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Pregnancy Book Recommendations
Asked by F.K. from San Francisco
on April 6, 2010
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I am currently planning for my upcoming pregnancy and want to know of any good book recommendations related to pregnancy, besides "What to Expect When You're Expecting...
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- Congrats! I highly recommend "Birthing from Within" by England/Horowitz. It made my experience incredible. Good luck!
- Second the "Your Pregnancy week by week". Easy to read and felt it was written for a 'real' new mom.
- A good one for breastfeeding is "So, That's What They're For" by Janet Tamaro. It's not really about pregnancy, but is HILARIOUS and has so much good info. I usually g...
Peanut and Peanut Butter During Pregnancy
Asked by M.Y. from Los Angeles
on March 19, 2011
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Is it okay to eat peanut and peanut butter during pregnancy ? How about other nuts? I know nut is allergenic food and kids should not eat it until they are older but i...
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- I say go for it, but limit intake in the third tri. I have read of some increased issues but it links from the third trimester only and even further linked it when fo...
- I lived on Peanut butter sandwiches during pregnancy! I had gestational diabetes and this was something that I loved and was a good option. I had it for snack, brea...
- I had a high risk pregnancy so I asked my regular doctor and my high risk OB about the same thing when I was pregnant and they said it was fine. I ate peanut butter an...
Best Pregnancy and Baby Book
Asked by S.S. from San Francisco
on July 12, 2010
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Hi moms,
What are the books you thought were helpful to prepare you for/during your pregnancy, and when you had your baby?
Many thanks!
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- Ina May's Guide to Childbirth is absolutely wonderful.
- Belly Laughs was hysterical! I loved it and even made my hubby read bits of it bc I could say, "see, being this crazy hormonal is normal!" haha Medical books don't e...
- Pregnancy Week by Week only has a few pages per week to read so it is an easy read but packed with info. A funny book that I loved was Belly Laughs by Jenny McCarthy ...
Managing Weight Durning Pregnancy
Asked by T.C. from Atlanta
on July 2, 2008
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This is my first pregnancy, and I'm only 5 wks, however, I already weigh 175 and don't want to blow up as I get further along. Does anyone have any suggestions as to ...
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- Congratulations!I am now 35 weeks along and was the same weight as you starting out. This is my 3rd baby. I am now 218. It seems like every pregnancy is so differant. ...
- I started at 171 pounds for this pregnancy, my 3rd. I am 5'7" tall. I am now 30 weeks and and up 14 pounds. My goal for the pregnancy is about 20 pounds, but if I make...
- Hi T., First I want to say Congratulations! Second - I really think that all you can do is continue your walking for as long as you can, and just eat really health...
Was Your 2Nd Pregnancy Different Then the First?
Asked by T.F. from San Diego
on December 14, 2011
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I just found out a few days ago that I am pregnant. I am really excited but it been 5 years since my last pregnancy and so far I am having light headedness, nausea, a...
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- Mine was very different. The first I carried twins with no morning sickness and lots of heartburn. Second I had morning sickness through my first trimester but very ...
- My first I was the "classic" pregnancy. Sick during the first trimester, fine after that. Second I never was sick at all - felt great through the whole pregnancy (...
- Im in your boat! When I was pregnant with my 5 year old it was a breeze! Other then him being really early everything was easy. Then 5 years later this pregnacy has be...
Deciding on Pregnancy #2 After PPD with Pregnancy #1
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on January 8, 2010
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Hi Moms. I have a 20-month-old son, and I suffered pretty severe PPD after his birth. Even though I found treatment when he was about 8 weeks old and felt better over ...
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- I don't have personal experience with this, but I have had hormonal issues and acupuncture was the only thing that worked and lasted. Have you thought about trying acu...
- Hi D., I did not have PPD, but I did have severe anxiety disorder throughout my first pregnancy that I had to take anti-anxiety medication throughout the pregnacy. ...
- I understand where you are coming from. I had bad PPD with my first but I never thought of not having more. If it makes you feel better, since both my husband and ...
Life Insurance
Asked by N.K. from New York
on October 5, 2009
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Can anyone tell me about Life Insurance? I'm 8 months pregnant and I would love to get this in place before my baby is born. I know my husband has some coverage thro...
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- Hi N.. I agree with most of the responses. Term insurance is the best. I'm a life insurance agent & I specialized in educating people about life insurance by doing an ...
- Hi N., I would make sure that your SPOUSE not your child is your beneficiary. If your child is beneficiary, someone will be appointed to oversee their money, and it m...
- My husband went in and purchased term life insurance for 25 years when I was pregnant with my second child. The agent will talk with you to figure out how much you/hus...
Seeking Advice on How to Feel Better and Get My Life on Track
Asked by A.R. from St. Louis
on September 26, 2007
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I am a SAHM. I have one daughter who just turned 2 and I am pregnant with another little girl, due in November. My husband has clearly showed me that he will not sti...
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- Depending on how long this has been going on I think it's time you gave him an ultimatum. This is not a healthy situation for you or your children. Look into a women...
- I think you need to find a way out of this marriage. He sounds like a complete control freak and you are not allowed to have your own opinions or feelings. My sister w...
- A., I am very sorry about what you are going through; It must be very painful, frustrating and confusing to be dealing with it at this moment of your life where you...
So Disappointed in Former Partner in Life Aka Husband. Celebrate Anniversary?
Asked by K.H. from Reno
on December 21, 2010
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I had such high hopes when me and my husband got married nearly two years ago. Back then he was active, fit, did what he said when he said, adopted my son and when we ...
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- sounds like he is depressed. maybe he should take depression medication. does depression run in his family?
- You need to tell him exactly how you feel. He needs to agree to counseling. Show him this post and tell him that if he won't work on it at all, then you don't have muc...
- It sounds like he is really depressed.... I hear you talking about wanting to leave but he needs you most now. I know it is hard I've been in his shoes! Dont push to d...
Maternity Clothes with Second Pregnancy
Asked by M.G. from Chicago
on October 26, 2010
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I'm just curious, how soon into your second or third pregnancy did you have to start wearing maternity pants? I'm only four weeks pregnant with my second pregnancy, a...
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- The day after I found out I was pregnant with my 2nd child, my belly popped out and I had to get one of those belly bands to wear any of my normal clothes - the prepre...
- with each pregnancy it was sooner. I had to switch over with in the 1st 2 month with my last one
- By my 4th month I was in maternity! Congrats.
