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Pregnancy and 'The Sniffles'
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on May 11, 2010
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Okay...I just want to know who else needs a kleenex box in every room of the house this year? The allergens are in the air and I have seasonal allergies anyway but pr...
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- Agree with Holly. Pollen levels were are record levels this year. If you go to Weather.com and put in your zip code, they'll show you the pollen count (usually, "Hig...
- I was congested during my whole pregnancy, just one of the many discomforts of pregnancy!
- This year's allergen content is higher than usual. Combine that with pregnancy and it's misery. I am 32 weeks and have been dealing with it for the last 3. Claritin ha...
First Pregnancy!!!
Asked by C.P. from Memphis
on January 11, 2010
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i live in the germantown area and was trying to find the best obgyn to help me through my first pregnancy. i first tried the ruch clinic but unfortunately they do not ...
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- I like Mcdonald Murrmann womens clinic. I see dr mcdonald. She delivered both of my babies via c section. My first was breach. She's great!. They are located near Bapt...
- Hi C., I have never gone thru a pregnancy here but the OBG that I use is Dr. Joseph Dwane. (To be honest I'm not sure the spelling...it could be Duwane) I only go...
- C., I don't know which insurance you have, but I really like Dr. Elizabeth Riseling. She is with Memphis OBGYN, and her office is in Germantown at the Methodist Hospi...
Pregnancy Gift
Asked by T.P. from Boston
on June 30, 2009
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Hello ladies I need some ideas, we just found out that my brother and his wife are expecting. I'd like to put together a "pregnancy gift basket" as a surprise, any ide...
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- I love the idea of putting together a thoughtfull gift basket w/ belly creams, healthy snacks, journal to write in and a good read (loved the Jenny McCarthy book when ...
- some things i wished i would've gotten the first time i was preggo... not as classy, maybe, but well worth it: - tylonol (because its the only pain reliever you can t...
- T., You've gotten some great ideas in your responses but I'd also suggest surfing sites on the web for ideas. It works for me all the time when I'm stumped for gift b...
Chiropractic and Pregnancy
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on July 17, 2009
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I was receiving maintenance chiropractic care before, during and after my first pregnancy. I quit quite a few months ago, maybe even a year ago. I am now pregnant agai...
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- It's perfectly fine to see a chiropractor when pregnant! I used to work for one and we had many many many pregnant patients!
- Chiropractic is very safe and made my births go waaay better. I was adjusted during all 3 of my pregnancies and each one was better then the last thus far. I saw Dr. L...
- I think your best bet is to see a women's health physical therapist. This specially trained PT can help will all aspects of pregnancy, not just adjusting the spine. To...
Nursing Through Pregnancy
Asked by A.G. from Minneapolis
on August 2, 2008
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I have decided to nurse my 14 month old through my pregnancy and I am wondering if other mothers have done the same, and what their expierence was like? I also would ...
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- Dear A., I nursed through pregnancy and just when I thought my first born, then almost three, was about to wean, she continued and nursed through our newborn's firs...
- Wow, I didn't think you could get pregnant while breastfeeding! I would think you would want your unborn baby to get all or most the nutrition possible since your 14 m...
- you run the risk of being dehydrated. This will cause contractions.
Pregnancy Belt
Asked by J.W. from Columbus
on March 30, 2009
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My Ob has requested a pregnancy belt since I am carrying so low and have had a previous complicated pregnancy. I have gotten the belt and feel that it is helping alot...
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- I worked in a store that sold them and from what I understood, there is no "too tight" as long as it's comfortable. Also, if you're having back pain, you can put a te...
- I too had to wear one and it brought so much relief! I don't think the tightness will be a problem. I only wore mine at work, and if was too tight I would just re-adj...
- No worries, J., that elastic belt isn't going to stop your little one from getting the room she needs! Enjoy the support! Your back and belly will benefit greatly from...
Pregnancy Heartburn
Asked by B.R. from York
on April 17, 2012
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I'm in my third trimester and having way more heartburn than I did with my last pregnancy. I get super-thirsty during the day and it seems like water not only doesn't...
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- Water can totally flare up heartburn. Mine was so bad during my third trimester, I agreed to go on Prevacid -- although I am super anti-medication during pregnancy. It...
- Anything acidic, can cause heartburn. I had it a little with my son but that was because he was breach. So does the water cause the heartburn or just doesn't quench ...
- When I was pregnant and in my third trimester I got heartburn every afternoon around 4:00 even if I hadn't eaten or drank anything. It was brutal. Yes I think water c...
Chiropractor During Pregnancy
Asked by J.K. from Dallas
on April 13, 2008
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Does anyone have a chiropractor they could reccomend in Plano. I have had really painful neck stiffness during this pregnancy and nothing seems to be helping. I was ...
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- Dennis Family Chiropractic, Dr. Joe Dennis. At Parker and Alma. He saw me through both of my pregnancies and made me feel so much better. ###-###-####
- YES!! I love my chiropractor. She adjusted me throughout my last pregnancy. Not only is she a fantastic doctor, but she is a genuine, good hearted person. Dr. Meli...
- Depending on where you are in Plano...my chiropractor is fabulous in frisco. Dr. Jason Venn...he uses the Gonstead method...no twisting of the neck which is much safer...
Pregnancy, Same Symptoms?
Asked by M.H. from Lima
on November 18, 2011
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I'm wondering for example if you're pregnant more than once & have the "same" symptoms with one like you did the last pregnancy, does that mean the baby is the same se...
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- 3 kids, 2 girls one boy....same symptoms through all three.
- With my son I had NO symptoms at all, I breezed through. He was a premie with other issues but easy pregnancy up til then. And my biggest craving was frosting lol. Now...
- My first was a girl, I blew up, my appetite was out of this world & never got morning sickness.. I did get acid reflux but it wasn't like an every night kind of thing....
No Insurance for Pregnancy
Asked by S.D. from Indianapolis
on August 13, 2007
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Hi all :) My insurance won't cover my surprise pregnancy so I am looking in to options. Has anyone used the Maternity Card or a program like it? Any other suggestio...
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- That is insane! Most insurances do, what kind do you have??? That is totally nuts! Anyways, when I lived in KY and OH and later TX, I had to use the med card. YOu ...
- S., Check with your local Department of Family and Children. They offer pregnancy medical insurance help for low income and non-insurable families. If not there t...
- I tried the maternity card but not worth it. It is better to talk to you hospital. I went to St francis and they have a discount program. Most insurances expect a wome...
