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Pregnancy Has Zapped My Energy
Asked by L.L. from Topeka
on October 22, 2011
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What has pregnancy zapped out of you?Do you sleep better while pregnant,not me i'm tired but it's the tired where you just can't sleep.My face is horrid pimples on che...
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- Did you ask your doctor for medicine for your face? You can use some of them when your pregnant. That way you won't have scars on your face after the baby comes. G...
- Make sure your prenatal is really absorbing. Many don't! If you are not getting the right nutrition you will have NO energy. Also check the ORAC value of your vitamins...
- Pregnancy, does make you tired. Wiped out. It did me. Both times. So, rest. Take a nap. The body and you needs it. I slept worse when pregnant. It is common. ...
Help with Sciatica During Pregnancy
Asked by C.E. from Portland
on July 17, 2008
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Hi all~
I am 5 months pregnant with our second baby. My first pregnancy was a breeze (with a difficult labor) but this one has been challenging. I have been suffering...
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- Hi C.! I had sciatica with my first child and it's no fun! I tried prenatal yoga and prenatal massage therapy and it seemed to ease the pain. Good luck!
- What helped me the best was lying on the floor with my feet up on the couch and doing some gentle streches, Lay flat on the floor with your feet on the couch or chair....
- Ideally, you would have a full ergonomic assessment. As pregnancy progresses, our joints get more flexible for the BIG flex our hip area needs to make! This makes us m...
Coloring Hair During Pregnancy
Asked by T.S. from San Francisco
on November 13, 2007
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My OB instructed me to wait until I completed my first trimester to continue to color my hair. I'm going crazy, not to mention gray! It would be one thing if when my ...
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- I colored my hair during my entire pregnacy. I also have gray hair and didn't want to look like I didn't care about my appearance. Some say the chemicals can get int...
- Hi T., I colored anyway. I couldn't take it. I wonder if it's one of those things that is super-precautionary like not eating soft cheese, wine, or sushi. My phi...
- T., I colored my hair through two pregnancy's and all with my doctors blessing. It felt good to have my hair "up to date" when the rest of me was feeling large and cr...
10 Year Old with Scoliosis, Seeking Any Information
Asked by J.R. from Saginaw
on August 29, 2008
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My 10 year old daughter has scoliosis. Her curvature is at about 33 degrees, which is moderate. They consider 50 and above to be severe. We saw an orthopedic surgeon t...
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- I am now 33 and was diagnosed in the 7th grade with scoliosis. At that time my curvature was so slight I was advised to just do some exercise and watch my posture/fle...
- Our daughter (soon to be adopted) had a curvature of 60 degrees. We went to DeVos children's hospital with Dr. Matthew Hilinkski. He was WONDERFUL. She did have surg...
- My sister, cousin and I were all diagnosed with scoliosis around that age. My sister and I never wore a brace, I guess the doctor's didn't think it was quite bad enou...
Pregnancy Worries After Previous Miscarriages
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on June 18, 2010
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Last week I missed my period and took a positive pregnancy test, which makes me 5 weeks pregnant. I was excited and calm about it last week, but am already starting to...
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- It's tough, I know. I had three miscarriages before my son was born. Just hang in there as much as you can. You cannot change the outcome one way or another. I wis...
- I had two miscarriages, then successful pregnancy, then another miscarriage that sounds very similar your second one, then another successful pregnancy. I had a REALL...
- I am so sorry you've had to experience the pain of miscarriage. I got pregnant with my daughter four years ago very easily and had a perfect pregnancy and labor. Alm...
Should I Get a Doula for My First Pregnancy?
Asked by F.W. from Phoenix
on February 1, 2007
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I'm pregnant with my first and plan on having a natural childbirth. I've heard doula's are awesome to have and am not sure if I should. My partner is very supportive, ...
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- I wish I would have had a Doula for my first two babies. I did not know about them. I ended up getting a C-section when I really didn't know that there were options. A...
- Because it is your first, I will do for you what was done for me. I personally am very grateful I had my first child in a hospital with an epidural. The process is pai...
- I had a doula with my second child's birth. My mom and husband were there with me but having the doula was worth it! She helped with different positions to ease th...
Chronic Lower Back Pain MRI Normal
Asked by L.W. from Chicago
on January 31, 2011
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I’m extremely frustrated. I’ve had chronic low back pain for over a year now. The pain was already there and was made worse after I had a minor roller skating acci...
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- My husband had severe back pain in the sacroiliac joint area--the pain would radiate down his leg and feel numb. While the chiropractor helped, the cheapest and most ...
- I can't believe your orthopedist didn't have you get an MRI a long time ago. I broke my lower back when my daughter was a baby and it was hell. The bad news was ...
- Hi, I know you said you tried acupuncture, but I just wanted to make sure you saw an actual acupuncturist (not a chiro who also does acupuncture - chiros are great, bu...
Hypnotherapy Vs. Western Medicine
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on June 24, 2010
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Ok, so I'm not even sure what I am asking technically, I guess I'm just looking for opinions.
I have been considering HypnoBirthing, and have worked with a hypnothe...
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- "the OBs at the high risk clinic went to school and got the degrees especially for pregnancy and childbirth. This hypnotherapist did not. I don't understand how he can...
- Wow--Ina and Sarah said everything I would say! I just want to add that getting a doula you can trust is a huge help! Someone who is just on your side and who can tran...
- Well I do believe in hypnotherapy and know that it can be very beneficial in some areas, I do not believe I would take the chance with a high risk pregnancy. If you h...
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...
Newly Pregnant, 42 Years Old and Terrified....
Asked by L.Y. from Philadelphia
on July 25, 2010
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I just found out last night that I am pregnant (naturally) at 42 years old......We lost a baby last year at 18 weeks and found out through testing, that the baby had D...
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- I am the youngest of 7 kids. My mom had me when she was 41. I am fine. When I got pregnant for the first time I was 35. they did testing and he was fine too. Ther...
- Whatever is meant to be is meant to be. All you can do is eat right and stay healthy. Find an activity that takes your mind off of worrying, like a daily exercise rout...
- You are so, so blessed and I am incredibly envious. Take it one day at a time - that's all you can do. It IS scary - but look at it this way: you have two other v...
