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Pregnancy and Protein
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on June 1, 2011
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I had to take a 24 hour urine for my OBGYN. I have 300 protein and was diagnosed with mild pre-eclampsia. I took an at home protein test and it showed 30t. Now when I ...
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- Hey girl - I have had 3 pregnancies and have had pre-eclampsia each time, with the last one showing protein in my urine at 19 weeks. You should definitely be worried,...
- I think as long as you can control the BP you should be ok. But if you have questions, call the Dr. Good luck!
- In my opinion, you should be more concerned with taking a BP meds while you are pregnant rather than high BP. If you want to lower your BP breathe. 5 times a day take...
Help with Planning Pregnancy with High Blood Pressure!!!!
Asked by B.G. from Lima
on August 6, 2008
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Hello moms! I need some helpful opinions or experiences. I have a 14 month old daughter and while I was pregnant with her I got taken off of work a little over a month...
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- Hi B., I too had high blood pressure (pregnancy induced hypertension) with 2 of my 4 pregnancies. And after the last one, my blood pressure stayed elevated. I was on ...
- About 4 years ago I was diagnosed with high blood pressure (its heredity). I was placed on medication (Toprol XL) and it is now under control. Eight months ago I had a...
- Hi B.! I agree with a lot of what was already said & just want to chime in with my experience. All my life I have had very low BP, even through most of my first pr...
Pregnancy After Tubaligation
Asked by L.B. from Omaha
on September 16, 2009
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This may be an odd question but I'm having second thoughts about having another baby. I had a tubaligation back in April after a very very hard miscarriage. I'm still ...
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- I'm so sorry for your loss. I've had 2 miscarriages and I think it's a very normal emotion to be afraid to have more children, but as you're learning, your emotions t...
- Are you a candidate for IVF? I know it is a long, difficult process, but it seems easier than another surgery.
- While I don't have any personal experience here, I have heard many stories through my contact with a publication called "Above Rubies". Many women have had wonderful ...
Pregnancy Question
Asked by S.L. from Los Angeles
on February 27, 2007
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Hello gang! I have been trying to get pregnant for a few months now. I just missed my period last week (supposed to arrive on 2/23/07) and believe I may be pregnant....
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- I'm currently pregnant with our second child and I, like you couldn't wait. I took a home test 1 week after my period was missed. Actually, I took two home tests! :) ...
- S., I think you should wait another week and see what happens. Sometimes the stress of trying to get pregnant will make you miss your period and then there are thos...
- there are ways to tell without a test. Are your nipples sore? Do you feel like you are having the worst PMS of your life? With both of my boys I knew I was pregnant th...
Pregnancy in Your 40'S
Asked by M.K. from Fresno
on November 11, 2008
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I'm turning 40 this month and I'm currently trying to conceive for a second child. I've had three miscarriages, the last being Feb 2008 at 15 weeks. I'm noticing fro...
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- Hi M., I will be 42 in 2 weeks. 7 months ago I delivered a beautiful healthy baby girl. She came after 3 years of trying and 3 miscarriages. My husband and I contempl...
- Dear M., First of all, I commend you for your fortitude in continuing to try to get preganant. Although you are right about the age-related risks you mentioned, it ...
- Hi there, I wanted one more child and was 39 at the time. I called geneology places, not sure but it might have been in Berekley. What I did find out is that the numbe...
Second Pregnancy
Asked by A.M. from New York
on March 26, 2009
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Everything I read tells me I should be less anxious this time around. So why do I feel like a basket case? I'm 10 weeks along and a total mess - completely preoccupi...
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- Hi A. congrats on the lovely family!! Now I don't know what you have been reading or where you are getting it from but it is not from mom's in my opinion. Tell me w...
- I can totally relate with you. When I was pregnant with my second I was afraid I wouldn't have enough time for 2 children, and that my first would feel left out. Misca...
- Oh my goodness, you are SO not alone! I'm at 35 weeks with my second pregnancy, and am freking out. I feel so unprepared in every way--mentally, physically, nothing's ...
Pregnancy Snacking
Asked by K.Z. from St. Louis
on April 18, 2007
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Hi moms! I'm pregnant with my second child now and I'd like to do things right this time. I never knew how hard it would be to lose the "baby weight". I need to sna...
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- What I've been eating at work this pregnancy is: bagles and light cream cheese (1 every morning), raisins, reduced fat peanut butter sandwhiches, goldfish, bananas, gr...
- Hey, it's your cuz here. I got really lucky with both pregnancies (so far) in that I didn't have to deal with nausea so I basically ate all the same things I ate befo...
- I say eat what you want. This is the only time in your life that you can gain weight and nobody says anything LOL. If you are still hungry have you tried cheese and...
Stirring the Pot - What Would You Do About an Unplanned Pregnancy
Asked by K.E. from Denver
on August 4, 2011
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Say you were married - stable - done having kids and taking precautions to not have anymore - but ended up pregnant anyhow?
Would you have the baby or have an abor...
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- Ok, here we go.... I am pro choice and I do not agree with alot of people on abortion. Its a womans choice and if that's what one chooses then ok no matter what the...
- I would absolutely keep the baby!
- Wow I don't think I hve ever seen so many response! LOL Personally... I would keep the baby. I loved being pregnant and nursing my children and all the joy they can...
Lifting During Pregnancy
Asked by M.H. from Raleigh
on December 21, 2010
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Good Morning Mamas!
So after 11 months of trying, I just found out this AM that I am pregnant! What a great Christmas present! Anyways...on a Wednesday morning, I g...
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- I waited tables for 38 weeks while pregnant. I was carrying heavy trays of food/drinks, moving tables, chairs, vacuming, etc. It got a lot harder past the first trimes...
- all that is recomended is that you dont lift over 50 pds
- It sounds like you got some good advice. Listen to your body! As a Human Resource professional, I can tell you it is against the law for your company to move you to ...
Breasts/sex During Pregnancy
Asked by K.W. from Scranton
on January 25, 2009
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I feel a bit awkward asking this question, but I feel I need some advice. My husband is extremely turned on by me being pregnant, especially with my breasts and the f...
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- K., I cannot speak to the boob thing. I do not believe you'd be depriving your child of any nutrients, however, but I'm not a medical professional, so I don't actu...
- don't worry about your depriving your child, your body will make more it's what it's supposed to do. I know that it can be difficult to feel in the mood when you are t...
- Your body, your choice! He needs to learn to deal. I would not be cool with my husband treating me that way. Pregnancy is uncomfortable enough with out his added activ...
