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Weight After Pregnancy
Asked by K.A. from Lancaster
on April 3, 2007
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After having my first baby I was very eager to get back into shape. After a few months of working out and eating healthy I am now a few pounds less than before I had ...
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- Definately, my body took awhile to "go back" to normal after my first especially, I had lost the weight but my shape had changed. Keep up the good work and be pro...
- You can definitely have a different body shape post baby - in fact in autopsies, they can tell from the bone structure if a woman has ever had children. They can even ...
- Oh, this is the story of my life. After I had my daughter (mind you, she is 16 months old now), I began to work out every day. What did that do for me? Well, I defi...
Pregnancy Advice
Asked by N.S. from Portland
on November 18, 2009
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Hello, I have used mamasource and gotten good responses before, so I am hoping to get some good advice for this next question.
Do ovulation kits really work? My hu...
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- Hi Nancysue, I used these ovulation test strips with my second. I got pregnant much easier than with my first. I actually had so many strips left over, I was able...
- i used ovulation tests for my pregnancies. i just ordered the cheap ones off of ebay. they work! :) i tried the temperature tracking etc, but for me, that was a jo...
- the ones at target are not that expensive, but they also have them at the dollar store. they definitely worked for me and my days of ovulation were different than tho...
Twin Pregnancy
Asked by T.S. from Houston
on October 4, 2008
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I am 9 weeks along and just found out yesterday that we are expecting twins, completely out of the blue, twins. Ok, well my doctors ultrasound machine is from the ice...
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- Double congrats to you. I have 11 month old B/G twins and we too were completely shocked and they are a definitely a handful, but it’s wonderful. They are so close...
- Yes, this is normal. Also, something different that you will not be used to is all the ultrasounds. I had and U/S every single month since I have been pregnant It has ...
- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT TWO PLACENTA TWINS. I had twins 28 years ago and when diagnosed with carrying twins at 4 1/2 months, I was also told that they were fraternal...
2Nd Pregnancy
Asked by D.W. from Kansas City
on May 14, 2010
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I just found out that I am pregnant and I am not as excited as I thought I would be. I have a 19 month old daughter whom is my world! I sit here and look at her and wo...
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- D., Yes, yes you will have enough Love to go around. I felt that way when I was pregnant with our 2nd child. Our daughter was 19 months old when we found out we w...
- Hey! What you are feeling is completely normal, so remember that and don't let it overwhelm you. When I found out I was pregnant, my daughter was only 6 MONTHS OLD! ...
- I got pregnant with my 2nd when my first was only 12 months old! They are 21 months apart. At times I felt the same way you do, but It was still so amazing! Kids adapt...
Is It Safe to Take Fish Oil During Pregnancy?
Asked by Y.D. from Chicago
on January 7, 2011
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I'm going to see my doctor next week but was wondering if anyone here could answer. Is fish oil safe to take during pregnancy and how much? I'm currently taking Natur...
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- I'm not familiar with the Nature's Made brand but I do know that Nordic Natural's Omega 3-6-9 capsules are made from fish that are free of mercury. Another option, if...
- Yes, just take normal adult dosage. And make sure it is a high quality fish oil. Some of the cheaper brands are not as pure and there could be a possibility of mercu...
- Not only is it safe but it's great for you and baby! Love that you are taking a good amount as well! (1 a day like most bottles say just isn't enough). It is safe...
Teenage Pregnancy
Asked by R.W. from Dallas
on January 31, 2007
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I just found out that my daughter, who is a senior in High School is pregnant, and I am an emotional roller coaster that I can not get to stop. My husband is schedule...
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- Hello Rossie, My name is P. I live in Ponder TX. and as a mother of 3 I have been in your shoes. with the Teenage mother. I thought my 17 teen your old daughter was t...
- I am very sorry. I know you are heart sick over the whole thing, but give yourself a little time to let it sink in. What's done is done, and unfortunatly sometimes,...
- R., Comming from a woman that was that teenager, what your daughter needs right now is for you to suport her in any thing that she decides. She just needs to know th...
Breach Pregnancy
Asked by D.D. from Seattle
on July 1, 2008
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My sister has a baby who's breach (she's 37.5 weeks). Dr.s are scared it will be born behind first. Do any of you have experience with this? Are there exercises? Dr....
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- My 2nd baby was breech and I did the exercises, (lying on my back with pelvis elevated) and they worked. She flipped herself one night and wow, that was a strange sen...
- My sisters baby was also breech and because of other risk factors (she has a heart condition)they ended up doing a c-section, but they did talk to her about turning th...
- Here is a link to a site that deals with this issue: http://birthinternational.com/articles/andrea13.html I have two close friends who used the moxa sticks to turn...
Zoloft After Pregnancy
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on August 9, 2010
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Hello! Has anyone taken Zoloft? I'd like to know how long you experienced side effects. I used to take Celexa but it made me so sleepy I wanted to try something else...
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- Dear K., What is going on is a hormonal imbalance, NOT a condition requiring medication with side effects. Acupuncture and herbal medicine, like other natural thera...
- I would advise not taking any drugs for depression. Anti-depressants don't always work, and they all have some pretty bad side effects. Often "depression" is si...
- I had PPD with anxiety and insomnia after the birth of my son. My doctor originally wanted to put me on Zoloft, but when I addressed all of my symptoms, she decided o...
Need Some Advice to Deal with Pregnancy Health Issues
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on November 25, 2009
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I really need to vent out. It's about some health issues in first trimester.I am now 11 weeks pregnant and a lot of things have happened since I found out I am pregnan...
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- Find yourself an Integration Doctor or a Naturopathic Doctor who also specializes in pregnancy/maternal care. You are having some major issues that sound like you coul...
- I was on birthcontrol pills and high blood pressure medicine for 2mos.before I even figured out I was pregnant. Total surprise on the pregnancy. The blood pressure med...
- Hello- I can so relate to your worries and concerns. Being pregnant for the first time can be such a roalercoaster ride :) A lot of it is due to the big hormonal ch...
Am I Ever Going to Be Comfortable Sleeping During My Pregnancy?
Asked by C.P. from Provo
on February 12, 2008
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I am just getting to the stage in my pregnancy where I have outgrown clothes and have constant back and muscle aches. During the day I can move around but the second I...
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- Brandi is right....I think it is preperation for when the baby is brought home and waking in the night, which I might add is not very nice if you ask me. The pillows a...
- I love Brandi's response because she said exactly what I was thinking as I read your request----Are you going to get comfortable? NO YOU'RE NOT! I am in my eighth mon...
- Congratulations on the little one. A body pillow can be a life saver during (and after) pregnancy. I am also due in July and lately I've been leaning on my husband a...
