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Pitocin or Not?
Even if the ultrasound found the baby to be very large (which wouldn't be accurate anyway) the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists does not ...
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- I would avoid an induction unless there is a compelling reason. Induction is a risky procedure. The risks are increased from a spontaneous labor and include: inf...
- Every one has a different reaction to any kind of medication. My first pregnancy was induced. I had no problem. My second started naturally--a week late. However, ...
- J.! I am on here, too! I got your email about this this morning. I had petocin all 3 times. Two to get the labor moving after my water broke, and one to induce l...
Castor Oil to Induce Labor
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynocology Does not recommend automatic c -section for a large baby. A recent study (Birth. 2006. ...
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- M., I don't know about Castor Oil, but I "walked" my girlfriend and myself into labor. I would just get out and walk 2-3 miles a day, at a slow pace of course and ...
- Hi M.. I have always heard that castor oil works and when I was pregnant, my midwife did advise us that it was an option, but it should be a last resort option becaus...
- I didn't try castor oil, but did try having sex (MANY times), survived the atmospheric change of Hurricane Wilma at 38 weeks, and had my membranes stripped... O-U-C-H!...
Itchy Vaginal Area
... in pediatrics. the typical methods used on adults may not work on children. you can visit the american college of ob/gyns website (acog)at www.acog.org ...
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- Try using some corn starch. It could be that she is sweating down there. I have had that problem before. Of course I am older, but it is worth a try.
- Hi A., so sorry to hear about your five year old.. My daughter was also givin nystatin many times and it just does not work!!! I have to remind her doctors every time...
- If you over treat for a yeast infection you can develop vaginitis which has similar symptoms. Ask the Dr. and good luck.
Nightmares Related to Allergy Medicine
Remember that the American College For Allegeries states that "over 50% of ALL your illinesses are caused by indoor air polution". ...
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- Hi N., My son was put on Zyrtec several years ago for his allergies. His personality changed from a happy laid back little boy to a very agressive and unhappy one. W...
- Yes, my daughter will even get them if she takes and otc antihistamine for too long. If the dreams cause him to scream out and not be easily awakened they are 'night ...
- this medication can cause nightmares. talk to your pharmacist and report this side effect to your doctor. If your child must have an allergy medication there are other...
Out of Control 8 Yr Old
And isnt it ironic that MONSANTO funds among others the American ... American Dietetic Association and the Conference of the American College of Physicians ...
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- My daughter has a child in her class that is ADD also and the teacher has a timer and sets limits for her. 10 minutes at a time. When she completes a task she earns l...
- Sounds like it is time for some investigation. Are you only seeing the behavior problems on school days when she takes the meds, or only on weekends when she doesn't,...
- My daughter has adhd and if she does not take her adderall she is near impossible to handle. Have you tried behavioral therapy
Seeking Advice on Second Delivery. to VBAC or Not to VBAC
ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) state that the risk of a uterine rupture with a VBAC is no higher than for someone who has never had a ...
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- Hi S...I was in your shoes not too long ago. I thankfully had a very good vaginal delivery for my second baby and loved it so very much! The recovery is so much easie...
- My thoughts are with you as you make this tough decision. I had an emergency c-section with my first child and it was done vertically so I did not have a choice. I c...
- I will be in your shoes the next time I deliver. I was forced to have a caesarean because my son was breech and I fretted over it forever because I really wanted to d...
Cardio Kickboxing Ok??
Baby Boot Camp follow the guidelines set by ACOG (American College of Obsterics) for prenatal and post partum fitness. All of their instructors MUST be a ...
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- I took an early morning bootcamp class with a lady who found out, four months into the class, she was pregnant. She had the same concerns that all the exercise was go...
- I have 3 kids and was never told to stop exercising. I would talk with your doctor. I know women who run the Boston Marathon at 6 months pregnant and are in great sh...
- I would say kickboxing isn't something I would continue. Exercise yes. You will notice the bigger you get the harder it will be to do certain things. Just listen to...
Finding a Midwife
I'm sorry if I don't remember the website exactly, but it was either mana.org ( midwives alliance of north america) or www.midwife.org (american college of ...
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- I live in Ramsey,mn and have three children. I had a midwife for all three and loved them. I went to the Brooklyn Center Park Nicollet clinic. There are 3 midwifes...
- R., Fairview Riverside Women's Clinic has a wonderful midwife program, one of the largest if not the largest in the state. I am sure if their location wouldn't be ...
- R., Since you live in Roseville, I HIGHLY recommend the Generations Women's Clinic in Shoreview. They are just south of 694 on Lexington (near the Super Target and...
Is It Really Necessary for a 16 Year Old Virgin to Have a Female Exam and Pap?
I did a quick search into the recommendations by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists regarding first visits to the ob-gyn. ...
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- Does your daughter want the exam? Putting a cold metal object inside a 16 year old virgin is pretty invasive if it's not something she wants to pursue. She's old e...
- Her Mom can't force it on her. Hopefully the MD will use discretion as to whether or not she needs the exam and papsmear. A pap is done to check for cellular change wh...
- You don't necessarily have to be sexualy active to have a pap smear and exam. They just recommend if you are sexually active or over the age of 21, then you must have ...
Anyone Know About Patti's All American in Dyer, IN?
Anyone Know About Patti's All American in Dyer IN ... there for a VERY long time it is their careernot just something to do inbetween college classes They do ...
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- My girfriends daughter has gone there in the past and has loved it. She is alittle older now but she asks her mom all the time if she can go back? I have a two year ol...
- I took gymnastics at Patty's a lonnnggg time ago (we're talking over 20 years). I have very fond memories of my time at Patty's. I am have heard from friends who s...
- I love it there, this is our second year, My daughter and I last year were in the mommy and me dancing gym bears 2-3 year olds It was 30 minutes of Gymnastics and ...
