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Shingles During Pregnancy
Asked by B.P. from New York
on July 3, 2010
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My friend is almost 6 months pregnant and she just found out that she has shingles. Does anyone know someone who had this during pregnancy? I read that its not as ba...
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- I had shingles while pregnant with my son. There are varying degrees and at 24 weeks, hopefully she will be over them by the time her baby arrives. Shingles is cau...
- Normally shingles come about if you didn't have the chicken pox or a very small amt. I would have your friend question her Obstetrician about getting something so it d...
- i had them when i was about four months pregnant with my first child. i can tell you this it was exhausting i remember feeling so tired and just run down by it. ther...
Pregnancy Odor
Asked by K.O. from Detroit
on August 11, 2009
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OK - I know that this is going to be waaayyy to much information but I need to know if anyone can give me some advice. Here goes & again I am sorry for all the details...
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- ok your the only one who smells it. Unless your mate is in the bathroom with you when you pee like right by you. I had the same thing. All you need to do is wash down ...
- Check with your doctor to see if it has to do with some of the vitamins you may be on during pregnancy. I know some vitamins can cause odor on the "way out". Don't s...
- I think you notice your odor more when your pregnant because your hormones enhance your smelling ability. I am almost 8 weeks and I notice when I take my bra off, I ca...
Pregnancy Concerns
Asked by B.S. from Tampa
on January 14, 2010
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After 6 months of trying for #2 I am finally pregnant. However, when I took the test at the beginning of Dec. it came out neg. I assumed I wasn't pregnant. I had sched...
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- I didn't get sick at all with DD #1 and had NO complications whatsoever with that pregancy. I got slightly sick with DD #2 and had some spotting throughout the pregna...
- First try to relax, you don't want to stress your body. My test were negative at first as well, and even my regular dr's office told me my blood work wasn't high enoug...
- You are right that every pregnancy is different, so don't worry yourself needlessly. Your dr appt is next week.. so don't start worrying unless the dr says you have a...
What Week of Pregnancy Am I In???
Asked by P.C. from Fort Wayne
on July 11, 2009
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I am very confused about what week I am in in my pregnancy. I am not able to go to the doctor for another month due to lack of funds and insurance problems. This is my...
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- P., Spotting and/or full periods after implantation is extremely common. It has happened to me in all three of my pregnancies. Just go back to the last full perio...
- Hi P., This happened with our 1st child. I also got my period while I was pregnant ~ it was very light. When I went to the dr. he said I was way further than I had th...
- I would contact health point in Covington. Tell them about your money situation and they will charge you according to income. I went there once when my husband had sta...
Overweight Pregnancy
Asked by K.Z. from Seattle
on November 7, 2008
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Are there any other moms out there that got pregnant when they were overweight? I am concerned. I get so many people telling me different things. I get just do it, an...
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- I was average weight when I got pregnant with my first and lost the weight easily. I was never overweight officially until after my second child. I never was able ...
- K., I was 100 lbs overweight when I got pregnant with my first at the age of 35 yrs old. If that is not a recipe for people thinking that it was high risk! I foun...
- K., I was pregnant and overweight with my second. My doc told me that instead of gaining the 20 lbs max like I would have if I was not overweight, I should aim for...
Pregnancy Headaches
Asked by S.L. from Spartanburg
on December 16, 2008
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I am 17 weeks pregnant and have recently, for about the last month, been having terrible headaches. My husband thinks I am not eating enough, but I eat all the time. I...
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- i could have written your request about 12 weeks ago! i am 30 weeks and had headaches from about 12-20. they did go away, my dr. did say they were normal, but i was ...
- I had terrible headaches with my last 2 pregnancies. The only natural thing to help them for me was chiropractic care and prenatal massages both of which were wonderfu...
- My first thought is you aren't drinking enough water. being dehydrated can cause headaches and I'd also like to 2nd the chiropracter , if it dosent' help it will at le...
Pregnancy Gums
Asked by J.P. from Boise
on February 9, 2010
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Hello all you helpful Mamas out there.
I am hoping that someone can give me some advice. I know that this is probably more of a vanity thing right now, but I need ...
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- I had one like this when I was pregnant too. it was on the side though. I had to completely avoid touching it for a long time. I didn't floss it and I barely brushed...
- I can't say that I have experienced exactly what you are going through, but I did get some pregnancy related gingivitis myself. My dentist told me to use listerine eve...
- I got the 'pregnancy-related' conditions...including gestational periodontal disease (bad gums). I can recommend that you keep with your good flossing and brushing ha...
Pregnancy Question..
Asked by C.T. from Atlanta
on July 15, 2010
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In the beginning stages of early pregnancy (like week one or two) does useing the restroom alot occur like particularly bowel movements. Sorry not trying to be gross.....
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- To be honest, none of those were really signs that I was pregnant, but every woman's body works differently. You may have some sort of gastrointestinal thing going on....
- C., I had trouble with my bowels before I knew I was pregnant. Some foods just sat in the bottom of my stomach like a rock. Ugh! I had trouble with constipation, et...
- Hi C. I actually did feel those initial flutters very early in the beginning of my pregnancy. But then I have to admit, my husband and i had specifically planned our n...
Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy
Asked by L.K. from Sacramento
on March 18, 2010
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Hi. I just found out yesterday that I am pregnant. It was a bit of a suprise and now my husband and I are very worried about the affect my hypo will have on the baby...
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- Hi L., I have hypothyroidism (not Hashimoto's) and a surprise pregnancy. Its a very long story, but I didn't learn I was pregnant for several months and during tha...
- Hi! I have Hashimoto's as well. I have 2 beautiful, healthy children. My second pregnancy was unplanned. I did have a few issues in the beg. w/ some bleeding--but ever...
- I'm Hypo as well, and was monitored throughout my pregnancy, but never had to change my Synthroid dose. As far as I understand, the baby is at risk if you're levels ar...
Migraines and Pregnancy
Asked by M.T. from Springfield
on February 5, 2009
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Hi...I've never had a migraine before and after 3 days of complete suffering I went to my doctors yesterday and they said I am having a really bad migraine. They said...
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- When I was in high school (long, long ago), my best friend had horrible, recurrent migraines. She finally went to a nutritionist and she never had another migraine ag...
- Hi M., I suffered horrible blinding migraines when I was pregnant. The miracle drug combo that seemed to work for me was B-12 and Nytol, I know sounds crazy. My docto...
- I had the same issues when I was pregnant with my second, a boy. They said the hormones were to blame and that I should take it easy. My kids were about the same dis...
