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Pregnancy Symptoms
Asked by M.R. from New York
on June 25, 2009
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Hi, all:
I am trying to conceive for 2 years, I was pregnant on November 2008, but have a M/C in February 2009. I am 8dpo and I am feeling some bloating stomach and ...
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- Try not to obsess about pregnancy symptoms right now. It is hard; I know. You very well could be pregnant, but unfortunately there is no way to be absolutely sure unti...
- It can be really nervracking when you are waiting to test. Anything is possible with symptoms, you just have to wait. The 2 times i was pregnant my symptoms were diffe...
- Have you ever tracked your basal body temperature? That will tell you before any test if you are pregnant...but only if you know what your baseline is. For example, ...
Could This Be Something Other than Pregnancy, & If So What?
Asked by H.B. from Waterloo
on January 23, 2012
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I got my period on time, on December 24. it lasted for 4 days, which is normal. 2 weeks later I started what mirrored a normal period, minus cramps and such ( so it wa...
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- You did not mention whether or not you have been previously checked for other abnormalities, i.e. fibroids, endometriosis, etc. All of these can contribute to miscarr...
- Are your periods normally regular (as in one time per month) and on time? If so, the extra bleeding could be a sign of pregnancy. I had the pulling/tugging on the le...
- Ovarian cysts can give you these symptoms.
Floaters During Pregnancy...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on September 29, 2011
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(Visual floaters) I know that they aren't uncommon... and I'm having them occasionally. But I am finding mixed information about whether or not they are cause for so...
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- I had floaters a lot in my 1st pregnancy and my son was born at 34 weeks (dont think I had very good pre-natal care).. and with my second pregnancy no floaters and she...
- I also experienced floaters with my last pregnancy and like you it caused me some concern especially because this did not happen during my other 3 pregnancies. Since ...
- Had floaters during both pregnancies. I had low blood pressure and no problems with my son. With my daughter I had polyhydramnios(excess fluid), but it was unexplain...
Hyperemesis During Pregnancy
Asked by D.H. from Lewiston
on May 16, 2008
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My husband and I are planning to have a second child and I am preparing for the worst. I had hyperemesis during my first pregnancy (first four months was awful) and I ...
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- Hi D., I've been where you are. I threw up from about 5 weeks until I delivered with my first. I was also working full time. When I knew I wanted a second child, I...
- I had it with all 3 of mine. I managed to cope pretty well but it wasn't easy. I had it for all 9 months with all of them. Just try to have meals prepared ahead of ...
- Have you thought of acupuncture? It is really effective for morning sickness. I used it throughout my pregnancy and it was wonderful. I'm not sure where you are loc...
Beer & Pregnancy
Asked by S.F. from New York
on August 28, 2011
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My home pregnancy test is positive, unfortunately not knowingly that I am, I had 3 bear bottles each for 4 nights last week, will it affect to my pregnancy? Please hel...
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- It should not. For the first few weeks of a pregnancy, the baby isn't really taking any nutrients from you, but from the egg sac, so the alcohol won't really affect i...
- I had been drinking some cocktails, eating sushi and got my hair colored all in the first month before I knew I was pregnant, and everything went fine. Once I knew I ...
- The night of conception I was as drunk as a girl can get. You'll be fine ;D I did read an article on babble.com or something like that that where if you are a LIGHT ( ...
Is It an Etopic Pregnancy?
Asked by L.M. from Wichita
on December 22, 2007
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I found out last week that I am 4 weeks pregnant. Last night I had some bad cramping. It was on the left side of my abdomen. Now when i woke up this morning, I have...
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- L., everyone's going to tell you the same thing. Go to a doctor without delay. It might be nothing, but it could be any number of things. Nobody can tell you except...
- You need to go to an urgent care center or emergancy room. None of us can know what's happening. It's possible you are ok and that it's just a little spotting but ...
- I of course, agree with all the ladies who advised you seek medical attention. I'm posting more in hopes that you will let us know how the appt. goes and send you pos...
Twin Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from Salt Lake City
on April 22, 2009
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I have just been told I am pregnant with fraternal twins. Do not know what to expect. I do know it is a high risk pregnancy, I am aware of that and scared as well. But...
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- I have read a book by Jane Seymour called Two at a Time. She talks a lot about eating well and doing exercises (even if you're on bed rest). According to the book, you...
- I got bigger fast. Mine were my first pregnancy so I wasnt sure what was going on at all. I didnt find out until I was 3 almost 4 months along. I did go into preterm l...
- Full term for twins is usually 38 weeks instead of 40. I made it to 35 but I had identicals and some complications. Even with twins I didn't start showing till I was l...
Itching During Pregnancy
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on June 16, 2008
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Has anyone been extremely itchy during pregnancy? This is my fourth pregnancy and this has never happened before. My legs are extremely itchy. I do not have a rash b...
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- I remember itching to do the skin stretching(in my case it REALLY stretched!)LOL! But other than that, not really any more than normal because I have really dry skin a...
- Gosh, that was hell. I mean the itching during my first pregnancy. Goodness I wanted to die. It didnt go away until I delivered. Nothing you can do. You poor thing. I ...
- Funny you say that...I itched like crazy with my second, mainly on my legs and upper arms. I told my dr. and she thought I was nuts :P, so did my husband. Nothing wo...
Probiotics During Pregnancy?
Asked by A.M. from New York
on December 7, 2010
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Hey everyone! So I have read and heard alot about the benefits of taking probiotics during pregnancy, and now coming down with a yeast infection I definitely want to s...
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- The brand that I use, that I think is definitely worth the money, is Flora More by Renew Life. I am midway through taking a 6-week course of antibiotics to combat a p...
- Hi A., I use Florify which is a probiotic and prebiotic. It is manufactured by a registered pharmaceutical company that specializes in naural products. They also ma...
- I've always taken probiotics and took them during pregnancy. Give some to your baby once it gets here, too! Go to a natural food store and get some from the refrigerat...
Hernia During Pregnancy
Asked by B.A. from New York
on June 21, 2009
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I developed a hernia during this pregnancy. I think that I first noticed it around 8 weeks. My Dr. seems to think it is no big deal and nothing to worry about. She sai...
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- hi B., i had an umbilical hernia too. i actually felt it "pop" the same day that i first couldnt button my pants in my first pregnancy. by the end of my pregnancy, it ...
- Hi. I had one also. I'm now 2 months past the birth (wonderful quick no drug vaginal birth) of my son. The specialist I went to on recommendation of my ob said that ac...
- Dear MOM, I would say, this is not the worst thing to happen, and that you should leave it alone for now, BUT Definately have the surgery to repair it Post Delivery...
