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Hyperemesis During Pregnancy
Asked by D.H. from Lewiston
on May 16, 2008
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My husband and I are planning to have a second child and I am preparing for the worst. I had hyperemesis during my first pregnancy (first four months was awful) and I ...
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- Hi D., I've been where you are. I threw up from about 5 weeks until I delivered with my first. I was also working full time. When I knew I wanted a second child, I...
- I had it with all 3 of mine. I managed to cope pretty well but it wasn't easy. I had it for all 9 months with all of them. Just try to have meals prepared ahead of ...
- Have you thought of acupuncture? It is really effective for morning sickness. I used it throughout my pregnancy and it was wonderful. I'm not sure where you are loc...
Twin Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from Salt Lake City
on April 22, 2009
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I have just been told I am pregnant with fraternal twins. Do not know what to expect. I do know it is a high risk pregnancy, I am aware of that and scared as well. But...
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- I have read a book by Jane Seymour called Two at a Time. She talks a lot about eating well and doing exercises (even if you're on bed rest). According to the book, you...
- I got bigger fast. Mine were my first pregnancy so I wasnt sure what was going on at all. I didnt find out until I was 3 almost 4 months along. I did go into preterm l...
- Full term for twins is usually 38 weeks instead of 40. I made it to 35 but I had identicals and some complications. Even with twins I didn't start showing till I was l...
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...
Pregnancy and Anxiety
Asked by R.N. from Cleveland
on June 16, 2010
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Does anyone have any tactful way of telling an expecting mom not to worry so much about her pregnancy?
My sister is in the very early weeks with her second. She is ha...
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- Its hard to watch someone be so worried. Just listen and be there. Sometimes that is the best thing you can do. Perhaps since you are her sister you can get away with ...
- I would recommend she hire a doula who can help her get ready for the birth and all that--Amy Chavez at Bhakti House in Yellow Springs (http://bhaktihouse.com/) is gre...
- After having several miscarriages and one healthy baby boy, I am now 19 weeks pregnant with my second son (found out it was a boy last week:) I had extreme anxiety wit...
Migraines and Pregnancy
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on September 7, 2009
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Any other mamas out there with migraines? I have been getting them since I was 8, and they have evolved over the years. They used to blindside me and wipe me out for...
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- Hi S., The only migraines I've had were when I was pregnant. I laid down in a dark room with a wet washcloth on my forehead. The moment I was feeling some relief ...
- I have problems that sound just like yours, but I am not pregnant (past menopaude.) I have been under a neurologist's care for years and am currently taking Depakote ...
- Hello, I used to get migraines. While stress can bring it on, I found that caffeine (including chocolate) and alcohol (even that one or two drinks a year) as well as...
Running During Pregnancy
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on May 25, 2010
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I have always been told that the exercise we did before pregnancy is safe to continue during pregnancy (some exceptions of course for high risk pregnancies). However,...
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- I knew a lady that ran 2 miles up a mountain and back down every day of her pregnacy, and her doctor was fine with it. In fact, her water broke at 39 weeks at the top...
- I am also a runner and am 16 weeks pregnant. My DR said not to worry about the 140 bmp rule if you are used to that activity. My heartrate usually tops out in the 16...
- Not sure about that but I doubt that the bigger you get it will be comfortable. Your heartrate is not supposed to be above 140 when exercising while you are pregnant ...
Sex During Pregnancy?
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on August 6, 2009
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Hey, mamas.
I have a personal question. My libido seems to have switched into overdrive since I have hit trimester 2 of my pregnancy. The problem is - my husband ...
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- It is totally normal first off that your libido is high. It is also typical for hubby to feel strange. My husband had a really hard time when he knew we were having a ...
- Hi K.! First of all, congratulations on your little one! I am currently 25 weeks pregnant with baby #2, and my husband sounds just like yours. He claims that he knows...
- OMG...my drive went through the roof until almost the middle of the third trimester for me. It is completely normal. If he is concerned about "hurting" the baby, tr...
Thryoid and Pregnancy
Asked by M.E. from Chicago
on July 25, 2008
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I just found out I have an underactive thyroid and it was probably like that during my pregnancy. Could this have affected my baby (who's now 9 months old) in any way...
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- ME TOO!!! I found the exact same thing out with my throid not until 3 months after my son was born. If your doc told you your pumpkin is fine, then she is. I questi...
- The answer is NO... I found out that I have an under active thyroid right after I had my son. He is now 17 years old (tomorrow 18 years old)and he is normal in every ...
- Hi M.! I have an overactive thyroid. My doctor and I think that it developed after the birth of my first son. I have a 10 and 8 year old, very healthy and happy boy...
Hypothyrodism and Pregnancy
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on March 14, 2010
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I have hypothyroidsm and currently take medication to control it. My question is the ability to become pregnant and then to maintain a pregnancy with this condition. ...
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- Hi, I can completely understand your concerns. I too have hypothyroidism for which I take synthroid. I had been diagnosed about 24 years before I became pregnant. It ...
- I think everyone is different. I was diagnosed with hypothyrodism a few years ago (about 2 years after my first son was born) and have now have been TTC for nearly 9 m...
- If you notify your endocrinologist and your midwife or OB that you are trying to get pregnant, they will keep an eye on your levels and check your blood throughout the...
Pregnancy After Stillborn...
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on May 30, 2010
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Hi all, I am almost 22wks pregnant and on bed rest for unexplained pains and pressure. 4 years ago I had a stillborn daughter at 21wks. That was my first pregnancy and...
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- J., I'm so sorry to read about your loss. I did not lose a child, but like you I had to stay in bed from 24 weeks on (pre-term labor). I realize that is nothing com...
- Losing a child is very hard. All of the hopes, dreams, and moments that won't be. Every mom that has lost a child has the same feelings. Every mom who has had a miscar...
- Hi J., I have not experienced having a stillborn, but I did have 3 miscarriages in a row and no pregnancy for 6 years after the last one. Then we were blessed with o...
