Pregnancy Medications
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Breastfeeding and Medications
Asked by M.T. from Las Vegas
on March 29, 2008
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Hi, just wanted to see if anyone else has this problem and what you did about it. I currently have an almost 4 month old daughter. I am nursing and it is going great...
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- Hi M. All antibiotics are different. I got Mastitis when I was nursing and was put on antibiotics for it, my son didn't agree with it at all so I stopped. In any ca...
- I am a nurse and my dad is a doctor. Read carefully: DONT-TAKE-ANYTHING-YOU-DONT-WANT-TO-GO-TO-THE-BABY. I say this out of love and care. Wendy
- Check your meds on Kellymom.com. Good luck.
Intolerable Nausea and Sickness All Day During Pregnancy- Medication?
Asked by E.G. from Albuquerque
on March 29, 2010
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I recently found out that I am pregnant with our 3rd child. Again, the extreme nausea all day long and just feeling sick has set in. The only time I seem to feel wel...
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- you should go ahead and contact your OB/GYN, don't wait. there are many things you can try, such as phenergan, zofran, kytril, reglan. it's a guessing game to see wh...
- I also have constant nausea with pregnancy and this time around have decided to work with our homeopath to find a remedy to relieve the nausea. True homeopathic remed...
- E., I take vitamin B6 and 1/2 a Unisom tablet at night. This has been a lifesaver for me, and was recommended by my ob/gyn. I am 19 weeks, and I have tried to stop th...
RX Pain Med Use in Pregnancy
Asked by J.O. from Minneapolis
on December 9, 2006
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Because of a chronic health issue, I have to take narcotic pain meds on a daily basis. I am currently 31 weeks pregnant, and have been under special care with my OB s...
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- I was on narcotics starting at about 17 weeks pregnant. By the eigth month, I was on them daily. I took Tylenol 3, vicodin at home and morphine (when in hospital). I a...
- Hi J.! If you don't mind me asking, what are you taking meds for? There is a very good possibility that there is a natural way to help this chronic pain. I work wit...
- hi J., i was on vicadin when i was pregnant due to fibromyalgia and everything was fine! i was under very strict medical attention and you hve to be sure not to take m...
Medical Abortion
Asked by S.B. from Washington DC
on September 14, 2011
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Can anyone share their personal experience after having a medical, not surgical, abortion. I've read a lot of websites so I know the ins and outs and the mechanics of...
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- I would discuss this with your doctor, I am afraid what you may find here is simply and bunch of nasty judgments from the anti-choice crowd. Do what is best for you, ...
- I have a friend who has lost a number of babies in the first trimester and each time she had to choose between a surgical or a medical abortion. She says the surgical...
- Either way you are losing a baby, so there will be illness, physically and emotionally. No magic wand for this one.
Medical Induction
Asked by J.G. from Green Bay
on March 11, 2008
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My due date is this week and the doctor mentioned if I would like that I could be induced on my due date. I am struggling to make my decision and would appreciate fee...
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- J., By inducing your labor you are forcing your body to go into labor which will make the contractions much stronger and longer; than normal labor. With having an epi...
- I agree that a lot of doctors prefer to induce so their schedule doesn't get messed with, but if you and your baby are ready, why not? If you don't feel like your bod...
- My personal opinion is that you should not induce unless it is medically necessary for your health or the baby's. My unscientific observation- based solely on what I'...
Medication While Being Pregnant
Asked by A.H. from New York
on February 1, 2009
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I want to get pregnant with my second child, however I am on 20MG of Prozac on a daily basis. I am not having any panic attacks or anxiety at all its been almost 2 yrs...
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- Hi A.- You should speak to your doctor, but I think you can take Zoloft while you are pregnant because it breaks down differently in the body compared to other anti-d...
- If t is just prozac it should be ok. I have seen babies born with a mom taking meds for anxiety/depression and they are ok, it is when you get into multiple drugs, st...
- I wasn't but my sister was on a higher dose of prozac than you currently are through her entire pregnancy and her son is healthy. He has some allergies but so does her...
Aantidepressant Medications??
Asked by H.D. from Sacramento
on February 23, 2010
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I have been recently experiencing a LOT of headaches, dizziness, exhaustion, a large increase in weight, so on and so on. I had blood work done to ensure there was no...
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- Hi H., Did your doctor check your thyroid? If not, have her/him do that. You are seeing a therapist? I have generalized anxiety disorder, if your thyroid is nor...
- Hi H., If you don't feel depressed you aren't...Depression is a feeling. Antidepressants should ONLY, if ever, be used in extreme circumstances. If you don't like t...
- It's interesting they have diagnosed depression when you are not feeling that way. I had PPD and the depression for me was caused by sleep deprivation (my baby was ea...
Medical Chats?
Asked by K.B. from Tucson
on December 7, 2006
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Ok I was just wondering if anyone knows of any sites out there that you can chat with others about medical problems. See I am not looking for advice or anything. I j...
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- We should talk! Since about August I have been seeing doctors for chronic migraines and vertigo. I have had more tests than I ever thought possible! I am finally on...
- Try web md they have lots of chat rooms and message boards for different subjects. Its all free as well.
- You seem so young to be having these health problems. I feel so sad for you. You may have toxins in your system from the constipation. Perhaps starting a regimen of co...
Pregnancy
Asked by K.F. from Springfield
on March 17, 2011
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My husband and I just started trying for our third and last baby. Wouldn't you know it, I just got diagnosed with high blood pressure. My family doctor wants me on med...
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- I have had HBP since I was very young (19) due to kidney issues and have had 2 children while on medication. Let your doc know you want to have another baby and they ...
- No need to go on any meds for blood pressure, in fact now is the time to clean up your diet. Cut down on red meat(or any meat for that matter, diary and other saturate...
- I had high blood pressure before I got pregnant. I take magnesium supplements (with zinc, D3 and one other I can't think of at the moment all in one pill-I found it at...
Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from York
on October 29, 2010
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my medical records say i am 30 weeks pregnant but when i went today to see the doctor he told me i was olny 28 weeks pregnant. when i asked him about it he said i los...
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- I had to laugh. I am sorry, but I have never heard of such a thing. That's what happens when they follow the book and the chart without thinking. Your baby will det...
- maybe you just "measured" 28 weeks. I measured a couple weeks behind all throughout my last pregnancy. but that wasn't very nice for him to have said that to you. F...
- The official number of weeks that doctors use is the number of weeks since your last monthly period (they abbreviate it LMP) not since conception. If you can remember...
