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How to Stay Positive About Pregnancy...
Asked by M.H. from Raleigh
on January 1, 2011
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So with my first son (5 years ago), I didn't seem to have a care in the world while I was pregnant. I never once second guessed anything (I also didn't know everything...
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- M., I also had a perfect first pregnancy and worried with my second one. I worried when I spotted at 7 weeks. (Totally normal if you have Rh- blood--dr.'s didn't tell...
- I say relax and wait..unless you have reason to be concerned. Find positive stories to replace the sad stories......the anxiety isn't good for you or the baby :) Co...
- relax - worrying makes everything worse no matter what it is. just think positive thoughts and take care of yourself. best of luck!
Pregnancy & Genetic Testing
Asked by T.B. from Detroit
on September 13, 2008
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I will turn 36 at the end of the month & am 7 weeks pregnant. Since I am over 35, my doctor has asked me to consider if I want to have genetic testing done (i.e. CVS ...
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- For me, myself, I wouldn't have it done because it wouldn't make a difference in my decision in carrying through with the pregnancy or not. I would choose to have the ...
- I am 38 and just had my first baby 2 months ago. My doctor suggested genetic testing too. My husband and I talked about it a lot...the pros and cons. Those tests aren'...
- I think your decision migtht be easier if you know what you will do if you get "bad news" if you plan on keeping the baby no matter what why bother with the testing? i...
Advice on Pregnancy Screenings & Tests
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on September 5, 2008
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I just found out I am pregnant after my second round of IVF. I went through 2 unsuccessful IUI's & 1 unsuccessful IVF & a year of accupuncture along with these treatm...
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- I just delivered at 32 weeks. I saw Women's Health Specialists in Grayslake (in the new Lake forest building). They did a test called Nucal Translucency (sp?) which ...
- A., I did the CVS test two years ago at 13 weeks pregnant, at the first reproductive genetics place in Chicago, with Dr. Norman Ginsberg. I can't recall the name of t...
- I am also newly pregnant. I just made an appt. to see Dr. Norman Ginsberg at The Reproductive Genetics Institute for a CVS: http://www.reproductivegenetics.com/. I...
Possible Pregnancy and Drinking
Asked by C.H. from Augusta
on February 25, 2008
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I have 2 beautiful boys right now and am definately not looking for a 3rd baby right now...not even in the next 10 yrs. But I am using no birth control or condoms but ...
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- My OB/GYN always said not to beat yourself up over anything you did prior to knowing you were pregnant. I had drinks while pregnant with all 3 kids and they are fine....
- As terrible as this is to admit and as much as I have hated myself for it, I drank the first 5 weeks I was pregnant with my daughter. I had no idea that I was pregnan...
- Good evening, For the money situation, don't worry about it. The Dollar Store, (Kroger shopping ctr, Cherokee St) has them and they do work. I used one for my first p...
Post Pregnancy Aversions - JFF
Asked by M.R. from Phoenix
on May 18, 2011
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Every day I am reminded of 'morning sickness' as there are still 2 carry over aversions that are a direct result from my pregnancies...last one 9 years ago. Please ...
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- Tofu. Ate it before m/s set in w/ my first...then had leftovers sitting in my fridge when I felt like I was dying. My Vans sneakers. YES-sneakers! I bought them whe...
- My aversion is not smell but touch. Now there has always been one thing in life that I could not stand. BANANAS, yuck I dont like them never have. I could peel a ba...
- With my first...I ate half a box if not more of ho hos a day...they were my one vice the whole way through. To this day I really cant eat them. Just thinking about t...
Wood Staining During Early Pregnancy
Asked by D.W. from Boise
on December 15, 2008
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Please help. I've just found out that I'm pregnant for the first time after 9 months of TTC. Unfortunately before I took a test I stained a dollhouse I was building. ...
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- Calm down...you are perfectly fine!! It doesn't sound like you were inhaling the fumes from the can and you weren't in the room very long!! Your little one will be fin...
- You and the baby are fine. Stress on yourself is more harmful than 10 minutes of staining, or a week of staining for that matter. Enjoy this time and focus on the jo...
- D., I know it is scary. Pray always have faith in the savior and your baby will be fine. This baby will come to you the way Our Father planned for him/her to come an...
Massive Amounts of Coffee in the First Few Weeks of Pregnancy?
Asked by J.B. from Billings
on September 28, 2011
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What happens if you drink a lot of coffee in the first few weeks of pregnancy? I'm talking A LOT A LOT. As in, waaaaay beyond the recommended dose. Thanks!
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- You cannot change what has already happened. The stress on your body from worrying about it will probably do more harm. I have 4 kids and before I knew I was pregn...
- I drank lots of coffee all the way through my pregnancy with my twins. There were no complications, I was never put on bed rest, my children were born healthy, and th...
- I believe caffeine has been associated with miscarriage, but I don't think the association is strong. Before getting pregnant I drank 1-2 cups per day. I stopped when ...
Planing a Pregnancy
Asked by C.C. from New York
on May 7, 2008
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I everyone! my partner and I want to have a baby, the point is that my hair is white (I paint it on the same color as the original dark brown) and I would like to know...
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- You have to ask your OB. I believe you are not supposed to highlight or dye your hair when pregnant, at least in the first trimester. The only way around this, I think...
- I would get rid of the hair dies and hair colors for awhile. Although there is no proof of any harm, you want to be as careful as possible. Whenever you get your ha...
- Ask your OBGYN for sure. I recall not being able to dye my hair for the first three months, after that it was fine I THINK...but for sure, just call your doc. The nurs...
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...
Still SO Confused About Early Pregnancy Possibility
Asked by K.G. from Spokane
on September 23, 2010
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I am 10 days past ovulation and 4 days before I am due to start my Menstral Cycle I have JUST recenlty started trying to concieve So I find it HIGHLY unlikely that I w...
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- Get a better pregnancy test. Preferably one that can be used a few days before your cycle is due. I would recommend a double pack if you can find one. That way if it...
- Chances are pretty good. This is my 3rd pregnancy, and all were "one hit wonders" so to speak :) The bleeding you had today could very well be implantation bleedin...
- I tried 1 time with both of my pregnancies... It can happen. And although I did take a urine pregnancy test both times, I didn't really need to. I knew I was pregnant ...
