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Horrible Insomnia During Pregnancy
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on May 23, 2008
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Hello,
I've had sleep problems prior to pregnancy and used Ambien which really helped. I'm now 5 weeks pregnant and am not able to sleep. Prior to this pregnancy I...
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- Hi M. A, though I cannot speak from experience (by that I mean I don't have clinical insomnia), I just wanted to give my support. Sleep is absolutely a necess...
- Insomnia is often an inability to calm the mind & body which can develop into a habit. I recently had a pregnant client who needed help letting go of fear of childbi...
- Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about your insomnia. As someone who's often had sleep issues, I know how miserable it can make you! My OB did prescribe me Ambien CR duri...
Itchy Feet During Pregnancy
Asked by K.D. from Jacksonville
on September 15, 2009
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Has anyone dealt with itchy feet during pregnancy? Ever since I took the HPT, my feet have been itching like crazy, especially at night. I have mentioned this to my ...
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- Sounds like some kind of neuropathy. Diabetics get it but it can be for lots of other reasons. Do not take any meds for it. Your baby will become toxic and have neurod...
- I think you should get a new doctor. Until then, I would hold off on medicines, even Benadryl. I would take the advice of the one whose sister advised to drink tons...
- It is possible that you developed allergies during pregnancy. With my second pregnancy, I did develop allergies. And, no they did not go away. They intensified after...
Pregnancy 16Weeks
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on January 29, 2010
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Help!!! I'm 16 weeks pregnant and I can't keep anything down ,splitting headaches 15 hours out of the day and real bad backpains. Because of all of this all I want to...
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- Absolutely ask your doctor for Zofran! It will save you! My doctor says this: the first trimester is all about survival. Foods high in fat (like bean and cheese burrit...
- Tell your OB about the headaches- i had pregnancy headaches adn they are terrible- she/he can prescribe a headache medicine that is safe for pregnancy and works better...
- See if your dr can get you a prescription of zofran for the nausea. Tylenol works better if you have something in your stomach. For my nausea, I would drink salted lem...
Insomnia During Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from San Francisco
on October 7, 2008
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hello moms,
My sis-in-law is 24 weeks pregnant and the main issue she is facing is lack of sleep..Her best nights are when she gets 1-2 hours of sleep, and she is a...
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- Oh man, I could NOT get to sleep when I was pregnant- with my 2nd. This meant I had a 2yr old to contend with as well! My issues were this: 1)Family problems stressi...
- Your sister should not worry... My sister has the same thing. It is totally normal...my sister puts on relaxing music and it helps her mildly; alos, when your sister f...
- Benedryl....life saver for me. I can't sleep very well normally, pregnant or not. When I was pregnant it was a million times worse!! My doc let me take benedryl and I ...
Looking for Hay Fever/Seasonal Allergy Relief That Is Safe for Pregnancy!
Asked by L.D. from Chicago
on September 1, 2008
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I've had seasonal allergies for as far back as I can remember, but I've never been pregnant during allergy season! This year seems more severe to me as I'm five month...
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- Hi, Here are a few of the things that have helped me: 1) My eye doctor recommended prescription eye drops that are specifically for the burning, itchiness caused...
- Your safety during pregnancy is crucial. I can not recommend any safe drug or over the counter pill, however, I am aware that by increasing your intake of a wide vari...
- Hi: I had this same issue when I was pregnant with my last son 3 years ago. My OB told me to take Claritan. But the best advice you should follow is to call your ...
Cold Medicine During Pregnancy??
Asked by S.V. from Seattle
on March 17, 2008
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Hi, Does anyone out there know if I can take ANY cold medicine during pregnancy. I don't have a fever but I have a sore throat and cough with runny nose. Are cough ...
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- I take the childrens version of everything while pregnant. cold meds tylenol you name it. i heard you can take benadryl no problem though too but if you are unsure i...
- Hi S., always check with your provider before trying anything. I had ricola drops and I also used an essential oil called "wellness" I'm sure it's similar to the eu...
- S., I'd talk to the Doc first, but I was told that Robitussin was acceptable. I got a handy workbook with both of my kids (that I ignored, mostly) that had a page ...
Late Pregnancy Sleep Issues
Asked by T.D. from Sacramento
on March 23, 2009
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Hi Mamas - You've helped me so much in the past I'm hoping to tap your wisdom again.
I'm 31 weeks pregnant with baby #2 and recently started feeling as though I can't...
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- There is a maternity pillow at Target and it is amazing. It is pricey but well worth it. I was having so many problems sleeping and then I got this thing and slept. ...
- Hi T., I had the same problem when I was pregnant. My doctor told me to take benadryl for helping with the stuffy nose. It worked for me like a charm. Good luck
- I'm only 22 weeks, but I'm having my own sleep difficulties. Sleeping propped up on pillows (half way sitting up) with one under my legs is often a good choice (my mai...
No Sleep Due to Pregnancy
Asked by A.G. from Fresno
on August 5, 2010
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im 31 n a half wks and talk to the dr today about gettin no sleep. she told me something i can take over the counter but i dont remember what its called. would anybody...
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- you can try "calms forte", I get it at Elliots, it is holistic, but ask your Dr. first...
- For my extream nausea I took half a unison and b16. I'm guessing you could take the unisom just for sleep and nor nausea. It helped me sleep and about a thousand pillows.
- Call your doctor and ask about the medicine. I always ended up sleeping on the couch in my late pregnancies. I kind of wedged myself in there with a couple of pillow...
Suggestions for Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
Asked by K.R. from Detroit
on May 2, 2007
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I am 29 weeks pregnant with my second child. I had a severe leg cramp last night. I woke up in the middle of the night in excrucitaing pain!! I have had this happen...
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- K. I had those and I have 3 kids, it seem to get worse with each pregnancy, The ony thing is try a pillow between your legs and what your husband is doing.. Good Luc...
- I would stretch my legs before I went to bed and that really helped a lot. If I skipped the stretching then I would get leg cramps.
- Bananas for prevention; but, when you get a leg cramp, walk barefoot on ceramic tile, or other hard, cold surface.
Restless Legs and Body at night...can't Sleep. Is There a Remedy?
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on April 14, 2009
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Hi Parents!
For the past five nights, my body and legs have been restless to the point where I'm tossing and turning and can't get relaxed enough to fall asleep. I'm ...
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- HI there, I like so many others have restless leg syndrome too and all the suggestions made here really help. Here is another one. I have found great success by drink...
- I had restless leg with both my pregnancies and the only thing that worked was calcium and magnesium. The liquid kind. I would take just a little more than what the ...
- Congrats on your baby :) I can relate to what you are dealing with (7 pregnancies!)and wish someone could have given me this information at the time! 1 - drink ton...
