While Pregnant
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Very Stupid Question About Pregnancy
Asked by J.M. from Sacramento
on May 11, 2012
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Okay, first let me apologize for my stupidity. I have a question, and I feel like a teenager for asking this, as opposed to a 40 year old woman with three children wh...
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- I am calling this stress related. Your body can do MANY odd things when under stress.
- It could aslo be hormones. Sometimes I get PMS symptoms after sex, including nausea.
- Sure... stress can be responsible for a whole plethora of ailments. But nausea can also be caused by a bit of bad food. Or overdoing something (for example: if you ...
Question on Anti Depression Meds
Asked by V.D. from Toledo
on March 6, 2007
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Hello. I've recently starting taking an anti depression medication. but this last time that i was on my period, it only lasted 2 1/2 days. and since i've had my son, t...
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- Call your pharmacist. They are the medication experts and are sources always available to you. If they are very busy when you call, just ask them to call you back at...
- V., I took an anxiety/depression pill for a little bit and it never affected my periods, but maybe they are different w/everyone. Call and ask the doctor if thats co...
- Hi, I've been on Anti-depressions for awhile now. Recently I've changed meds and my period has only lasted anywhere from two days to two hours. I'm not sure why, but s...
Difficult Pregnancy and Still Have More?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on August 29, 2011
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Did any of you moms have a very difficult pregnancy and/or delivery and still go on to have more children (or a child)? Obviously being pregnant itself is difficult! ...
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- I had a difficult first pregnancy - oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid), premature rupture of membranes, premature labor, premature delivery via emergency c-section a...
- Yes. Our first was a very difficult pregnancy and delivery. I was 'lucky' to have enough complications that I got to stay in the hospital 3 days instead of the stand...
- I had a very difficult first pregnancy and delivery. The complications were so severe that my doctor advised me not to have more children. I really didn't think I co...
Bi Polar and Pregnancy
Asked by K.B. from Albany
on July 7, 2009
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My pregnancy for my son was very rough. I has huge mood problems and depression which I had never had before. When it didn't go away for almost a year and a half aft...
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- K., I would never use medication of any kind while trying to concieve a baby. The last thing you need is a baby with birth defects or death. You should detox your bod...
- I was on lithium w/both my pregnacies - I was considered a high risk pregnancy b/c the one major issue was something w/the development w/one of the chambers in the hea...
- Dear K., I can't recommend a specific medication (sorry!), but you might want to consult with a naturaopathic physician. He/she might be able to recommend a natural...
Mother's Who Had an Eptopic Pregnancy
Asked by L.T. from Philadelphia
on October 13, 2010
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my wife has just had an eptopic pregnancy how long should we wait to try again.
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- I had an ectopic in February 2008 that required surgery. We were told to wait 6 months at least. However, as most other responders have noted, it is far more importa...
- Your and your wife should wait 2-3 menstrual cycles before trying again. Let the body heal. My doctor told me to wait three months. I got pregnant five months later an...
- Of course I would ask the doctor when her body will be ready. We are going through a situation where will lose our baby after birth and that was one of the questions i...
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy
Asked by J.L. from Tulsa
on March 6, 2012
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Has anyone out there used zoloft or pristiq during their pregnancy? Actually the use of any antidepressants? This is a case of the health of the mother and the need ...
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- I had to take them while I was pregnant with my 2nd , My son is perfect. He WAS in distress when he was born, but that wasn't due to meds, he got stuck, had to be pull...
- I took them with my first - started about halfway through. I also am now on them again with my second, started right about the same time. For me, the hormones send ...
- I took Zoloft with both of my pregnancies. I had Pre-Partum depression really bad with the second one. I had no problems taking it and both of my kids were fine. I did...
Pregnant and Depressed . . . Anyone Else Been There?
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on August 18, 2008
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I'm about 8 weeks pregnant with my second child. My first born just turned 2, and is definitely a handful to my husband and I right now. We have wanted to get pregna...
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- Hi I hope you start feeling better soon. I felt the same way with #2. I think it was just pure exhaustion from chasing a toddler while surviving the first trimester...
- Actually J., Zoloft or Prozac can be used while pregnant or breastfeeding. You kind of have to outweigh the risks and the benefits. Pregnancy and delivery hormones c...
- I'm 24 years old and I'm pregnant with my first. I have been battling depression and anxiety since I was a young teenager. I was put on Prozac about a year 1/2 ago. My...
Should I Take This Drug When Pregnant?
Asked by B.S. from Tampa
on August 1, 2009
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Ever since the birth of my first daughter I have suffered depression and anxiety. I got off meds in April b/c we want to try again. Well, now all my symptoms are back....
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- I totally understand not wanting to take meds during pregnancy. I didn't even like it if I had to take a tylenol. I have a couple of non-med thoughts that you might ...
- find yourself a psychiatrist who is known for being really good w/ pharmacology, ie knowing his medications! then get a consult. then, take the meds & go to counseli...
- I went off my antidepressants to get pregnant and I seriously regret it. I ended up with severe PPD and was hospitalized (pysch ward) twice after the birth of my son. ...
What Do You Wish You Would Have Done Before and During Pregnancy?
Asked by A.L. from Phoenix
on February 12, 2009
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I am planning to get pregnant in the Fall.
What would you tell a friend to make sure to do during pregnancy? Preconception? During delivery? Those early days?
I...
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- Make a belly mold of your beautiful body just before delivery! I know you wonder what you will do with this years down the road (my girlfriends uses it at parties s...
- What a great question but keep in mind no one can really prepare you for what's to come (the good or not so good). I wish I would have hired a cleaning service to cle...
- I wish I would have researched my care provider options and birthing options more thoroughly. I had an OB who did the standard things, and I ended up with an episiotom...
Need Help with Infertility Depression
Asked by E.S. from Phoenix
on December 26, 2008
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Like many other people out there, my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant with #2 for well over two years. We had no problems with #1 and he is the most won...
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- E., I have never taken antidepressants. However, I used to take a vitamin called NurtiCalm. It was basically a b-vitamin complex that really helped with mood and fe...
- i used a great cd from bellaruth about infertility. you can look it up on google.
- Hi E., As far as anti-depresants, it sounds like you are seeing an ob/gyn, I would ask them rather than a gp. They will know what can safely be taken if you were t...
