Sleeping Positions
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Pregnancy Sleep Issues
Asked by A.D. from San Francisco
on January 22, 2009
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I am 4 months pregnant and have been sleeping on my left side for some time now. I am having difficulty remaining in this position due to the pressure on my left hip. ...
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- Hi A., Congratulations on your pregnancy! Sounds like your going to have your hands full:) It's important you take care of youself too. Are you not sleeping be...
- I don't know about the pillows, but you can sleep on your right side too. Actually you can still sleep on your back for about another month if you needed to. It's the ...
- One of the many joys of pregnancy...not being able to find a good sleeping position. To be honest, I had a really tough time getting comfortable on my left or right si...
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...
Pain in Ear Cartilage During Pregnancy
Asked by S.K. from Lancaster
on September 27, 2010
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I googled this, but didn't get any direct answers, specifically related to pregnancy. Throughout all of my pregnancies I've experienced pain in my ear cartilage (not ...
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- I had a bizarre rushing sound in my right ear while I was pregnant, and a pounding all the time that was so distracting I nearly couldn't hear. I got no answers whatso...
- It sounds like some kind of a circulation problem.
- I've gotten this several times when not pregnant. I've never tried to figure out what it was haha I usually wake up just barely and realize it's hurting, but too tir...
You Name It I Got or Had It During This Pregnancy!
Asked by E.S. from Amarillo
on July 8, 2009
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I went to my doctor today for my regular check up Im 26 2/7 weeks. I have had everything from constipation, migraines, morning sickness all the time, no weight gain ti...
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- Go get a prenatal massage!! That always made me feel better. I had one as often as I could. I hope you feel better soon.
- I feel for you. I was too a single mother of a 14 yr old and had one on the way when the baby's dad left when i was 16 wks preg. I was on strick bedrest from beginning...
- Yep, i had a massage as well...it was great. I also recommend seeing a chiropractor regularly. I did and it helped. There are areas they can work on that help with pro...
Pinched Nerve & Pregnancy
Asked by T.C. from Chicago
on May 25, 2008
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I am 19wks. pregnant. For the past few weeks I've had pain in my right arm b/t my shoulder & elbow. I finally came to the realization it may be a pinched nerve. I fr...
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- I get that too, and I saw my chiropractor throughouth all 3 of my pregnancies. Looking ahead, it's a good idea to see one before the birth, since being "in line" make...
- This is common in pregnancy b/c everything can swell. It sounds more like your ulnar nerve (also known as the "funny bone" in your elbow) is bothered. This goes down...
- Have you tried the chiropractor? I had pubic bone separation during my last pregnancy, I could hardly lift my legs to walk. My OB said there was nothing that could b...
Severe Pelvic Muscle Pain in Pregnancy - SPD (Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction)?
Asked by L.K. from Los Angeles
on September 29, 2012
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I'm almost 34 weeks along with baby #2 and having major pelvic muscle pain. I've never experienced this with my first baby but with this pregnancy it started pretty m...
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- I also had this both times. The first time wasn't nearly as bad as the second time! I don't know about delivery, because I had C-sections both times. The first time sh...
- As the ligaments start to relax, right around now, you'll notice pelvis imbalances more. Find a good chiropractor that adjusts the pubic bone. It will be night and day...
- Chiropractor. Adjusted my pubic bone and pelvis, amazing results! Pubic bone can be done with someone's forearm between your knees from elbow to hand, then squeezing.
Cortisone Injections & Pregnancy?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on November 29, 2011
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I have called my ortho, and have a call in to my OB... but just looking for any personal experiences here.
I have posted in the past about my shoulder pain (both sh...
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- It's been a while but a podiatrist gave me some sort of shot in my foot when I was 8+ months pregnant. I can't remember exactly what the issue was but it was to the p...
- Here is a link, however not one I know is correct, and it may help to read this.. http://www.helium.com/items/1433841-are-cortisone-shots-safe-during-pregnancy Cortis...
- Ouch, I'm sorry you're in so much pain. Chronic pain is no joke. I have chronic pain in my right shoulder from having torn my rotator cuff, and thanks to Fibromyalgi...
Varicose Veins - Pregnancy
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on July 8, 2008
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I have always had spider veins, ever since I can remember when I was young. Once I got pregnant, I developed varicose veins, but only 2 (1 in each leg). I think it is ...
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- Varicose veins also run in my family and yes they are very hereditary. I started having the true varicose veins (the bulging ones) during my first pregnancy and they d...
- I'm in the same boat as you. Had vein stripping, but the underlying problem never goes away: leaky blood vessels. I'm surprised no one has mentioned this, but varic...
- My mom just had her varicose veins taken care of (mine are just beginning). She had pain in hers for YEARS and it was well documented in her charts. She is only 50, an...
