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Has Anyone Taken a Weekly Progesterone Shot to Prevent Early Labor??
Asked by A.P. from Peoria
on October 25, 2007
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My ob/gyn suggested that I consider taking a weekly shot (17a hydroxyprogesterone caproate) to prevent preterm delivery since I delivered my first son 4 weeks early an...
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- Hi A., My name is J.. I have a daughter her name is A. also she had to take progestern shot during her entire pregnancy to keep her from going into early labor. They ...
- I took a progesterone shot for 13 weeks at the beginning of my pregnancy. I won't lie to you, sometime sit can be a little uncomfortable since it is an oil, and needs ...
- I took it with my pregnancy with our daughter. After losing twins born 4 mos too early, we told them ANY and ALL precautions, pull out all the stops if you have to han...
Pregnancy Books
Asked by R.E. from Washington DC
on October 11, 2008
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Hi,
I just found out I'm pregnant with my first child! I'm looking for a good pregnancy book. Can anyone make a recommendation? Or a good website?
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- Hi R., I have had two kids and I definitely loved my "What to Expect When Your Expecting" book. It goes through all the stages with you and can answer all kinds of q...
- I've been subsribing to a great website (babycenter.com) since I was pregnant with my son 6 years ago. They give you weekly updates while you're pregnant and continue ...
- CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What To Expect When You're Expecting was good for me. I also talked to friends & family who had children. Just remember everyone is so different so...
Pregnancy and Thyroid
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on May 2, 2008
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Hi ladies,
Back in november I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I was 7 weeks pregnant with my second child when i found out. At almost my 11th week i found out ...
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- I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at 18 years old. I was monitored very closely, at least a once a month blood draw, and I have 4 kids, and have had no miscarriages...
- N., Hi, My name is A.. I had hyperthyroidism and had my thyroid removed when I was 12 years old. Which put me immediately into hypothyroidism. I have been t...
- I have had a thyroid condition since I was a young teenager. I was unaware that this condition could and would affect my ovulation as well as pregnancies. I have other...
Overweight and Pregnant!!!!
Asked by C.D. from Louisville
on March 2, 2008
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I am over weight. I know it is horrible. I wish I could go back to mypre-pregnancy weight before my first child. But i have not and now i am pregnant with my second ch...
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- Walking is safe and healthy for both of you. The baby loves the movement. Start out small. Walk around the block, then two blocks, etc. You don't have to be a mara...
- Be kind to your self...toss out the trashy food that will make you iritalble and tired. Go to the store and think healthy and get only healthy food...and the weight w...
- First off I would discuss it with your OB/Midwife. They can give you the best idea of what they're comfortable with for your particular pregnancy. Walking is an ...
Phantom Pregnancy???
Asked by J. from Grand Junction
on January 26, 2008
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Two weeks ago we found out that we were pregnant with our third child that we tried for 2 years to conceive. After alot of infertility issues, needless to say we were ...
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- Hi J.,I had a similiar experience 9 years ago...I went to the doctor for a routine exam and discovered I was pregnant. I hadn't had ANY symptoms, NONE and the reason w...
- Hi J., I am a 40yr old SAHM wiht a just turning-one year old. I had three miscarriages before I had my daughter. The first preg. lasted 11 weeks. (i saw the baby ...
- My sister has had 2 molar pregnancys and had to go for weekly blood tests until her levels went back to normal.Your situation sound similar to her story. if this is wh...
Pregnant Again at 42
Asked by C.Z. from Los Angeles
on March 31, 2008
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Hi Moms! I would like to know if any other moms in my age group (I'm 42) are pregnant. This is my second, my first was at age 39. I know I am very healthy, but would l...
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- Hi C. Z, I had triplets at age 52. All my children were born by C-section. I started at age 27. But, I just wanted to let you know about something I discovered b...
- C., you are so blessed! I'm 41, just had my son last June and I secretly (openly w/ my husband of 9 yrs.) wish I could do it again! I was just dreaming about it this m...
- C., Relax and enjoy. As long as you remain healthy and active everything will be fine. I had my first daughter at the age of 19 and my last two sons were born when I w...
Heartburn While You Are Pregnant...
Asked by D.R. from Phoenix
on August 8, 2008
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Hello Mommies,
I have a friend who is 28 weeks pregnant & she is having heart burn all day w/anything that she eats! I got lucky & didn't have too much heart burn ...
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- I had heartburn so bad with my first that I thought I was going to die!! My Dr. told me to take 4 tablespoons of Pepto Bismal! It HELPED!! Good Luck!!
- 2 or 3 stalks of celery should do the trick. Can be eaten as often as needed, and nothing that will hurt the baby in it.
- I know her pain!! As do many many moms to be! I had to come up with a new word called verp, burping with vomit, discusting but happed numerous times a day when I was...
Traveling While Pregnant
Asked by M.P. from Boston
on April 8, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone can share their experiences traveling while pregnant. I have a important business trip in Washigton D.C. at the beginning of June. I will be...
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- Sorry to be a downer, but... I would check the airline website for their policy, since many airlines will not allow you to travel that late in your pregnancy. I fl...
- Make sure you are ALLOWED to fly, not by your doctor, but by the airline. I agreed to go to Florida in early July with my sister so I could watch her son while she we...
- Stay really well hydrated before and during the trip. Wear loose shoes (something you can slip on and off) and comfortable clothes and try to elevate your legs or mov...
Spotting While Pregnant?
Asked by A. from Dallas
on November 15, 2008
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Ok, so I am currently pregnant with baby number FIVE:) We could not be happier, but I am having some spotting. I think I am about 7 weeks pregnant, and it is just ligh...
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- When I was pregnant with my daughter (now 5) I began bleeding (red blood) and also cramping at the same time. I was about 2 1/2 months along. I went to the doctor be...
- I had some spotting with my daughter. I went to the emergency room and they ran tests...did a blood test and an ultrasound (this was over 18 yrs ago). Their recommen...
- Hi A., I had spotting throughout my preqnacy with my first daughter. I was told to rest as much as possible and try not to stress much. Each pregnacy is different. ...
My Housekeeper Is Pregnant
Asked by E.R. from Los Angeles
on April 11, 2009
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I have had my housekeeper for nearly 15 months now. She works 30 hours a week. She is great. She does all of the housekeeping, laundry, cooking, ocasional babysittin...
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- If it were me I'd contact www.enannysource.com and start looking for a new housekeeper. To me, the issue is not that she is pregnant, I worked full time right until th...
- I was forty years old when I delivered my son and during my pregnancy I was able to everything I normally do including packing and moving house. To consider firing so...
- I wish you well w/ your decision, I just wanted to offer my help in any way if needed, I am a SAHM w/ 2 girls 4 1/2 and 16 months. I have been a nanny for a few of my ...
