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Pregnancy and Depression
Asked by A.B. from Las Vegas
on September 18, 2007
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I have a history of depression and was taking Effexor XR. When I found out I was pregnant, I chose to wean off meds, I also should mention, I found out I was pregnant...
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- I have been on anti-depressants for about 10 years now and can't live without them. With my first pregnancy I was on Lexapro and just weaned off them about a month bef...
- I am currently taking Celexa for depression. I took it throughout my last two pregnancies, with no effect on my babies. Depression can have physical causes, it's not a...
- A., First of all, I am SO sorry that you are having to deal with depression on top of being pregnant. I had the same problem when I was expecting my son (who is now a...
New Pregnancy!
Asked by S.S. from Wilmington
on April 4, 2008
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I JUST found out I was pregnant, the test showed positive! It was faint but a plus. The doctore can't get me in until April 14th but I wanted to see if anyone had an...
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- S., I am so happy for you. Definitely start taking pre-natal vitamins. There are also certain types of medicines that you should not take while pregnant, check wit...
- Congratulations!! This is the first of many wonderful feelings to come as a new mother. You seem very responsible, already looking out for the well-being of your unbor...
- Congratulations. The one thing that I might suggest, and you may already have done this, is to call the doctor and get them to call in a prescription for pre-natal vi...
Insomnia During Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from San Francisco
on October 7, 2008
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hello moms,
My sis-in-law is 24 weeks pregnant and the main issue she is facing is lack of sleep..Her best nights are when she gets 1-2 hours of sleep, and she is a...
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- Oh man, I could NOT get to sleep when I was pregnant- with my 2nd. This meant I had a 2yr old to contend with as well! My issues were this: 1)Family problems stressi...
- Your sister should not worry... My sister has the same thing. It is totally normal...my sister puts on relaxing music and it helps her mildly; alos, when your sister f...
- Benedryl....life saver for me. I can't sleep very well normally, pregnant or not. When I was pregnant it was a million times worse!! My doc let me take benedryl and I ...
Second Pregnancy
Asked by A.M. from New York
on March 26, 2009
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Everything I read tells me I should be less anxious this time around. So why do I feel like a basket case? I'm 10 weeks along and a total mess - completely preoccupi...
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- Hi A. congrats on the lovely family!! Now I don't know what you have been reading or where you are getting it from but it is not from mom's in my opinion. Tell me w...
- I can totally relate with you. When I was pregnant with my second I was afraid I wouldn't have enough time for 2 children, and that my first would feel left out. Misca...
- Oh my goodness, you are SO not alone! I'm at 35 weeks with my second pregnancy, and am freking out. I feel so unprepared in every way--mentally, physically, nothing's ...
Pregnancy After Tubaligation
Asked by L.B. from Omaha
on September 16, 2009
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This may be an odd question but I'm having second thoughts about having another baby. I had a tubaligation back in April after a very very hard miscarriage. I'm still ...
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- I'm so sorry for your loss. I've had 2 miscarriages and I think it's a very normal emotion to be afraid to have more children, but as you're learning, your emotions t...
- Are you a candidate for IVF? I know it is a long, difficult process, but it seems easier than another surgery.
- While I don't have any personal experience here, I have heard many stories through my contact with a publication called "Above Rubies". Many women have had wonderful ...
Depression During Pregnancy..
Asked by C.L. from Amarillo
on October 25, 2010
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i will be 16 weeks pregnant tomorrow an i seem to be struggling with depression and anxiety...has anyone else struggled with this? if so how do you cope with it? my dr...
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- I have this currently- this last week was really bad!!!! My dad sent me some vitamins- ones that contain a ton of Vitamin B12- I have googled it and asked my doc- it ...
- I personally have not struggled with this during my pregnancies, but I've had a couple of patients that have. We used Omega-3's to help ease and completely combat the...
- It is perfectly normal. Try not to dwell on things that make you feel sad. It helps to talk to someone about your feelings- off your mind out of your thoughts. If need...
Pregnancy in Your 40'S
Asked by M.K. from Fresno
on November 11, 2008
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I'm turning 40 this month and I'm currently trying to conceive for a second child. I've had three miscarriages, the last being Feb 2008 at 15 weeks. I'm noticing fro...
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- Hi M., I will be 42 in 2 weeks. 7 months ago I delivered a beautiful healthy baby girl. She came after 3 years of trying and 3 miscarriages. My husband and I contempl...
- Dear M., First of all, I commend you for your fortitude in continuing to try to get preganant. Although you are right about the age-related risks you mentioned, it ...
- Hi there, I wanted one more child and was 39 at the time. I called geneology places, not sure but it might have been in Berekley. What I did find out is that the numbe...
Pregnancy Discrimination
Asked by R.B. from Seattle
on November 8, 2012
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I am 8 weeks pregnant and i work for huge coperation in a call center and i'm allowed 2 15 minute breaks 1 45 minute lunch and 6 minutes a day to use the rest room. I ...
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- I don't see where the discrimination was. They would accomodate your extra breaks just not pay you for those extra breaks because YOU aren't working. You do understa...
- Why should they pay you to use the restroom? You decided to her pregnant. Added I worked in surgery while pregnant with my 1st pregnancy. Did I file complaints sayin...
- I don't think a company can tell you how long you can spend ing the restroom. File the complaint. Not just for you but for all the other pregnant women that might work...
Fibromyalsia and Pregnancy
Asked by J.B. from San Francisco
on March 10, 2009
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Does anyone have severe fibromyalsia and became pregnant? I really really want to have another baby, but the medications I am on prohibite it. There doesn;t seem to be...
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- Hi J., You have many alternatives available to you to address the fibromyalgia naturally. I'm sure that you will get many, many suggestions. This one is in rega...
- Hi J. Sorry to hear you have fibromyalsia. Apart from the pregnancy aspect of this, have you tried enzyme therapy (alternative medicine) for your condition? I say t...
- Hi J., Specific Chiropractic has been known to help fibromyalgia patients significantly, without the use of drugs or surgery. This might be a good time for you to try...
Pregnancy Snacking
Asked by K.Z. from St. Louis
on April 18, 2007
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Hi moms! I'm pregnant with my second child now and I'd like to do things right this time. I never knew how hard it would be to lose the "baby weight". I need to sna...
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- What I've been eating at work this pregnancy is: bagles and light cream cheese (1 every morning), raisins, reduced fat peanut butter sandwhiches, goldfish, bananas, gr...
- Hey, it's your cuz here. I got really lucky with both pregnancies (so far) in that I didn't have to deal with nausea so I basically ate all the same things I ate befo...
- I say eat what you want. This is the only time in your life that you can gain weight and nobody says anything LOL. If you are still hungry have you tried cheese and...
