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Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
Acne Breakouts During Pregnancy
Asked by L.W. from Phoenix
on February 2, 2009
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This is my third pregnancy, and once again, as before, I'm experiencing terrible acne over my face. I plan on talking to my OB about it, but am wondering what others h...
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- I was desperate but this is what worked for me. Take several tablespoons of ordinary oatmeal (don't know if instant works, I used the old-fashioned kind) and stir eno...
- I had bad acne when I was pregnant with my son. Being pregnant with him put to much testosterone in my body. Which caused me to break out... Not sure what to tell y...
- Sorry to hear. Try an acupuncturist. If this isn't the first time this has happened to you, something is out of balance when you're pregnant and it is manifesting in...
Super Dry Skin During Pregnancy - Cocoa Butter? Coconut Oil? Anything Richer?
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on February 11, 2010
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HI Moms:
I'm 6 months pregnant with baby #2, and although cocoa butter seemed to make my belly happy for pregnancy #1, it doesn't seem to be doing the job anymore. ...
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- Hi K., Congratulations on your pregnancy! Dry skin is so common and doesn't need to be. You need to find products that do not contain any petroleum as petroleum can...
- I had a very hard time finding something that worked well for me and lasted a long time. After many different products I found that Aveeno with Oatmeal was the best. I...
- The Aquaphor is an excellent idea - that or A&D ointment. Both are ointments, not lotions and can be more effective. Also, are you taking fish oil as a supplement? Exc...
DESPERATELY Need Help Finding the Right Facial Cleanser!!!
Asked by M.F. from Dallas
on May 19, 2009
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I have had problems with acne for several years and I have tried EVERYTHING...Mary Kay worked at one time, more recently it was Clinique products. However, since I ha...
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- Dear M., When I read your message I felt so sorry for you as I have several friends who have experienced the same challenge. I know how frustrated you must feel as I ...
- This might sound crazy, but I also have very oily skin and am still acne-prone at the rip old age of 38! I was given this advice by a nurse at my dermatologist's offic...
- Hi M., I sell mark cosmetics (an extension of Avon) and their oil absorbing moisturizing lotion has worked wonders on my skin! I have NEVER encountered a moisturizer ...
What Do I Need??
Asked by J.A. from San Francisco
on January 27, 2008
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Hi all,
I'm a first time mom to be, expecting a baby boy in 5 weeks and can't wait!! Any advise on the things you couldn't live without? We have a crib, car seat, ...
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- You need a big yoga/excercise ball. My son gos right to sleep, as soon as we start bouncing
- Wow, you evidently asked a question everyone wants to respond to... My motto is you need three things for a baby: a car seat, diapers, and an Ergo Baby Carrier. We ...
- Read the book "You are your Child's first Teacher", an amazing book with many insights and helpful hints and a book that you will many times pick up and look up stuff....
Having a Girl: How Do You Prevent and Get Rid of Diaper Rash?
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on March 22, 2007
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I want to get a head start as I am expecting in May. How do you prevent a baby girl from getting diaper rash and if she gets it, what products and process do you go ab...
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- Keep the diapers as dry as possible... so change often. I find that diaper creams tends to make it worse and swear by Vasoline. If I do use a cream, I find Butt Past...
- Something I haven't yet seen mentioned is just letting the baby not wear a diaper for part of hte day. NOt long with a newborn, obviously, but for a few minutes after...
- This may sound a little weird but it does work. If you brown flour in the oven and let it cool, this will get rid of diaper rash. My son has had a few really bad diape...
Sleeping Through the Night and Diaper Changes
Asked by E.H. from San Francisco
on May 20, 2008
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My 12 week old daughter suddenly went from sleeping from 8/9 pm to 12 am and every 2 hours thereafter religeously to sleeping from 8 pm to 6 am a couple of weeks ago. ...
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- It all sounds like good progress to me. She's definitely old enough to be sleeping through the night like that--her digestive system must be maturing enough to go tha...
- That is a big change. My daughter gradually gave up one night feeding every couple weeks until she slept through the night. However, she was just over 12 weeks old whe...
- Although every child is different, yes, this is normal. If your daughter is doing this on her own, you are lucky. And, at some point she may revert back. My son also...
My Pregnant Niece Has Eczema
Asked by D.L. from Redding
on February 24, 2008
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My niece is six months pregnant and has developed eczema on her hands, arms and neck. We are hoping this has something to do with her being pregnant and will clear up ...
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- I have a few friends that got really bad eczema after their pregnancy. One of them has struggled with eczema for years. I just started selling a skin care product cal...
- I am a life long eczema sufferer and the only thing I knew to do was call my brother, the pharmacist. Call your local pharmacist and ask for a list of pregnancy-frien...
- Hi D. - everyone I know who develops eczema have almost no idea why... my daugter developed it and no creams or lotions that the doctors gave her worked... I finally ...
Any One Else Had to Deal with PUPPP While Pregnant?
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on June 18, 2008
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So I was diagnosed with PUPPP (pruritic uticarial pupules and placques of pregnancy). Severe itching, burning, and rashes on stomach, chest, thighs, arms, sides, back....
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- I too had this. Cold showers and the doctor said I could use Benadryl once a day(ask you doctor). It lasted until delivery, but they say you can only get it with the...
- I am so sorry to hear of your discomfort. I did not go through anything like this when I was pregnant 6 months ago however, one of my very close friends who is due nex...
- I have never heard of this and I am so sorry you have it. It sounds just awful! I did get some minor rashes/burning around my breast area when I was pregnant (it was...
Pregnant & Psoriasis
Asked by A.K. from Sacramento
on February 21, 2008
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Hi all!
I am 15 weeks pregnant with my second baby. For the past 2 years I've been really struggling with psoriasis. I had it since I was little, but didn't have any ...
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- Hi Olga, I used to work as a certified cosmetologist (out of US) and I worked with a dermatologist. We used to treat psoriasis with a mud from Dead Sea. You can buy i...
- Hi There, I know a lot about Psoriasis. I have been dealing with it for over 25 years. The process of excess skin growth is miserable but the natural sun or at your ...
- Hi Olga, I have had psoriasis for nearly 40 years. As you may know, it is a reaction from your autoimmune system. When your skin is traumatized your body creates more...
