience with this? Is ...
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- RH is very common and I too required the shot. It is extremely important. If the baby you are carryings blood type is opposite of yours it could cause problems. The...
- I had the RH shot--no big deal! They just gave it to me at one of my appointments: a quick shot in the thigh. I think the area was a little sore for a day or so, but n...
- Hey C.-I just had my first baby in Feb. and I had to have this RH shot as well. (I actually had it twice-they ordered it for me to soon and I had to have it again clos...
SI And Pubic Symphysis Paing During Pregnancy
Asked by L.G. from Minneapolis
on April 10, 2011
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I'm pregnant with my third baby, 26 weeks along now. I am having severe SI-sacro iliac and pubic symphysis pain--which I had with both my other pregnancies, but this i...
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- Lots of good tips here! I just wanted to add, if you can afford it- Get a new mattress, what a difference it made for me! Good luck!
- Oh, I'm so sorry! I had that too, with both pregnancies and I'm not sure I can do another. : ( I have two "belts" that I got from a PT that are very helpful. The S...
- I would try chiropractic!!! And they will get you in today most likely!
Have You Had Your OB Turn Breech Baby During Pregnancy?
Asked by J.S. from Indianapolis
on July 23, 2009
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So I am heading into week 33 and my little peanut is head up. According to my OB, there is abput a 50/50 chance that the baby will turn on its own at this point, but ...
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- My little peanut turned at 26 weeks but I was worried and did a lot of research because my hubby was breach and I did not want a c-section. Babies can flip at any tim...
- My baby still was transverse (sideways) at week 34 and he ended up turning just in time. From around week 32 my chiropractor did adjustments on my hips that helped "e...
- Hi J. -- My little guy was head down the week before I delivered, but then turned around and was breech until about an hour or so before he emerged. While I was in lab...
Seeking Great Midwife (Or DR) for Pregnancy and Delivery of Second Baby
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on July 13, 2009
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Hi moms, I live in between Oswego and Montgomery close to Aurora and my previous Midwife (from Women First) moved out of state, and I have a different insurance compan...
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- Hello, I have a client (I am a natural birth instructor) who lives near your area and she found a great practice of midwives called, West Suburban Women's Health Cente...
- You should talk to Rebecca L. She had a midwife and delivered at Mercy. She had a VERY minimal delivery (I know she'll tell you all about it). I have her email if y...
- Hi, Congratulations on your pregnancy! I highly recommend Karen Barr and Noreen Prukuski with Rush-Copley in Aurora. My pregnancy with them was great, both hav...
Looking for a Pro-natural Ob Who's Not Extreme "organic"--First Pregnancy, Help!
Asked by J.B. from Provo
on May 16, 2008
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We just found out we're pregnant--Surprise!!! But we're excited, even if clueless. I was raised by a chiropractor so I'm pro-natural foods and things, but I'm defini...
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- Congrats! Although you are being thrown unexpectantly into parenthood, there's no better joy!! My doctor is Wayne Young, he has delivered all 4 of my boys and I love...
- Hello! Well, I see a group of Midwives at Mt Timpanogos Women's Health Care in American Fork. Its just down the street from the AF hospital. There are about 6 of th...
- Wow! We have a lot in common. I'm also in a master's program, have a husband in school and just had my first baby, so hopefully I can be of some help. I started with a...
Asthma Problems and Pregnancy
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on October 20, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am pregnant and have been having a lot of trouble with my asthma for the past few weeks. I have seen the doctor and am on my asthma medications, but am...
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- Is it possible for you to quit work so you can take care of your body and your 2 year old? I know my asthma kicks up a lot when I'm over-stressed and fatigued. I wou...
- Hi M. - Hope you are doing better - I just wanted to add that I have heard of some people having relief of asthma from drinking mangosteen juice. Here is a link http:...
- I had horrible shortness of breath with my 2nd child. I couldn't walk 20 feet without being totally out of breath. I finally wound up having to take two steroidal in...
Flu Shot Pregnancy
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on September 8, 2010
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Hey Moms.. I'm due on Oct 23rd and contemplating whether or not I should get the flu shot before I deliver or after.
My 2nd daughter was born Oct 31st 2008 and I ...
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- Talk to your OBGYN about it and follow the instructions you get. As for the article about the Austrailan flu vaccine issue, it is not accurate and is misleading. ...
- Like most of the other moms, I would say get it before you have baby. You can begin benefitting from it before flu season is in full swing, your baby benefits as well...
- I am due soon as well, and won't be getting the flu shot. I have never gotten the flu shot, neither has anyone in my family. We have all faired well through flu seas...
