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Experiencing Constant Sideache Pain During Pregnancy
Read all 15 responses: "I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant with twins, ... I only had one baby and it was very painful so you must be miserable. ... I delivered at 38 weeks and 5 days. I wish you the best with the arrival of your twins. ...
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- My midwife told me that putting a bag of frozen peas (or frozen veggie of your choice) in the area where you feel the pain will not only ease the pain, but if it's a b...
- Hi L.: I had a lot of rib pain during my pregnancy with my son. I had a long baby and I am very short. The doctor said he was wedging a little foot between my ribs....
- I had this with both pregnancies. I asked the Dr about it and she just said the baby was pushing on my ribs causing this pain. I was very uncomfortable the last few ...
Wondering When to Take Maternity Leave
I know how miserable it can be. I am 33 weeks pregnant. ... my doctor made me go on bed rest, I put it off until I was 36 weeks and had my baby at 38 weeks. ...
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- Everyone is different-every pregnancy is different. Mine was pretty easy-no nausea/vomiting. Only real problem I had was swelling (particularly feet) towards the last ...
- I know it's hard, but try to work until you deliver....(unless you don't plan on going back to work.) You will want to spend your maternity leave recuperating and get...
- I understand your misery! But, I'd tough it out as long as you can. As long as the baby is fine and you don't have any medical concerns (high blood pressure, etc.), ...
Flying While Pregnant
I flew to Europe when I was five months pregnant. Most airlines will let you fly unless you are 38 weeks and beyond. If you are nervous about it, ...
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- I think your not supposed to fly/travel when you are in your third trimester...I would just call your OB and ask
- Hi E., I am 25 weeks and planning my babymoon as well! My doctor has advised that it is safe to fly up to 36 weeks in pregnancy. My sister-in-law is also a flight...
- I flew when I was 6mos and 8 mos pregnant with my daughter... and again when I was 5 mos and 8 mos pregnant with my son. My dr said I could fly right up until the end...
Flu Shot or Not?!?!
I always get one, and just got one today, at 10 weeks pregnant. .... My doctor told me a sad story about a mom with the flu and a baby, 38 weeks along. ...
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- My personal opinion-no flu shot. They weaken your immune system. You are better to strengthen your system and avoid the toxins. Good luck with the pregnancy! :)
- My doctor told me a sad story about a mom with the flu and a baby, 38 weeks along. They took the baby out when the mom got super sick but by then the Flu had already ...
- Yes, I have gotten the flu shot during pregnancy and not during pregnancy. I would say you should do it especially since you have little children. The last thing you w...
Am I Gonna Give Birth Soon???
Oct 23, 2009 ... Anyway, i'm 38 1/2 weeks pregnant with my second child. .... Looking back, it's funny, but I really was miserable at the time. ...
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- Well, you won't be pregnant forever, even though it feels like it now! =) My first was 2 weeks early, and so I just KNEW my second would be early too... that darned ba...
- Sounds to me like you're getting close, Mom! My nesting instinct was spread out over about 2 weeks. I also had the more frequent bowel movements in the few days befo...
- Dear S., I know how hard it is to wait. With my first baby, all I did was cry for the last week. I told my mom, "I'm probably not even pregnant...I just have a huge ...
C-section Concerns
I was scheduled for a C-section at 38 weeks but went into labor a week earlier than ... and while it is a low risk, it is absolutely miserable when it does occur. .... I am currently 29 weeks pregnant with boy/girl fraternal twins...yet ...
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- C., My sister had to have an emercency c-sect and her insision got infected also. It was bad enough that when she came home I had to go over a couple times a day...
- C., I had an emergency c-section after 38 hours of labor, and will have another one again in June, as VBAC is not an option for me. I am currently 29 weeks pregnan...
- Hi C., I have had 3 c-sections. My second c-section got horribly infected. It was also an emergency c-section. I was trying for a VBAC and the baby's heartbeat dro...
Membrane Sweeping
I had Bella on my last due date and I was no longer miserable! .... You'll be maybe 38 weeks pregnant when they do this... any reason for fiddling w/ Mother ...
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- Hi LeAnn, Any reason they want to sweep your membranes *before* 40 weeks? You'll be maybe 38 weeks pregnant when they do this... any reason for fiddling w/ Mother...
- I had this done with my son. I didn't even know they did it until he all ready had. Yes, it CAN start labor, but it doesn't always happen in all women. I didn't lose m...
- Hi L.. My Dr did that when i was 37 weeks and my Daughter was very healthy. she was Born 2 days later. it was a lil bit uncomfortable but not that bad at all. Good luc...
Anyone Take Zofran During Pregnancy with Any Success?
I had all-day sickness for all 38 weeks and 5 days of my first pregnancy. ... I have been taking Zofran since I was 6 weeks pregnant, and continue to take .... During my second, I was so miserable my doctor prescribed the Zofran and I ...
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- I have never tried it but i wanted to say that every pregnancy is different. You may get a little sick or not at all with your second child. My sister was severely i...
- Hi A. I've not heard of or taken Zofran but I just wanted to point out that although you suffered terribly with your first pregnancy the second one could be complet...
- I took 8 mg Zofran with my first pregnancy and it did help. I found the dissolvable tabs worked better than the pills. It didn't take away the nausea feeling but it ...
Pregnant W/ Pollen/dust Allergies - Meds??
I am only 5 weeks pregnant, and the last 7-8 weeks my allergies have been ... I have respiratory allergies as well - and when they hit they are miserable! ...
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- I have alergies as well. When I was preganat I went off of Rhnocort because my OB said to avoid everything I could. About 3 months into the pregancy I developed Asma ...
- I used an eye drop anthistime. My doc said it was the safest to use during pregnancy. It stings the eyes for a couple of mins. but goes away quickly. I have used it fo...
- I have respiratory allergies as well - and when they hit they are miserable! I was given the same info about Zyrtec with my first pregnancy (I'm pregnant with my third...
Itchy Feet During Pregnancy
Sep 18, 2009 ... It is so miserable that by the end of my pregnancy, ..... I am 38 weeks pregnant and just took benadryl to try to get relief. ...
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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...
