Pregnancy Diarrhea: 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...
Severe Sickness in Second pregnancy...help!
Asked by M.M. from Springfield
on December 6, 2006
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This is my second pregnancy, and I'm 8 weeks along today. It seems like the moment I found out, I started getting sick. I was very ill throughout my last pregnancy, ...
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- The thing that helped me was Bonine. They are motion sickness pills similar to Dramine but safe to take while you are pregnant. They worked wonders for me. You can ...
- I feel for you! I am still dealing with Morning/All Day Sickness and I am seventeen weeks. Though it seems to be a bit less intense, it is still there. I tried ever...
- Try mixing carbs with protein. I would eat 20 whole grain pretzels and 1 hand full of peanuts. If you push the water it should help too. Be glad you are sick, it is...
Pregnant with a Stomach Ache
Asked by J.C. from Fresno
on June 1, 2010
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I am 31 weeks pregnant. I have had a really bad stomach ache all day. I realize that it must've been something I ate yesterday at a BBQ that I shouldn't have ate that ...
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- At 31 weeks a stomach ache may be more than a stomach ache. I'm not sure about natural remedies but you could call a natural grocery store and ask them. It does se...
- Hello J., On Dr. Oz show recently he had interesting things to say about potatoe salad not being as much of a problem as generally thought. Please look it up only fo...
- Mint tea will calm your tummy. Ginger Ale. It also has no caffeine..
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...
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...
Just Wondering...
Asked by D.B. from Detroit
on January 11, 2011
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My SIL is going to college to be a medical assistant...She and I were were discussing my 11 month old son the other day and I said "he must be getting another tooth". ...
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- It's probably different for all children. I always thought it was related but my daughter is cutting her 6th tooth and she's never had a diaper rash. If she gets anyth...
- Just because medicine has not determined it to be so doesn't mean that it isn't the case for YOUR baby. I don't know of a single thing in life that is absolute--you kn...
- I have always believed that they get stomach upsets when teething and the excess acid drains from the stomach into their bowels causes the diaper rash.
