Preeclampsia
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40+ Weeks Pregnant--encouragement...
Asked by A.P. from Eugene
on October 22, 2010
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I was due on Wednesday and am obviously still pregnant and am still working (I'm a teacher). I'm tired and emotional and just want to have this darn baby. I swear my...
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- I did all the tricks and nothing worked. I hate wine and someone suggested a small amount. Yuck. My daughter was born at 41 weeks-a Monday. I had gone to the doc on ...
- I went 41 1/2 weeks with our first. The key for me was scheduling an induction. Not HAVING one, but scheduling it. I begged for one and finally got one scheduled at my...
- I know exactly how you feel. I went 11 days over with my first and 9 days over with my second. I have always said since having children they should give you an ind...
Opinions on VBAC- Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
Asked by C.N. from Boston
on December 3, 2009
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Two years ago I ended up having a last minute c-section with my daughter due to multiple factors- they said she was going to be 10 pounds and they'd have to break her ...
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- I'm sorry you had such a tough time with the first delivery. Going forward, if I were you, I'd check with both the hospital you plan to deliver at and your health insu...
- Hi C., I can only speak to you being nervous about going through another major procedure. I had to have a 2nd c-section b/c he was breach. The recovery time was q...
- My good friend just had a successful VBAC and says it was a wonderful decision. She felt better going into it planning for a natural birth and letting her body decide ...
Diabetes.
Asked by I.S. from Los Angeles
on January 12, 2011
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Well, after a very rough pregnancy (gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia) in which I gained A LOT of weight, I have managed to get down to my starting weight (or clo...
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- My son lost his Type II diabetes in the reverse way that he got it. He learned all about diabetesit and why it was so awful to have which motivated him to diet, ...
- There is a history of diabetes in my family and I had gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy. So since I was in the 90% of eventually developing the disease it ...
- I don't have diabetes but I did have gestational diabetes and both my parents are diabetic as well, so my doctor watches for it a lot. I know you are asking for respon...
Developmental Delays.....
Asked by T.N. from Boston
on May 1, 2011
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My daughter was born at 35 weeks gestation. Delivered via csection for breech and preclampsia. She was only 4 pounds 3 oz because of my preeclampsia and the early bi...
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- That doesn't sound like much of a delay to me. My oldest, who was born on time, didn't walk until about 14 months old...basically, was at the same place yours is now....
- She doesn't really sound delayed from what you are saying. Did she hit all those milestones late? By the age of one she should be crawling in the traditional way but...
- Hi there, I think it's really hard to tell sometimes if there is a delay. The developmental milestones are so wide in some cases... I think it's terrific that you're ...
First Ob/gyn Appt...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 7, 2011
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Well, I had my first ob appt. :)
Everything went pretty well. They did an internal ultrasound, so we got to see the baby (aka our little blob with a heartbeat - l...
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- You are so funny! But I have wondered the same thing! Growing up, my classmate's Dad... was an OB/GYN. The entire town knew and especially the kids! The kids, got...
- That is such an odd question. And an immature one. My father was an OB/GYN and an excellent one. There is certainly more to being an OB/GYN than simply looking ...
- LOVE the Phineas and Ferb reference! I'm cracking up! And I have no idea why anyone would choose that profession. Mabey the saving grace is delivering babies. :) ...
Retained Placenta
Asked by L.M. from Houston
on January 16, 2013
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Hi Moms,
I'm asking this question 2 1/2 years after it happened to me because it has become the topic of conversation once again between me and my SIL...my SIL is a l...
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- My midwife would have noticed... I don't know about the OB who delivered my first. He was a "sub" since my doc was on vacation (something she didn't tell me about whe...
- It is totally, totally standard procedure to check the placenta and make sure the entire placenta is intact and delivered whole. So yes, I would say that is a gross er...
- assuming this was your first and now only child. your sis is a nurse she has seen several different doctors and knows a thing or two. i knew nothing and think about h...
Best Friend Just Lost Her Premature Baby :( What Can I Do for Them??
Asked by A.A. from New York
on January 8, 2010
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Hello,
a very good friend of mine was trying to get pregnant for 3 years. After experiencing a miscarriage last year she got pregnant again. Unfortunately she got pre...
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- Hi A., Losing a baby is unbelievably painful. I went through it. The best thing you could do is find a hospital or center near her has a Perinatal/Infant Loss Bereave...
- Its natural for them to stay to themselves...but there is really a lot you can do. Call. Be a shoulder to cry on. LISTEN; don't try to give advice or be cheerful. ...
- The most important thing is to be there for her, which clearly you are. It is imporant to remember that this was her baby and you should continue to ask her questions...
Son Is Small
Asked by T.S. from Lima
on January 3, 2013
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Hi. I have 3 children. 2 girls and a boy. My girls are perfect size. They aren't chubby and they aren't skinny.
My son on the other hand is very small. He was born...
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- My youngest was a little guy until he hit 8th grade, then he started growing and growing and growing. In one school year he grew 8-10 inches but his waist stayed smal...
- I wouldn't worry about it....where is he on the growth chart?? My daughter has always been around 3-5 percentile - so she is super small, but completely healthy! She i...
- As long as your doctor don't doesn't seem concerned, I dont think you have anything to worry about. My son is now 5 and was below the 10% for weight up until he was ab...
Health Problems Getting in the Way of Ttc
Asked by L.D. from Spartanburg
on February 16, 2011
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I'm a 41 year old mother of a 3 yr old and am wanting to have another baby. But after my dr's appt today I am extremely discouraged. He told me he was very nervous abo...
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- I second everything Krista said, including the possibility of adoption.
- You're not crazy for wanting another child, but you need to make sure a few things are in place before trying to do so. I understand you're operating against a ticking...
- First...of course you're not crazy for wanting another baby! With that said, right now is not the correct time. It's not likely your baby would be born healthy and at ...
Only 7 Weeks and Getting Big Already - Twins?
Asked by T.S. from Lima
on May 23, 2013
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Okay ladies so here it is. I am pregnant with my 4th;.......yes 4th child. Another unexpected baby just like our last one, but we are still very thrilled. We have b...
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- After three pregnancies you haven't figured out the whole "one heartbeat per fetus" way these things are determined? Please, just go and get a sonogram.
- Hi hope all is well. I knew 9 days after implantation twinges when hcg level more than doubled from day before. Is you can get a blood test early you can tell. I am n...
- It's your fourth. Your muscles are shot so of course you will show much earlier. My friend had twins and was never felt sick a day the whole pregnancy.
