Sleep Position: Child
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Trouble Finding a Comfortable Position to Sleep In!
Asked by R.Y. from Miami
on April 7, 2008
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I usually sleep on my belly and now that my belly popped this position is no longer an option. I have read about those body pillows that help with sleeping on the sid...
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- I too am a belly sleeper. When I had my two daughters body pillows weren't on the market yet. I used a medium firm King size pillow. It worked great! It allowed me...
- body pillows are absolutley amazing! i loved it when i was pregnant. it helped with my back pain. i recomend the ones that bed beth & beyond sell. they are big, soft a...
- I was uncomfortable the last 2months of pregnancy and the body pillow was great!! I suggest trying it. I just told a pregnant colleague the same thing the other day. H...
Am I Ever Going to Be Comfortable Sleeping During My Pregnancy?
Asked by C.P. from Provo
on February 12, 2008
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I am just getting to the stage in my pregnancy where I have outgrown clothes and have constant back and muscle aches. During the day I can move around but the second I...
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- Brandi is right....I think it is preperation for when the baby is brought home and waking in the night, which I might add is not very nice if you ask me. The pillows a...
- I love Brandi's response because she said exactly what I was thinking as I read your request----Are you going to get comfortable? NO YOU'RE NOT! I am in my eighth mon...
- Congratulations on the little one. A body pillow can be a life saver during (and after) pregnancy. I am also due in July and lately I've been leaning on my husband a...
Baby in Breach Position
Asked by V.M. from Norfolk
on June 11, 2008
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I had an appointment today with my dr and an ultrasound had been scheduled because my son was measuring small. During the ultrasound it was determined he is in the br...
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- Hi V. M. I am a RN in Labor and delivery and just recently gave birth to my first son who was also breech. I can reassure that knowing all that I know didn't make my...
- I had a baby in breech position and used acupuncture to turn him. It worked! There have been some scientific studies that have shown this technique to be effective. So...
- I had a version with my first. It was a very painful, uncomfortable procedure and it didn't even work. They can only try to move the baby for so long before they need ...
I'm 33 Wks Pregnant and Baby in Frank Breech Position.
Asked by A.C. from Los Angeles
on November 23, 2008
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I'm almost 34 wks pregnant and my baby is in the frank breech position. I had my o.b.g.y.n. appointment last week and she did mention if he did'nt turn obviously she w...
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- I haven't read all of your other posts, so I apologize if any of this is repeat. I don't know what "frank breech" is, but I had success in getting my breech baby ...
- Hi A., There is a chiropractor in Long Beach who specializes in pre-natal chiropractic and has had success with babys turning from the breech position. She is...
- You're ONLY 33 weeks. Don't stress. My grandma was born breech. My mom was born breech. I was born frank breech 0 unassisted, nonetheless. My son was breech 20 ho...
What Is the Best Body Pillow to Purchase?
Asked by A.T. from Los Angeles
on November 29, 2009
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Hi all,
I am 11 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child and would like to purchase a body pillow. There are so many to choose from, I would like your suggestions on which...
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- Costco has great body pillows - I accidentally left mine at the hospital when my son was born, so we picked up a new one at costco and it is comfortable and soft to sn...
- I use the Boppy pillow for pregnant women. It's a good pillow, but has lost a lot of it's thickness over the months. Perhaps if I wash it it might fluff up again.
- I LOVE the "comfort U" pillow. It is shaped like a giant U so it comforts both your front and back. Do a google search to see pictures and details. You have to order i...
Six Months Pregnant and Losing Sleep Fast
Asked by S.H. from Boston
on November 25, 2008
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I'm about six months pregnant and I haven't slept through the night in at least a month. Recently it's gotten so bad that I barely feel rested enough to drag myself o...
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- I had terrible restless leg syndrome when I was pregnant with both my kids, so I totally empathize. The good news is that it goes away when you have the baby. The ba...
- One thing you might try is to get some mild exercise during the day, especially early or midday. Walking especially, but also light weight lifting, swimming, stretchi...
- My DH and I took Hypnobirthing classes to prepare for childbirth, and the relaxation exercises that they taught put me to sleep every night for the last few months. I ...
7 Months Pregnant. How Can I Sleep!?!
Asked by L.A. from Nashville
on February 19, 2008
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I am 7 months pregnant and am having a lot of trouble sleeping. I still go to work in the morning so it is very important i get at least 5 hours of sleep. I told my do...
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- My first time I could not sleep at all. Until I started taking Bendyral (spelling) before bedtime. My second time was better until the end and I had to do the same. ...
- Benedryl will help and won't hurt your baby. I took it when I was pregnant with my son who is now 4 months. Good luck and congratulations!!
- I am 9 months pregnant and am also have lots of trouble sleeping. I find opening the window and letting in the cool fresh air in is helpful, however I think my hubby ...
Sleep Advice
Asked by C.T. from Minneapolis
on November 21, 2005
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I have a 18month that is still not sleeping through the night and we are expecting another one very soon. I feel we've tried everything. A month ago we took his pacifi...
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- Hello Colleen, I can understand your frustration/desparation at trying to get your child to sleep thru the night. I'm not sure how big your bed is, but I would sugge...
- Sounds familiar....I have a 20 month old who has never been a good sleeper. We fell into the same traps of having her sleep with us because then we got some sleep. I...
- My daughter was the same way at 18 months. She did not sleep through the night until she 2 years old. I also tried everything, background noise seemed to work the be...
Almost 5 Year Old Acts Differently at Home than He Does at Daycare
Asked by K.K. from Minneapolis
on January 2, 2008
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My almost 5 year old is fine at home, acts like your typical preschool boy. But some days at Daycare, he's disruptive, mouthy, hits, laughs when disciplined, and gene...
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- I wouldn't remove him from the daycare it self that is probaly not the problem. He's either having fun "testing" his teachers and you the parents or he needs harshe...
- If daycare is having that much difficulty handeling him, you need to find a new one. Daycare teachers are supposed to have enough training that they can act before the...
- I have a 5 year old and also work as a school social worker. It's difficult to know what is going on with your son without being able to watch the interactions betwee...
Sleep or Getting Rest While Pregnant
Asked by A.D. from New York
on February 10, 2008
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Dose any one have any experience or has anyone tried floating during there pregnant. Has any one used a samadhi tank to take the stress off there bodies?
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- I loved to be in my pool while I was pregnant with my daughter. We have an above ground pool and it felt great, escpecially because I retained so much water. The har...
- check out the movie, The Business of Being Born! It's got some great images of water birth. For my third baby, I used a tub at a nearby birth center. it definitely cu...
- I have heard that hot baths (long soaks) can injure a fetus, because of the long time needed to return the uterus to normal body temperature. Please check this with y...
