Pregnancy Medications
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Hernia During Pregnancy
Asked by B.A. from New York
on June 21, 2009
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I developed a hernia during this pregnancy. I think that I first noticed it around 8 weeks. My Dr. seems to think it is no big deal and nothing to worry about. She sai...
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- hi B., i had an umbilical hernia too. i actually felt it "pop" the same day that i first couldnt button my pants in my first pregnancy. by the end of my pregnancy, it ...
- Hi. I had one also. I'm now 2 months past the birth (wonderful quick no drug vaginal birth) of my son. The specialist I went to on recommendation of my ob said that ac...
- Dear MOM, I would say, this is not the worst thing to happen, and that you should leave it alone for now, BUT Definately have the surgery to repair it Post Delivery...
Migraines and Pregnancy
Asked by M.T. from Springfield
on February 5, 2009
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Hi...I've never had a migraine before and after 3 days of complete suffering I went to my doctors yesterday and they said I am having a really bad migraine. They said...
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- When I was in high school (long, long ago), my best friend had horrible, recurrent migraines. She finally went to a nutritionist and she never had another migraine ag...
- Hi M., I suffered horrible blinding migraines when I was pregnant. The miracle drug combo that seemed to work for me was B-12 and Nytol, I know sounds crazy. My docto...
- I had the same issues when I was pregnant with my second, a boy. They said the hormones were to blame and that I should take it easy. My kids were about the same dis...
About the Symptoms of Pregnancy
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on January 5, 2008
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Well, my first daughter was a breeze during pregnancy. Shoot, I didn't even know I was prego till the 3rd month lol..but now I am at 10 weeks in this pregnancy and it ...
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- I was sick (constant nausea with vomiting 3 to 5 times a day) at the beginning of both my pregnancies -- although this one lasted a lot longer. I tried all there was ...
- Jil is exactly right about the pain you are feeling being muscles. I never felt that in my 1st 2 and did this time (at between 10 and 15 weeks) and my ob said it's ju...
- C., My first pregnancy was also a breeze! I only gaines 26 lbs and I looked great the entire time. I didnt even show til I was almost 7 mos along. I gave birth in la...
Pregnancy and Crying
Asked by D.S. from Myrtle Beach
on November 19, 2008
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I am 35. This is my third pregnancy and I feel like I am falling apart. I am very emotional. I feel like crying alot and I am tired alot. I know, everyone has said...
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- Yes, I have experienced that just the other week. I too have hypothyroidism and I am 33 years old and 17 weeks pregnant. I had my thyroid checked and it was very eli...
- Hi D., I understand completely! Honestly, I know more now than I did when I was pregnant. Additional nutrition will help a lot because you are losing pretty much al...
- I know how you feel too. The only thing that I can suggest is taking as much B-12 or folic acid as is allowed. It is a natural mood booster and I've heard a deficiency...
Pregnancy Questions
Asked by N.L. from Chicago
on January 26, 2007
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I am trying to find the right thing to say to my coworker who told me she was pregnant. She is freaking out because she is in her 5th week, and has no signs of pregna...
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- When I was pregnant with my son I knew right away that something was up - I had the breast swelling/tenderness, but no other signs. No mood swings, no tiredness, no n...
- Encourage her to see an OB/GYN or CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife) ESPECIALLY if she feels that something is wrong, and to let her provider know that she feels this way. ...
- Statistically, I think most women don't know they are pregnant until they realize they are late. Even after that, the symptoms may not kick in for weeks. Every pregn...
Kind of a Medical Question, but Still... (Pregnancy Related)
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on June 10, 2011
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Ok, I know this question needs to be directed to my doctor, and most definitely will be at my June 30th appt.
But what I'd like to ask you ladies about is your expe...
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- Talk to you doctor about recent research in pre-e prevention. There has been a very recent study that a simple nutritional supplement (L-arginine) in combination with ...
- I don't have personal experience with this, but a friend of mine had preclamsia with her first pregnancy and was nervous about any other pregancies. Since she really ...
- Hi L., I had severe pre-eclampsia (toxemia) with my first son. I was put on complete bed rest at 30 weeks. By 35 weeks things went down hill fast and I was in the h...
Chiropractic and Pregnancy
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on July 17, 2009
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I was receiving maintenance chiropractic care before, during and after my first pregnancy. I quit quite a few months ago, maybe even a year ago. I am now pregnant agai...
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- It's perfectly fine to see a chiropractor when pregnant! I used to work for one and we had many many many pregnant patients!
- Chiropractic is very safe and made my births go waaay better. I was adjusted during all 3 of my pregnancies and each one was better then the last thus far. I saw Dr. L...
- I think your best bet is to see a women's health physical therapist. This specially trained PT can help will all aspects of pregnancy, not just adjusting the spine. To...
No Insurance for Pregnancy
Asked by S.D. from Indianapolis
on August 13, 2007
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Hi all :) My insurance won't cover my surprise pregnancy so I am looking in to options. Has anyone used the Maternity Card or a program like it? Any other suggestio...
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- That is insane! Most insurances do, what kind do you have??? That is totally nuts! Anyways, when I lived in KY and OH and later TX, I had to use the med card. YOu ...
- S., Check with your local Department of Family and Children. They offer pregnancy medical insurance help for low income and non-insurable families. If not there t...
- I tried the maternity card but not worth it. It is better to talk to you hospital. I went to St francis and they have a discount program. Most insurances expect a wome...
Pregnancy, Same Symptoms?
Asked by M.H. from Lima
on November 18, 2011
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I'm wondering for example if you're pregnant more than once & have the "same" symptoms with one like you did the last pregnancy, does that mean the baby is the same se...
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- 3 kids, 2 girls one boy....same symptoms through all three.
- With my son I had NO symptoms at all, I breezed through. He was a premie with other issues but easy pregnancy up til then. And my biggest craving was frosting lol. Now...
- My first was a girl, I blew up, my appetite was out of this world & never got morning sickness.. I did get acid reflux but it wasn't like an every night kind of thing....
"Royal Pregnancy"
Asked by B.D. from Pittsburgh
on December 4, 2012
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So I am reading the paper and the headline is "Rare Illness Complicates British Royal Pregnancy". I read the article and found that the "rare illness" is what they ar...
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- It is rare, actually. It's not just needing an anti-nausea medication, it's being so sick that you have to be hospitalized just to remain hydrated. I mean, I hav...
- If they had just said "morning sickness", then I would say, "Bless her...hope that's not too bad for her," and keep it moving. "Unusual acute case" is different, thou...
- It's not rare. I know 3 people, including myself that had hyperemesis gravidarum. My heart goes out to her, it's a horrible thing to experience!
