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Tubal Pregnancy
Asked by E.J. from Cincinnati
on July 10, 2007
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Two years ago I had a tubal pregnancy that resulted in emergency surgery that left me with only one tube. My husband and I are wanting to have another baby soon. My ...
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- My grandmother had a tubal pregnancy resulting in the same thing. That was her first pregnancy. She had 10 kids, all single pregnancys with no complication and no fert...
- Hi! My first pregnancy resulted in emergency surgery due to being ectopic. It was horrible, with a ton of blood tests every other day for months, misdiagnosis (OB ...
- i too had the same thing happen a few years back. we have been trying for almost 2 years now since.....just about a year ago now, i did get pregnant, but had a miscar...
Working During Pregnancy
Asked by M.T. from Memphis
on June 19, 2009
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My dr. seems to have no problem with me continuing on my job for the duration of my pregnancy. I work in a warehouse with no air conditioning doing manual labor. Tod...
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- As an HR professional, I will tell you that my experience is that doctors want to stay out of work-related issues! My suggestion to you would be to listen to your bod...
- Hi M. Is "light duty" a possibility at your work? If so, you can ask your doctor to write you a note so that you can do light duty at your work. Can you do somethin...
- Hi M., I was 39 years old when I was pregnant with my daughter. I am a waitress in a steak house. I carried 3 gallon buckets of ice (2 at a time). Racks of glass...
Pregnancy Length
Asked by D.G. from Washington DC
on December 17, 2008
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I am 37 weeks with twin girls and everythings has gone fine with my pregnancy. My doctor is saying he won't let me go past 38 weeks because of an unexplained demise of...
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- I just had twin girls 10 weeks ago at 37 weeks. They are both healthy and weighed 5.6 and 5.9 lbs each. They were strong and are doing great. I had them through a c...
- I would discuss your concern with your OB/GYN, but not worry too much about it. You are already further along than a lot of moms having twins. I am a twin and my si...
- 38 weeks is not considered early. they're considered fully cooked if they come out then.
Overweight Pregnancy
Asked by K.Z. from Seattle
on November 7, 2008
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Are there any other moms out there that got pregnant when they were overweight? I am concerned. I get so many people telling me different things. I get just do it, an...
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- I was average weight when I got pregnant with my first and lost the weight easily. I was never overweight officially until after my second child. I never was able ...
- K., I was 100 lbs overweight when I got pregnant with my first at the age of 35 yrs old. If that is not a recipe for people thinking that it was high risk! I foun...
- K., I was pregnant and overweight with my second. My doc told me that instead of gaining the 20 lbs max like I would have if I was not overweight, I should aim for...
Pregnancy Tea
Asked by H.F. from Pocatello
on June 25, 2009
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Does anyone have experience with drinking "pregnancy tea" (herbal tea) while pregnant? I have been looking everywhere to find out if it is safe and I have gotten conf...
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- I did the same research when I was pregnant a couple years ago. Almost everyone (family, friends, doctors, nurses, etc.) gave me the same message: moderation. Altho...
- There are a few herbs that could possibly cause problems during pregnancy, but none of them are very good tasting and aren't found in your standard herbal teas. Ther...
- Yes, it is nutritive and supportive and safe. Agree with Genesa's reply. Western medical doctors are woefully ignorant about herbs and other 'nontraditional' therapies...
Ambien During Pregnancy
Asked by A.E. from Seattle
on February 2, 2009
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Hi Everyone!! I am seeking advice on taking Ambien during the last trimester of pregnancy. I am currently in the hospital on bedrest and have been here for the last ...
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- http://www.safefetus.com/DrugDetail.asp?DrugId=148&TradeName=Ambien&TradeId=4910 plenty of doctors and nurses have given or advised i be given something unsafe during...
- I would talk to the pharmasist on staff their with your concerns. they are valid concerns and that might help you to resolve some of them! Best of luck to you! I am so...
- I was prescribed Ambien during my pg. but did not take it because I could not verify if it was safe or not. It is also in a class of drugs that is generally considere...
Unplanned Pregnancy
Asked by E.B. from Miami
on March 8, 2010
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i'm pregnant with baby number 3.... why am i so unhappy about this pregnancy??? I can't seem to get excited about this and i am only 6.5 weeks. i'm pro-life and always...
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- I think I could have written this one. I felt the exact same way with my third pregnancy. Counseling would probably help. I felt that way for most of my pregnancy....b...
- I don't think anything is wrong with you. I think you are going through an adjustment. You didn't plan for this. I don't know how you usually respond to something w...
- I'm sure it is hormones also. Especially since you wanted more kids but just didn't want them timed this way. Not to say that it is "just hormones, get over it". Hor...
Pregnancy Symptom
Asked by K.M. from Las Vegas
on October 21, 2009
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I feel like I'm the only one that has to deal with this problem. I am 8 weeks pregnant. Luckily, I haven't felt nausea. What is making me sick is I feel like I have ...
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- I had something somewhat similar with both of my pregnancies. I felt like I was going to gag all the time my first 4 or so months, but I had to constantly spit and hac...
- I know it gags you and makes you feel sick even if you don't. I had similar problems but nothing helped and be careful about what you take because some things can cau...
- I felt nauseous and gagged a lot during the first 4 or so months of my pregnany. it wasn't a feeling of something caught in my throat, but I gagged all the time witho...
Weight and Pregnancy
Asked by N.R. from Detroit
on June 4, 2009
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Hi everyone,
After lots of wonderful advice from so many on this site, my husband and I have decided to try to get pregnant with our third baby! My only concern is...
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- Yes, start now. My advice on stress eating is to look at the psychology of food and your relationship with it. You know you stress eat so you're there, but controlling...
- Hi N., Try a Slow Flow Yoga Class at the Center for Yoga in Birmingham -- be prepared to sweat = ) Bring a towel and water and try to go 3-4 times/week if possible....
- N., I reccommend that you try to lose the weight and start an exercise program before you start trying. Get your body used to it and once you've lost the weight yo...
Does Anybody Know of Any Good Breastfeeding Books?
Asked by K.B. from Dayton
on January 22, 2010
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I am learning about breastfeeding and i love to read so i was wondering if anybody had any suggestions of good books that will help me breastfeed...
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- The womanly art of breast feeding. It also might be helpful for you to attend a few La leche league meetings! Blessings, K.
- The Nursing Mother's Problem Solver. I don't know who wrote it, and unfortunately I can't just run and check because I sent my copy to my little sister in Oregon befor...
- I loved "The Nursing Mother's companion" and was just reacently given a copy of "The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk" (I struggle with low supply/ pr...
