1st trimester
Related Questions & Answers
Results 1-10 from 1,376 articles
First Trimester Screening for down Syndrome
Read all 63 responses: "HEllo, i had my first trimester screening for down syndrome last week, my ultrasound was great. The Dr. called and said my blood ...
Answers
- M., I also agree with many who have already commented. If your amnio comes back positive will you terminate the pregnancy? If not, then why borrow worry. My husb...
- My daughter is 24 and had a child that had down syndrome. We don't have anyone in our family with downs. Sometimes it just happens. We couldn't be more proud to have l...
- this test is wrong one out of 4 times... in my opinion the risk of the amnio isn't worth it, that being said, having a DS child really doesn't change anything you migh...
Pregnant and Fitness in First Trimester
Read all 51 responses: "Hello Moms, First time on board here, I wanted some feedback and some direction if anyone can respond postively. I am pregnant with ...
Answers
- Hello, I did lose weight when I was pregnant. I went to a dietitian and she broke down what I should be eating on a daily and meal by meal schedule. I also walked as m...
- S., my SIL changed her diet from alot of fast food to healthy proteins and fresh fruits & veggies and lost unneeded weight and had a healthy baby. A friend did the sa...
- I've done Weight Watchers before and have had success. They have special guidelines for women who are pregnant or lactating. And what's best is that they teach you a...
First Trimester Restrictions on Relaxing African-American Hair
Read all 10 responses: "My OB is adamant about me not relaxing my hair during my first trimester. I have very thick hair and my roots are crying out for ...
Answers
- whille I don't have any research info on your OB's particular concern, I think you need to be happy that your OB is concerned about chaemicals that can be absorbed int...
- What about getting your hair braided? I was in your same shoes and opted to not perm my hair for the entire pregnancy. I would definitely take your OB's advice and at...
- pretty scarves will do nicely for now, don't stress yourself.
Sugar Dropping During First Trimester of Pregnancy
Sep 2, 2009 ... Read all 12 responses: "hi im 9 weeks pregnant and my sugar keeps dropping. i start getting really shakey and dizzy. i try to eat every two hours but its ...
Answers
- There is no such thing as boarderline diabetes - gestational or otherwise. If you have a health care provider telling you that, seek another opinion. I worked in the...
- Low blood sugar is as dangerous as high blood sugar.I used to faint/pass out. Yes it can be dangerous, you need to see your Dr. and be tested soon.He/She will know how...
- I had that problem in my first pregnancy. Eating protein often helped but didn't cure it. I kept the chicken bouillon cubes in my purse, so when I felt queasy all I ...
First Trimester and Can't Get Any Veggies and Fruits Down!
Jun 16, 2009 ... Read all 9 responses: "Ok, so I am about 8 weeks pregnant right now and so sick to my stomach (no throwing up) that I cannot stomach many ...
Answers
- I am gonna have to agree with the last post. At this point its all about surviving the first trimester eat whatever sounds good to you and jsut make sure you take the ...
- I agree with the other postings, prenatal vitamins!!! I couldn't eat much with my daughter in the first trimester, something I was thinking about is maybe V-8 drink, t...
- girl, for some of us, the first trimester is just about survival... do the best you can to choke your prenatal vitamin down, and beyond that, get your calories when an...
Best Maternity Wear Option for First Trimester
Read all 21 responses: "Hi moms, I am 8 wks pregnant with my third baby and my clothes are already getting too snug. I started popping out early with my ...
Answers
- Congratulations! I found a lot of first trimester pants at Target. I think it's the Liz Lange Maternity line - they have elastic in the back but button and zip norma...
- I loved the secret fit pants from motherhood. They were very comfortable, especially in the 3rd trimester!
- I loved the Bella Band; I bought one in almost every color I could find, and they enabled me to wear most of my work pants AND some jeans through my whole pregnancy. ...
Heart Palpitations During First Trimester
Read all 22 responses: "I am in the first trimester of my 2nd pregnancy and I have been having weird little heart irregularities. It is like my heart is ...
Answers
- I had the same thing when I was pregnant and nursing. Now after my third, (he is 2) I still have them every once in a while. Had an EKG done. Shows nothing is wrong...
- Dear J., what you wrote sounded so familiar. When I was pregnant with my now two year old daughter I was always sooo tired. Being a midwife myself I always thought...
- Hi J.. I had heart palpitations, too. I still have them, ever since the pregnancies. It was worse if I laid on my left side. If I can remember correctly, the doctor s...
Bikini Wax While Pregnant
May 30, 2009 ... i had one in the 1st trimester. it hurt more than it normally does, but hurts way way less than shaving. i say go for it but be prepared for ...
Answers
- i had one in the 1st trimester. it hurt more than it normally does, but hurts way way less than shaving. i say go for it but be prepared for pain. doesn't hurt near...
- I had a bikini wax in my 2nd trimester and definitely plan on doing it again before delivery! I've had them before, though and it all depends on your pain threshold. F...
- OK.... Bikini waxing is never comfortable, but manageable. For whatever reason, hormones, etc, it hurts WAY MORE when you are pregnant! I was warned by the aestitici...
In First Trimester and Cannot Sleep at Night
Read all 12 responses: "I'm in my first trimester of pregnancy and since about a week before I found out I was pregnant I cannot sleep at night.
Answers
- Hi S., Congrats! I am expecting my 2nd in October. I am also having problems sleeping. I have maybe 1 decent night of sleep per week. I noticed some people hav...
- Hi S., congrats on your expanding family. My daughter is 15 mths. old and we're trying for our 2nd now, so your family is my future. Anyway, try calling your OB/GYN of...
- I dont know if you get nausia at night but the only thing i could do to get to sleep is i always had to have a bed time snack.. crackers or peanut butter toast and som...
Airtravel During First Trimester
Read all 8 responses: "hi, i donno yet if i'm preggo/not til nxt week.waiting eagerly to test positive! i hv pre-scheduled air travel to michigan nxt ...
Answers
- Sending good preggo vibes your way... No problem traveling in the first trimester EXCEPT for possible morning sickness. I had to travel for business (San Francisco to...
- I traveled when I was 7 weeks pregnant - we booked before we got pregnant. Dr said it's fine - it's best to fly during your 2nd trimester - 1st b/c you might have mor...
- When I was pregnant my doctor informed me that air travel is fine up to your 8th month. There is no danger during your 1st, 2nd, and some of your thitd trimester as lo...
