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Pregnancy Test Confusion
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on November 8, 2008
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Yesterday I took a First Response pregnancy test (the kind with the lines) at 15 days past ovulation and there was clearly a second line. It was very very faint, but e...
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- The time of day and how concentrated your urine is can make a difference. generally your hormone levels are highest is your first urination of the day. So if your seco...
- I took Clomid when I was 38. After the frist cycle and nto getting pregnant, the doctor (a fertility specialist) said I wasn't going to respond with Clomid and that we...
- I had the same problem I was preg even though everyone told me false postive I had 3 weeks like that. Just keep trying from week to week. Worse case take a blood test....
Dealing with Pregnancy After Miscarriage
Asked by B.M. from Rochester
on February 1, 2009
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I am a working 30 year old mom of a wonderful, healthy 18 month old boy. I had a miscarriage last fall and am now pregnant again (about 4-5 weeks along). After havin...
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- I found out I was pregnant after returning from a trip to Asia, having had several vaccines and having taken anti-malarial pills, all of which you are not supposed to ...
- The likelihood of having a second miscarriage in a woman who has already had full term pregnancy is quite minimal. Try to pamper yourself as much as you can! I would...
- Hi B.. I'm feeling your pain. I had a miscarriage the first time I tried getting pregnant, and then when I got pregnant again, I was completely paranoid. It is the wor...
Blood Work off and Pregnancy
Asked by F.S. from Indianapolis
on October 27, 2009
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i had some labs drawn for my pregnancy and i called to get the results because i had to cancel my apptionment until a later time anyways the nurse said they are on hol...
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- Go back to the doctor as soon as possible! Most of us here are not doctors but all sorts of things can happen during pregnancy. Likely your doctor will want more bloo...
- You need to see the doc. I don't know why you cancelled, but it's very very very important that you call and re-schedule immediately.
- Right now, there is nothing more important than getting to the doctor to find out what's going on. Do whatever you have to do to get there. AND, I don't know who y...
Yeast Infection During Pregnancy
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on November 20, 2009
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I think I have a yeast infection and I am in my second trimester. My midwife prescribed me a topical cream, but I am scared that it will harm the baby. I tend to try...
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- I was prescribed an internal topical cream and it is perfectly safe. it doesn't even breach the cervical barrier. Your fine.
- stay away from sugar and eat lots of yogurt with L.acidopholis(I don't think I spelled that right- ) It helps restore the natural balence of good vs. bad bacteria. Su...
- have you tried taking odorless garlic gel caps orally? That will help as well. You can also apply a liquid probiotic (or organic sugar free yogurt) directly to the ski...
Safe Medicines During Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on January 29, 2008
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Does anyone know of any over-the-counter cold medicines that are safe to take during pregnancy, or any home remedies that work to relieve symptoms? I haven't yet been ...
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- As far as my ob tells me/their website states Tylenol and Sudaphed are ok. In fact I have a heinous cold right now and I've been taking Tylenol Cold and Sinus for it (...
- Go to either ibreastfeeding.com or breastfeeding.com (I can't remember which it is, since I haven't used it in a while) but it will tell you what meds are okay. My MI...
- I find the following website which might be helpful to you. http://www.babycenter.com/0_if-you-get-sick-during-pregnancy_###-###-####.bc Since you are now in yo...
Sensative Lips and Pregnancy
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on March 14, 2009
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Was just curious if anyone else has encountered sensative lips (redness and swelling) during the last 3-4 weeks of their pregnancy. I am approximately 36 weeks, with ...
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- Argh - the lip allergies. I've developed them over the last 10 years or so and they're definitely getting worse - and changing! I used Burt's Bees for years and year...
- I'd recommend a vitamin B supplement (pill) + B12 sublingual. S.
- I have skin therapy product that I think will help you. If you'd like to pick it up, I have a new travel size that you can have. It is made by a registered pharmacutic...
Safely Losing Weight During Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from Philadelphia
on September 4, 2009
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I just found out I am pregnant and I still have some weight to lose from my last pregnancy. My daughter will be 1 on the 15th of Sept. To reach my "ideal" weight accor...
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- There is no safe way to lose weight when you are pregnant because it is not good to lose weight while pregnant. Talk to your OB- chances are they will recommend that ...
- I agree that I don't think it's a good time to lose weight. That said, you don't have to go crazy and indulge every whim you may get. Eat plenty of fruits, veggies a...
- Weightloss(or more correctly dieting) is never recommeded during pregnancy. What I would suggest is watching your caloric intake, exercising( in safe amounts and types...
Mom Wants to Terminate Pregnancy.
Asked by M.L. from San Francisco
on April 30, 2009
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Hi Moms:
I have a relative of mine who has 3 kids--her youngest is 8 mths old. She found out that she was was a mth or so pregnant. She is considering terminating h...
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- She should contact Planned Parenthood. I think they'd be a tremendous resource for her in this situation.
- Tell her to check out Choice Medical group. They can get her in contact with someone that will give her temporery Medi-cal so she can get this done. Good luck to her! ...
- I love how rather than give actual advice on the medi-cal ... so many responses are trying to get you to talk her out of the abortion. I'd follow the suggestions o...
Itchy Rash During Pregnancy (?? Prurigo??)
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on January 16, 2010
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I'm 13 weeks pregnant with our second baby, and last Thursday I started having an itchy rash on random spots of my body. They look like tiny little bumps (sometimes th...
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- It could just be excema. I am pregnant as well and an itchy rash that started on the back of my hand- little bumps that spread a bit and now a patch on my leg. I looke...
- Had something similar the last week of my pregnacy. My doctors were also not sure about what it could be. Used cortizone after I gave birth but what worked wonders was...
- I'm thinking you should skip the general dr. appt. and work hard to get into the dermatologist as soon as possible. Certain things like eczema and psoriasis can flare ...
Itchy Feet During Pregnancy
Asked by K.D. from Jacksonville
on September 15, 2009
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Has anyone dealt with itchy feet during pregnancy? Ever since I took the HPT, my feet have been itching like crazy, especially at night. I have mentioned this to my ...
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- Sounds like some kind of neuropathy. Diabetics get it but it can be for lots of other reasons. Do not take any meds for it. Your baby will become toxic and have neurod...
- I think you should get a new doctor. Until then, I would hold off on medicines, even Benadryl. I would take the advice of the one whose sister advised to drink tons...
- It is possible that you developed allergies during pregnancy. With my second pregnancy, I did develop allergies. And, no they did not go away. They intensified after...
