Third Trimester
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Travelling in Third trimester--I Don't Wanna!
Asked by S.L. from Boise
on October 19, 2009
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My husband was given two weeks' notice on Friday. This is the second time in 5 months that he's been laid off because work for engineers is drying up (no funding). He...
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- I think that all of your concerns are valid. Driving two days with an 8 month old baby sitting on your bladder is going to make it a difficult trip. I also think tha...
- Bad idea!! If you talk to him about all of your concerns, and you present an alternative (visiting sometime after the baby is born), and he is still determined to go, ...
- Tell him to go without you, and have a great time!
Third Trimester "Morning Sickness"?
Asked by J.S. from Phoenix
on September 22, 2010
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I am 32 weeks pregnant. Almost every morning after I eat my breakfast I start to feel dizzy, short of breath, and tired. I'm not nauseous or anything like that but I...
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- You are eating a lot of carbs, so I agree with the blood sugar, and start eating eggs or other protein for breakfast. Get it checked asap and if it happens again, dri...
- Try eating a little less. It may just be that you have to eat all day long. I did that with my daughter because if I ate more than a few bits an hour, I wouldnt be ab...
- Sounds like blood sugar and/or blood pressure issues. I'd talk to your provider. I'd also consider eating something other than cereal, which I don't feel provides muc...
Getting Light-headed/dizzy in Third Trimester.
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on December 15, 2008
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Hello! I am going into my 33rd week of pregnancy and in the last week I've been having moments of getting light-headed or dizzy. I haven't passed out or anything but...
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- You might be a little anemic. I had the same thing happen when I was pregnant. Try to increase your iron intake in your food choices. Also make sure you are getting pl...
- Hi! I am just about to start my 36th week, and our baby is due in mid-Jan. :-) Congrats to you and your husband! I am having a similar experience, and from what I ...
- Depending on your position at the time, the baby could be pushing on your major blood vessels in the abdomen. Laying back was the worst offender for me, and left sid...
Third Trimester Pregnancy Issues
Asked by L.M. from New York
on March 17, 2011
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Hi, I am 32 weeks pregnant with baby #3 and feeling pretty yucky now. I have had thankfully mostly easy pregnancies all three, and now am just huge and uncomfortable. ...
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- HANG IN THERE! You're almost done :) I felt like that with all 3 of my pregnancies... I may be playing devil's advocate here, but I HATE being pregnant!! Keep focusin...
- Yup, totally normal! The baby won't come early. Just try to keep your mouth shut - that's the hardest thing for me when I feel like that. I loved taking a bath every d...
- Oh, boy, yes!!! I just had our third boy last Friday and he was due the Tuesday before (so only three days "late," but my last was 3 weeks early, so...). I was SO cr...
Pelvic Pain During Third Trimester
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on February 23, 2009
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I am currently pregnant with my second child and I am in the final stretch with about 10 weeks to go. Over the last few weeks i have been having significant pain asso...
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- I have the same issue! Mine is any time any position, sitting or standing. I'm due with our third in about two weeks. I've been in pain for more than a month. Especial...
- A., I had similar pelvic pains that increasingly got worse the further along in my pregnancy. Near the final 2-4 weeks I ended up sleeping in the recliner at night...
- I had a lot of pelvic pain with my first pregnancy with twins. I think it was what the other person described as separating. It also felt like there would be a rush ...
Positive First Trimester Screen
Asked by I.S. from Detroit
on February 25, 2008
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I am 41 and just had a positive first trimester screen. The test result indicated that the chances of me having a baby with a chromosomal defect like Down Syndrome is...
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- I am 39, just had my first baby and also had a positive first trimester screen. From what I understand it is normal for elevations with older moms like you and me. I...
- Hi I.- I had all kind of "problems" detected by the many tests that are supposed to prepare you and the doctors for complications. Well I also have two perfectly per...
- You are not alone! I had a positive result with all 3 of my children and none of them were born with any abnormalities. That test is prone to false positives. Just h...
Second Trimester Miscarriage
Asked by K.D. from Chicago
on February 16, 2010
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I recently lost my baby at 17 weeks. The reason for the miscarriage is not known. I am looking for a new doctor as I think it will be too difficult to go back to my ...
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- I would recommend DrWeiss at Assoc of Women's Healthcare. They have an office on Mich Ave across from Millennium Park. He is great (as are others in the practice!) ...
- Hi K., I am really sorry to hear about your loss. I can certainly understand the devastation as I have lost 2 children. My first child, a son, was born at 28 we...
- I am so sorry for your loss. My doctor (Dr. Mazzullo) saw me through the birth of my son two years ago (a c-section due) and a miscarriage (with a D&C) at 12 weeks ...
Travel During First Trimester
Asked by L.M. from Phoenix
on November 15, 2009
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My husband and I were thinking of taking a nice trip up to the mountains (7-8 hour car trip) when I will be around 2 mos preg. My mother is very concerned and angry w...
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- We went on our second honeymoon when I was 5 months along-one last trip before kids. I was just fine-nothing happened. THey discourage during the third trimester but...
- Dear L.: Congrats on your pregnancy! Although there is no real evidence that travel during first trimester contributes to miscarriage, as a midwife I usually recomme...
- Hi L., The only thing that I can suggest is to talk to your doctor and see what he says about it first. If he doesn't show any concern, then go and have some fun. ...
Nausea in the Second Trimester?
Asked by K.G. from Las Vegas
on May 19, 2008
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This is my 3rd pregnancy and I am now 23 weeks along. The past couple of weeks I keep getting nauseated during mid day and it lasts until I go to sleep. I also am gett...
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- Ah the joys of pregnancy. I am sorry to hear you are feeling sick in your second trimester. I went through 7 months of nausea and had a beautiful third trimester. Hope...
- Hi K., I felt nauseated during my entire pregnancy w/ number 3 and number 4. Number4 , (my only son by the way:)> I was sick so much. I also developed "carpell tunn...
- Talk to you doctor about 1/2 tab unisom. I took it while pregnant to help with the nausea. It worked for that and helped me sleep. You can buy it yourself or sometimes...
Pregnant and Fitness in First Trimester
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on January 26, 2009
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Hello Moms,
First time on board here, I wanted some feedback and some direction if anyone can respond postively. I am pregnant with baby#2 ( bout 2 weeks) and the d...
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- Hello, I did lose weight when I was pregnant. I went to a dietitian and she broke down what I should be eating on a daily and meal by meal schedule. I also walked as m...
- S., my SIL changed her diet from alot of fast food to healthy proteins and fresh fruits & veggies and lost unneeded weight and had a healthy baby. A friend did the sa...
- I've done Weight Watchers before and have had success. They have special guidelines for women who are pregnant or lactating. And what's best is that they teach you a...
