Pregnancy Medications: Teen
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Unmotivated 16 Year Old
Asked by J.Y. from Pittsburgh
on January 10, 2009
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My 16 year old daughter is very smart, but is very unmotivated to complete her school work, therefor seems to be running a C average in almost everything. I speak to h...
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- J.: I suffered from depression since age 14...at that age I had counseling, but no meds (at that time my parents believed I just "needed Jesus"...that's why I commend...
- Aside from something 'mental' going on, it's possible that she may need one-on-one help because she may not be 'getting it'. You could look into a tutoring school... I...
- Sometimes people are conditioned to be what they hear people calling them. So if she hears that she is lazy, unmotivated, depressed. Then she feels that is who she i...
16 Year Old Daughter Pregnant
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on July 24, 2010
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My 16 year old daughter is pregnant and lives with me. I make a decent income and know I would not qualify. Can she qualify for medicaid or will my income disqualify...
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- Natalie O. is correct. She can at least qualify for the baby, if not for herself. If she does qualify, Medicaid will pay for all her prenatal care and post partum care...
- There's only one way to find out. If she's old enough to get pregnant and she's decided to have the baby then she's old enough to determine how to pay for it. Tell h...
- I haven't read through all of your responses yet, some sound quiet harsh, I'm sorry people can be so rude! anyhow (before I go off on a tangent about their rude behav...
Teen Pregnancy....
Asked by M.S. from Lafayette
on December 17, 2008
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I know a 15 year old that is pregnant by her 17 year old BF whom she has been with for about 7mo. I am not sure exactly what happened, according to her they used prot...
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- Hi M., I see there are already a bunch who have answered this and I am not going to read them just give you my view. The mother is a BAD mother to put such ideas in ...
- She should contact a local Planned Parenthood office or if they have sometimes like Heartbeat. I would think they would be able to recommend someone to help her and s...
- This is a tough situation. THe mother of the daugther does not seem supportive. This does not seem like a situation where anyone will win. The girl needs an advocate t...
Teen Pregnancy
Asked by A.Y. from San Francisco
on September 3, 2008
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Has anyone dealt with teen pregnancy and what did you do? We desperately need help!
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- Hello, I'm sure this is shocking news, but take on thing at a time.... first, do NOT let her get an abortion, there are plenty of people wanting to adopt and a baby i...
- I have not personally dealt with the situation. My advice is to seriously consider adoption to a family desperately wanting a child that can offer both a mother and ...
- I have not dealt with it but I know if I did have to I would be upset for the lack of responsibility that was shown as well as what we have taught as far as waiting fo...
16 Year Old Daughter - Moved Out
Asked by C.W. from Los Angeles
on October 1, 2008
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About a month ago, my 16 Year old daughter moved out. One night, during an argument she called her father who I've been divorced from since she was about 2 to pick he...
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- Hi C.: The question here is, who has primary custody of your daughter? If you were awarded custody at the time of your divorce,then until your daughter is an adult,or...
- When my daughter was 14, she decided she wanted to go live with her dad who was not particularly involved in her life. It tore me up also. We arranged a place to mee...
- she will return. She is a teenager and being one. Also, it is not a bad thing, FOR HER, to think of her dad, as a rescuer.As big a dope as you know he is, it is a goo...
17 Year Old Step-daughter Pregnant
Asked by J.H. from Lawton
on March 7, 2008
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I am new to the mamasource community, but I need all the advice I can get.
My 17 year old stepdaughter is pregnant and I am having a very hard time dealing with t...
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- Hi Jeriane, I am a mother of four and step-mother of five, and I am working on a nursing degree too. My oldest step daughter, age 16, just gave birth last week to ...
- Jeriane: realizing that you have much responsibility with your education and family. One of my advisors once said that all our stressors are blessings - job, family...
- I hope you find it in your heart to overcome being angry. I am 27 years old and had my first baby 1 month after turning 17. I graduated in labor. I also had my second ...
Advice on How to Handle a Sexually Active 16 Year Old Girl.
Asked by D.L. from Dallas
on May 24, 2008
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My 16 year old daughter was recently found to be sexually active. My husband and I of course are now worried that she will get pregnant. We have decided to take her ...
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- If you want her to understand the consequences of her actions, you need to talk to her without coming off as being mean or aggressive. Make her feel comfortable talkin...
- As the mom of a now 18 year old daughter who was sexually active at 15(apparently) and had a baby at 16, I urge you to take her to have a pap and be put on birth contr...
- Have you thought about true love waits? My mom gave me a ring was a symbol of waiting till I was married. Ok I am going to be honest I didnt wait either though. She d...
Any Mommies Out There Using the Drug Topomax??
Asked by B.M. from Honolulu
on September 9, 2009
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Hi mommies. I was just wondering if any of you are using Topomax and what are your experiences with it? My Neurologist just prescribed it to prevent my migraines that ...
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- find a homeopath. maybe too radical for the army medic's wife, but hey, it works. Good Luck V.
- Hi B., I'm sorry to hear about your migraines. Have you tried seeing a chiropractor? I have helped several patients with migraine's and chronic headaches. I would ...
- i don't use it..but there was a time in my life i was having bad headaches and the only thing that helped me was Serrapeptase ..you can order it through ebates.com at ...
Behavior Issues and Allergy Meds
Asked by M.H. from York
on March 16, 2009
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any experience or insight on Allergy medicine and children's behavior. My son will be 8 in 3 weeks and has been on allergy meds f...
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- I want to throttle your Doctor. It sounds like he is blatanly ignoring suicidal ideation which should be taken VERY seriously in children (they aren't exempt from suic...
- Never trust the doctor who discounts all risks! They all do it. It's not that he's lying or conspiring with the Man, it's what he's been taught my his industry and wha...
- Hi M., I think it would be a waste of time and money to see an allergist.I am speaking from experience.My daughter was diagnosed the same as your son.We had an allerg...
What Could Cause Swelling in a 16 Year Old Girl?
Asked by A.B. from Fayetteville
on April 23, 2010
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My daughter is 16 years old and has gained about 30 pounds in the past 4 months. My husband and I are both very thin and all 3 of us are on the same diet. I just thoug...
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- I agree with Mandy -- take her to the doctor and have her thyroid checked. The doctor will probably suggest a few other blood tests as well. Is she on any medications ...
- Not trying to insult you but are you sure she is not pregnant and you are in denial? If not how is her salt intake? Does she drink enough water? What about her stres...
- i'd have her to a dr asap. so many things could be going on... diabetes, thyroid problem, other endocrine issues. i'd have some bloodwork done immediately, like bef...
