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Metformin Use for Pcos and Link to Torticollis
Doing a general search on metformin and birth defects, I found that one study in ... Also the most common causes of Torticollis are inutero positioning, ...
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- I haven't heard of any link, but I did take metformin for PCOS for 5 years before I had my daughter (as well as the first trimester), and she is very healthy (knock on...
- I know I told you I saw a web page where there was a link, but for the life of me, I search all night and couldn't find that darn web site. However to put your mind a...
- Hi J., I ran a search of the National Institutes of Health library, the CDC site, and the FDA clinical trials site. I found NO documentation that any legitimate stu...
Need Advice on Face Cleaners
May 17, 2009 ... This medicine can cause serious birth defects, and believe it or not, ..... The most common problem is using too harsh of cleansers (soap is ...
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- My sister uses ProActiv and loves it. Kohl's also has a line of products for acne-prone skin. It's part of the Good Skin line, called All Right. I've heard good...
- I use Neutrogena wash face and on-the-spot. They work good on me. I am 35 years old, and I still get pimple once a while. I just have to keep washing my face every ...
- First of all, you have oily skin and believe it or not it is a blessing - you will stay younger looking longer! Also, I happen to be a new Jafra consultant and would ...
Need Encouragement
Trust me the first time (with your first child) it is VERY common to have ..... I had to pump for my son (due to some birth defects) and it was hard to keep ...
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- The best way to keep up your milk supply is to drink lots of water. The more water you drink the more milk you will have. I know that is the only thing that helped m...
- I don't know who came up with the notion that just because you don't breastfeed your child you are a bad mommy! Whatever! I tried specialist after specialist and I got...
- I'm in the same boat S.. I just thought it would help to let you know you aren't alone. I have a 4 1/2 mo. old daughter and I am trying everything to keep my supply ...
Miscarried...
I suffered through two miscarriages and know that they are quite common, ..... OB-GYNS see miscarriages every day along with horrible birth defects, ...
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- I am sorry that you have lost your little one. I have been in the same situation. I was told that my fetus at 7 weeks had no heart beat and I was going to lose the bab...
- Hi S. I am so sorry for your loss. I suffered through two miscarriages and know that they are quite common, but it is such an incredible loss and you should first u...
- A lot of people, even doctors, don't understand how devastating a miscarriage is. I've had two and most people weren't very sympathetic. I was simply told it was your ...
Test for down Syndrome Came Back Postive
False positives are common with this test which is why I chose not to do one. .... different possibly birth defects/syndromes---Did the doctor specifically ...
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- The AFP test looks at a number of different possibly birth defects/syndromes---Did the doctor specifically tell her it indicatd an increased risk for Down's Syndrome? ...
- I'm so sorry to hear about the test results -- the same thing happened to me with our second child, and we lived a hellish few weeks while we waited to see doctors and...
- My SIL had the same test. IT came back postive also. She had a normal labor and ended up having a healthy baby. Never understood why she had that test come back pos...
Planing a Pregnancy
The reason for this stems from concerns about possible physical birth defects and/or genetic defects induced in the fetus. Some chemicals are known to cause ...
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- You have to ask your OB. I believe you are not supposed to highlight or dye your hair when pregnant, at least in the first trimester. The only way around this, I think...
- I would get rid of the hair dies and hair colors for awhile. Although there is no proof of any harm, you want to be as careful as possible. Whenever you get your ha...
- Ask your OBGYN for sure. I recall not being able to dye my hair for the first three months, after that it was fine I THINK...but for sure, just call your doc. The nurs...
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate
Causes birth defects in experimental animals. MSG. (monosodium glutamate): ... ( Can you guess now why sensitivity to MSG is so common? ...
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- I would not vaccinate with what I have learned today. Take a look at the ingredients of the vaccines. They are poison and DO NOT WORK to STOP DISEASES! www.vaccin...
- Hi, We have delayed and skipped some vaccinations for our 2 boys. Our family doctor is Dr. Resneck-Sannes in Scotts Valley, and he leaves it up to the parents to d...
- I would vaccinate. Every time you get in your car, you take a statistically bigger risk of harm then vaccinationing your child. No, there is no guarantee for anythin...
Pregnancy and Cat Litter
It can cause birth defects." While there is a reason for concern, ..... Cats are known to be common carriers, but other wild animals as well. ...
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- Hi M.- I am a single mom and have cleaned the cat litter thru both of my pregnancies. I just used rubber gloves throughout the process and then washed my hands at th...
- Hi M., I know this isn't answering your question, but when my cousin was married to her X, he refused to change the litter box (he was a real jerk), so she had to do ...
- No worries! Actually if you've had cats for awhile you have probably already had the infection toxoplasmosis. And once you've had it you can't get it again. For most n...
Flu Vaccination
Oct 10, 2009 ... Overvaccination is a common practice now in America American ..... that the jump in birth defects was totally related to that vaccine ...
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- The reason the cdc is worried about the current H1N1 strain is that usually flu strains go away during the warm months. H1N1 didn't. Flu usually takes a while to get...
- If your kids are susceptible to getting sick easily then get the shot. If you and your kids are pretty healthy, than I wouldn't worry about it. For me, I get everyth...
- I am getting the regular flu shot this year, and in fact have already received it, but for a variety of reason will not get the H1N1 shot. I think it's been rushed, a...
Anyone Have a CVS Genetic Test Done?
I'm an "older mom" and therefore at higher risk for birth defects which ... Doctor: CVS is becoming more common, but be sure to go to someone experienced. ...
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- I had a CVS at 11 weeks, and I would/will do it again. The risk is slightly higher - if you can, get a GOOD referral because the risk varies a lot depending on how ...
- I had it done with my second child. Saw someone in the L.A. area who has this as a specialty--he's very well known, so if you live in that area, he's probably the per...
- Always a healthy person, I became a CVS statistic and wish I could go back in time and make a different decision. I had the CVS done by a big name geneticist at UCSD ...
