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Pregnancy Pillow
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on May 14, 2008
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I am having trouble getting comfortable at night. I am just about 5 1/2 months along, not big at all. But I like to sleep on my side and it just not as comfortable as ...
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- Definitely the horseshoe-shaped "Snoogle" pillow! I tried EVERY other alternative--none were as good. If you like to switch sides in the middle of the night, it can ...
- try a snoogle it really did help me!
- I'm a side sleeper as well and I actually just used regular king size bed pillows. I put one under my belly and smaller pillow between my legs and one behind my back....
Favorite Pregnancy Pillow
Asked by B.D. from Dallas
on January 16, 2008
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What was your favorite pillow you used( or are using) during your pregnancy?
Pregnancy Pillow
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on February 4, 2009
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Did you use one? & did you like it? what kind did you use? i am not very far along at all but i am not sleeping well & am already uncomfortable. is it worth the money ...
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- Rather than spending $40 on a pregnancy pillow, I spent $10 on a long body pillow at Wal-mart. Bed Bath and Beyond has them too. I couldn't have survived without it!...
- I used two body pillows sewn together at the bottom to make the biggest U you've ever seen. It worked for me, and was cheaper than the J and C pillows I really wanted...
- I just used a regular body pillow w/ my 1st pregnancy, but gave in and spent $50 on the boppy pregnancy pillow (got it at target). I LOVED it...so worth the $$. It's g...
Pregnancy Pillow
Asked by E.W. from Cedar Rapids
on November 6, 2006
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I am 17 weeks pregnant and I am having the hardest time sleeping and I know it is only going to get worse. I either can't sleep or wake up hurting. I was wondering i...
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- You can use a couple extra pillows that you have around the house; one between your knees and one to "hug". It really helped with my low back discomfort when I was pr...
- when i was pregnant, i couldn't afford a special pregnancy pillow, so i just bought a body pillow and snuggled up to that. i can't imagine what it would have been like...
- This pillow was a life saver for me. I had problems with my hips and lower back aching during my pregnancy and tried this pillow out and benefited from it greatly. I...
Pregnancy/Maternity Pillow
Asked by K.D. from New York
on December 17, 2008
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I am 14 weeks pregnant with twins and beginning to experience discomfort when sleeping. I know that I will not be able to sleep on my back for much longer and will nee...
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- I really liked using just a plain body pillow. It was nice to tuck between my knees and to tuck under my belly for support. Then I had a free hand to throw over it and...
- I'm still using my Boppy Body Pillow and my daughter is 15 months old! It's the perfect length and firmness. Loved it while pregnant and still loving it. I purchase...
- Congratulations!! Twins are the best :) I have 17 month old b/g twins and they are sooo much fun. It can be hard at times but so is having just one! When I was pre...
Chiropractor for Pregnancy
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on July 21, 2008
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Hi I am looking for a good chiropractor that is knowledgeable/experienced with pregnancy in the Plano area...willing to drive to surrounding areas. Thanks!
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- Dr. Melissa Shelton ###-###-#### is fantastic! She helped me throughout my second pregnancy and still treats both of my daughters and myself! She is at Preston and H...
- http://www.adamsclinic.com/ Dr. Adams and Dr. Adams II (father and son) 3151 W 15th Plano, TX 75075 ###-###-#### Both of them are excellent. We call them Sr...
- K., I went to a chiropractor when I was pregnant to get a kink out of my upper back. She was at the Allen Birthing Center (allenbirthingcenter.com). That was back i...
Pregnancy Pains
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on August 21, 2009
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Hey moms,
This go round I am dealing with a few more aches and pains of pregnancy it seems. Maybe I just forgot from last time, not sure. But anyway, yesterday I wa...
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- Hi J., With my second prego I also had similar problems, but besides the arms falling to sleep my legs did too. Talk about restless leg syndrome. I had gallblader cra...
- I've heard wonderful things about the Snoogle pregnancy pillow and know of some women that still cannot sleep without it. Yes, your arm pain is from the way you are s...
- OH! The memories you just brought back! My story sounds SO similar. My first pregnancy, I never had round ligament pain and the second one - WOW! I kept thinking i...
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 Gift
Asked by T.P. from Boston
on June 30, 2009
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Hello ladies I need some ideas, we just found out that my brother and his wife are expecting. I'd like to put together a "pregnancy gift basket" as a surprise, any ide...
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- I love the idea of putting together a thoughtfull gift basket w/ belly creams, healthy snacks, journal to write in and a good read (loved the Jenny McCarthy book when ...
- some things i wished i would've gotten the first time i was preggo... not as classy, maybe, but well worth it: - tylonol (because its the only pain reliever you can t...
- T., You've gotten some great ideas in your responses but I'd also suggest surfing sites on the web for ideas. It works for me all the time when I'm stumped for gift b...
Pregnancy Headaches
Asked by A.M. from New York
on February 6, 2008
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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with really really bad headaches during their pregnancy. I'm 16 weeks along with our second and I'm miserable! my fir...
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- Hi - it's possibly the hormones causing it and also less rest/sleep since you already have a baby (I experienced it too for the same reasons). If the doctor can't giv...
- Hi, I am so sorry you are dealing with headaches. They are terrible, I know. I have 3 children and had migraines with the 2nd and 3rd. How is your blood pressure? If...
- I had those headaches for both of my pregnancies. My doctor gave me a prescription for something that had both acetomitophine (tylenol) and a little caffeine. They d...
