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Advice on Pregnancy Screenings & Tests
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on September 5, 2008
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I just found out I am pregnant after my second round of IVF. I went through 2 unsuccessful IUI's & 1 unsuccessful IVF & a year of accupuncture along with these treatm...
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- I just delivered at 32 weeks. I saw Women's Health Specialists in Grayslake (in the new Lake forest building). They did a test called Nucal Translucency (sp?) which ...
- A., I did the CVS test two years ago at 13 weeks pregnant, at the first reproductive genetics place in Chicago, with Dr. Norman Ginsberg. I can't recall the name of t...
- I am also newly pregnant. I just made an appt. to see Dr. Norman Ginsberg at The Reproductive Genetics Institute for a CVS: http://www.reproductivegenetics.com/. I...
Nighttime Headaches During Pregnancy
Asked by S.L. from Brownsville
on May 14, 2009
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Hi there moms! I'm hoping someone out there has shared in my experience and can offer a little advice.
I am 5 1/2 months pregnant. About a month ago I started getti...
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- Edit: I was just repremanded by another mom for posting this. Of course every pregnant woman should consult with her doctor before making any changes. I meant no h...
- I suggest massage since you seem to have tried other avenues for relief. If you can get a prescription for Physical Therapy, call Wellness Matters if you are in Austi...
- Just my 2 cents but it sounds like your blood pressure is causing the headaches. You may be getting up to a standing position too fast. I know when your half asleep ...
Pregnant and Needing Chiropractor Advice
Asked by M.R. from Fort Myers
on May 27, 2008
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I am 36 weeks pregnant with my first and having extreme lower back discomfort. I know that this somewhat common due to the stretching of my lower spine, however, some...
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- I see you've gotten tons of rec's so far, but you didnt say where you live. If you are in Pinellas county, I highly recommend Dr Julie Hunt at Mayer Chiropractic. ww...
- I was thirty with my last pregnancy and had chiropractic adjustments for my lower back pain. It helped me tremendously not to mention my delivery was easier. Your chir...
- im don't have any experience with a chiropractor durring pregnancy but i did have alot of pain in my back and my legs to the point some days i couldn't even get out of...
Trying to Get Pregnant
Asked by K.O. from San Francisco
on August 19, 2008
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Ok moms, so maybe I am overthinking this, but I am trying to get pregnant (Yeah!) and it is now my third month trying. I am devestated everytime I get my period (even...
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- It looks like you've got a lot of responses... I don't have time to read them so hope this isn't too redundant... I would give it a total of 6 months... then MAYBE ask...
- Stay positive K.. It took me 6 months with both my pregnancies. I would recommend using ovulation kits to confirm your ovulation day and then start trying 4-5 days b...
- RElax and the time will come.. and before you know it you'll have 4 like me.
Fifth Disease During Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on May 21, 2008
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My son was recently exposed to Fifth disease at school. He's had the rash since sometime over the weekend, so he's not contagious anymore. However, his school nurse le...
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- I actually contracted 5th's disease while pregnant..I was almost half way through my pregnancy. So, you are farther along than myself. My OB told me the risk of compli...
- Call your doctor's office to see if the results are back. They often only call you if the results are positive, and often only mail you an "everything was normal/nega...
- My daughter came down with it last Nov, a week before I found out I was pregnant. The blood test will show if you have been exposed or not. My babysitter was nine mo...
What Are Your Favorite Grazing Foods During Pregnancy?
Asked by R.L. from Roanoke
on March 27, 2011
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I'm about midway through my first trimester of pregnancy, and I've realized that I can no longer eat 3 larger meals a day, but I need to graze or eat smaller snacks th...
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- Yogurt, skim milk, baby carrots (or whole regular carrots), fresh fruit, granola bars (whatever is on sale), cereal, rice (make a larger amount and refrigerate then mi...
- Chocolate milk (a big old glass), fruit (grapes, cantaloupe, strawberries, etc.), veggies with a little bit of dip, and hummus and pita have been my staples this pregn...
- String cheese Apples and peanut butter Crackers and peanut butter Celery and peanut butter.....I think it is clear what I craved Carrots and dip Almonds - really ...
I Just Might Be Pregnant Again
Asked by L.M. from Los Angeles
on July 31, 2008
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I recently miscarried (approx. June 26th) and I am still waiting for my monthly to start again. While I was still bleeding from the miscarriage, I took 3 pg tests, on...
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- You might have some of the pregnancy hormones left and probably need to see your doctor ASAP. He/She will probably order a blood test to monitor the hormone levels in...
- I got pg right after a m/c with my beautiful daughter. and same thing, the first one was so weak, and then the really strong line appears the second pg. might be it....
- Its easier to get pregnant after a birth or a miscarriage, so sounds ik eyou might be pregnant again. We miscarried in June and in July (one month later) i was pregnan...
Pregnant with Sciatic Nerve Pain
Asked by A.G. from Minneapolis
on September 2, 2010
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Im 24 weeks pregnant and yesterday when i woke up, I had a lower back ache. By last night the ache became a shooting pain that runs from the back of my left knee all t...
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- I went to the chiropractor as well. Lakepointe Chiro has 3 chiropractors who have a lot of experience with pregnant women. They helped me imensely with my sciatic pa...
- I had issues with it during my pregnancy as well. My leg would give out from under me when I got out of bed and everything. I tried physical therapy that the doctor ...
- I had it with my first pregnancy too. It lasted a while, but once baby dropped that pain went away.
Pregnant at 46, 7 Weeks
Asked by E.W. from Sacramento
on November 29, 2010
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I am 46 and 7 weeks pregnant(naturally), 2 teenage daughters, 2 miscarriages in the past 2 years. So my new husband of 5 years and I are hoping third times a charm. Bu...
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- hey E. I hear you loud and clear I am just few days over my mc date but i am so worried that i am not even taking the pregnancy test...i know somewhere in my gut tha...
- hello I am not in your shoes but wanted to wish you luck.. I am always happy to hear of a woman in her 40s becoming pregnant.. and too, if naturally.. why do I ask....
- I wasn't 46 but at 36 I had been through 12 years of fertility treatements and one miscarriage. We had moved onto adoption and were planning our second when I found ou...
Sudden Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Asked by S.S. from Cincinnati
on September 14, 2011
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ok I have seen a lot of difference answers on here about how much weight a person should gain during pregnancy. I don't really believe in a set number because they tel...
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- I think that everyone is different. With both of my pregnancies I actually lost weight until the last 2 months, and then I put on just a little bit until the last few ...
- My first pregnancy I had two months in a row that I gained 11 pounds. Ack. My second I didn't gain a single pound until I was 7 months, and still managed to put on 30 ...
- I always had a big jump in weight gain around 22-24 weeks. Your blood volume is expanding dramatically right now, it is probably mostly fluid. But so many things can...
