Pregnancy Constipation: Maalox
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Pregnancy and Constipation
Asked by S. from Minneapolis
on November 22, 2006
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Hi everyone,
has anyone had constipation so bad in the first trimester. i plan on talking to my doctor but, i was wondering if anyone maybe took a laxative or an enam...
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- S., I recently just sent this to another person on here as well. I have a handout that my doctors office sent home with me. Over the Counter Medications You May ...
- prune juice does wonders- If you can swallow it. I made myself drink it when i was in early stages.It sure beat feeling that pain from not being able to go.
- S., I know from experience how miserable this is! I took colace, these little orange stool softners, plus three to five prunes a day. If you get the flavored ones, l...
Constipation Problems and 8 Wks Pregnant
Asked by J.S. from Milwaukee
on November 16, 2006
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I'm eight weeks pregnant with my third child and constipated all the time. Does anyone have any tips? I've tried fiber tabs, I drink lots of water, eat healthy, I've r...
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- i dont know if you are taking prenatal vitamins but i when i was in the same situation i talked to my doctor and he said that i could take a multivitamin instead. tha...
- I have the same problem now and also had it when I was pregnant with my first. Have your tried prune juice? You can drink it every day without worrying about side eff...
- If your doctor agrees, try drinking aloe. There are many varieties of drinkable aloe and they are flavored as well. The one I drink tastes jsut like juice and my dau...
Heartburn During Pregnancy
Asked by B.A. from Toledo
on August 26, 2009
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I'm only 3 months along and already have horrible heartburn, I know the hormones slows your digestion and that's most likely the reason. I got a prescription for Previ...
Need Ladies with Much Wisdom About Pregnancy Issues...
Asked by J.J. from Houston
on July 7, 2009
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Hi Ladies. This is my first post as this site has been very helpful to me in the past. I am a 37 year old mother of a 17 year and I am currently 3 months pregnant (I ...
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- It sounds like you may be experiencing acid reflux. I especially had it while pregnant and was able to take Nexium. It didn't work the first pill, but after about 4 da...
- I was 37 when I became pregnant again after 15 years. I have three kids 23, 18 & 2 1/2. My 2 1/2 yr old has been such a blessing. I had the Ultra screen tests done ...
- I was in a similar situation a couple years ago, I was 38, pregnant with twin boys and had 2 nearly grown teenage girls. I would eat ONE oreo and that was it! Over t...
Help with Extreme Morning Sickness
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on November 13, 2006
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I am 8 weeks pregnant and am extremely nauseous most of the time. It's affecting my whole day. Does anyone have anything that really worked for them? Also, indigestion...
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- Anything with ginger in it helped with my son. I drank ginger-ale, used ginger lotions, and had snacks and such with ginger. It helped. Good luck :)
- I never really had morning sickness but if I was ever sick to my stomach I was told to suck on a lemon. I don't know if it was a coincedence or if the lemon really wo...
- I am in the same boat as you right now with my second child! I agree with the ideas about keeping something in your stomach all the time. That has helped me, little sn...
Diaper Rash
Asked by J. from Dallas
on June 18, 2007
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My daughter just got this horrible rash on her "area" and we haven't been able to get rid of it. Its just red on the outside and was red on her bottom but that has cle...
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- use dyprotex its in a small box in the diaper rash aisle. its sold at walgreens. does your child still have loose stools???
- Hi J.! My son had the same thing and he has sensitive skin. I used A&D ointment and it cleared up quickly. Boudreaux's butt paste works well too but it seems a little ...
- I know it sounds strange, but Corn Starch in her bath water will give her instant relief and sooth her little bottom. I use Desitin on my childs behind and normally i...
Seeking Comfort
Asked by A.T. from Cheyenne
on July 19, 2008
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I'm in my first trimester w/ my 2nd child. I have gas really bad, and it's really uncomfortable. I didn't have any problems w/ this w/ my first child. What foods shoul...
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- Try beano and/or gas-x to help get rid of the gas. Limit or avoid beans (the magical fruit), onions, garlic... and you'll just have to pay attention to what else give...
- Gas is such an embarrassing part of pregnancy! I would ask your doctor or the pharmacist what you can take. I know you can take Tums for acid indigestion, heartburn,...
- Ugh, I will never forget the gassiness I had while pregnant too! The things we endure for the cute babies, huh? One suggestion I read in a book (What to Expect when yo...
My Own How to Book....
Asked by C.M. from Boston
on June 3, 2010
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So I am looking for home remedies and helpful tips that you as a mom picked up alnong the way. Things that the doctors may have not suggested. Things you have learned ...
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- I have many... to start with: 1) All you have to do is pat your baby on his left side of his back to allow the burp to come up. 2) Once the baby starts walking and...
- This was a great one for me for diaper rash: mix cornstarch, bacitracin ointment and maalox together to make a paste. I also used Maalox straight on a cotton ball man...
- It's funny how everyone has such different "tips" huh? This does sound like a great book to publish if you are gettign it together anyway. Here are some things that...
