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Flying in Third Trimester
Asked by R.R. from Detroit
on March 18, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has an experience with flying in the third trimester. My sister died yesterday and I can't imagine not going to her funeral to be with my fam...
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- I am very sorry about your sister, it must be very difficult for you. I personally would not fly. You could go into labor early, many have with their second, even...
- I flew when I was 34 weeks pregnant...one thing my DR. told me was to get up and walk around to get my blood flowing, to prevent blood clots (something to do with the ...
- So sorry about your sister. You should talk to your doctor. A girlfriend of mine flew while 36 weeks with her second son and delivered him in florida while visiting ...
Travelling in Third trimester--I Don't Wanna!
Asked by S.L. from Boise
on October 19, 2009
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My husband was given two weeks' notice on Friday. This is the second time in 5 months that he's been laid off because work for engineers is drying up (no funding). He...
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- I think that all of your concerns are valid. Driving two days with an 8 month old baby sitting on your bladder is going to make it a difficult trip. I also think tha...
- Bad idea!! If you talk to him about all of your concerns, and you present an alternative (visiting sometime after the baby is born), and he is still determined to go, ...
- Tell him to go without you, and have a great time!
Travel During First Trimester
Asked by L.M. from Phoenix
on November 15, 2009
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My husband and I were thinking of taking a nice trip up to the mountains (7-8 hour car trip) when I will be around 2 mos preg. My mother is very concerned and angry w...
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- We went on our second honeymoon when I was 5 months along-one last trip before kids. I was just fine-nothing happened. THey discourage during the third trimester but...
- Dear L.: Congrats on your pregnancy! Although there is no real evidence that travel during first trimester contributes to miscarriage, as a midwife I usually recomme...
- Hi L., The only thing that I can suggest is to talk to your doctor and see what he says about it first. If he doesn't show any concern, then go and have some fun. ...
Travel to Mexico 3Rd Trimester?
Asked by L.D. from Washington DC
on March 16, 2011
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Am I crazy for going? My brother is getting married in Riviera Maya and I plan on going barring any complications. I will be 33 weeks at the time - any other mamas t...
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- I didn't read ALL the responses, but this is my take. My daughter is now two months old. At the start of my third trimester I went to England for a month with my f...
- I wouldn't do it. There's no way on earth I would want to deliver my child in a mexican (or really any other foreign country) hospital. I have had a few friends wh...
- Nope. I wouldn't put myself or baby at risk. Maybe they can do a webcam service so you can be included in the wedding too. Ask-- its a win-win! Best wishes, M
Traveling to Lower Elevations in My 8Th Month of Pregnancy
Asked by M.C. from Sacramento
on March 28, 2008
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I am due April 30, I have two children and they were both late arrivals. I want to travel to Palm Springs before I have the 3rd and have heard from other moms that it ...
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- I can't tell you what you should do, motion sickness, the climate changes, that can affect anyone. My sis lives in the mountains, and she got sick a few times from com...
- Hello, I don't know about traveling to lower elevations, but I will offer one bit of advice about traveling while pregnant. I don't know if you are planning on fly...
- Hi M., I also live in the Sierra Mtns and I went down to the bay area in my 8th month. It really depends on how your pregnancy is going, so ask your Dr. first. Als...
Flying While Pregnant
Asked by J.B. from Hartford
on June 24, 2008
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Hi Moms, I was wondering if you could tell me if it's ok, on a normal basis, to fly during the second trimester? I am pregnant with my first and had planned a small t...
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- I am still pregnant, but can tell you that I flew to Italy and back to Massachusetts during my 24/25 th week and then flew to Bermuda during my 26/27th week. It was a...
- i flew while being pregnant. Double check with your doctors office as to what they expect when flying. Mine had me get support hose from CVS for my legs and circulat...
- You will be fine! Have fun!
What You Wish You Had Known About Being Pregnant...
Asked by J.C. from Boise
on August 8, 2008
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What do you wish someone had told you about being pregnant? Or what advice helped you the most?
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- Soda crackers at the head of your bed help with morning sickness before your feet hit the floor. Labor is a little more intense than you thought it would be. It's l...
- Congratulations to you J..take very good care of yourself and your precious one you are carrying inside of you. Drink plenty of water. Walk and use plenty of shea butt...
- I wish I would have known with my first how incredible natural labor would be. I had to have a c-section due to my child being frank breech (wish I would have done mo...
Pregnant with Migraines, HELP!!!!
Asked by V.P. from Louisville
on March 6, 2008
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Hello ladies, I need help. I am 18 weeks pregnant with my 4th child and am having headaches everyday, and bad migraines about once a week. I have migraines when I am...
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- I had migraines my first 6 months of pregnancy. The only thing that helped me was 2 tylenol an ice pack and a short nap. So needless to say, I walked around with a m...
- I am a big home remedy kind of gal and I was recently told to breathe into a paper bag as you would when hyperventilating. This is supposed to get oxygen to the brain!
- Hi, you can take Tylenol while you're pregnant. It worked for me. Also watch your caffeine intake, or any trigger foods that could set off a migraine. Drink a lot of w...
Questions for Moms Who Have Nursed While Pregnant.
Asked by J.V. from Phoenix
on May 21, 2008
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My son, Conner is 16 months old and I am 12 weeks pregnant. I am still breastfeeding (demand feeding), and he is still loving it. He does eat solid foods, but still ...
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- I have always nursed my babies. I got pregnant with my second son while my first son was only about seven months old and I didn't know for the first couple of months -...
- I became pregnant with baby 2 when my son was 6 months old. He was breast fed and I was very very tired. When I was about 3 mos pregnant the OB suggested wean him bec...
- My oldest self weaned at about 21 months when I was about 21 weeks pregnant. She was already night weaned, which I encourage simply because you need your rest now! W...
Flu Shot for Pregnant Mommy?
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on July 31, 2010
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Hi Moms,
Every year I always get a flu shot and so does my husband. I am currently pregnant due in January. I would assume that I will be told that it is importa...
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- I personally would get the shot. My son is just over 2 now so I didn't have to worry about the new H1N1 vaccine with him, but I did get the regular seasonal flu shot ...
- Lillian, PLEASE read Dr. Sears , The Vaccine Book or Stephanie Cave;s vaccine book to read about a safe schedule. www.mercola.com can explain flu shots also. The CD...
- I got the flu shot when I was pregnant & the H1N1 shot. This year the shots will be combined. My pediatrician and my midwife both told me the flu shot was a great id...
