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Cervical Cerclage And/or Progestrone Shots
Asked by M.M. from Kokomo
on January 10, 2010
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I am 16 weeks pregnant. My doctor would like to do a cervical cerclage and from everything I read on line I do not like the sounds of it (side effects)! He plans on me...
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- We had to go through progesterone shots and a bunch of other stuff with both of our pregnancies too. While the progesterone shots will help, the cerclage is an ex...
- I had both the shots and the cerclage for my second pregnancy. I was able to carry my daughter to 38 weeks. My son only just made it to 35 weeks without the cerclage...
- Hi M. I do not know anything about the cervical cerlage but do the progestrone shots. This has been several years ago but I know the progestrone shots do work and if...
Advice on High Risk Pregnancy/bedrest
Asked by R.M. from Boston
on November 15, 2010
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I'm new to the site, not a mom yet, and looking for advice on better coping with my pregnancy.. hoping to put some of my fears at ease. I am 37, had preterm labor tha...
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- Hi R.. I had 3 miscarriages before I was blessed with my daughter. And I have a heart-shaped uterus which caused problems as well. I was on bedrest for the first 3 mon...
- My son was born at 32 weeks and he did really well considering his gestational age. Girls do better than boys too. Have they given you steroids to help with the ...
- Hi. I am pregnant with baby #2 and am also on bedrest with preterm labor. I started having preterm labor at 24 weeks and have been in bed since then. I am 29 weeks ...
Extending Sympathy to Friend After 2Nd Miscarriage - How Do I Do It?
Asked by A.F. from Denver
on April 29, 2008
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My husband's cousin and his wife just lost their 2nd baby at almost 20 weeks gestation. (The other pregnancy was also that far along when they lost their baby.) My hus...
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- I agree with Katie. We are on baby #7, which, if everything continues to progress will give us our third. I know the hopelessness, and yes, it is a bit hard to hear ...
- Hi A., I've had two miscarriages. I think one of the worst parts was when my friends and family wouldn't say anything or even worse act like i had some sort of illne...
- Please send her a card. Just a little note saying that you're sorry about her loss and if she needs to talk, call you, with your number to show sincerity. Also around ...
Back Problems
Asked by R.J. from Tampa
on November 8, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone has experienced muscle spasms in their back ater having children? I am 38 have been to a chiropractor on & off since I was 10 for lower right...
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- Hi R., I had similar problems after having my daughter by c-section. It only lasted until she was about 4-5 months old but was really painful when it did happen. I ...
- It could be a combo of both because after I had an epidural which you probably had one while having c section my back did the same thing as well that is from the nerve...
- I had problems similar to yours after a c-section and very recently I had a cervical cerclage put in and they did a spinal. My back hurt for days. I think though tha...
Natural Birth After C-section
Asked by C.D. from Corpus Christi
on July 1, 2011
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I had a planned home birth that ended up as a c-section with many complications. I am wondering if anyone has any advice about attempting natural birth after a c-sect...
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- My daughter had two c-sections before she had a natural birth. Doctors want to have women do c-sections because it pays more and they can plan the delivery. (It ...
- in my case, there wasn't any issue....the c-section was an emergency & that was it. Next delivery was all natural! Well, a PIT drip & natural to boot. My dr was tot...
- Get a copy of the book "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth", and look for a midwife, not an OB/GYN. I have had 3 VBACs after my 1st delivery being a c-secti...
How Soon Is Too Soon
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on May 27, 2008
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I am 32 years old and just gave birth to a stillborn baby girl on April 20th. I was 7 months along and had problems of early labor throughout my pregnancy. I would lik...
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- A., please accept my condolences on the loss of your baby daughter. Sounds like you are on the right path by pursuing grief counseling. I would strongly urge you to ...
- Sorry for your loss. Maybe get married first, and finish raising your daughter. Perhaps if she is the love of your life she deserves the attention without a new baby ...
- Dear A., Losing a baby is heartbreaking. I said a prayer for you. I got pregnant 14 times and have 4 beautiful children. My problem was I allowed myself to get preg...
