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Moles and Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from Boston
on March 4, 2012
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I have always had a birth mark on my stomach. Has anyone else ever had a birth mark stretch do to pregnancy?
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- I have a mole on my stomach...about the size of a rice krispie (that's all i can think of...lol)...that has been there for as long as I can remember. It did not chang...
- yep! And the one that got weird is on my face! No where near my belly. Then again I was a swollen hot mess everywhere! That was 5 yrs ago and it still is bigger. I've ...
- I was diagnosed with melanoma during pregnancy. Mine was a NEW mole. Has the mole changed colors? My OB told me that it was normal to get new moles during pregnancy...
2Nd Pregnancy?
Asked by A.M. from Houston
on August 16, 2010
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Hello,
I'm just wondering if any of you ladies had difficult first pregnancies......but went on to have no problems in the 2nd pregnancy? I did have a very difficult ...
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- I am also 35 and 39 weeks pregnant with #2. This pregnancy has been different as night and day from the first. The first I gained 60 lbs, swelled like a sponge, terri...
- All 3 of mine have been so different! #1 I had some minor morning sickness when I got too hot, sensitive nose (I've always had a dog's nose anyway), but otherwise wa...
- My first pregnancy was intense... all day sickness, lots of vomiting, and then he was born 6 weeks early. My second sick in the morning and night, again lots of vomit...
Tubal Pregnancy
Asked by J.K. from Phoenix
on April 15, 2008
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I just found out that I'm pregnant and I'm at risk for tubal pregnancy. Of course, I feel pain in my abdomen and I'm worried it's tubal. Has anyone had a tubal pregn...
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- Hi J., I have had a tubal pregancy and found out when I was 6 weeks along, that was almost two years ago. I had intense lower back pain and had heavy bleeding and c...
- With both my children i got severe pain in my lower abdomen/pelvic region. With my daughter I was freaking out thinking it was a tubal but it was just my muscle & joi...
- Hi J.. I too was as a risk. I was having severe pain and all the tests came back positive for pregnancy but when they did the ultrasound there was no baby. They were c...
Anxiety During Pregnancy
Asked by M.S. from Indianapolis
on May 17, 2010
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Are any pregnant moms out there getting very anxious and nervous about their pregnancy in the last couple months? I have been having all kinds of fears about everythi...
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- My suggestion is to talk to other moms who have been through it, and maybe more importantly, consider hiring a doula for the birth. A good doula can help talk through...
- It's sad that this is what our society has produced:( No one ever used to worry about pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding, they just knew it was what you did when you...
- I was anxious during the last few months of my pregnancy. Not about how the birth would go, but about weird things like - "What if I get into a crash on my way to work...
Exercise During Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from Birmingham
on November 5, 2006
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Has anyone heard of or has a copy of "Pregnancy without pounds" by Michelle Moss? Is this worth getting? Are there really good information about exercise and keeping...
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- Try "Fit Mama" Exercise DVD! I loved it! It gave me a lot of energy on those days when I felt blah!
- J., I can't say I've heard of the book, but if you exercise at all now, you can really just keep on doing what you're doing. Talk to your doctor to make sure you d...
- Dear J., I am a certified Pilates instructor and excersize is a great way to continue feeling good during your pregnancy and help out during birth. My only suggestion...
Smoking During Pregnancy
Asked by M.K. from Cumberland
on October 6, 2009
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Have any of you smoked during pregnancy or quit while pregnant? If so, Did you find any problems arise due to this after the baby was born?
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- when i first found out i was pregnant i was smoking an it was hard to stop. me i think that u should just cut back a lot dont smoke as much. but what smoking while pr...
- Hi M., I know you want to do the right thing. My mother smoked while pregnant with my brother. He ended up with a hole in his heart, cord wrapped around his neck,...
- I worked as a neonatal nurse and smoking during pregnancy can cause problems. The baby can have low birth weight and respiratory problems and is more likely to develo...
Pregnancy Line
Asked by M.K. from Los Angeles
on May 3, 2008
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How long did it take for your "pregnancy" line to disappear on your stomach? Mine doesn't seem to be fading and it's been five weeks!
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- give it time........yes, it takes longer then 5 weeks.
- Hi M.. It took several months for my pregnancy line to disappear. -------Sadly, it's taking MUCH longer for other pregnancy-related "side effects" to go away. L...
- It can easily take a year, so just give it time. But honestly, sometimes they don't go away completely. My youngest is almost ten, but I can still see my line. It's...
Mastitis During Pregnancy?
Asked by S.H. from Kansas City
on March 27, 2008
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Has anyone ever heard of or experienced mastitis during pregnancy? If so, how was it treated? I have an appointment with DR in the morning.
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- i had it with my last child. the dr told me it would clear up on its own. i had blood in my milk after my baby was 4 days old.
- I had a severe case and ended up needing surgery. Most people are "cured" with a round of antibiotics. But my bacteria was a "resistant" strain so the antibiotics di...
- Yes, I had it w/ my first baby. It is extremly painful and I had very bad flu symptions. I went to the Dr. and was put on 3000 mg/day of anibiotics. In about 24 hrs ...
Cramping During Pregnancy
Asked by R.C. from Dallas
on November 14, 2006
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There is a good posibility that I could be pregant but I have cramping like I am going to start my period. Has anyone else cramped likes this during very early stage ...
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- I just has a baby 3 months ago, and from what I remember cramping is the embro inplanting in your uterus. I hope this helps. Good Luck
- I'm pregnant (about 6 weeks) and keep thinking I'm going to start my period. I was going through old pregnancy books from a few years ago during my last pregnany and ...
- Yes, when I found out I was pregnant with my 2nd baby I was experiencing cramping and I even spotted thinking I was fixing to start my period, but my period never came...
Pregnancy Books
Asked by R.E. from Washington DC
on October 11, 2008
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Hi,
I just found out I'm pregnant with my first child! I'm looking for a good pregnancy book. Can anyone make a recommendation? Or a good website?
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- Hi R., I have had two kids and I definitely loved my "What to Expect When Your Expecting" book. It goes through all the stages with you and can answer all kinds of q...
- I've been subsribing to a great website (babycenter.com) since I was pregnant with my son 6 years ago. They give you weekly updates while you're pregnant and continue ...
- CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What To Expect When You're Expecting was good for me. I also talked to friends & family who had children. Just remember everyone is so different so...
