Insurance: Luv
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Help or Advice Needed for Mom to Be with No Insurance!
Asked by R.G. from Tampa
on July 16, 2009
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HI LADIES! I am 30 and just found out last night I am going to have a baby! Although I am excited it was a complete accident! My husband and I do not insurance and are...
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- From what I understand, ALL pregnant women in the state of FL qualify for Medicaid - until your 6 week post pregnancy check up. Saved our lives - because I was going t...
- I highly recommend midwives! The care is better and the cost is less, and they work with you in every way. Some midwives even do hospital births. Also, my friend to...
- Hi R., CONGRATS ON YOUR LATEST BLESSING. There are so many mamasource questions today, that I'm not reading the responses, just offering my own thoughts where I hav...
Terrible 2'S Are Draining Me....... and Another on the Way
Asked by J.D. from Houston
on July 30, 2008
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I have a 2 1/2 yr old daughter how at times is the most wonderful daughter I could ask for, and then the majority of the time lately she has been so horrible for me an...
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- You have to let her keep the pacifier--she'll give it up before she starts school :) If long hair's a problen, get her hair cut short. Don't talk to her; hug her and l...
- J., don't buy into the guilt issue when disciplining your child. The Bible actually tells us that "if you don't discipline your children, you don't love them." (Prover...
- Take a break girl! Ok, I don't want any hate mail, but here's what I think. Don't force the little stuff, like brushing hair and teeth or giving up the pacifier. If sh...
Can I Make It to a Hospital 1Hr and 26Mins Away When I Go into Labor?
Asked by S.2. from Fresno
on January 30, 2011
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This is my 1st pregnancy and I'm 1hr away from the nearest Kaiser hospital. I have no idea how contractions work. I know everyones different but I also know that I pro...
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- Speaking from personal experience, your a bit far, but it is doable if you watch your progression carefully. I almost delivered my first baby in the car and I was o...
- I'm in the camp of those that say, don't bother with a hotel room. My labor was statistically speaking, long... even compared to the rates in the previous post (Cauca...
- I agree with Grandma T. Ask your doctor what they think. The hospital that I delivered my daughter at was 25 minutes away from my house. After going into mild lab...
Birth Control Options: NuvaRing, Birth Control Pills, and Mirena
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on January 27, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone has any input about birth control options, particularly comparing birth control pills, the NuvaRing, and the Mirena IUD. I was recently told...
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- I am a mother of three and 24yrs old and I AM ON THE SHOT, but it has made me keep my baby fat this time. I normally go to 140 -145 and now with the shot I am 170 and...
- I do not have advice about these, but have previously used the Fertility Awareness Method aka FAM. No Hormones except your own. Taking Charge of You Fertility is a g...
- I have the Mirena IUD. I had minor cramping when it was inserted and nothing since. I have had it in since March of 04. I personally love it. I would never even have t...
Epilepsy
Asked by T.H. from Fort Walton Beach
on March 21, 2008
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I was recently diagnosed with borderline epilepsy and am still getting adjusted to the medication for it. I am still having small seizures and am not due back to the d...
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- Request your medical record form the old office, give them to your new doc (assuming you have one?), then tell him exactly what you just told us. You should be checke...
- You definately need to be checked out . That happened to my sister and it grew to a 6 pound mass. She had passed out and thats how they found it. I'm sure you want to ...
- Hi T., First get your medical records and find another doctor.I have had ovarian cysts myself.And I keep putting off having anything done other than getting meds for...
Anyone That Has Used an IUD for Birth Control
Asked by K.S. from Kansas City
on July 11, 2009
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I am considering using the 5 yr IUD for birth control with the recommendation of my doctor. We have 3 children and don't want anymore but I didn't want to do anything ...
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- I've had Mirena for about 3-4 years. My periods are about non-existent now. I have no side effects and I don't even know it's there. I go to the OB/GYN once a year ...
- Hi. As far as the IUD coming out on it's own. I have living proof of that. I was on the 5 year IUD and last year found out i was pregnant. The IUD fell out! I now h...
- I have had mirena for a little over a month and love it so far. I have pretty bad endometriosis so my dr recommends the iud because of that. I have not had a period, n...
First Time Mom-to-be Overwhelmed with All the Products!
Asked by D.N. from Raleigh
on July 15, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am a first time mom-to-be (14 weeks) and have been researching the many products out there for babies. I am basically seeking advice about any and all p...
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- There were lots of products years ago but nowadays it is unreal the number of products and gadgets out there. I think if you stick to the simple basics you can't go ...
- I loved the Boppy pillow. My son and I got the point that we used it for all feedings. I used Playtex dropins bottles for daycare which also fit the lansinoh storage...
- Get all your safety stuff (outlet covers, etc.) that are appropriate for your environments - yes, environments, including grandma's house, etc. Don't skimp on baby gat...
