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Questions About C-sections
Asked by J.D. from Colorado Springs
on March 2, 2009
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I delivered my daughter at 36 weeks and even at 4 weeks early she weighed 8 pounds and was 21 3/4 inches long. I thought that she weighed too much because I went overb...
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- I know you have gotten a lot of response already...I just wanted to share. All my babies have been over 9 pounds and I have had them naturally (two at home).Like you ...
- Hi J., one way to look at the choices is to determine which process will need the most healing afterwards. Having delivered once vaginally often creates more sp...
- I had a C-section with first one ('06) because he was frank breech and there was no other option. I had the second baby 14 months later also c-section. I was given a...
Could It Be Twins?
Asked by A.M. from Savannah
on December 23, 2006
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Hello, I just went to my OB appointment and I was 15 and 1/2 weeks. I am huge like a basketball already and everyone tells me, "Its your third, your body already knows...
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- My second pregnancy was a twin pregnancy. I was definitely showing sooner than I thought I would. I found out at 8 weeks that it was twins. If you are really concer...
- Its prob just exactly what everyone else says its most likely just that your body is used to it. If there were two your ob would prob already hear 2 heartbeats. good l...
- you are just gonna have to wait my dear because when i was prego with my first child I weighted about 95 lbs when i got prego by the time I had him i gained abo...
To Breastfeed Twins or Not?
Asked by M.W. from Toledo
on November 18, 2007
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Hello every one,
My question is has any one out there that has had twins BREASTFEED with no problems or what type of problems did you face. My doctor says it is going...
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- Hi M., I am a Mom of 17 month old twins and a 4 1/2 year old. I breastfeed my son for 14 months and I was certain I would do the same with my Identical twin girls. I ...
- M., Yes, I have a friend who successfully breastfed her twins until they were about 2 years old. She did find that she needed to wake one so they would eat at the ...
- I would just try to remember that each experience is different, even though you couldn't get it going with your first one - doesn't mean you shouldn't give it your bes...
Just Found Out I Am Pregnant with TWINS!
Asked by E.M. from Norfolk
on July 23, 2009
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Hi all - I am just 6 wks along with TWINS (confirmed by Ultrasound yesterday). I have a 1.5 year old son, too. As happy as I am, I guess I am feeling overwhelmed abo...
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- ah yes, here you go....! I have a toddler who is 20 mos older than my twins. the twins are just over a year now. it's been a looooong year, but we've made it, and t...
- Congrats!!! I am a local coordinator for an au pair agency and would love to share with you information regarding hosting an au pair. It can be a wonderful experienc...
- First of all...Congrats on the twins!!!! I too have twins, their 6 1/2 y/o now but I do remember feeling that it was going to be crazy dealing with two infants! Earl...
Possible IUGR Twin (Interuterine Growth Restricted)
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on June 12, 2010
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I am currently 33 weeks expecting fraternal twins. Last week at my weekly appointment, my doctor told me she was concerned because the previous weeks ultrasound showed...
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- My grandson was diagnosed with IUGR, and they planned on just letting my daughter go to 36 weeks with him and then taking him c-section. Not because of the IUGR, but ...
- There was a study published in The Lancet (very reputable journal of medicine) back in like 1993 that showed lower birth rates and growth hormones when M. had more ult...
- We were monitoring the growth of my twins from 25wks on. They were consistent until around 32-33wks at which time Baby A was slowing down. They were delivered naturall...
Twins Sharing Placenta -- How Dangerous Is It?
Asked by P.G. from New York
on July 28, 2010
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Hi Moms! I need to hear reassuring stories about successful identical twin pregnancies. I'm 16 weeks pregnant and was told after my last ultrasound that my identical t...
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- Hi P., Please don't stress. Many many pregnancies have this and worrying is not healthy for the babies. Stress is the most destructive thing in any pregnancy. I can...
- Hi P., PLEASE do not worry! Do not worry! Do not worry! I know it's hard not to want to research but there is too much information on the internet, and not all o...
- P....I really can't answer your question because I didn't have this issue, But I do have fraternal triplets and found a wealth of information and support at http://...
Loss of Twin
Asked by K.D. from New York
on January 7, 2009
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I was pregnant with twins and learned yesterday that one of the twins has been lost. I had experienced bleeding several times and was examined each time, and the docto...
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- K., while i have never been pregnant with twins i think i might be able to give you some hope. My name is K. and my twin sister holly was lost inutero as well. ...
- K., You are not alone. My heart goes out to you and your husband. I too lost one of my twin sons at 22weeks. I carried his surviving twin till 39 weeks. My survivor i...
- Hi K., I'm very sorry for your loss, but know you're not alone. During my first pregnancy, I had twins and lost one in the second month. I was also very concerned a...
Has Anone Had Experience/ Suffered from PUPP at 26 Weeks ???
Asked by J.R. from Los Angeles
on March 31, 2009
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I recently found out that I have PUPP and will have this until I deliver my baby, and possibly for 2 months after birth. I am told that I unfortunately got it pretty e...
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- J.~ I am so sorry to hear you have PUPP. I had it with my first pregnancy (my daughter is now two) and it started around my 35th week. It was horrible and the only ...
- This is kind of random but I used emu oil to mitigate the itching. Good luck!
- Hi J., While I have never experienced PUPP, I thought you might want to know about a lotion that could possibly help you. I work with a company that makes safer, non-t...
Bed Rest
Asked by M.D. from Boston
on March 14, 2008
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I have 5 months to go and recently was put on a strict bed rest due to a little bleeding! This is my first pregnancy and it has been a bit tough. It started with 4 m...
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- I was placed on bed rest during my second pregnancy. I had some red bleeding and an ultrasound showed a low placenta and my midwife also had some concern that there m...
- When I googled placenta previa, I found this site: http://www.babycenter.com/0_placenta-previa_830.bc It says that you have a 90% chance the placenta will be in a ...
- Hi M.-I was actually on bed rest for my 1st pregnancy but only for the last 8 weeks - due to herniated disc. However I was on bed rest for most of my second pregnancy ...
Postpartum Trauma
Asked by E.S. from Great Falls
on January 4, 2009
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I gave birth to my daughter three months ago after 24 hours in labor. She was healthy and everything seemed fine until the doctor couldn't control the bleeding. I was ...
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- I think you have PTSD. Talk therapy could help. Worry about the what if's in life can totally take over your life. You need to get some help, if you can afford it. Loo...
- Hi E., I'm an L&D nurse for way more years than I care to think about. What you describe is a post traumatic stress syndrome. That is not just a soldiers problem, i...
- E., congratulatins on your healthy baby and your other daughter! I'm sorry to hear you're still having scary thoughts. I have to admit, I have these as well still af...
