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Workout Routine During Pregnancy
Asked by K. from Chicago
on October 27, 2006
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I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good workout routine during my pregnancy. I am currently pregnant with my third child and it seems no matter how strict of a ...
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- You could consider a prenatal water aerobics class. I'm not sure where you're located, but I know there is one at Good Samaritan Hospital's workout facility (Downers G...
- Yoga is great. I was advised not to do Pilates during pregnancy and post-partum. Of course, walking is good. I had the most success using an eliptical trainer. Amy
- After attending pre-natal Yoga classes at Sweet Pea in the City, they recommended I try "Yoga for Pregnancy" by Colette Crawford ( a former labor and delivery nurse). ...
Pregnancy After C-section
Asked by A.C. from Dayton
on February 21, 2008
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I know it's a bit early to be worrying about this.... I don't plan on getting pregnant for at least another year, but I like to plan ahead and this has been worrying m...
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- Hi A.. I have 2 children a boy who is 7 and a girl who in 2 months will be 4. I had c-sections with both of them. I didn't have any problems with my pregnancy after...
- I had both of my daughters by C-section, first one was an emergency c-section and the second one was planned. I had no problems with the second c-section or the pregan...
- Please check out www.ican-online.org . This is the website of the International Cesarean Awareness Network. You may even find a support group meeting in your area. ...
Preventing Complications During Second Pregnancy
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on April 22, 2009
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Hi Ladies:
I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions about preventing complications during pregnancy. We just found out that I'm about 1 month pregnant with our seco...
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- I am currently on my 2nd pregnancy 22 weeks - my first was a piece of cake, but this time around has not been as easy at all. I was suffering from migraines and not r...
- Every pregnancy is different you may not even experience any morning sickness this time around. I had a great first pregnancy but was sick the entire nine months w/ m...
- You may want to focus on what you are eating. Many people discount what extremely good nutrition can change. Start with a food diary.
Anti Depressants During Pregnancy?
Asked by R.M. from Portland
on April 23, 2008
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Anyone out there take an SSRI during pregnancy? I know there are risks. I also know it has to be evaluated with a doctor. I am just curious about anyone else's expe...
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- Hi R., I would encourage you to speak with your doctor. I'm a perinatal nurse and it is not uncommon for woment to take some antidepressants throughout pregnancy. ...
- I haven't had any experience with this, but just this morning on NPR there was a story about long term antidepressant use, and a gal called in who had taken them durin...
- I am not sure what SSRI is but I took celexa with both of my pregnancies. The doctor said that the benefits definately outweighed the risks. Both my children seem fi...
Positive Pregnancy Test
Asked by K.B. from Columbus
on March 8, 2009
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Hello all- I just got a positive pregnancy test today- one line was faint in color- the other dark. Does it matter the color of the test? Am I pregnant??? I had 3 nega...
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- No, it does not matter whether the line is faint or not, as long as it is there.....you are pregnant! Congratulations. Give your doctor a call.
- A positive is a positive. However, my OB has told me that the home pregnancy tests are usually more accurate than even the doctor's office tests. I had a positive hp...
- I bet it is positive. I had a faint line. I think that just means it is really early in the pregnancy. That is what happened to me. They say to wait a few days (like a...
Successful Pregnancy After Late Miscarriage
Asked by J.D. from Phoenix
on November 7, 2009
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Hi - I am looking to hear from moms who have had a successful pregnancy after experiencing a late miscarriage or stillbirth. Did you have any trouble conceiving? Was...
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- It was hard after my Miscarriage at 4 months I was very reserved and distant from the next pregnancy which happened 4 months later. I was pregnant at the time I would...
- I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I lost my first child late in pregnancy, because it was beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy I had to go thru the whole funeral etc, (I was...
- I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My neighbor just shared her story with me: she lost a baby at 8 months. She went on to have a successful pregnancy just a few...
Sleeping on Your Side During Pregnancy
Asked by C.G. from Pittsburgh
on April 16, 2008
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This is my first pregnancy and I have read about how important it is to sleep on your side during your second trimester. I am at week 17 and some nights have a very d...
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- Hi C. just want to say congrats on your 1st pregnancy. I always heard that sleeping on your back in the last few months of pregnancy is hard on your organs. I have lea...
- Hi, C.~ Congrats on your pregnancy! Your body is waking you up at night because you are on your back. Don't stress about it -- just be sure to go back to sleep on...
- I slept on my back my entire pregnancy and had no problems. The general idea is that if there are problems, you will roll over in your sleep. Just sleep well and if yo...
Successful Pregnancy After 3 Miscarriages?
Asked by R.S. from Albany
on June 12, 2009
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I have been trying to conceive for almost two years now and just suffered a third miscarriage last week. Have any of you had this many miscarriages and gone on to hav...
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- Hi R., While this didn't happen to me, I am 41 years old, and I was the baby born after 4 miscarriages. Good luck, I am sorry for your losses and hope that soon you ...
- R., Have you gone through any genetic counseling to make sure that there isn't something going on much less something that could be resolved? To answer your que...
- i have a good friend from college who had--and i kid you not---about 13 miscarriages. She now has a lovely 3yr old and and 1yr old. stay positive.
Hair Dye During Pregnancy
Asked by J.H. from Houston
on October 1, 2008
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I am about 7 weeks pregnant and am interested if anyone dyed their hair during pregnancy. I have done a little research and it seems the information is fairly vague. ...
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- Retired Cosmetologist and the risks are very minimal. Some suggestions to help your conscience is to color in the foil, like a highlight in order to keep chemicals of...
- I did and it's fine! I asked my docotr over and over and she promised me that it is more than fine to dye your hair, it has zero effect on the baby! She said the onl...
- I highlighted my hair after I was 12 weeks since those seem to be the most critical. I have heard that highlights are better than actually dyeing your entire hair.
Flu Shot and Pregnancy
Asked by S.L. from Portland
on November 10, 2011
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Hi all, I'm doing a little informal research. Do you mind answering a few questions?
Did you get the flu shot in pregnancy?
How far along were you when you got the ...
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- I had flu shots with both. I was pretty far along with my second (probably 7 months). Don't remember with the first. No problems. No issues. Had first at 37 weeks ...
- I've had 3 babies, and I got the flu shot with every one. At 14 weeks, at 8 weeks, and hmm, I guess it was before I was pregnant with the last one. All delivered at ...
- Yep, got the flu shot with both pregnancies. The first time I was late in my pregnancy when I got the shot, maybe 32 weeks or so, and I had my son at 40 weeks 6 days....
